To escape her upcoming marriage, Annalise Marony comes up with a plan to not only save her betrothed the humiliation of a broken contract, but provide herself a sanctuary to figure out what she really wants. Annalise decides to join the Order of Solace and train to become a Handmaiden. First, she must find the doors of the Motherhouse, and then convince them she belongs there. Annalise's journey is extra long thanks to being given the wrong directions by a man in the forest, who she finds out teaches at the order; her anger knows no bounds.

Master Cassian Toquin's 10 years of teaching the Faith to the future Handmaidens behind the doors of the Motherhouse is not too far from his beginnings. Originally, Cassian's calling in life was to become a priest, but due to tragedy and betrayal in his family, his future forever changed. Cassian finds a place within the Order of Solace and most days are like any other, until he misdirects the woman from the woods only to find her at the Motherhouse anyway. Cassian is not sure why he is drawn to the outspoken newcomer, but he must keep his thoughts and desires to himself.

The third novel in the Order of Solace series is the tamest in the group, yet it is just as intriguing and dark as the others, with characters who pull you in from the first page. A fascinating read.

Book Summary

The national bestselling author of No Greater Pleasure delivers a new novel featuring a reluctant student of seduction.

To escape an arranged marriage, Annalise Marony decides to become a Handmaiden of the Order of Solace. But she is thwarted at every turn by Cassian, a teacher of the faith, who must test her dedication. Older than most of the girls, Annalise knows that she will be expected to please a patron in pleasures of the flesh-and she is not shy about teasing Cassian. And as they both play out the game of master and student, the secrets in their souls will either tear them apart-or bind them together forever.