After ten years of longing, Lara's finally going on holiday with the man she loves. Unfortunately, his brand new fiancee is coming too. But Lara is convinced she can rise above such minor irritations with her two best friends - Zoe and Sasha - along for the ride and the irresistible prospect of catching up with Helen, the mutual friend who moved to San Diego six months ago. Their plans for the fortnight are simple - sunbathe, swim, shop and star-spot. But California's a place where dreams come true. And when Helen greets them, utterly transformed from a clipboard-clasping, calorie-counting frump into a liberated, sun-streaked model of happiness, they all want to know her secret. Delighted by their enthusiasm, Helen introduces them to 'The California Club', a club which grants your heart's desire. But be careful what you wish for...