Pleasure and Purpose

Order of Solace #1

by Megan Hart

Introducing the women of the Order of Solace?three new novellas from the national bestselling master of erotic romance.

The handmaidens of the Order of Solace are each named for the exquisite service that best reflects their true calling. Their greatest delight is giving pleasure?devoted as they are to fulfilling the desires of the mind, the needs of the soul, and the cravings of the body.

Meet Stillness , called upon to soothe the conscience of a man in need of redemption after a shocking act from his sexual past. Then there?s Honesty , whose vow of Solace is to a prince looking for a submissive handmaiden. Instead, he gets the unexpected. And finally, Determination , a handmaiden confronted with a client lost in a haze of random sex and drugs. She has just the plan to literally whip her man into shape.

Genres: Erotica, Romance, Fantasy, Erotic Romance, BDSM, Fantasy Romance, Historical

368 pages, Paperback

First published July 23, 2009

About the author

Megan Hart has written in almost every genre of romantic fiction, including historical, contemporary, romantic suspense, romantic comedy, futuristic, fantasy and perhaps most notably, erotic. She also writes non-erotic fantasy and science fiction, as well as continuing to occasionally dabble in horror.

--from the author's website

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.

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Reviews

[notyourmonkey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dude. It's like the Valdemar or Pern books, but instead of ponies or dragons, the lucky few get religious hookers. It's like Valdemar and Kushiel had a love child!

Throw in an actual relationship among the dudes in the book, relatively interesting dudes at that, and the homosexual subtext that is not entirely ignored (albeit totally subsumed once everyone's appropriate Religious Hooker Solace-Giver shows up), and color me impressed. Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well damn, according to this I finished this book one day short of a year. In my defense it is sectioned into 3 different stories that intertwined, so I took a break in between each story.

Edward and Stillness 4.5 ⭐️
Honesty and Cillian 4 ⭐️
Mina and Alaric 3.4 ⭐️ (would have been 4 stars if not for that ending and how rushed the last chapter or so was)

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really really enjoyed this trilogy of Handmaiden tales about three friends who each need Solace and the women who provide it for them.

Megan Hart has once again bought everything together with a great, and original (as far as I'm aware) storyline. Each story is well crafted, and sufficiently erotic to make me blush and occasionaly sigh on public transport. Its well written and although not in first person (Megans usually choice of narration at least for her contemporary stories) still has the lush emotional feel that I really enjoy in my erotic reading. I liked the fact that the story weaves through a gammit of emotion, there's a nice sharing threesome, together with a love story that runs between the three men whose own stories are sad and moving, and some light BDSM (although the story does touch on a practice that I've not seen written about in my reading before). There's quite a lot going on in this book but it never feels out of place, afterall the Handmaidens role is to provide Solace in whatever form that takes:)

[willaful · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. When starting this collection of connected erotic stories, my first thought was “this is going to get old really fast.” A fantasy kingdom in which women, for implausible spiritual reasons, become submissive handmaidens trained to give solace to their clients in pretty much whatever form that takes... well, it seemed like an exercise in wish-fulfillment that was bound to be pretty dull and samish even before the first story ended. Nope -- all three stories were distinctly different and all three worked. And together they formed an effective interconnected narrative.

The story concerns three male friends who deeply love each other, but whose relationships have become damaged; though each falls in love with his handmaiden, the story is also about the healing of their friendships. I was fascinated by the depictions of complicated relationships which are both connected to sexual feelings and apart from them in a way that seemed very balanced and real. I won’t go much into the plot -- but there is one, or rather several, and they’re all interesting. I also really enjoyed the writing: that style of imaginary kingdom formality is hard to do without sounding ridiculous, but it feels just right.

My favorite story is the one I thought I’d like the least, about Cillian, the spoiled wayward Prince who is actually capable of great love and sacrifice. (And surprisingly, since Cillian is devoted to BDSM, it has the least amount of sex in the book... which is actually the point.) It opens with Cillian hoping to replicate Edward’s experience from the first story -- hire a handmaiden who will make his life perfect, give him exactly what he wants, and love him. Instead he gets an exhausted, hungry handmaiden named Honesty, who has her own needs and is feeling doubts about her career. Yet she is exactly what he needs to be able to stop hiding behind his sexual desires and become the person he was meant to be.

Possibly if I’d read more erotica I’d find this much less extraordinary than I did, but this is the first erotic romance I’ve read that really felt like it got it right. My only complaint is that I would have enjoyed more time shown on the development of the love relationships between the three couples. Even so, though I'd classify this as erotica rather than romantica, because more is involved than just monogamous love, my romantic heart was almost perfectly satisfied.

[Pansy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely Entertaining

I have not read a book like this. I must say that it was intriguing. Once I started, I was unable to stop reading. Three stories included. Megan Hart is an interesting author. She is able to write so well within different genres. This is no different.

[Amy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heat level: 5 out of 5 (for some of stories)
Kink: m/m hinted at, m/f/m, bdsm, spanking/whipping (extreme)

Stories in book:
Stillness/Edward: 3 stars
Honesty/Cillian: 5 stars
Determinata/Alaric: 4 stars

I have only read 1 other book by Megan Hart and didn't care for it all that much (Stranger) due to the lack of caring at least in my opinion between the characters, it seemed to be all about the sex. So when this came out and I tend to read more paranormal/fantasy books than contemporary I thought I would give this author another try since SOOOO many people have raved about her books.

The first story about Stillness and Edward set up the background of the world and I did like that about it however the extreme whipping in this story I just did not like, it turned me off of Edward who up until that part I liked ok. There is also a strong undercurrent of homosexuality between the three friends Edward, Cillian, and Alaric which is not a big turn on for me but I thought it was tastefully done here. I would give this story 3 stars.

So after reading the first one I was like oh boy I am not going to like this book at all. I thought Cillian was a total tool sort of like a man whore/spoiled rich man. And Alaric was not talked about much but he came off to me as very wimpy. I must say Cillian story made me tear up several times. Ms. Hart really turned around my thinking on Cillian and while he still had his tool moments I at least could understand. Cillian turned from a debaunched man into a man who realizes that all the debaunchery is only taking him away from what he really wants which is to make up with Edward and be a family and be happy like they were when boys. Loved this story the best and would have given this story 5 stars.

The last story was about Alaric who I still thought was a wimp but now realized he is a submissive. I have only read 1 other story about a submissive male (Natural Law by Joey W. Hill) and this was not quite up to that one but still quite good. Despite being submissive Alaric is very manly and sweet toward women and really got his heart crushed not only by the lady but by his friends for leaving him behind. I teared up in this one as well. A great story about knowing your strengths and weaknesses. I really liked how Determinata showed Alaric his worth by having him do things and not just saying it. I would give this story 4 stars.

While my focus was mainly on the males the women were good matches to their men with me liking the woman like I did the men with Stillness (Edward) being ok, Honesty (Cillian) being my favorite, and Determinata (Alaric) being the second favorite.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book and plan to check out the other Order of Solace book No Greater Pleasure. Ms. Hart also has another paranormal/fantasy title coming soon that I hope to read as well.

[Carien · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a hot read.

It's called Erotic Romance, but unless you think it's romantic that the hero gets drunk, shares the heroine with his best friend and doesn't remember it the next day, prepare to be disappointed by the romance. This is all about women helping men to get out of their funk in creative and seductive ways.

I myself started this book not looking for romance, but expecting to get three steamy erotic novellas and in that I got what I wanted. Even with the aforementioned 'romantic' scene, the first novella was my favorite.

The women in these stories are part of an order that tries to bring solace to people. From what the handmaidens tell the men I understand it's to both men and women and involves sex a lot of the times. So my main question was: where are the brothers of Solace? Apparently only women can bring solace though.

That aside: if you want some hot erotic stories about how these handmaidens bring solace, and like the men they work with enough to give you a semi happy end you should certainly give this book a try.

I myself might read more by Hart if I'm in the mood for some steam.

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ms. Hart is known for breaking a reader's heart. I don't think she has any happy books. It's generally an emotional journey that leaves me absolutely drained. While not to the extent as the book Deeper, this new series, Order of Solace is pretty cathartic. These women all go into what is essentially a nunnery with a twist. The service the women provide is definitely service with a capital S. The epiphany each hero/heroine goes through is pretty amazing. The pain suffered to become a better person gives me insight to Ms. Hart. I think her books are a subtle way to teach morale lessons. Sneaky, isn't she?

[Kazza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this ages ago but for some reason I didn't rate or review. Hmm...

[Reading · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yikes

[Quinn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Megan Hart has written one of my all-time-favourite books in Broken, and on the strength of that book alone, has become one of my favourite authors. But as with most authors, she fares better in full-length novels than she does in novellas.

Pleasure and Purpose contains three connected novellas introducing the Order of Solace. Handmaidens in the Order of Solace are matched to patrons who seek their services to obtain absolute solace. Order of Solace handmaidens will serve their patrons in whatever way necessary to provide solace.

They are named for the traits that best reflect their natures and true calling, and believe that the granting of solace has a divine, spiritual outcome that will lead to the return of the Holy Family (at this point I should note that this is a fantasy novel, and not representative of any conventional religion).

Pleasure and Purpose contains the stories of handmaidens Stillness, Honesty and Determinata who are called separately to serve three childhood friends who have lost their way, and although each is a separate story taking place in chronological order, they are connected through the fractured friendship of the men and a past tragedy that wreaked havoc on the lives of two of them.

Although the stories are erotic (they contain BDSM, m/f/m and D/s - not all of which appeals to me), the characters are very well drawn and the stories are rich in emotion, something that sets this author apart.

While I will be reading the next book in this series as I believe it is a full-length novel, I would not recommend Pleasure and Purpose as the book to try for those who have not read this author. She can, and has, done much better. That said, I'm not a fan of BDSM so I may have rated it higher had that not been the case.

[Brandy *Ahviel* · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say that I loved this book. I normally do not like 3
stories in one but Megan Hart was able to pull the three stories together to where it felt as though you are reading just one story.

First in the story we are introduced to one of the handmaidens of the Order of Solace Stillness. She is comes into the Lord's life just when he really needed someone to show him that just because he has a huge sexual craving it does not mean it is a bad thing. It is about finding the medium for that craving. Next is is the Prince who sees what his friend has with Stillness and whats the same thing. Instead he gets Honesty and her name fits her because she lets the Prince know exactly what he doesn't want to know. And lastly is one of the other Lords that is friends with the two. He is in a downwhirl sprial and his friends order a handmaiden for him hoping that will bring him around. Normally handmaidens are supposed to do what their masters want, however in this case Determination, is the master and is proving her to master that he needs to get back into shape with not just his physical well being but mental as well.

[Blodeuedd Finland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now why do I read E Rom when I am such well known smex scene skimmer? Well I have had the book for years and I thought why not! Since it always sounded good to me, and it was all before I knew that I was a serial skimmer.

And it was good, really good in fact. If I actually liked these sort of books it would surely have been a 4, now I really can't give it that, since I do not.

I liked the world, they may call itself whatever they want, they still bring most of their solace in the form of sex. So temple prostitutes then, many cultures have had those. That is where the smexy times come in.

This is a 3 novellas in a book, they are all connected, as 3 friends finds solace, and true love with Handmaidens.

It was light, I liked that it was a fantasy E romance. No real worldbuilding, but that does not matter here. I mean hello, it was novellas that had a lot of smex.

I enjoyed the stories, and to see these unlikely pairs fall in love and find that solace.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is divided into 3 parts, each story is the focus of one of a group of 3 men who have been life long friends. Each one so very different in personality and how they view sex, yet each finds solace with a handmaiden, who themselves are each very different from each other, yet hold to their organizations values.

The concept of the handmaiden was interesting and different, one that I enjoyed learning more about.

I thought Edward and Stillness's story was great, it slowly introduced this world and yet gave great details about them both. Cillian and Honesty's story was very boring and blah for me. Which considering what we learned about Cillian I was surprised. Alaric and Mina's story was good too. They both seemed to fit each other and really got one another.

I look forward to the next book to spend more time in this world.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stillness, Honesty & Determinata. All Handmaidens. They are here to help their patrons find ultimate solace. Each handmaiden is precisely matched with her benefactor in order to reach this goal. What they don't realize is that they will find their solace, their womanhood within their service. Together in service, but traveling different paths Nessa, Erista & Mina they become, and finally understand why they are so purposefully matched.

I've made Megan Hart one of my "always will read" authors. I hope you do too.

[Tracy74 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was good and I enjoyed it. I liked that there were three stories in one. The only thing that kinda bothered me was the ending/abrupt ending of these stories. They have been "serving" their patrons for years and never have fallen in love, I understand the exception and I wanted them to fall in love w/ the men and rooted for them, BUT in my opinion it just happened too fast. I can't fall for a patron, then I Love You.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first read of Megan Hart's and while it is not one of her contemporary books, it still had a great amount of depth and sensuality in storyline. This book was divided into 3 novellas but all characters in each novella intertwined together and throughout all 3 stories. I really enjoyed Pleasure and Purpose and look forward to the second and third book in this series.

[Marielle Authier · Rating 5 out of 5]

1- *****
2- ****½
3- ****

[Giusy Luca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Edward, Cillian e Alaric sono tre amici che si conoscono sin da ragazzini, tutti e tre sono dilaniati da tragedie vissute durante la loro giovinezza e nessuno di loro, diventato adulto, è riuscito a trovare quel conforto tanto desiderato.

Stillness, Honesty e Determinata sono Ancelle dell'Ordine del Sollievo, il loro compito è offrire sollievo e serenità a coloro che chiedono i loro servigi.
Ognuna di loro possiede una qualità e in base a questa verrà assegnata a colui che ha più bisogno di lei.

Il loro compito è infondere sollievo, passione e ottimismo indipendentemente da come verrà trattata.

Cinque sono i principi dell'Ordine del Sollievo:

1. Non c'è piacere più grande che fornire un assoluto sollievo.
2. La vera pazienza è essa stessa ricompensa.
3. Un fiore è reso più bello dalle sue spine.
4. Egoista è il cuore che pensa prima a se stesso.
5. Donne iniziamo e donne finiremo.

Riusciranno a tenere fuori l'amore dall'equazione?

Edward ha sempre avuto la tendenza alla dominazione ma, dopo una tragedia avvenuta quando era solo un ragazzo, cerca di tenere a freno quegli impulsi, non è più lo stesso di un tempo, si è chiuso in se stesso allontanandosi emotivamente anche dai suoi più cari amici. Quando il Re gli affida l'incarico di fare da cane da guardia al figlio Cillian, gli scontri tra i due creeranno delle fratture difficili da sanare, Cillian sa come corrompere la volontà di Edward, conosce il suo bisogno di afferrare, legare, mordere e possedere una donna, quella voglia è sempre lì, presente, pronta per venire fuori nonostante il ricordo di ciò che è accaduto in passato lo tormentasse ancora. Proprio per questo motivo non riesce a mantenere i rapporti con Cillian in maniera pacifica. 

Quando Edward richiede un Ancella, e gli viene assegnata Stillness, è sicuro di non riuscire a raggiungere la pace tanto desiderata, invece l'incontro tra i due è subito carnale, Edward cercherà di tenere a freno i suoi istinti e non travolgere la sua Ancella con la sua passione e i suoi desideri. 

Sarebbe riuscita Nessa a far breccia nella sua corazza e dargli il conforto tanto desiderato? 

Nella vita di un Ancella non c'è posto per l'amore e i sentimenti, sarebbe riuscita Nessa a mantenere tutto sul piano fisico e portare a termine il compito per cui era stata chiamata? 

Cillian è l'erede al trono del regno di Firth, dopo un esperienza drammatica viene allontanato per anni dal regno creando una profonda cicatrice nel suo cuore, è in cerca di affetto e amore, anche Edward, a cui lui tiene in maniera particolare, lo ha abbandonato, è diventato un uomo consumato dalla furia che si approfitta della sua posizione per ottenere ciò che vuole e il più piccolo ostacolo lo manda su tutte le furie, si circonda di donne che desiderano sottomettersi a lui e servirlo solo per il piacere di farlo e non perché sia il loro principe. 

Quando richiede un Ancella è diffidente nei suoi confronti, Honesty non è la persona di cui lui ha bisogno, non rispecchia i suoi canoni, è l'opposto di cui ha bisogno, ha un carattere ribelle, è intelligente e soprattutto riesce a tenergli testa lì dove molti hanno fallito. Lo intrigava e lo incuriosiva, ma, non era una sottomessa come invece desiderava, Honesty gli rispondeva a tono e non aveva paura di lui come la maggior parte dei suoi sudditi. 

Honesty sa che non sarà facile placare la rabbia di Cillian, sarebbe stato un compito arduo e ci sarebbe voluto grande sforzo e tempo per farlo capitolare, anche perché ormai da tempo non sentiva più la stessa vocazione e quello che recitava era solo il ruolo che le era stato dato, il suo sorriso era una maschera e le parole che dovevano dare conforto ormai le recitava come un copione scritto ad arte per servire il suo padrone. 

“Sono qui per servirvi. Ma donna sono nata, e donna finirò. Non sono una maga, né una veggente.”

Alaric era stato abbandonato dalla donna di cui si era innamorato e dagli amici che aveva sempre amato, era distrutto dal dolore e dalle droghe, la sua vita era alla deriva, stava trascurando i suoi impegni e i suoi doveri, nulla aveva più importanza per lui. 

Quando i suoi più cari amici Edward e Cillian fanno richiesta per conto suo di un Ancella, al suo arrivo la reazione è di puro sdegno, non ha bisogno di lei, soprattutto non ha bisogno di innamorarsi di nuovo. 

Determinata, dopo essere stata senza un patrono per un anno, ha un unico obiettivo, portare a termine l'incarico per cui è stata chiamata e dare prova delle sue capacità, col suo carattere dominante riuscirà a far crollare il muro che Alaric ha innalzato e dargli il conforto tanto desiderato?

Una lettura particolare, sei personaggi ben caratterizzati, tutti e sei hanno delle profonde cicatrici e ognuno di loro sarà utile per la guarigione dell'altro, una scrittura scorrevole e coinvolgente, le scene sono molto hot, la storia dell'Ordine del Sollievo di cui fanno parte le Ancelle è molto curiosa e intrigante.


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[Night Runner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is this a multi-part story? Yes
Does it end in a cliffhanger? No
Genre(s) : Romance, Drama
Instalove? No
Was cheating involved? No
Any major triggers to be aware of? No

3 Stars for me!
My rating range of this story... 1.5 - 3.5 Stars
If significant, why? The Prince demand scene
Biggest deduction? 1 Star

Main Character Ratings...
H (3 Different Heroines) = 6/10, 7/10, 7/10
h (3 Different Heroes) = 7/10, 5/10, 5/10
TSTL Moment(s)? No

Narrator Rating(s)
M () = n/a
F (Rose Holmes) = 7/10
If below 5/10, why?

If Comedy... Type? n/a
Funny, Cute, Cringe Inducing, Mixed or Just No!

Angst Level? Moderate to Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop
3 Stars for me!

Internal Monolog/Dialog? Moderate to Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop

Scenes with heat... Yes
What point does it start? 25%
How much of the story? 15%
Anything beyond M/F? 1 sort of MFM scene
If yes, explained: Masochist Scene - note only one through book 4

Heat Rating... 7/10
Clean or Fade to Black - 1 or 2
Normal to Descriptive 3-5
Detailed Descriptive Sex - 6-7
Um, Wow, Beyond Descriptive Sex - 8 or above

Was there so much sex or unrealistic sex that you rolled your eyes and/or skipped forward? No

The back story... Read the blurbs

Romance or Gist: All 3 stories follow the same pattern. The h is a Handmaiden who is assigned to a new H. Their job has them submitting to the man they are working for in any way to bring them solitude.

The drama explosion... N/a to much to list

Final Notes... There were many reviews that felt that the women were submitting themselves to be sexually assaulted or abused. The Prince scene did feel like abuse but I also don't understand the need to beat a person or submit to being beaten to a point where blood is drawn. I didn't see it that way and, putting the story into historical perspective, read on. The first story was the most uncomfortable of the three in this book.

HEA or HFN? HEA?
Book Source: Scribd

[Keri (TheAudioAuditor) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paper book review.

I love the complexity of the characters. Considering the content, I figured they would be cookie-cutter stereotyped characters driven by their physical needs only, but there are so many emotional layers.

The three novels follow three couples all at the same kingly court. The men are the closest of friends from their school days, and they each acquire a Handmaiden, one after the other. Each man is dealing with his own personal demons, and each woman provides his exact counterpoint. Such an interesting idea for a series!

A warning for timid readers, contains very sexually explicit scenes, including a threesome scene which is a rare find. Be prepared to blush furiously, because this book is way hotter than "Fifty Shades." I also love the intelligent language used, not simplified, but gentrified to fit the setting. Is there such a thing as polite or proper dirty talk? Apparently.

[Julie Sjobakken · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book I found to be enchanting. Three women who place their own lives aside, to learn a new life of bringing solace to men in the same, yet different stages of their lives. The style of writing placed me into the story as if I was observing the lives of those written about. An era which I have always found fascinating. Enjoyed how Megan portrayed the needs of each of the men differently and how each of the Handmaiden's brought them to their knees by being women first and women in the end of each beginning. Looking forward to reading more of the Solace series.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this was my first book by this author, she has a fan! The author gives fascinating insight into the life of a handmaiden and the men to whom they are assigned to give solace. I was captivated by the tale and couldn’t put the book down once I started. The writing style was such that I was able to escape into the world that was portrayed, feeling the mindset that was required of the position. Will definitely be reading more.

[Nicole Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three tales about Handmaidens of the Order of Solace. Megan Hart gives these Handmaidens true to life personalities by revealing small intimate details of their lives. Each Handmaiden delivers her own form of satisfaction to her patron. Hotter than lava & kinky to boot!

[Lisa Ann Leos-Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth every star!!!
This was the first book I read by Megan Hart - but it will not be the last.
Pleasure and Purpose has a very interesting storyline. Each story is as unique as the characters. Well done!!!

[Lisa Ann Leos-Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth every star!!!
This was the first book I read by Megan Hart - but it will not be the last.
Pleasure and Purpose has a very interesting storyline. Each story is as unique as the characters. Well done!!!

[AnnieReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat appalling at times, but the story of three couples finding their unique ways to love. It tells the three different couples stories one after the other. It's a weird, religious/ mail-order-bride/ slave situation. I almost didn't finish it.

[Greyland Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars