Diamond is in her first year at university when her mother marries Ralph, the new man in her life, and moves in with him and his daughter who live in a private community at Frugal Valley. Imagine Diamond's surprise when she finds out that Frugal Valley is a domestic discipline community. She is shocked but also elated, as she's had spanking fantasies since adolescence. As time goes by, Diamond even suggests her new stepfather should spank her in the way he does his own daughter - but she quickly changes her mind when she experiences the painful reality of a harsh spanking on her bare bottom. However, in spite of her misgivings, Diamond appreciates that a dose of corporal punishment does help motivate her behaviour and her mediocre performance at university. Gradually, she learns the value of loving discipline in this warm-hearted and close-knit community, and when she meets Dominic, a boy from Frugal Valley who will also be studying at her university, she looks forward to being disciplined by him as their relationship progresses...

This is the fourth and final book in the Frugal Valley series which also comprises Damson's Tale, Daisy's Tale, and Delia's Tale.