Jessica, a forensic photographer with the NYPD, temporarily relocated to Portland after receiving news of her sister's murder. Taking up residence in her late sister's stately Victorian house, she slowly uncovered secrets about her sister's life and death--namely her role as hostess to a series of underground BDSM parties and affair with a mysterious man known only as Master. Utilizing her photography skills to investigate, Jessica also reignited her own relationship with Sam, a local detective and former boyfriend is also involved in the BDSM lifestyle. Now Jessica has uncovered the identity of Master, her sister's former boss. As her emotional and sexual relationship with Sam deepens, Jessica also finds herself drawn in by the Master's dominance. But he is also one of the chief suspects in her sister's murder, and someone is stalking Jessica now as well. Jessica must uncover the truth for once and for all, as well as choose between Sam and the enigmatic Master.