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Absolve Me
Forgive me, for I have sinned.
Again.
And again.
Sex. Seduction. Intimacy. As a licensed sex surrogate, Liza Branscombe helps people overcome their sexual issues and find ways to thrive. When a colleague requests a favor for a client, she agrees without pause. But Dominic La Sera is unlike any client she's encountered before.
Dominic is handsome, funny—and celibate. He won't talk about the reasons why. He just wants her to help him exorcise the wicked desires he's struggling to overcome.
Dominic's dark desires parallel Liza's own—very personal—kinky fantasies, bringing out a side of her no man has commanded before. With each session, the line between professional and personal interest blurs. But it all comes to a crashing halt when she learns Dominic's secret. The reason he's long been denying his sexual hungers.
Dominic is a priest. And in order to stay true to his vows, he needs to play out his immoral thoughts or forever be a holy sinner.
This book is approximately 40,000 words
One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise! Find out more at CarinaPress.com/RomancePromise
Again.
And again.
Sex. Seduction. Intimacy. As a licensed sex surrogate, Liza Branscombe helps people overcome their sexual issues and find ways to thrive. When a colleague requests a favor for a client, she agrees without pause. But Dominic La Sera is unlike any client she's encountered before.
Dominic is handsome, funny—and celibate. He won't talk about the reasons why. He just wants her to help him exorcise the wicked desires he's struggling to overcome.
Dominic's dark desires parallel Liza's own—very personal—kinky fantasies, bringing out a side of her no man has commanded before. With each session, the line between professional and personal interest blurs. But it all comes to a crashing halt when she learns Dominic's secret. The reason he's long been denying his sexual hungers.
Dominic is a priest. And in order to stay true to his vows, he needs to play out his immoral thoughts or forever be a holy sinner.
This book is approximately 40,000 words
One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise! Find out more at CarinaPress.com/RomancePromise
108 pages, ebook
Published March 20, 2017
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March 22, 2017
I like the taboo nature of priest romance books (I recommend you check out Amber Belldene’s series) and this one throws in a few extra kinks. Liza is a sex therapist/surrogate. I had never heard of a sex surrogate before this book, and I learned that in some cases she actually has sex with her clients to help them through issues they may be having. She can also help couples who are having issues, for example she has a client where the husband has cerebral palsy and they needed help coming up with ways to be more intimate that fit within his limitations. Liza loves her job and feels good when she can help people.
When a fellow therapist calls her up and asks her to help a man looking to explore his sexual thoughts and needs in a safe space, Liza agrees to discuss this with him, and Dominic shows up in her office.
Dominic doesn’t tell her at first, but he is a priest. Celibate, having found his calling and giving himself to god, his church and his community to serve years ago. But recently his sexual desires and needs and wants have increased dramatically. He can’t stop thinking about sex and his more demanding desires, and seeks out professional help. Dominic’s goal in seeing Liza is to determine if his sexual needs override his desire to be a priest. With Liza, she offers a safe space for him to try out his sexual desires, giving him a chance to weigh the two before making a decision that could change the course of his life.
In her personal life, Liza is a submissive. She goes to the local BDSM club once in a while to fulfill those needs. When Dominic mentions he has fantasies involving spanking women, tying them up etc..Liza tries to keep the sessions of them having sex and Dominic trying out his sexual moves professional, but she starts having the best sex of her life, and the professional line starts to get real blurry.
I think they have sex in the professional setting, three, maybe four times in this book and it’s hot for sure. Dominic is starved for touch, and the sex is very intense because of that. Throw in the taboo nature of it, and you have yourself a dirty little book. Dominic loves to be in control in bed, but outside the bedroom, he is more lost and fumbles around unsure of himself. I liked both sides of him. I also liked Liza – she has a fun personality and it was believable that being a sex surrogate was her profession. I will say though that at times it was hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that she has sex with Dominic for her job. I had to remind myself that she was doing it to give Dominic a safe space to work out his sexual desires. It’s not like she was laying there having sex and taking notes for work. She was IN to it, and it was easy to forget she was providing a service to him. It became personal for Liza very quickly.
That all being said, it terms of an actual HEA….we get that in the epilogue. But the actual book, is quite short and they only see each other the three or four times in the sex sessions. There isn’t really a courtship. We don’t get to know Dominic really all that well. If I can’t picture the two of them making it through a Walmart shopping trip on a Saturday morning, I don’t think you’ve achieved solid relationship status, and I can’t quite picture them doing that by the end of the book.
I would have loved the book to be longer so we could dive into the more complex issues that giving up being a priest really means andd to have a more solid HEA
Grade: B-
When a fellow therapist calls her up and asks her to help a man looking to explore his sexual thoughts and needs in a safe space, Liza agrees to discuss this with him, and Dominic shows up in her office.
Dominic doesn’t tell her at first, but he is a priest. Celibate, having found his calling and giving himself to god, his church and his community to serve years ago. But recently his sexual desires and needs and wants have increased dramatically. He can’t stop thinking about sex and his more demanding desires, and seeks out professional help. Dominic’s goal in seeing Liza is to determine if his sexual needs override his desire to be a priest. With Liza, she offers a safe space for him to try out his sexual desires, giving him a chance to weigh the two before making a decision that could change the course of his life.
In her personal life, Liza is a submissive. She goes to the local BDSM club once in a while to fulfill those needs. When Dominic mentions he has fantasies involving spanking women, tying them up etc..Liza tries to keep the sessions of them having sex and Dominic trying out his sexual moves professional, but she starts having the best sex of her life, and the professional line starts to get real blurry.
I think they have sex in the professional setting, three, maybe four times in this book and it’s hot for sure. Dominic is starved for touch, and the sex is very intense because of that. Throw in the taboo nature of it, and you have yourself a dirty little book. Dominic loves to be in control in bed, but outside the bedroom, he is more lost and fumbles around unsure of himself. I liked both sides of him. I also liked Liza – she has a fun personality and it was believable that being a sex surrogate was her profession. I will say though that at times it was hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that she has sex with Dominic for her job. I had to remind myself that she was doing it to give Dominic a safe space to work out his sexual desires. It’s not like she was laying there having sex and taking notes for work. She was IN to it, and it was easy to forget she was providing a service to him. It became personal for Liza very quickly.
That all being said, it terms of an actual HEA….we get that in the epilogue. But the actual book, is quite short and they only see each other the three or four times in the sex sessions. There isn’t really a courtship. We don’t get to know Dominic really all that well. If I can’t picture the two of them making it through a Walmart shopping trip on a Saturday morning, I don’t think you’ve achieved solid relationship status, and I can’t quite picture them doing that by the end of the book.
I would have loved the book to be longer so we could dive into the more complex issues that giving up being a priest really means andd to have a more solid HEA
Grade: B-
March 24, 2017
1.5 stars
It was okay.
It was okay.
April 13, 2017
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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Passionate, daring, erotic. Cameron wrote an amazingly sensual and compelling sexual relationship. Between a sex surrogate and... a priest who's questioning his calling and wanting to act out some of his dark fantasies before deciding if he needed to leave the priesthood. A spot risky and edgy. And definitely not for everyone.
Liza and Dominic's connection was palpable. Dom had some very filthy fantasies and damn it was fun watching them play out. Their chemistry was spot on.
My only trouble was the heroine's motivation. This was a big decision for Dom to make and she made it more about her wants than his needs and trying to lead him in a particular direction. Which so not how a therapist should go into things. I also wanted to see more of his struggle not just a scene being set up, a lotta hot filthy dirty sex then parting ways until the next bang. I did like the end result but just needed more to get me from A to C. I would read her again for sure if I'm wanting a super steamy quickie to get things heated up. Noms!
March 21, 2017
Aw shit, this book was sinfully delicious.
I loved how vulnerable, emotional, devoted, and utterly twisted Dominic was. The fact that he's a priest makes it all the more hot as well. Since I disagree with the RCC requirement for priests to be celibate (show me the verse in the canonical scriptures where Christ says anything about celibacy for ALL priests), I am all for Dom finding his sexy sub partner in Liza.
The connect was palpable, the emotion was rich, the sex was HAWT and achy, and the story sucked me right in.
Well done, Ms. Cameron. This was my first book by Ms. Cameron, but it won't be my last.
I loved how vulnerable, emotional, devoted, and utterly twisted Dominic was. The fact that he's a priest makes it all the more hot as well. Since I disagree with the RCC requirement for priests to be celibate (show me the verse in the canonical scriptures where Christ says anything about celibacy for ALL priests), I am all for Dom finding his sexy sub partner in Liza.
The connect was palpable, the emotion was rich, the sex was HAWT and achy, and the story sucked me right in.
Well done, Ms. Cameron. This was my first book by Ms. Cameron, but it won't be my last.
February 8, 2017
Sex Surrogate Liza and her new patient Dominic, who is needs to explore his sexuality and what he deems perhaps inappropriate in order to move with his vocation, that of a Priest. Liza doesn't know initially that he's a Priest and when she finds out it puts a bit of a different spin on things. It doesn't however deter their sexual exploration and what is mainly kink. He has fantasies, she helps him act them out. They're a perfect match these two. Liza knows she's crossed a line, and they do talk about what her normal would be with a patient, and he's not her normal patient.
It was interesting to watch the story unfold, and yes it's a smoking hot book with well written scenes.
Is it a good portrayal of sexual surrogacy, no. But it's fiction and the writer takes creative liberty here and she does a great job with it. I liked the two characters too. Dom was a good man, who faced a life changing event. Liza did have his best interests at heart, and yes her own but she acknowledges that.
Ms Cameron keeps the end for the end. Truthfully I had no idea which way this book would go. Until the last pages.
It's a short and good read. Yes, read the book. It's light, easy and will add a little sizzle to your day.
**arc from NetGalley and Publisher in exchange for a fair review**
It was interesting to watch the story unfold, and yes it's a smoking hot book with well written scenes.
Is it a good portrayal of sexual surrogacy, no. But it's fiction and the writer takes creative liberty here and she does a great job with it. I liked the two characters too. Dom was a good man, who faced a life changing event. Liza did have his best interests at heart, and yes her own but she acknowledges that.
Ms Cameron keeps the end for the end. Truthfully I had no idea which way this book would go. Until the last pages.
It's a short and good read. Yes, read the book. It's light, easy and will add a little sizzle to your day.
**arc from NetGalley and Publisher in exchange for a fair review**
August 1, 2018
Review originally posted on Ctrl, Alt, Books!
I’m a sucker for a good forbidden romance story. Absolve Me is the ultimate forbidden romance, Dominic is a priest and Liza is a sex therapist. Dominic has been dealing with dark sexual thoughts for a while now and has to decide if his profession is something that he wants to continue.
This book is steamy hot! It’s meant for an 18+ audience and there are some possible trigger inducing scenes. This contains dom/sub relationships and BDSM scenes. That being said, I loved it! It was a quick, short read. I do wish it was a full length novel because I just couldn’t get enough of these two characters. Also, I’d suggest not reading this while at work, I made that mistake myself. This book is seriously NSFW. It wasn’t overly religious even though Dominic is a priest, which I enjoyed since I’m not big into religion. Seriously though, you have to read Absolve Me!
5/5
~Layna
I’m a sucker for a good forbidden romance story. Absolve Me is the ultimate forbidden romance, Dominic is a priest and Liza is a sex therapist. Dominic has been dealing with dark sexual thoughts for a while now and has to decide if his profession is something that he wants to continue.
This book is steamy hot! It’s meant for an 18+ audience and there are some possible trigger inducing scenes. This contains dom/sub relationships and BDSM scenes. That being said, I loved it! It was a quick, short read. I do wish it was a full length novel because I just couldn’t get enough of these two characters. Also, I’d suggest not reading this while at work, I made that mistake myself. This book is seriously NSFW. It wasn’t overly religious even though Dominic is a priest, which I enjoyed since I’m not big into religion. Seriously though, you have to read Absolve Me!
5/5
~Layna
March 15, 2017
Absolve Me by Morgaine Cameron is the definition of taboo. It's also erotic romance at its finest.
Liza is a sex surrogate. Sex is the therapeutic conduit through which she helps people overcome issues with intimacy. And when Liza's not working hard, she's playing even harder. She has a very particular set of kinks--mainly BDSM, where she is a submissive. She frequents a local club to satisfy her physical needs, but doesn't have much time for a relationship since she's so consumed by work.
Liza receives a referral from a therapist colleague, requesting her expertise. Traditional therapy with this client seems to have reached a standstill and Liza's friend is hoping that Liza can help. Liza doesn't have much information about this mysterious client, other than the fact that he's celibate by choice and has some intense issues he needs to work through. She agrees to take him on.
Dominic is intentionally vague about his life, but it's clear that he struggles with his identity as a sexual being. Because of this, Liza wants to help him explore his desires and fantasies, free of guilt or shame.
After a couple sessions, Liza and Dominic have sex, as is normal for Liza as a surrogate. However, things take a huge turn when Liza discovers that Dominic is a priest.
That's right. An honest to God, Roman Catholic, mass-holding, communion-ministering, man of the cloth, PRIEST. I knew about this before I started the book--it's there in the summary--but when Liza finds out for the first time, I might've clapped my hands in glee because I'm a sacrilegious sicko like that.
This book is seriously taboo in so many ways. As their professional relationship evolves, the lines between therapy and reality become quite blurred. Liza begins to develop feelings for Dominic, which is inappropriate for a few reasons: namely, he's her client and also, he's a PRIEST.
Essentially, Dominic is struggling with his sexual urges and needs to decide once and for all if he should stay in the priesthood or leave it. His therapy with Liza is designed to help him decide. However, like Liza, Dominic feels a connection that goes beyond what happens on a professional level.
Additionally, Liza and Dominic are sexually compatible because they share the same types of kinks--Dominic is dominant (Dom the Dom) and Liza is submissive. So, not only are their sessions extremely useful in helping Dominic explore his sexuality freely, but also sex between them is just plain mind-blowing.
As they learn to trust each other more, the role play and fantasies become increasingly involved. Trigger warning: there's a scene of rape fantasy, which some readers may find disturbing, so I think it's important to mention. In the context of their relationship, the role play is fitting. It's clear that Liza and Dominic are equals and consenting participants. Although Liza is submissive, she clearly holds the control and power in each sexual encounter.
Personally, I would have liked more insight into Dominic's internal struggle. We see glimpses of it via his sessions with Liza, but I suppose I just wanted to get into his twisted and delicious mind a bit more.
Halfway through the story, I was hoping and praying that the second half would be just as good. This was a quick read for me, but it certainly delivers on all fronts and my deviant prayers were answered.
Fans of Sierra Simone's Priest will likely enjoy Absolve Me. Although they tread in similar forbidden waters, each story is unique and stands on its own.
I loved Absolve Me and recommend it to anyone looking for erotic romance that pushes boundaries and isn't afraid to cross the line. I'll definitely be looking forward to reading more from Morgaine Cameron in the future.
Hallelujah, amen, and also with you.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley.
Liza is a sex surrogate. Sex is the therapeutic conduit through which she helps people overcome issues with intimacy. And when Liza's not working hard, she's playing even harder. She has a very particular set of kinks--mainly BDSM, where she is a submissive. She frequents a local club to satisfy her physical needs, but doesn't have much time for a relationship since she's so consumed by work.
Liza receives a referral from a therapist colleague, requesting her expertise. Traditional therapy with this client seems to have reached a standstill and Liza's friend is hoping that Liza can help. Liza doesn't have much information about this mysterious client, other than the fact that he's celibate by choice and has some intense issues he needs to work through. She agrees to take him on.
Dominic is intentionally vague about his life, but it's clear that he struggles with his identity as a sexual being. Because of this, Liza wants to help him explore his desires and fantasies, free of guilt or shame.
After a couple sessions, Liza and Dominic have sex, as is normal for Liza as a surrogate. However, things take a huge turn when Liza discovers that Dominic is a priest.
That's right. An honest to God, Roman Catholic, mass-holding, communion-ministering, man of the cloth, PRIEST. I knew about this before I started the book--it's there in the summary--but when Liza finds out for the first time, I might've clapped my hands in glee because I'm a sacrilegious sicko like that.
This book is seriously taboo in so many ways. As their professional relationship evolves, the lines between therapy and reality become quite blurred. Liza begins to develop feelings for Dominic, which is inappropriate for a few reasons: namely, he's her client and also, he's a PRIEST.
Essentially, Dominic is struggling with his sexual urges and needs to decide once and for all if he should stay in the priesthood or leave it. His therapy with Liza is designed to help him decide. However, like Liza, Dominic feels a connection that goes beyond what happens on a professional level.
Additionally, Liza and Dominic are sexually compatible because they share the same types of kinks--Dominic is dominant (Dom the Dom) and Liza is submissive. So, not only are their sessions extremely useful in helping Dominic explore his sexuality freely, but also sex between them is just plain mind-blowing.
As they learn to trust each other more, the role play and fantasies become increasingly involved. Trigger warning: there's a scene of rape fantasy, which some readers may find disturbing, so I think it's important to mention. In the context of their relationship, the role play is fitting. It's clear that Liza and Dominic are equals and consenting participants. Although Liza is submissive, she clearly holds the control and power in each sexual encounter.
Personally, I would have liked more insight into Dominic's internal struggle. We see glimpses of it via his sessions with Liza, but I suppose I just wanted to get into his twisted and delicious mind a bit more.
Halfway through the story, I was hoping and praying that the second half would be just as good. This was a quick read for me, but it certainly delivers on all fronts and my deviant prayers were answered.
Fans of Sierra Simone's Priest will likely enjoy Absolve Me. Although they tread in similar forbidden waters, each story is unique and stands on its own.
I loved Absolve Me and recommend it to anyone looking for erotic romance that pushes boundaries and isn't afraid to cross the line. I'll definitely be looking forward to reading more from Morgaine Cameron in the future.
Hallelujah, amen, and also with you.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley.
October 3, 2017
I don't know how I feel about this book. I know I didn't love it. But I also know I didn't hate it. I feel like I'm almost in the middle... maybe. Sort of. I just don't know. And I hate having this feeling of meh.
While the story to me was slightly ridiculous, I can suspend my disbelief enough to enjoy a book like this most of the time. However, Liza is a sex surrogate. This means that she has sexual relations with her clients. Probably not all the time, but it does happen. Not only does it happen, but she plans for this, as do her clients. In some cases I get it. There is mention of clients who need help due to injury or some medical condition. But I didn't always understand why actually having sex with a client was the way to go.
Then there is Dominic. I liked him a lot... until Liza finds out the secret. And as to not spoil anyone, I'm not telling what it is. It just seemed very wrong, I guess. The initial deception. But okay, suspend my disbelief and move on, right?
So the story is okay, the plot okay, the characters are pretty cool and I ended up liking them. I guess I just didn't connect strongly with the story because of my own issues with Liza's job. And then how things play out between them. Don't get me wrong. There is a happy ending and it works out great. I just wish I could have felt more connected and attached to these two together. Individually they are interesting and dynamic characters. I just didn't feel any connection between them. The sex between them wasn't all that hot because it felt forced due to the nature of Liza's job and why she's having sex with Dominic in the first place. Then there is this whole thing of her work vs. the connection they are supposed to have, and the fact that the lines are blurred and this is no longer a professional situation.
I don't know. I'm conflicted but leaning more toward the side of I wish it was different and maybe it's just me.
ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
While the story to me was slightly ridiculous, I can suspend my disbelief enough to enjoy a book like this most of the time. However, Liza is a sex surrogate. This means that she has sexual relations with her clients. Probably not all the time, but it does happen. Not only does it happen, but she plans for this, as do her clients. In some cases I get it. There is mention of clients who need help due to injury or some medical condition. But I didn't always understand why actually having sex with a client was the way to go.
Then there is Dominic. I liked him a lot... until Liza finds out the secret. And as to not spoil anyone, I'm not telling what it is. It just seemed very wrong, I guess. The initial deception. But okay, suspend my disbelief and move on, right?
So the story is okay, the plot okay, the characters are pretty cool and I ended up liking them. I guess I just didn't connect strongly with the story because of my own issues with Liza's job. And then how things play out between them. Don't get me wrong. There is a happy ending and it works out great. I just wish I could have felt more connected and attached to these two together. Individually they are interesting and dynamic characters. I just didn't feel any connection between them. The sex between them wasn't all that hot because it felt forced due to the nature of Liza's job and why she's having sex with Dominic in the first place. Then there is this whole thing of her work vs. the connection they are supposed to have, and the fact that the lines are blurred and this is no longer a professional situation.
I don't know. I'm conflicted but leaning more toward the side of I wish it was different and maybe it's just me.
ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
August 20, 2022
TLDR - this smutty priest novella ticked all my boxes -
So obviously forbidden romance of priest books are divine but the smut in this was perfect. The MC constantly says how all the stars align with her interests, well this book aligns with mine. I like how the book followed a structure from the start and the smut was the the structure.
The dirty talk in this was absolutely amazing and I love a good cnc book (they’re hard to find) because I get to explore what a cnc dynamic could be like in real life. Don’t get me wrong I love dub con and non con but not in real life, just as an exaggeration on cnc because books are a safe space. The begging and the way the characters turned to puddles was amazing.
Honestly this was so good maybe it could’ve been even better as a full length novel with more tension but it wasn’t disappointing as a novella that is bloody sure.
So obviously forbidden romance of priest books are divine but the smut in this was perfect. The MC constantly says how all the stars align with her interests, well this book aligns with mine. I like how the book followed a structure from the start and the smut was the the structure.
The dirty talk in this was absolutely amazing and I love a good cnc book (they’re hard to find) because I get to explore what a cnc dynamic could be like in real life. Don’t get me wrong I love dub con and non con but not in real life, just as an exaggeration on cnc because books are a safe space. The begging and the way the characters turned to puddles was amazing.
Honestly this was so good maybe it could’ve been even better as a full length novel with more tension but it wasn’t disappointing as a novella that is bloody sure.
May 8, 2017
LOVED the concept of the story...just wish the author would have taken a little more time to develop the characters. The book was too short and too focused on sex for me. I get that the entire premise of why Dominic wants to leave the priesthood is because of sex, but given how the book ends I think we needed more character development. I wanted to feel more of a connection between Liza and Dominic than at the sexual level. Don't get me wrong, the chemistry was off the charts, but I wanted more.
** ARC received from Netgalley **
** ARC received from Netgalley **
December 5, 2022
It's good not amazing, if you are just looking for smut this is the book for you, if you a plot and some angst this is NOT the book for you.
It was insta love, and they literally didn't have a normal talk about idk some else that sex and the sessions so I'm not sure they fell in love with "their personalities".
I really don't feel like this book passe the Bechtel test, even if there's at least 4 female characters but they only talk about boys, sex, and nothing about their hobbies or anything, so yeah. If you just want some steamy story this is the one otherwise you'll waste your time.
It was insta love, and they literally didn't have a normal talk about idk some else that sex and the sessions so I'm not sure they fell in love with "their personalities".
I really don't feel like this book passe the Bechtel test, even if there's at least 4 female characters but they only talk about boys, sex, and nothing about their hobbies or anything, so yeah. If you just want some steamy story this is the one otherwise you'll waste your time.
September 15, 2019
HOT
If you just want steamy sex scenes, this is your book. Fair warning it has dom-summisive type scenes, and even though some of them are rape related everything is consensual.
I really liked it, and its great for when you want hot scenes. The kink in this is great and can get you cough horny cough real fast.
However if you want something that is sweet or slow burn this is not your book. There a some real tender scenes, but they are a few.
If you just want steamy sex scenes, this is your book. Fair warning it has dom-summisive type scenes, and even though some of them are rape related everything is consensual.
I really liked it, and its great for when you want hot scenes. The kink in this is great and can get you cough horny cough real fast.
However if you want something that is sweet or slow burn this is not your book. There a some real tender scenes, but they are a few.
November 27, 2022
I just feel that the book had so much potential but because it was a short length novel it felt rushed and quick.
I wish that it was slow paced where we got to see the characters emotional development.
I wish that it was slow paced where we got to see the characters emotional development.
January 3, 2021
Priest kink, not my jam, but I enjoyed this. I especially liked that they stayed away from the whole look how edgy we are by knocking boots in church.
April 29, 2024
2.8 rounded up
March 17, 2017
I was originally attracted to the taboo relationship of a sex surrogate and a priest, but the heroine was really quite awful. She was unprofessional, which may have been a problem of the novella length, since there's limited room to work with - so it read as her really going "above" her responsibilities as a surrogate. She even shows up at the hero's job after their final session.
I've read about a previous sex surrogate (secondary) character in Roni Loren's Off the Clock and I much preferred that characterization much better.
Also a note that because this is a romance, it obviously has an HEA and when Liza and Dominic get their HEA, Liza of course stops being a surrogate.
I've read about a previous sex surrogate (secondary) character in Roni Loren's Off the Clock and I much preferred that characterization much better.
Also a note that because this is a romance, it obviously has an HEA and when Liza and Dominic get their HEA, Liza of course stops being a surrogate.
March 20, 2017
This is a fast paced read with a taboo kinky side. Liza is a sexual surrogate with a kinky side. Dom is a Priest with a kinky side. The chemistry is hot and steamy but again Dominic is a Priest trying to find his way. Will he? I liked the characters and the story. A good read.
March 21, 2017
Sexy with just the right amount of angst for a novella.
November 2, 2022
Could have done without the Jesus imagery but could have done with a rape trigger warning before hand
February 5, 2020
I love erotica about taboo relationships, but priest erotica is completely new to me. I knew that Catholic priests usually remain celibate, but I didn't realize there was such an aura of taboo around them having sex. After Liza has had her first sex surrogate session with Dominic and subsequently discovers that he is a priest, her mind seems to be completely blown by this. She seems to feel some level of shame or damnation for her role in "breaking" his celibacy. And...I'm not 100% sure whether or not her sex surrogate sessions with him count as breaking his vows or not. That part was confusing. Like, sex therapy doesn't "count" somehow, even though they're having real sex? Anyway...
Just about everything in this novella was. SO. FREAKING. HOT.
Dominic and Liza happen to share complementary kinks. Dom is unknowingly and quite naturally a dom (ha ha, I see what you did there, Morgaine Cameron) sexually, whereas Liza is a submissive. Dom shares some of the dark(ish) sexual fantasies that have been plaguing him with Liza over text messages, and even these brief descriptions were super hot. Then, at a later date, Liza sets the scene in her "bedroom office" and dresses up to play the various fantasy parts, letting Dominic take his dominant, sadistic urges to their natural conclusion -- explosive, satisfying sex with Liza.
I've never been into very heavy BDSM. The Story of O was always a tad too much for me. Light BDSM is okay and can be exciting if it hits the right notes. But MAN, watching perfect gentleman-and-priest Dom go full-on dom mode was very exciting and just the right amount of hotttt. Yes! I am here for it. I will absolutely seek out more of Morgaine Cameron's stories if she writes more swaggering, demanding, darkly unfettered male leads like Dominic La Sera, and because I'm curious now, I guess I'll be looking for priest erotica, too? Sentence I never thought I'd write...
Just about everything in this novella was. SO. FREAKING. HOT.
Dominic and Liza happen to share complementary kinks. Dom is unknowingly and quite naturally a dom (ha ha, I see what you did there, Morgaine Cameron) sexually, whereas Liza is a submissive. Dom shares some of the dark(ish) sexual fantasies that have been plaguing him with Liza over text messages, and even these brief descriptions were super hot. Then, at a later date, Liza sets the scene in her "bedroom office" and dresses up to play the various fantasy parts, letting Dominic take his dominant, sadistic urges to their natural conclusion -- explosive, satisfying sex with Liza.
I've never been into very heavy BDSM. The Story of O was always a tad too much for me. Light BDSM is okay and can be exciting if it hits the right notes. But MAN, watching perfect gentleman-and-priest Dom go full-on dom mode was very exciting and just the right amount of hotttt. Yes! I am here for it. I will absolutely seek out more of Morgaine Cameron's stories if she writes more swaggering, demanding, darkly unfettered male leads like Dominic La Sera, and because I'm curious now, I guess I'll be looking for priest erotica, too? Sentence I never thought I'd write...
February 14, 2017
This one had me curious enough to give it a go. I did not know that there were actual jobs as sexual surrogates/therapists out there. The sex scenes in this book were quite hot. This was a quick, but good read. I enjoyed this story. I have yet to read anything else like it. This couple starts off as client-sex surrogate, but their connection is so strong, that lines are crossed and she falls in love with him. He needs to decide if his dark desires is important or if it is the Priesthood. For a little while they had me worried, but their was a HEA.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
February 2, 2017
I’m a sucker for a good forbidden romance story. Absolve Me is the ultimate forbidden romance, Dominic is a priest and Liza is a sex therapist. Dominic has been dealing with dark sexual thoughts for a while now and has to decide if his profession is something that he wants to continue.
This book is steamy hot! It’s meant for an 18+ audience and there are some possible trigger inducing scenes. This contains dom/sub relationships and BDSM scenes. That being said, I loved it! It was a quick, short read. I do wish it was a full length novel because I just couldn’t get enough of these two characters. Also, I’d suggest not reading this while at work, I made that mistake myself. This book is seriously NSFW. It wasn’t overly religious even though Dominic is a priest, which I enjoyed since I’m not big into religion. Seriously though, you have to read Absolve Me!
5/5
~Layna
This book is steamy hot! It’s meant for an 18+ audience and there are some possible trigger inducing scenes. This contains dom/sub relationships and BDSM scenes. That being said, I loved it! It was a quick, short read. I do wish it was a full length novel because I just couldn’t get enough of these two characters. Also, I’d suggest not reading this while at work, I made that mistake myself. This book is seriously NSFW. It wasn’t overly religious even though Dominic is a priest, which I enjoyed since I’m not big into religion. Seriously though, you have to read Absolve Me!
5/5
~Layna
February 6, 2017
4.5 Stars
I enjoyed this book
I enjoyed this book
October 3, 2018
Sensual, kinky, and deeply provocative
A dark and forbidden story beautifully written. I was hooked from the beginning and loved this book so much. The topic is very thought provoking. What is love? Should we deny our baser nature? Kink is such a taboo subject in our society and not discussed and misunderstood. There can be great love and passion and I think Ms. Cameron showed this with great skill.
A dark and forbidden story beautifully written. I was hooked from the beginning and loved this book so much. The topic is very thought provoking. What is love? Should we deny our baser nature? Kink is such a taboo subject in our society and not discussed and misunderstood. There can be great love and passion and I think Ms. Cameron showed this with great skill.
February 4, 2017
A fairly typical forbidden romance story, that was fine for the most part, but didn’t leave me gasping for breath.
The characters and plot were good, but I felt there was something lacking.
The characters and plot were good, but I felt there was something lacking.
February 8, 2017
A well-written and well paced story. I've read a few priest stories, and at least this guy was conflicted about his situation.
I enjoyed the scenarios and the dynamic between Liza and Dominic. A good quick read.
I enjoyed the scenarios and the dynamic between Liza and Dominic. A good quick read.
January 26, 2017
netgalley
an ok read. not my usual
an ok read. not my usual
February 3, 2017
I wasn't blown away or anything, but it was a quick read. I can't say I loved it, but it's not awful either.
Thank you Carina Press and NetGalley for the ARC.
Thank you Carina Press and NetGalley for the ARC.
February 1, 2017
3.5 Stars I enjoyed reading Absolve Me. I found the dynamic between the characters and the taboo storyline quite enjoyable and look forward to reading more by this author.
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