As an overseas missionary who leads lost souls toward salvation, it’s imperative I live a godly existence, even in the midst of life-shattering grief.
Returning to the States brings about a trial worse than the loss of love, and I’m faced with desire for someone forbidden to me by my church and the word of God.
Aaron Weston.
My best friend’s son who is no longer a gangly teen. He makes me want things no newly widowed man should.
His presence fills the emptiness in my life, but my sinful nature longs for more. Every inch of him—in my heart, in my body, making me feel whole again.
Giving into the hunger of the flesh will take us down a path of immorality, one that goes against my strive for holiness.
I lost my wife from focusing on promised riches in glory.
And if I make the same mistake, I fear responsibility for the ruination of another soul.
Returning to the States brings about a trial worse than the loss of love, and I’m faced with desire for someone forbidden to me by my church and the word of God.
Aaron Weston.
My best friend’s son who is no longer a gangly teen. He makes me want things no newly widowed man should.
His presence fills the emptiness in my life, but my sinful nature longs for more. Every inch of him—in my heart, in my body, making me feel whole again.
Giving into the hunger of the flesh will take us down a path of immorality, one that goes against my strive for holiness.
I lost my wife from focusing on promised riches in glory.
And if I make the same mistake, I fear responsibility for the ruination of another soul.
My Rating - 4.5 Stars!
Unholy Desire is the third book in the Sinful Natures series. This is easily read as a standalone, and is my favorite of the series thus far.
Aaron and Ezra's story is full of delicious tension and chemistry, as well as sneaking around and the forbidden aspects.
This is a father's best friend romance, with Aaron and Ezra having known one another while Aaron was growing up.
I love the immediate desire between the two upon reuniting. It causes plenty of hesitation and doubts, but they never doubt their want.
Aaron's father is dying, helping to bring the men together to help him. Unfortunately, his father definitely sees what's going on between them and is hard set against it.
In addition to the issues they have with Aaron's father, they also have to deal with the homophobia in the church. An ongoing element of this series, I enjoy the way this is written.
I found myself pleasantly surprised by a little revelation towards the end. I appreciate how much it adds to the story and helps bring everything fully around. Well done!
Unholy Desire is a delightful read. I love this Lynn Burke story and can't wait to see what happens next.
