Feature writer, Paula Evans, is assigned to visit the Sage Springs Ranch and write about the experience and is accompanied by her friend, Joanna. Pretending to be merely a tourist, she soon finds herself attracted to Jace, one of the ranch owner's sons, and it is clear that the feeling is mutual. When Joanna has to leave unexpectedly, Paula is left to her own devices, and ends up spending a night under the stars with Jace. However, when Paula confesses that she's not been entirely honest about her reason for visiting the ranch, Jace decides that a good old-fashioned spanking is in order.