Sexy earthy Val MacGregor has what most women want - a cozy New York City apartment, a thriving career as a stewardess, and the constant attention of admiring men. Val enjoys it all, even if it does feel like something's missing, something she can't quite put her finger on. And then Val meets passionate, lovely Toni Molina, and when their friendship leads to a smoldering kiss, she feels complete as she never has before. Moving on with Toni to California, Val struggles to understand the depth of her feelings for her new lover. While she worries about how her extended family will feel about her lifestyle, she never suspects that the greatest threat to her love will come from within. Now, to love and live freely, Val will have to liberate not just her mind, but her very heart and soul.