Despite her fear of heights and lack of experience, Abrienda's boss forces her to participate in a hot air balloon race against his rival, Domingo. She is terrified as she climbs into the balloon with Domingo, knowing he is one of the wealthiest and most adventurous men in Barcelona. Abrienda would much rather be safe on solid ground with a book in hand, but Domingo drags her along on his adrenaline-fueled exploits. As they spend more time together during the week-long race, their initial animosity turns into mutual respect and eventually love. But as they near the finish line, will their newfound feelings be enough to overcome the intense competition and win the race?