{"product_id":"pleasure-to-purpose-elizabeth-b-splaine-9781954253711","title":"Pleasure to Purpose: Based on the True Story of Sex Worker Scarlett Pereira","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Part romance\/erotica. Part family drama. All heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSplaine takes a dip into the forbidden world of sex work, highlighting the people behind the whips, uncovering the challenges they face in a society where they're seen as \"other\"... or worse, not seen at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarlett Pereira loved horses since she was a child living amidst the chaos of a family ravaged by mental illness. Years later, she wrangles with a manipulative mother, two mentally ill brothers, a nosy uncle, and a stalker determined to possess her. Happiness unveils itself the moment Scarlett adopts Franco, a retired horse in need of a second chance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter refusing to help a colleague leave her pimp, Scarlett discovers the girl was murdered. Guilt and determination prompt her to become politically active. This newfound confidence inspires her to build a relationship with an often-absent father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarlett has avoided having a boyfriend, believing it incompatible with her job. Then Thomas appears, a former client who meets her where she is. As Franco and Thomas prove that unconditional love exists and family can be chosen, Scarlett realizes she's in control of her fairy tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth B. Splaine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1954253710\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781954253711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Van Velzer Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d","brand":"Elizabeth B. Splaine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46489571033343,"sku":"9781954253711","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_db966128-08ce-49f4-9fbe-436299eae1fc.jpg?v=1736953942","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pleasure-to-purpose-elizabeth-b-splaine-9781954253711","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}