Grapes & Wrath by Eve Cates

Both have taken vows. Together, they’ll break every one of them.
I took my vows as a young man. My willingness to serve Him, to preach His word and lead my own flock was driven by my need to have purpose and belong.
During my training, that’s exactly how I felt. The Church gave my lost soul direction.
And then it led me straight to her.
The moment I saw Emma seated in the pew, her eyes downcast and her hands clasped in silent prayer, I knew I had to have her.
At first, I convinced myself that my interest was God sending me to help her escape the monster who resided in her own home.
But that was a lie.
I wanted her for my own.
And I would break every commandment, every vow, and even the law, the make that happen…

*It was previously published as The Consequence of Secrets.