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Eight years ago, grief drove Damian Bellucci to the priesthood.
Now, the woman he left behind is threatening the life he thought he wanted.
After his brother’s death, Damian buried his pain beneath priestly vows, convincing himself that devotion could drown desire. But when his high school sweetheart, Claire Vergara, returns to his parish as a teacher, the temptation to break his promises to God grows stronger with every glance, every breath. They call him a saint, yet she makes him crave sin. He believed his faith was unshakable—but Claire brings out the unholy in him, and he isn’t sure how much longer he can fight it.
Before tragedy tore them apart, Claire loved Damian Bellucci with a devotion that rivaled her faith. Now, as a nun serving at his parish, she’s struggling to keep her own vows intact while resisting an attraction that feels more sacred than sinful. She took the veil to escape her demons, but the heart never forgets what it once worshipped. Every moment near him reminds her that some desires run deeper than duty.
They sought salvation in sacred vows—only to find it in their forbidden love.
Content Notes
This story contains themes and content that may be upsetting or triggering for some readers. Please be advised that the following sensitive topics are depicted:
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Religious Guilt: Characters struggle with their faith and question long-held beliefs and religious doctrine.
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Sexual Content: Explicit descriptions of intimacy and sex, and discussions of sexuality, including within a religious context.
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Infidelity: References to emotional betrayal and temptation within relationships.
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Alcohol Abuse: A character copes with trauma by engaging in nonviolent, excessive drinking.
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Grief and Loss: A character grapples with the aftermath of a loved one’s tragic death.
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Emotional Manipulation: Emotional tension between characters, including moments of manipulation related to faith and relationships.
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Judgment from Religious Community: Characters face judgment and exclusion due to their personal beliefs.
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Suicide Attempt/Self-Harm Ideation: Includes a detailed scene of being found after a suicide attempt, and there are multiple references to a character’s history of self-harm.