Alba has a tedious job, a nonexistent love life, and dreams of someday achieving professional and personal fulfillment. One day she meets Joe, the man of her dreams, and believes she is on the path to true love. But things go terribly wrong when Joe meets Sue Ann Miller, Alba's sexy, blond, and beautiful roommate. Then Alba suffers a string of bad dates, and her job becomes a nightmare under the supervision of Ted "Toady," her tyrannical boss. Reflecting on experiences of her childhood and teen years, Alba realizes she has played the role of doormat far too long and needs to take charge of...

It is the spring of 2010. The city of Sandy Dunes is embroiled in political corruption and scandal that threaten to bring down the government and ruin lives. Veronica, Marisela, and Pilar work for the city's library and struggle to cope with the financial challenges affecting their jobs. They also harbor secrets. Veronica moved to Sandy Dunes to escape an abusive boyfriend and is now pursued by a mysterious stalker. Marisela wants a more exciting life in a big city but doesn't want to abandon her loved ones. Pilar, a widow, is ready to retire but fears a future without purpose. She also...