Introduction: 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 priorities鈥攁s 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 she鈥檚 never given him a second look and that鈥檚 damned annoying.  Rainie has been burned enough times that she鈥檚 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 foul鈥攖hey don鈥檛 need to know she lied. Trainees get to be involved in everything鈥攁nd with everyone. But there鈥檚 one she avoids. Master Jake is always frowning at her. No matter how gorgeous he is, she doesn鈥檛 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....