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Veteran police officer Sam McKenna has no trouble facing down criminals on a daily basis, but breaks out in a sweat at the mere mention of commitment. A recent failed relationship strengthens her resolve to stick with her trademark no-strings-attached affairs. Dr. Riley Connolly, a successful trauma surgeon, has spent her whole life trying to measure up to her family's expectations. And that includes hiding her sexuality from them.

As three friends who grew up in the same orphanage head off to college together, they each harbor a special plan for the future. Libby Conley hopes to become a famous journalist. Pete Leidig believes God has called him to study to become a minister. And Bennett Martin plans to pledge a fraternity, find a place to belong, and have as much fun as possible. But as tensions rise around the world on the brink of World War I, the friends' differing aspirations and opinions begin to divide them, as well.

Kay liebt das Meer und das Segeln. Obwohl ihre Familie über die nötigen Mittel verfügt, um ihrer einzigen Tochter jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen, ist vor allem ihr Vater nicht begeistert, als sich Kay ein altes Segelschiff kauft und restaurieren möchte. Ganz besonders missfällt ihm der Gedanke, dass Kays Schiff in Darling Harbour ankert, dem Ort, in dem die Familie Darling das Sagen hat.