This was something else.

But i was pleasantly surprised there wasn't a lot of crass smut and it was more of Margaret struggling with what she wants and her faith and finds love.

That mother superior is the reason i am no longer catholic or religious. That woman is shady and has a lot of issues that i would've like to known more of. overall, it was interesting to read this book and I would say it's a fun read.

Sister Margaret is shy devoted sister but all the younger sisters are being bullied by the self-righteous Mother Superior who has decided they are on the path to hell and need the badness to be beaten out of them. There are a few men working at the convent and Sister Margaret can’t help but be drawn to the groundsman Trevor who has similar feelings towards her. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sweet Salvation by Lily Miles was a slow burn romance that I absolutely enjoyed until the last page. Although it touches on a sensitive subject (religion) I was pleasantly surprised by the authors writing style. It was fun, light and had the right amount of naughtiness.

Margaret has always wanted to become a nun. Her catholic missionary parents instilled in her the love for god and the holly cloth. But life at the nunnery isn't at all what she imagined, especially when the Reverend is thrown into the picture, things get even more complicated and Maggie begins to question if the path she has chosen is really what she wants.

"Like a moth to the flame, he captivates me, ad I'm unable to resist the thrall of his arms as they spread to welcome me."

The protagonists are well presented and relatable. I liked the backstory for both Margaret and Trevor. She is a beautiful girl with strong beliefs in god. She is compassionate and a good friend to her nun sisters, but what I loved most about her was her inner strength. Once she discovered that there is more to life than just the nunnery she became brazen and didn't shy away from the deep and complicated feelings blooming inside her heart. And Trevor was so sweet and protective towards Maggie. He had a rough upbringing and by a twist of fate he ended up working at this nunnery but it was the best thing that happened to him because here he encounters the beautiful brunette nun that gives his life a new purpose. The heat between them is intense and their connection so genuine. I savored every interaction they had.

"It's like she's water and I'm a parched, dying man, crawling on his hands and knees towards her oasis. Every step may be torture, but it'll be worth it."

Also, the other characters are complex and were well presented. All of Maggie's nun friends have unique personalities, their banter and conversations made the story fun and entertaining. But Catherine was the one who impressed me, she's the type of secondary character that gets under your skin and you just want to know more about her. She made the plot even more intriguing.

The story was told mostly from dual POV. I like that we to get to see both Margret's and Trevor's inner struggles, and as an added bonus there are a few chapters written in the third person in between, that make a great addition to the overall atmosphere of the book.

Overall all it was a delightful story and I'm definitely gonna read other books from this author. I recommend it!

*I voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. *

Excuse me while I turn my fan on!! OMG what a hot story. Very, very easy to read and I finished it all in an hour. Such a good story and I can’t wait to see what else the author can come up with.

I voluntarily read this ARC for an honest review - all thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased


This was a totally unique approach for a book - was a bit of a slow burner but did pick up - you need to stick with it

Well written good characters and story - overall an enjoyable read

Character development wasn't where I would have wanted it. Plot pacing was good. Could have been better.

The story of a new nun who has never had a boyfriend and a bad boy gardener.
The slow growth of the relationship and the nastiness of the Mother Superior made the story enjoyable and believable.
I enjoyed this read.
I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary and impartial review.

This is wonderfully written, with a very captivating story line!!! I could not put the book down. Excellent read!