This is a romantic novel that narrates the rich journey toward maturity of a Latin woman established in the United States, beginning with a warm and sheltered childhood in her native Lima which was a life filled with endearing characters and sweet memories within a very close-knit family. Suddenly, the peace of her family environment is disrupted by the arrival of the “American dream,” which gradually becomes a harsh reality, bringing with it challenges that are not always the ones expected. Thus, traditions and familiar flavors migrate toward the unknown and learn to coexist with the novelty and challenges presented by life in the land of opportunity, the mecca for so many Latin American families It is in this new world that a woman like Helena is shaped- owner of a great treasure of friendships and a brief history of loves and heartbreaks. Her path will lead her toward self-knowledge as a woman, her strength as a mother, and her ability to grow in the face of adversity.

Throughout the novel, Helena gradually discovers her own sexuality until she is able to enjoy the infinite possibilities of her female body. A character from her innocent adolescence awakens in her the strongest desire and plunges her into an unknown passion that leads her to confront the taboos of her past and compels her to set aside the prejudices and limitations she carries into the bedroom. Helena comes to understand her anatomy, giving way to newfound ability to feel and explore the magic of eroticism.