Collars and Dollars — Amy Valenti

The morning after…

Nell has spent a decadent night in Marc Cassidy's private dungeon, and waking up with him is just as provocatively sensual. As she adjusts to the idea of being submissive during scenes and herself with him the rest of the time, she meets the other occupants of his mansion and enjoys the relaxed atmosphere around her.

Undercurrents of tension…

When the morning's domesticity is interrupted by a phone call from Marc's father, their plans for the evening are changed. Nell will accompany Marc to a movie awards ceremony, and she'll need to dress the part in as much expensive finery as she wants. Nell might be getting used to the power dynamics of the D/s lifestyle, but she finds herself wondering if being showered with exquisite dresses and jewellery is more than she can handle, especially since there seem to be facets of Marc's mood she can't figure out. Is she expecting too much emotional commitment, too fast, or is her handsome Dom hiding something?