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  • An Introduction to Pleasure

  • Mistress Matchmaker Series, Book 1
  • By: Jess Michaels
  • Narrated by: Carmen Rose
  • Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (19 ratings)

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An Introduction to Pleasure

By: Jess Michaels
Narrated by: Carmen Rose
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Publisher's Summary

Lysandra Keates is running out of options. Her father is dead, her mother is ill, and her efforts to find respectable employment have ended in failure. With her small savings bleeding away, she swallows her pride - and her terror - and turns to Vivien Manning, an infamous courtesan, to match her with a wealthy protector. For years, Viscount Andrew Callis has lived a monastic existence at his country estate, hardening his body against the snobbish, lazy young man he once was, hardening his heart against grief over the deaths of his wife and infant son.

When Vivien asks him to spend one month training a young woman in the ways of a mistress, his mind resists . . . but his body responds with an ache he thought long dead. As Andrew begins his gentle tutelage, he finds himself falling under the spell of Lysandra's innocent charms. And as they give in to the powerful hunger, the last thing Andrew ever expected, or wanted, forms between them. An emotional connection that could carry them well past the training period - if only Andrew can open his heart to the possibility of love.

©2012 Jess Michaels (P)2013 Tantor

Critic Reviews

"To whomever loves 19th century historical romance this is sure to become a series that you will want to read." ( Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews)

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Great Read/Listen

great light read/listen with enjoyable characters and great erotic scenes. thanks to this author for some great masturbation and beautiful releases

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Blushingly good

I've just finished listening to this very sensual series which had me hooked from the start with Lyssandra's story. Jess Michael's paints a realistic picture of the vulnerabilities of women born into a life of servitude or those who've suffered a change in circumstance necessitating desperate and undesirable decisions to survive.
Lyssandra and Vivienne both made me view mistresses and courtesans in a different light and I surprised myself by just how much I enjoyed these erotic tales.

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A very intriguing and enjoyable H.E.A.

This was a very in-depth look at life in the past selfish, male dominated upper class society. it's confusing that the law allowed snobbish uppercrust men to control and abuse women and yet not be allowed to watch fist fights! But this was an awakening of two hurt and lost souls who finally found peace and love in each other. A great story Excellently Narrated. Most Enjoyable! I find women narrators put passion and feeling into their narration, whilst most men only read a story. Well done.

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Very Lusty!

Wow, I feel silly saying this considering the storyline but I was surprised by how much sex there was in this book! Perhaps even too much? This was well written and I enjoyed the book very much.
I was also very impressed with the narrator. This is the first female narrator I have enjoyed- ever, so my congratulations to her for her performance.

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