Master Sloan sets up house with his new young slave Brandon and begins to train him. An unexpected visit from his former slave brings back a past that Rick doesn't want to deal with. Brandon doesn't want Joey around either but the former slave is determined to get what he came for. The bashings continue in front of Matty's Playroom, the gay BDSM club, and Officer Rick Sloan tries to put a stop to it. Brandon wants a Collar of Consideration from Rick and he's doing everything it takes to get one. He wants a Full Collar, to be bound to Rick for life, but with Joey around and all the trouble ...

Master Alexander and Sloan continue to look for whoever is trying to kill Ryan. In the meantime, Slave Ryan discovers a few things about his Master's past.

Alexander is determined that no one is going to take Ryan away from him.

This is the full length novel of The Teachings of Spenser Carlyle series for those who would like to read a longer version instead of short volumes. The story begins with a simple act. A student hands an essay in to an English Teacher. It changes both of their lives forever. Lucas Morgan decides that he wants to belong to Spenser Carlyle but he doesn't know what all that involves. Some teachers act as though they're holding a whip but this one actually does. He owns a club where he's a Master. If Lucas wants to belong to Master Carlyle, he has a lot to learn. Lucas is ready and willing.

Jeremiah attempts to erase the commands given to Alexander by Master Giovanni Marini. Alexander warns Ryan not to interfere. Ryan says he'll obey. Brandon still gets confused sometimes when Jeremiah asks him to do something but he's becoming more and more comfortable with his lovable cowboy. And the real reason why Alexander is going to Giovanni is revealed...