This book was tagged as Christian romance. The central theme was that of Catholic priests who have little qualms about defying their vow of celibacy, reducing the claim of the church to be that their marital status remain single as long as they keep their paramours out of sight. While the main character was sympathetic, and the setting was genuinely within the confines of a Catholic church community, I think the implication that this was Christian fiction is incorrect. The Bible instructs believers to avoid sensuality and seek self-control. The characters in this book continually placed themselves in situations that tempted them to lose their self-control. I question that the author's understanding of Christian virtue. Perhaps she had a political intent to expose hypocrisy that exists within the church - which would be admirable in a non-fiction format. I would not recommend this book.

I wouldn't say this has been one of my favourites that I've read but I do think it is a well written book. The plot and meaning of the book is interesting; it definitely makes you think about your own life choices. However, as I continued reading, I realised this genre wasn't for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. This story evolves around Meg , a young woman in the 1970’s who gets involved with a young priest while working in a local parish between teaching jobs. This story focused on their friendship which became a love affair, gay rights in the 1970’s, cancer diagnosis and dealing with clergy. I didn’t love this story, but I didn’t totally dislike it, I was hoping for a different ending that tied up loose ends. In my opinion this story left things hanging, perhaps a sequel????