1869, Concord, Massachusetts. After publishing her first novel, Jo March was shocked to find her book a bestseller with publishers and fans clamoring for a sequel. When Jo is asked to come up with a new story, she heads to New York City for a week with her dear friend Laurie for inspiration, filling her days with museums, operas, and even reading Charles Dickens himself. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

But Laurie has romance on her mind, and despite her growing feelings, Jo's desire to remain independent leads her to reject his sincere marriage proposal, sending Laurie off to college with a broken heart. When he returns to Concord with a pretty girl, will Joe be able to express his true desire or will she lose the love of her life forever?