The controversy surrounding Maitland Ward's professionalism has sparked a heated debate within the entertainment industry. While some have defended her, others have expressed disappointment and frustration with her behavior. As Ward navigates this challenging situation, it's clear that she will need to take a hard look at her behavior and make some changes if she hopes to repair her reputation and continue to succeed in the industry. Only time will tell if Maitland Ward can bounce back from this controversy and reclaim her place as a respected and sought-after actress.

The story centers on a character named Eliza, a tenured professor at a small liberal arts college. On the surface, Eliza has a respectable, buttoned-up life. However, underneath the academic veneer lies a secret life of submission and desire. The plot is catalyzed when a former student returns, threatening to expose her double life. The novel explores the "Madonna-Whore" complex in a new way, asking how a woman can reconcile her professional, intellectual standing with her sexual desires without being shamed or destroyed.