Priest: A Love Story

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And I still noticed women, certainly, but I had become quite adept at steering my thoughts away from the sexual. Celibacy had become a controversial tenant of the priesthood these last few years, but I still abided carefully by it. Especially in light of what had happened to my sister. And what had happened to this parish before I came.

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Overall, “Priest” is a well-written and engaging novel that pushes the boundaries of traditional romance and delves into the complexities of human desire and faith. It is a must-read for fans of erotic romance and anyone who enjoys thought-provoking and provocative storytelling. I need to know that everything will be okay,” she continued quietly. “That I will be able to live with myself.”This booth was the antithesis to that room—constrained and formal, made of dark wood and unnecessarily ornate molding. I’m not a claustrophobic man, but this booth could turn me into one. I folded my hands and thanked God for the success of our latest fundraiser. Ten thousand more dollars, and we would be able to renovate St. Margaret’s of Weston, Missouri into something resembling a modern church. No more fake wood paneling in the foyer. No more red carpet—admittedly good for hiding wine stains—but terrible for the atmosphere. There would be windows and light and modernity. I’d been assigned to this parish because of its painful past…and my own. Moving past that would take more than a facelift for the building, but I wanted to show my parishioners that the church was able to change. To grow. To move into the future. No penance, but I do have a small assignment,” I said. “It’s to think about your life. You have strong faith but no direction. Other than the Church, what gives you passion in life? Why do you get out of bed in the morning? What gives your daily activities and thoughts meaning?” She let out a long breath. “I just…the things that are weighing on me, I don’t know if I should tell them to anyone. Much less to you.”

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That earned me a small laugh. “Yes, I guess I am. I’ve only ever seen this in the movies. Is this where I say, ‘Forgive me Father, for I have sinned?’”

The chemistry between Tyler and Poppy is intense and palpable, and the love scenes are sizzling and sensual without being gratuitous or overly graphic. Simone manages to walk a fine line between eroticism and blasphemy, and the result is a provocative and thought-provoking story that challenges readers to question their own beliefs about love, sex, and religion. Priest” by Sierra Simone is an romance novel that tells the story of Tyler Bell, a young man who has always felt a calling to become a priest, and Poppy Danforth, a woman who becomes his confidante and love interest. The novel explores the taboo topic of a romantic relationship between a priest and a layperson and delves into the complex issues of faith, desire, and morality.

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I hoped that wherever she was, God was with her, comforting her, just as he’d comforted me so many times. Because I’m a man? Would you feel more comfortable talking to a female lay minister before you talked to me?” She hesitated. “Not really.” But she didn’t elaborate and I didn’t press, mostly because I was trying to coach myself away from the host of implausible desires that crowded my mind. Close. First, we make the sign of the cross. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit…” I could hear her echoing the words with me. “Now you tell me how long it’s been since your last confession, which was—”

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