Red, so named due to the color of her hair, is a straight dominatrix in Belfast, Ireland who is secretive about it. To the world she maintains a mainstream appearance and demeanor, but she is active online and in clubs. Other than domination and submission, he has never had a real relationship with a man Red is attracted to Kelly, a blond girl she works with at a local magazine. Kelly is the editor, shy and introverted but very intellectual, and Red is an outgoing journalist. In spite of their personality differences they have become good friends, going out to dinner and movies together. But both women are hiding their feelings from each other. When an opportunity arises to cover a fashion show in New York, Red uses the opportunity to explore the lesbian BDSM clubs while she is there. She needs to know if she is really capable of passion with a woman, and whether that passion can include her dominatrix persona.

After experiences with four different women, she has her answer. Emboldened by her trip to America, Red excitedly returns to Ireland with Kelly in mind.