The treatment she craves - and the discipline she needs. When Betsey Clarke applied to be a research subject at the Institute of Pleasure and Pain, nothing in her wildest fantasies could prepare her for the shameless joy of life as a "specimen." Under the care of the mysterious, dominant Dr. Stern, Betsey discovers a whole new world of leash-and-collar training, disciplinary floggings, chocolate-scented bubble baths, and so much more. Who knew punishment and reward could be so sweet?

Poked and prodded, teased and trained, indulged and denied, Betsey relinquishes all control to Dr. Stern - and she couldn't be happier. The Institute offers her a life of debased bliss that she never before knew existed. All she has to do is abide by the Institute's rule: No personal attachments between physicians and specimens.

That rule has never been a problem before for Dr. Stern. The strong, older physician is a man of science, not emotion - at least, he was before he met Betsey, who turns out to be a submissive specimen like no other. Dr. Stern has spent his life devoted to research. Now, he is devoted to nothing and no one but her, his precious, perfect lil' pet - and he'll do anything to have her.

When the passion between them becomes impossible to ignore, the Institute demands that Betsey choose - between the life she never knew she always wanted, and the dominant doctor of her dreams. The Institute is prepared to give her everything - but would it be worth it without her beloved Dr. Stern?

This full-length, standalone novel contains extended scenes of medical fetishism, BDSM, klismaphelia, exhibitionism, ageplay, and other mature content. If you find these subjects distasteful, please don't buy this book.