Cheyenne is a plains world dedicated to production of livestock for sale to other human-occupied planets. Jean has a great job there, but he's offered a better job on a watery planet, and an opportunity to develop his own homestead. In order to take the new job, he has to uproot and transplant his young family. It's not easy going, and once there, the troubles have just begun.
Christmas being one of the more erotic times of year for our protagonist, it provides the catalyst for his feelings growing a certain direction towards a coworker. He learns that inviting a coworker out to dinner can become more than just a fantasy.
Derek loses his house to a fire, and moves in with his Aunt Sue, for whom he has lusted many years, not knowing that her own lust for him had dominated her life also. She discovers him masturbating with her panties and her dream of submission to him begins to be fulfilled.
Homeless after being thrown out by her parents, Penny is caught stealing and spanked instead of being handed over to the police. To avoid her complaining to the authorities she has to stay with the family until the marks have gone. Her stay is extended indefinitely.
I mail away for an item that turns my weekend upside down. Many of my most secret desires are fullfilled. A beautiful relationship is formed. Did it happen, or was it just a dream?