Can the promise of forever make her give up the one thing she’s always needed? Lara married for safety. For the kind of life she needed because of her past. But she gave up passion for control. Now divorced, it’s finally time to see to her own needs. So when she hears about a kinky, week-long murder mystery party, she applies for the exclusive vacation filled with debauchery. Ten Doms. Ten subs. One Madam. And a murder. All at Fairford Manor—a luxury kink resort that needs to expand now that the founders have all fallen in love and paired off. The new renovation will allow for more Doms and guests, and this event is the official kickoff. When the resort’s infamous playboy partner meets the one woman who doesn’t fawn over him . . . well, challenge accepted. He turns on the Camden Reid charm. It only makes her want him less. So he does the only rational thing a Dom can do. He bends her to his will. Lara thought fear would kick in. She’s always needed to feel strong and in control. But all she feels now is desire.