At five past midnight on New Year’s Day, Olivia Roux formally signed up to Harry Lomax’s Alchemy xii submissives’ training program—and in so doing earned herself her first punishment. Harry had demanded her answer by midnight. But was that small infringement by accident or on purpose? Now, as Harry gives Olivia her first taste of what to expect from Alchemy xii, Olivia discovers a whole new world of forbidden pleasures. As she’s initiated into the program, Harry gives her a diary. “It’s for you to write down exactly what happens at Alchemy. And, more importantly, your feelings about what you’re going through. Things that were good and things that upset you or scared you or that you didn’t like. No one else will read it but you…” said Harry. Olivia is fascinated by Alchemy and all that occurs there—and she’s as fascinated by Harry as he is by her. He may be her Dom, but it’s not only his domination of her body that draws her to him. However, she also quickly learns that actions have reactions and her behavior may have unseen consequences. How will she cope as Harry steps up his demands for her submission? After all, Olivia has been captain of her own life and her own body for as long as she can remember. One thing is certain, submission isn’t going to come easily to a woman as high-powered as she is.