St. Thomas seemed like the perfect parish – quiet, traditional, predictable. I never counted on my attraction to the young, vulnerable woman who comes to work as the church secretary.As parish priest, I’ve gotten used to being called “Father.” But coming from Carmen, the word has a deeper meaning. It represents something she’s longed for. It means nurturing, but also guidance and correction. It … correction. It means temptation, for both of us.
I want to give her what she needs. I know it’s wrong, but with each passing day I find her harder to resist. And the vows I took? I don’t know if they’re strong enough to hold me back.
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What a unique and creative storyline. I loved how real and gritty the story reads. The characters will just grab you and not let go until the story is over. Dominic’s struggle to be the best father to everyone will pull on your heartstrings. Carmen needs a daddy so bad you just can’t help cheering her on. There are so many levels in this story it was impossible to put it down.
I loved this story. It is the kind that you can identify with the characters and immerse yourself in the story. Very well written and characters to win the heart make this book a must read.
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Walking the fine line between sinner and saint
“Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.” starts this deliciously dark morsel of a story. If you can’t handle your Father having more than a few taboo thoughts and committing many, many, many sins then walk far away from this book and fast. But if you like more than a little dirty taboo in your story then The Sins of the Father may just be the book for you.
This story is about Father Dominic, the priest at St. Thomas, and Carmen Angelo who is forced into become the church secretary. For Father he finds solace in the structure of the church and his life. He also felt called by God to help others. Carmen is twenty-one years old and has just come home after graduating college. Her father, a church Deacon, forces her to interview for the church secretary position when the old secretary retires. As she does not want the job she is not happy but because of abuse by her father she does what she is instructed to. When Father first sees Carmen he is not only attracted to her but he can tell there is something more happening at their home and he immediately feels a pull to protect her. Let’s just say his Alpha has sensed the woman for him and kicks in with the possessive and protective sides. Carmen is also attracted to Father Dominic so maybe the job won’t quite be a bad as she thought it would be.
As they work together they are walking that thin line between sinner and saint where at any moment the little devil could push them over that line. Father believes God is testing him, with what may be is ultimate test of all time……….a beautiful, young and smart virgin! What is a man of the cloth to do?
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
A shocking forbidden and unexpected romance between a Priest and his secretary that will have you at first conflicted and torn but eventually rooting for the two lovers.
When Father Dominic first sees Carmen he starts questioning his life choices but once he gets to know Carmen he realises that he needs to trust his instincts as they have never let him down. He needs to be her Father or Daddy as she needs his protection , guidance and love that he can only offer her.
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I felt so sorry for Carmen. All she wanted was to be independent and to not have to live with her father, but then life happens, and she has to go back to her parents and she ends up working as the new church secretary to the new father, Father Dominic.
Dominic came to the priesthood late, but all he really wants to do is to make sure that his flock is well taken care of. Then, Carmen.
This was a really great story with lots of tabooness going on. I really liked how caring and loving Dominic was, as a priest, and as a man. I enjoyed reading this story and seeing this couple.
I love every part of this book. It’s so emotional, it has growth of characters, struggles of life and finding love. Once I started reading this book I couldn’t put it down, I hooked from the first pages. Father Dominic always follows his instincts, even though at times he was fighting his true feelings. I’m glad that he found the path that lead him to Carmen. As for Carmen herself definitely needed the strength, love and guidance that Father Dominic provide. I love when she finally stand up to her father. I almost jump for joy at that part. Above all I love how Father Dominic took his role as a priest and tended to his parishioners.
Dominick, aka Dom or Father, has gone through a lot of life changes. Some of them have been traumatic. After everything he’s been through, the routine and structure of the church was appealing and he felt he had a calling to become a priest. Just as he was filling his role at St. Thomas, the church secretary was retiring at the same time. Because of church politics, he is set up to have dinner at one of the deacon’s home to interview the daughter for the position. Got your attention, didn’t it? Just wait! The world-building of some of the parishioners is spot on. The characters, with all their personality flaws, are relatable, and the storyline is one that kept me intrigued and glued to the pages until I was finished.
When Carmen returns home from college, her father makes her take a secretarial job at the church they attend to. Carmen doesn’t want to, she wants to do something where she uses degree but she knows better than to go against her rudely domineering dad. She deals enough with his belittling comments towards her and her mother.
Father Dominic is prepared to tell Mr. Angelo that he has to interview the other applicants for the church secretary position but when he sees Carmen his mind has been made up. He has this overwhelming urge to protect her and is thinking that God is testing him.
As they work together, Father Dominic and Carmen grow closer. He knows there is something dark happening at the home and he can’t help the growing attraction between the two of them. When a snow storm forces Carmen to stay in the guest room, the chemistry explodes. But will Father Dominic stay with the church or follow his true calling to love and protect Carmen with all his heart and soul?
This is my first read by Ava and I am beyond impressed. Yes this story is taboo, but it is done with class that you don’t get to see often. This book does have moments of abuse (physical and verbal) but NOT from the hero and slight Daddy play, so for those that have triggers – please tread lightly. I, honestly, loved this story and will be reading more of Ava’s works.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sins of the Father is a stand alone romance with some taboo themes. Father Dominic is a new priest with a non traditional background, but nothing could test his faith more than his new secretary, Carmen. When temptation rises, as does danger for Carmen, what will Father do for his flock?
Ohh, this book was so good! I was completely captivated by the story line between Father Dominic and Carmen, their ups and downs, their path, their reluctant romance, and finding their own strengths. Father Dominic is the perfect combination between caring and stern, loving and dominant. He’s definitely a dream, but he has his own demons that he needs to work through and figure out what means the most to him. I loved his struggle. Carmen is so sweet, but has an inner strength that just needed nurturing. I really enjoyed all of the problems and dangers she needed to confront. There’s a lot of chemistry and passion that builds between the two characters, with a hint of age play, and the ending is wonderful! I loved that this book made me feel sweet and spicy and loved!
I really liked this book. The story has a very intense feeling and it captured and kept my attention very easily. I felt that Dominic and Carmen were compelling characters. This story of forbidden love is rich with deep emotions, drama and tension. All and all a very good read that entertains and also causes you to think.