There are two things Valentine Nichols wants most in the world: for Shane Daniels to truly see her and to find someone who's willing to take her education in the world of D/s to the next level.  Though she's been in love with Shane for years, he's her brother's best friend and Valentine's self-appointed protector, so the first is out.  Valentine's search for latter, however, takes her to a local BDSM club where she discovers the last thing she ever thought she'd find: Shane wielding a whip.  Armed with the knowledge that Shane is a Dom, Valentine hatches a very wicked plan.  She'll get Shane to notice her by asking for lessons in submission.