Review: Sinfully sexy!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2014
I'm another fan of the concept of the Catholic priest leaving the church for love. It's something I've found very sexy since what feels like forever. The tragedy encapsulated in The Thorn Birds really opened my eyes to the possibilities of a love along those lines; I've always wanted to read a happier version of that tale which didn't downplay the sense of loss someone who was truly devoted to the Church would feel at renouncing their vows.This story doesn't deliver that.It's got a lot more of a youthful romp feel to it than a love story to last the ages.I am a huge fan of Selena Kitt's writing style which is why I can easily give this four stars, but it isn't her best work. The girl, Emily, was cute, sweet enough, and I enjoyed her humble nature though she didn't draw me to her as much as most of Selena's heroines do in her other works. The priest, Father Mark, is also not as rich a character as most of her men. He's got Daddy Issues which led to him choosing the Church rather than a devotion to the faith. It is that impetus which makes it easier for him to fall for Emily, but it's not exactly something that speaks volumes about his devotion to Emily.Mostly? I left this story feeling Mark would have made the choice he made regarding the Church eventually whether Emily was there or not. She was more a temptation he chose not to resist than a true love; he seemed to use her as an excuse rather than as a convincing reason.It was sexy as usual for Selena Kitt's work, but I didn't fall in love with the story the way I usually do with her tales. This one I feel is a one-time read for me which is a shame since I really do enjoy the premise.