When a young data scientist unexpectedly steals the heart of a highly sought after executive, the passion between them could lead her into a whole new world of sexual expression. Standalone in the Professional Restraint series *** After a string of one-sided relationships left her feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, Ella put her love life on the back burner to focus on her career. But when she is called in last minute to give a huge presentation for her business partner, she not only lands the sought after account, but catches the eye of the handsome COO, Liam. Most attention from men just sets the shy Ella on edge, but somehow Liam is the exception-the magnetic pull between them not only enlivens Ella, but he makes her feel safe. Liam is focused, driven, and extremely controlled in his professional and personal lives. Both his perfectionism and his particular tastes demand it. An experienced Dominant, Liam has rarely considered or found fulfillment in relationships with women outside of the lifestyle, but innocent, guileless Ella sets a passionate fire like nothing else raging within him. Not only is she brilliant and gorgeous, but, in her, he can sense a natural submissive despite her lack of experience. As Ella struggles with having been burned so many times before, Liam wonders if he'd ever be able to reveal the truth and be accepted. Will she be able to trust him, and even if she does, will all of him be too much to handle?

Brynnley Adams, a senior at Mount Grey University who can not wait to finish her senior year of college to start her career in marketing. Brynnley is a quiet girl on campus compared to her roommate Jensen, who lives at every party on campus. Brynnley works at a country club to help pay for college. She hates working at the country club because it's filled with old, privileged men who treat Brynnley like a servant. She is just trying to finish college so she can finally quit this shady job and start her life. Carter Jones, Captain of Mount Grey University Hockey team, in his senior year waiting to start his career in the NHL. Carter is the biggest playboy at school, with a new girl on his lap every time someone looks his way. Coming from a wealthy family, Carter has always been privileged. He doesn't care about getting a degree or finding love. His goal is to make it to the NHL. While being the son of a successful and rich lawyer of a dad, he always gets knocked down when his father tells him to be a lawyer like him. Nothing is going to stop him from his dream of being an NHL player. One thing Carter and Brynnley have in common is they both hate the same person. He is a member at the country club she works at, and He is Carter's Father. What will happen when these two totally opposite people meet at a party? What will these two do when they decide to work together to get the person they hate the most out of their lives for good? Will they fall in love, will they completely hate each other, or will they find out their unexpected meeting becomes an unexpected love? Read more about Brynnley and Carter and see how they turn out. Rankings- #2 - nhlhockey on 1/24/24 #1 - countryclub on 2/17/24 #5 - hockey on 2/1/24 #1 - icehockey on 2/2/2024 #1 - cliche on 2/17/2024