It’s due out October 6th, 2009. Yep, that’s in…13 days! I bet you’ll see it appearing in the wild before then, too, sometimes that happens. But for right now, you can pre-order it here!
And if you’re so inclined, an excerpt.
Interestingly, the cover art’s changed slightly. I wonder if it will have foil on it, like its sister book, Pleasure and Purpose
BLURB:
It was at the request of Lord Gabriel Delessan that a handmaiden of the Order of Solace be delivered to his manor house. For young and ingenuous Tranquilla Caden, it would be her new position of service–devoted as she was to fulfilling every demand of her new master, to stimulating his mind, stirring his soul, and arousing his body. Yet something happens that Quilla never counted on: she was falling hopelessly, dangerously in love with the enigmatic–and very married–man she was required only to service.
By the by — The Order of Solace is not a sex-based religion. Handmaidens have myriad ways to provide solace to their patrons, and no two ever require the same service. The perfect cup of tea, a kind word, a merry story, all can provide solace. Some Handmaidens never make love to their patrons at all.
But I write romance. Sometimes, explicit romance. So the chances of you reading any books about Handmaidens who do NOT make love to their patrons (whether the book’s erotic or sensual, they’ll all vary so don’t be surprised!) are pretty slim. I mean, I could write one about a Handmaiden who doesn’t fall in love with her patron but then it wouldn’t be a romance without someone falling in love somewhere along the way, so…yeah. You probably won’t read any like that.
Just sayin’.
M
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:56 am · Link
Hi
Loved the blurb and the cover is beautiful. Thank you for sharing Megan.
I’m looking forward to NO GREATER PLEASURE.
Love & Best Wishes,
RKCharron
xoxo
September 24th, 2009 at 10:54 am · Link
@RKCharron: thanks!
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:49 am · Link
I love the excerpt and the cover really is very beautiful! I’m really looking forward to reading this. ~ Adrienne
September 24th, 2009 at 10:53 am · Link
@Adrienne: Thank you!
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm · Link
I was already looking forward to this one and now to find out Tranquilla was ou first handmaiden, I’m really excited. I’m glad you pointed out…
The Order of Solace is not a sex-based religion. Handmaidens have myriad ways to provide solace to their patrons, and no two ever require the same service. The perfect cup of tea, a kind word, a merry story, all can provide solace. Some Handmaidens never make love to their patrons at all.
It’s so true and certainly makes for an interesting dynamic in the relationships.
September 24th, 2009 at 10:53 am · Link
@rosie: Thanks, Rosie.
September 24th, 2009 at 2:36 pm · Link
I’m looking forward to the release of NO
GREATER PLEASURE. I’m towards the end of PLEASURE AND PURPOSE, reading Alaric’s story and absolutely loving every page of this book.
The cover to NGP is beautiful just like its sister book and the excerpt is enticing. Can’t wait.
September 30th, 2009 at 8:23 am · Link
@Armenia: thanks! I’m glad you’re enjoying it.