In Victorian England, Charlotte is a young woman with ambitions beyond those expected of her gender and social class. With the help of her friend and suitor, Lord Phillip, she sets out to make her mark on the world. But when their plans go awry, they must decide what's more important to them.
Shannon is a waitress who accidentally drops her cherished locket down a storm drain. She's devastated, but her sadness turns to shock when she sees the body of a man who looks exactly like her lying on the rocks below the bridge. Shannon suddenly finds herself in the year 1912, standing on the very same bridge. She's able to stop the man, who she learns is named Jack , from jumping. Shannon quickly falls in love with Jack, but she realizes that he is destined to die young. Shannon is torn between staying with the man she loves and preventing his death, or returning to her own time.
Mallory and Ian are getting married, but they are both busy with their careers and they are starting to feel the stress of wedding planning. When Mallory's client cancels their wedding , it takes a toll on their relationship. But with the wedding off, they can finally focus on each other and build a strong foundation for their marriage.
Lady Penelope is trying to make it through the season without any mishaps, but she keeps having accidents that seem to ruin her chances of finding a husband. When she meets Lord Blake, she realizes that some missteps are worth taking.
Jaya must fight for her kingdom when her father dies and she is left to rule on her own.
Jenna travels back in time to the Victorian era, where she falls in love with a man who is running a spa. She eventually returns to her own time.
Fiona MacLeod's parents are killed in a Highland raid, and she is sent to live with their enemies, the MacLeods. Fiona falls in love with Ewan MacLeod, the clan's chieftain, and she must choose between her love for him and her loyalty to her clan.
Shannon's mother was a famous Hollywood actress who died young. Shannon is determined to tell her story, and writes a novel based on her mother's life. The novel is a huge success , and Shannon finally feels like she has found her place in the world.