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Priest

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'Priest' by Sierra Simone follows the taboo romance between a priest, Father Bell, and a woman named Poppy. The story delves into the forbidden love between the two characters, exploring themes of religion, Catholicism, and the struggles faced by Father Bell as he grapples with his faith and desires. The writing style is described as hot, steamy, and provocative, with some readers finding the blend of dirty and sacred elements both uncomfortable and intriguing.

Characters:

The characters include a conflicted priest and a complex woman, with their relationship evoking both admiration and criticism from readers.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is intimate and evocative, mixing explicitness with emotional depth, making for a compelling reading experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative follows Father Bell, a young priest grappling with temptation from a parishioner, exploring themes of forbidden love and moral conflict.

Setting:

The story is set within a church community, interweaving aspects of Catholicism that amplify its themes of temptation and conflict.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast, especially regarding the romantic developments, which can feel rushed for some readers.
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Notes:

The main character, Father Bell, became a priest just three years before the events of the book.
The story prominently features a taboo romance between a priest and a woman named Poppy, who is grappling with her own desires and religious beliefs.
Father Bell's inner conflict revolves around balancing his faith with his attraction to Poppy, but many readers felt this struggle wasn't convincingly portrayed.
The book has extreme erotic content, with explicit scenes occurring in unusual places, such as an altar.
The author, Sierra Simone, explores themes of sexuality and spirituality, which resonate particularly with readers who have religious backgrounds.
Some readers found the sex scenes exceptionally steamy, noting that they were among the best they've encountered in romance novels.
The novel touches on issues of guilt and morality associated with the priesthood, creating discomfort for some readers raised in religious contexts.
The book is narrated from the male protagonist's point of view, a choice that some readers found refreshing and unique in romance literature.
Many reviewers expressed disappointment in the characters' development, describing Poppy as one-dimensional and criticizing the lack of emotional depth in their relationship.
Despite mixed reviews, 'Priest' has gained a loyal following for its provocative content and exploration of taboo subjects.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Priest include themes of sexual content with a priest, discussions of taboo relationships, religious themes, and possible triggers related to personal struggles with faith and sexuality.

Has Romance?

Yes, there is a strong romance narrative that drives the story, exploring intense emotional and physical connections between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

There are many rules a priest can't break. A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.

I've always been good at following rules.

Until she came. Then I learned new rules.

My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I'm twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.

I am a priest and this is my confession.

Ratings (89)

Incredible (17)
Loved It (29)
Liked It (20)
It Was OK (13)
Did Not Like (5)
Hated It (5)

Reader Stats (192):

Read It (92)
Currently Reading (2)
Want To Read (81)
Did Not Finish (5)
Not Interested (12)

3 comment(s)

It Was OK
5 days

This books just gives a "taboo" vibe, just looking at it. But I decided to give it a go, as I never read a romance/erotica with a religious background and it had me intruiged. The book was pretty much just smut and dirty talk, not much of a plot to talk about and I was a bit disappointed in that. Smut is fun yes, but I want a good plot to go along with it. I feelt like the author missed to flesh the characters out and use religion as an intresting part of the story and not use it as a "Romeo and Julia" kind of deal. It was OK written but had me wishing for more

 
Incredible
1 month

I’m religious and I was worried that this was gonna have a lot of God bashing but it was actually super spiritual which I LOVED. I loved that it was dirty and degrading without being gross. 10/10

 
Loved It
7 months

I don’t think I could ever come up with words to describe how wonderful this book is. The words are beautiful and just flow. I didn’t find myself highlighting much because I loved pages upon pages. The taboo, turmoil, fire with all the feelings was superb. Loved every minute.

 
 
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