Stacie Gillette's dreams are almost as big as her ego. At 27, she is beginning to see a moderate amount of success as a reporter for the small but prestigious Austin, Texas newspaper that she works for.

After a series of successful news articles brings her newfound triumph and attention, Stacie begins to take herself far too seriously. When she blows one deadline too many, her editor gives her a final warning... get an interview with bestselling romance author Cheryl Wright—or else.

Then Stacie blows the interview, and soon finds that both her personal and professional lives are spinning out of control. And to make things worse, she's about to betray her best friend Brenda—and find herself alone and without the career she's taken for granted. Will Stacie figure out that there's more to life than the glitz and sensationalism that she craves? Will her best friend ever forgive her? And will she ever make amends with the enigmatic Cheryl Wright...