Show Me, Baby: A Masters of the Shadowlands Novella (1001 Dark Nights)

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cherise Sinclair comes a new story in her Masters of the Shadowlands series ... When Rainie rushes an injured dog to a clinic, she's appalled to recognize the veterinarian, Jake Sheffield. So not fair. His memory has haunted her for over a decade. And then he showed up at her Shadowlands BDSM club. And now, he owns the veterinary clinic? The Gods of Cruelty must be laughing at her. Master Jake is sophisticated, wealthy, and gorgeous. Rainie's a fluffy, ex-slum-rat. He'd never be with a woman like her. Besides, she's been burned enough times that she won't get serious about any man. Sure, the BDSM club trainees are supposed to be seeking a permanent Dom, but no harm, no foul?the Masters don't need to know the truth. As a Shadowlands Master, Jake watches out for all the trainees. But one is special. Lush body, a gift for living life to the fullest, always laughing or smiling. Now he's learned she also has a big heart. Although Rainie trips all his switches, she's avoided him since the moment she arrived ... and he let her have that play. But when she lies to him about her goals, he knows the time has come for a Master to take an active part in her training. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** A Masters of the Shadowlands Novella After his last lover chose her career over him, Jake knows he wants a woman who will put him at the top of her prioritiesas he would with her. One of the trainees, Rainie, has caught his attention. Lush body, a gift for living life to the fullest, always laughing or smiling. Yeah. She trips all his switches. But shes never given him a second look and thats damned annoying. Rainie has been burned enough times that shes not going to get serious about any man. Sure, the BDSM club trainees are supposed to be looking for a permanent Dom, but no harm, no foulthey dont need to know she lied. Trainees get to be involved in everythingand with everyone. But theres one she avoids. Master Jake is always frowning at her. No matter how gorgeous he is, she doesnt need any disapproving Dom up in her business. Unfortunately, her best friends are having a double wedding. Little hearts are floating in the air. Every breath is filled with romance. Rainie is doomed.