The Shadows of Darkness Universe Series by Katerina St. Clair

In the quiet town of Idlewood, twenty-year-old Eden Faulkner is known for her unwavering devotion to her Catholic faith. Raised in the shadow of the town's church, she has always sought solace and guidance within its hallowed walls. When Father Roman Briar arrives at St. Michaels, his charisma and mysterious presence immediately captivate Eden. As their friendship deepens into forbidden territory, Eden finds herself ensnared in a web of desire and deceit... moreIn the quiet town of Idlewood, twenty-year-old Eden Faulkner is known for her unwavering devotion to her Catholic faith. Raised in the shadow of the town's church, she has always sought solace and guidance within its hallowed walls. When Father Roman Briar arrives at St. Michaels, his charisma and mysterious presence immediately captivate Eden. As their friendship deepens into forbidden territory, Eden finds herself ensnared in a web of desire and deceit. Roman, too, struggles with his vows, torn between his sacred duty and the intense attraction he feels for Eden.Caught between their faith and their desires, Eden and Roman must confront the consequences of their choices. Will they find redemption in each other's arms, or will their illicit affair lead them down a path of irreparable sin?In this provocative, dark tale, author Katerina St Clair explores the fragile boundaries between faith, passion, duty and temptation. Forgive Me Father is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a young woman's struggle with love, faith, and her dark secrets better left buried. less

Anastasia Burns has always known hardship. With her father, the one person who ever truly protected her, slowly succumbing to a deadly illness, she is forced to carry the weight of his legacy as she enters Spokehaven University, the prestigious academy where every step she takes echoes his name. Amidst the relentless pursuit of her dangerous ex, Cole, and the lingering shadows of a tormented past, her mission is survive freshman year and steer clear of the law... moreAnastasia Burns has always known hardship. With her father, the one person who ever truly protected her, slowly succumbing to a deadly illness, she is forced to carry the weight of his legacy as she enters Spokehaven University, the prestigious academy where every step she takes echoes his name. Amidst the relentless pursuit of her dangerous ex, Cole, and the lingering shadows of a tormented past, her mission is survive freshman year and steer clear of the law.Meanwhile, Noah Ackerman, a college professor hiding behind the veneer of an English teacher, battles his own inner demons. Beneath his composed exterior, an irresistible, primal desire for Anastasia simmers, threatening to consume him entirely. When a single, unforeseen misstep in the classroom shatters the fragile distance between them, their fates become undeniably linked.As dark secrets and forbidden lust intertwine, one burning question can Noah and Anastasia resist the pull of their dangerous attraction, or will the haunting specters of their past ultimately drag them into a spiral of ruin? less