a Pleasure Rites romance Series by Ines Johnson

What starts as a simple ritual soon turns carnal when a monk falls for a betrothed woman under his tutelage.Growing up in a world where men outnumber women ten to one, I escape a lonely existence and become a Pleasure Monk. When one of our precious, rare women chooses the men who will be her protectors and bondmates, I instruct them in the art of feminine pleasure. Though I can never find a love of my own, at least I have a purpose in teaching others to cater to a woman's every sexual need... moreWhat starts as a simple ritual soon turns carnal when a monk falls for a betrothed woman under his tutelage.Growing up in a world where men outnumber women ten to one, I escape a lonely existence and become a Pleasure Monk. When one of our precious, rare women chooses the men who will be her protectors and bondmates, I instruct them in the art of feminine pleasure. Though I can never find a love of my own, at least I have a purpose in teaching others to cater to a woman's every sexual need. Or I had a purpose. My services were sought after by many bonded females. Until the day I screwed up. Literally. Now I have a final chance to redeem myself. If I fail again, the entire Order of Pleasure Monks is in jeopardy. However, when I meet my new charge, all my plans crumble into dust. Lady Chanyn is pure perfection, a blessing from the Goddess, who awakens my heart and my loins. I will risk anything to have her—my brothers, my vows, my future. I will not stop until she is mine. less

What starts as an uneasy truce, soon turns carnal when two rivals vie for the object of their desire. I’ve been in love with Lady Merlyn since we were children. But as a servant, I’ve always known she was beyond my reach. Her betrothed had me thrown out of her house in a fit of jealousy. Since then I’ve survived as a Pleasure Hound, selling my body to rich women just to keep food in my belly. But Merlyn has never left my heart... moreWhat starts as an uneasy truce, soon turns carnal when two rivals vie for the object of their desire. I’ve been in love with Lady Merlyn since we were children. But as a servant, I’ve always known she was beyond my reach. Her betrothed had me thrown out of her house in a fit of jealousy. Since then I’ve survived as a Pleasure Hound, selling my body to rich women just to keep food in my belly. But Merlyn has never left my heart. Now, all these years later, the same man who ruined my life comes to me with his hand out seeking my services in learning the art of pleasuring Merlyn. I want to refuse him, but the promise of pleasing her and ensuring her happiness is too great. What starts as an uneasy truce between me and my greatest enemy soon turns carnal when Merlyn learns of the secret lessons… and demands to be included. Two men want her heart, but what happens when what Merlyn wants is both of us—together? Once I have her in my arms, I vow I’ll never let her go. If that means holding on to him as well, it may not be the hardship I always thought. less