Widower and Air Force reservist, Tom Ryan fills the empty spaces in his life by building dream homes for others. When he's invited to a client's party, he meets the owner's sister-in-law, a tempestuous artist, and discovers that maybe there is a wrong time to meet the right person... Free-spirited Emily Sanchez is known for pushing the envelope in art, but meeting dependable, and down-to-earth Tom challenges her. The man has submissive written all over him, and she thinks she might be just the woman to peel back the layers and release the brilliant passion inside. But when they are paired by Madame Eve, Tom turns the tables on Emily, because he's always been curious about the lifestyle and if the chaotic artist is willing to surrender, they may discover their deepest desire...