Jessamine Gipson's investigation into her sister's disappearance leads her to a notorious private club. She quickly realizes she's in over her head, but the Dom in charge, Benedict Bellanger, Viscount Lashwood, inspires a most wicked reaction in her body. Jessamine is willing to risk anything, including her virtue, to find her sister. She proposes that Ben train her in the art of submission. Submissives have gone missing on Ben's watch before, yet he would never endanger Jess, who speaks to his need to dominate—to protect. Her steadfast resolve forces him to take control, to tempt her with taboo pleasures designed to frighten her away from her intrepid scheme. He doesn't count on Jessamine's willing participation. Nor does he consider his own unprecedented response to dominating her. Yet, Jess wants more from Ben than spankings, and to win his heart, she must free him from his tortured past. Their love might heal them both—if they can escape a diabolical murderer bent on their demise. A Romantica® historical erotic romance from Ellora's Cave