Kendra Blake is having her best year ever. At forty-five, she's finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of writing a lesfic novel and is excitedly awaiting its publication. Alison Chatterley, a British au pair, aspires to stay in America and become a journalist. While neither woman has finding romance on their radar, when their paths cross at a dance, their chemistry and connection are instant, and they're swept into a passionate relationship. But is it too much too soon?

Before long, the bloom falls off their rose when a nasty book review, Alison's secrets, and baggage from Kendra's past derail their promising future. Unable to trust Alison, Kendra calls it off. Despite a career change taking Alison's life in a new direction, she is determined to prove what they had is worth fighting for. But convincing a skeptic like Kendra will be harder than she thinks.