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5.0 out of 5 stars
Scorching Hot and Unique!, September 8, 2009
This review is from: Pleasure and Purpose (Order of Solace, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
Set in a vague fantasy world, Pleasure and Purpose consists of three novellas. Each of them centered around a member of the Order of Solace. A place where women are trained to bring a person to complete solace. According to their religious beliefs, each time they bring a person to complete solace another arrow fills the quiver, bringing the Holy Family one step closer to returning to the land once again.
Pleasure and Purpose is based around three friends. For years they've been the best of boon companions, enjoying the sins of the flesh, indulging in drink and drugs, but then tragedy strikes and their lives are forever changed.
In the first novella, Stillness is sent to Edward. Guilt has been riding him for years since the night of the terrible accident. He hopes to find solace with her, and who better than the handmaiden called Stillness to still the guilt that has consumed him. This one was the hottest of the three. A little menage action in this one.
The second is Honesty. Honesty is requested by the Prince, Cillian. He has seen what the handmaiden Stillness did for his estranged friend Edward and wants that too. Because within him lies pain from the loss of his friend as well as the unfortunate event years ago. He is spoiled, and with Honesty she opens his eyes, causing him to be honest with himself and to see that his way of life isn't what he truly wants.
The handmaiden Determinata is requested by both Edward and Cillian for their lost friend Alaric. He wasn't directly affected by the event that took place years ago with Cillian and Edward, but indirectly, he's been affected. Now a woman has caused him to hit rock bottom, but with the help of one very determined handmaiden named Determinata, Alaric is soon on his way to recovery and acceptance of himself. You see Alaric is Submissive and Mina is a Dominant, and together they are perfect!
I loved the way this book was put together. Even though it was three novellas, it felt like one story with three happily ever afters. You can't get much better than that! I've read a few of Megan Hart's Spice books, and I find them to be extremely emotional, but Pleasure and Purpose did not have that intensity. Which was perfect because it allows you to enjoy the eroticism that fills nearly every page! The emotional level may be turned down in this one, but the heat level is near scorching.
I am very much looking forward to reading No Greater Pleasure next month!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasure & Purpose, December 21, 2010
I actually read the books backwards. I read "No Greater Pleasure" first, then this one. I really liked "No Greater Pleasure," for the most part. It didn't have many romantic scenes in it, which I was disappointed about. However, "Pleasure & Purpose," on the other hand, has romantic scenes nearly every few pages. Quite few of them are unbelievable or downright corny.
In my opinion, the 1st "novella" was the best one, as far as characters. I do wish more story line/plot was developed with this one. It seemed to go from sex scene to sex scene almost non-stop.
The 2nd "novella" was alright. It was probably my 2nd favorite story or a close tie w/ the 3rd one, mostly because I wasn't big on the Prince's character.
The 3rd "novella" was my least favorite. I liked Determination's character enough, and the plot was developed a little more, but I wouldn't say it was developed BETTER. There were a lot of "bones" thrown out there that didn't make sense and/or didn't add anything to the story.
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Wonderfully Unique, October 3, 2009
This review is from: Pleasure and Purpose (Order of Solace, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
The Handmaidens of the Order of Solace are name for the exquisite services that best reflect their true Calling. Their greatest pleasure is granting solace--devoted as they are to fulfilling the desires of the mind, the needs of the soul, and the cravings of the body.
Megan Hart delivers another enthralling, emotionally driven read. This one was hard to put down. Pleasure and Purpose is the first book in the Order of Solace series. Three beautifully written stories. This book is about three friends whose lives are turned around by three women of the Order of Solace. Not only are these stories about finding solace, but they are also about friendship, forgiveness, trust and love. I have to say I was absolutely blown away by this book, and I highly recommend it.
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