Given a choice between slavery and ostracization, Jessica chooses to kneel naked before her department head so she can continue studying for her PhD in psychology. That decision takes her down a dark path to abuse, exploitation, and torment of both her body and her spirit.Korin Dushayl "writes with authority and compassion about those who live within the lifestyle. Broken ... explores issues including finding and initiating a submissive partner, informed consent, and the difference between dominating someone and exploiting their needs." -- Elizabeth Coldwell, author, anthologist, magazine editor