Priest

By far my least favorite of Sierra Simone's that I've read so far. I know the subtitle implies it's a love story, but reviews and description (and some expectations from her other work) kinda made it seem sexier than it was. Honestly though, my biggest problem was with Father Bell. How many damn times does Poppy need to tell him she knows what she wants in bed before he will get it through his “good guy” head and stop questioning her judgement? He infantilizes her a bit, in that worshipful way all the “good guys” do (this is what you want? I couldn't possibly...she's just too wonderful to be treated so!), in life less than sexy scenes but it's still present. He's called out for it in the book, so everyone is clearly aware of it, but it's seen as something she just has to deal with and eventually he will just get the idea. My idea of a sexy man is not one who questions my legitimacy in deciding what I want, in any respect, nor is it fixing a man who feels himself a “good guy”.

That all said, she is still an excellent writer and has an ability to write relatable, believable characters and build a world.