Her Master's Choice — Karen Mercury

When Shannon Bloomfield hears a rumor that an influential, anonymous food critic is visiting her restaurant, she has no idea it's the exotic bad-boy Tate Gooding, who holds her fate in his culinary hands. Tate, burned out on the club circuit life and traveling around the U.S. for his guidebook company, wants a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the three-star chef. Tate instructs Shannon in a thrilling new realm of private-and public-play, pushing her limits with every new scene. Shannon discovers that her inner "Force-Me Queen" is an expert tease, skilled at keeping Tate on the edge. But a creepy stalker has photos and threatens to expose Tate's cover and their back alley scenes. Tracking down the culprit brings the couple closer than ever in their power plays, and Shannon learns that breaking out of her comfort zone is an arousing adventure when it's Her Master's Choice. Note: Each book in the Bound to Please series is stand-alone and can be read in any order.