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Virtue And Vice (Order Of Solace #4) By Megan Hart (2000)

by Megan Hart(Favorite Author)

3.57 of 5 Votes: 1

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Romance

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Order of Solace

review 1: Reviewed for TwoLips Reviews5 Kisses, 2 Peppers (anal play, sex toys, public sex)Notsah Mevoot stole a loaf of bread, and ran for her life. Looking for a place to hide from her pursuers, she stumbles into a small private room where a young man is pleasuring himself. But it’s not just any man; it’s Jarron Bydelay, prince and heir to the throne of the Second Province. The prince shows her mercy when Erekon, the captain of the king’s guard, catches up to her. The prince is afflicted with a pox that makes blisters on his face, and because of his condition, the king sheltered him when he was growing up. So as an adult, he is unaccustomed to and uncomfortable with social situations. Ten years after Notsah's run-in with the prince, his pox has cleared (though he’s still p... morerone to breakouts, especially when he’s stressed) and he has ascended to the throne. She has changed her name to Redemption, or Demi, and has returned to court as a Handmaiden of the Order of Solace. Her role is as simple as it is complex. She is to give him everything he needs and make him happy, including sharing his bed, but it’s so much more than that. She has been extensively trained in a wide variety of areas. When she has helped him find absolute solace or when he decides it’s over, he can end their association. But he may never want it to end.Virtue and Vice is full of passion and political intrigue. The setting is a fantasy realm, which isn’t usually my favorite sub-genre but this one is amazing. The setting and language resemble a historical romance, and there’s just enough of the unusual to set it apart as a fantasy realm. I find the whole notion of the Order of Solace intriguing, and Demi's peaceful and calm character is enjoyable to read. I also love a damaged hero, and King Jarron is fantastic. At first I was ready to diminish the severity of his illness as being glorified acne, but later found out it’s much more serious than I realized and it definitely explains his refusal to marry and beget an heir.Megan Hart has created a rich setting, likeable characters, a fascinating plot – it’s just a really terrific book. I will absolutely be going back to read the others in the series, and if I picked up the hint correctly about the next book I can hardly wait to read that one, because it will be very interesting. Do not miss this book!
review 2: Virtue and Vice (Order of Solace) by Megan HartFantasy Romance – Sept. 6th, 20114 starsVirtue and Vice is the forth in the author’s Order of Solace series but can be easily read as a stand alone. This sensual book is a play on the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale with a bit of a plot twist.m Notsah was poor and hungry. When she tried to take some bread for herself she was quickly branded a thief and betrayed by a man who had been her lover. Running away, she finds herself in the presence of the Prince. The young Prince Jarron is scarred and disfigured by the ravaging of a hereditary disease. When Notsah barges in and ‘comforts’ him, he takes pity on her and sends her away to the Order of Solace where women are trained to provide men and woman with peace by any means…Years late Jarron has become King but is uncomfortable with his scars and the new power he wields. He applies for a Handmaiden from the Order of Solace. He is sent Sister Redemption, a woman who used to be named Notsah. Since his rescue, Notsah has dreamed of the prince and vows to serve him faithfully. But her past lover, a power hungry Queen mother and potential war cause trouble. Notsah finds herself dragged deep into politics that she wants no part of. But she may have to involve herself if she wishes to save her beloved prince. Feeling unworthy and being blackmailed by her past, will she make the decision to tell him the truth before it may be too late for their future?This is an interesting series. For those who love book with some heat, the Handmaidens often play the role of a submissive. They try to please their patron often using sexual comfort as part of their ‘solace’ for them. However, they also have their Order to protect them from being used against their will. This book also has a neat surprise in the heroine. Notsah is an atypical heroine in that she doesn't to want to get involved in politics and has a somewhat shady past. This book also has another surprise because for the first time there appears to be a male version of the Handmaiden! The only thing that I found slowed down the story was the politics and court intrigue. Both Notsah and Jarron seem to take an unnecessarily long time debating what they should do. I wish that area had been more glossed over and the author had concentrated more time on their relationship or just not included the politics into the story at all. A solid book in the Order of Solace series, those who like the Beauty and Beast tale and some steamy sex will find this an intriguing story. Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club less

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