Publisher's Synopsis
Continental Breakfast: As Mr. Pettifor's personal assistant, muse, and plaything, Bella had always been content with their unconventional yet mutually-satisfying arrangement. She had never wanted or expected more. That is, until the day she heard passionate cries that didn't belong to her coming from his office. Deeply hurt by his indifference and blatant disregard for her feelings, she turns in her resignation.
The textbook definition of an alpha male, Mr. Pettifor is demanding and stern, qualities that serve him well as a Dominant and CEO. Though he may seem distant and apathetic, when it comes to Bella, he's anything but. When she abruptly decides to move on, he's left reeling. With the threat of losing the woman whom he trained to be everything he wants looming, all that he's worked so hard for seems suddenly insignificant. Continental Beginnings By day, Xander is the CEO of a multinational corporation and a force to be reckoned with. At night, he's a well-respected Dominant, and skilled instructor at a domestic discipline training center. On the hunt for a new personal assistant, his world is about to change. At a crossroads in her life, Bella has started a new career path in hopes of one day attending medical school. When she applies for the position of personal assistant to the inscrutable Mr. Pettifor, she never thinks it will lead to anything more than an interview. Little does she know the austere CEO will be the one to command, control, and care for her-all the things she yearns for. This is the story of Mr. Pettifor, a man who took for granted the love and adoration given to him until it was taken away. This is the tale of how a shy and fearful Ms. Darcy flourished under his guidance, never knowing of his secret life, never asking questions, and yet, somehow finding her true courageous self in the process.:
This is the story of how their relationship began. Continental Life: The transition from lovers to friends and life partners is an easy one for Bella and Xander.
What's not so easy for Bella is being the fiancé of a busy CEO and a full-time medical student who struggles to split her time between her man and her education.
For Xander, living the life of a wealthy entrepreneur and being the fiancé of a hard-working medical student has its up and downs, too. But he's not just a CEO-he's also a dominant and instructor at a prestigious domestic discipline training center.
When Bella realizes that being a submissive to Mr. Pettifor from 9-to-5 doesn't compare to being his obedient partner 24/7, she thinks she has the perfect plan to strengthen their bond and to spend more time with her alpha male-to attend the school which Xander teaches at so that she learns exactly what he needs in a partner.
Being submerged in the DD lifestyle and being expected to watch the man she loves educate other women proves more difficult than Bella ever imagines. But she's no quitter. Headstrong and tenacious, she refuses to give up, even when things get impossibly difficult, and Xander worries the training may harm rather than help their relationship.
As Bella and Xander try to make their unconventional relationship work, it seems everyone and everything is trying to come between them. And so their dance of push and pull begins as they both fight their way through their emotions and fear of the unknown. Warning: Written for mature and open-minded individuals. Contains detailed sexual encounters, including bondage and discipline.
