Kelly McCoy is a fourth generation firefighter who relocated from New York City following the events of 9-11 to Cincinnati, Ohio. Kelly meets Talia on the job when an accident threatens Talia's life and Kelly is the right person for the rescue.

Kate McMannis is a writer of lesbian erotica.  The story begins with Kate suffering from crippling writer's block and a contract deadline just two months away. She's in full on panic mode, and yet she can't bring herself to stop watching cat videos on the Internet.  Just when she thinks all hope is lost, Erato, a drop dead gorgeous woman who claims to be her muse (in true Greek Mythology form) shows up at her doorstep bearing groceries and a desire to meet all of Kate's needs thus providing the environment and inspiration she needs in order to complete her book on time and in good form.

Alice takes the advice of her longtime friend and law office business partner, Miranda, and embarks on a three week vacation at Miranda's vacation home at Quinta do Lago in Algarve, Portugal.  She's hoping to be completely alone for the vacation.  But instead finds herself sharing the house with Miranda's daughter, Joy, who is 22 years her junior.