The Sinner

by Steli Simeonova

"Forgive me, father, for I have sinned,

Because I touched myself last night thinking about you…"



That's how my confession was supposed to go, but as soon as the forbidden words left my lips, everything changed. My life. His. Ours.

I went to him to clean my soul, but no amount of time kneeling at his feet would do it. Because I was no longer being obedient to God. I was a little sinner now, and the only man I served was the Priest. He could punish me or reward me, and I was ready to give every part of myself to him…

Even the forbidden ones.

"The Sinner" is an erotic short story with forbidden elements and a relationship between a practicing priest and a woman. The book is intended for mature audiences only, and it promises a HEA!

Genres: Erotica

135 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2025

About the author

Steli Simeonova is a journalism student in the Netherlands. She loves books and art, and spends a lot of time creating both. Her favorite animals are cats (cause they are sassy just like her) and she has adopted more than a few in her life.

Other interests include watching Formula 1 and travelling, so right now, she's probably at some airport, with headphones in, listening to her music collection and enjoying some quiet time.

In her books you can find diverse pairs, LGBTQIA+ characters, and a variety of kinks (with primal being her favourite).

Reviews

[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lily (h) wasn’t chasing redemption when she walked into the church—just a break from the cold. What waited inside was Father Noah (H), magnetic, composed, and completely off-limits. One look turned into obsession, a confession into temptation, and soon, the sacred turned scandalous. Together, they cross every line—moral, spiritual, and physical—risking everything for something that feels more honest than anything else in their lives. What starts as forbidden lust unfolds into a bold, emotionally charged journey through faith, shame, power, and love. It’s messy. It’s raw. And it doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff—especially when love means breaking the rules. This isn’t just about temptation. It’s about choice. It’s about what happens when a priest questions his vows and a woman discovers faith through desire. The connection between Lily and Noah evolves from pure physical need to something rooted in vulnerability and choice. A steamy, taboo erotic romance, with explosive chemistry and unapologetic heat, exploring love, desire, faith, guilt, control, surrender, identity, self-worth, and pushing boundaries.

[Optimisticbooknerd · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️

a hot and spicy lil novella about father Noah and his Lilith 😈

[addictedtodarkromance · Rating 5 out of 5]

🥵 This was one steamy book!

Lilith finds Father Noah hot and confesses what she does when she thinks about him. He is instantly attracted to her but tries to resist. The way she explains her sins to him 🥵 and then what he asks her to do 🥵!! There isn't a huge plot to this one, but it does have a story and I enjoyed it. I liked the ending and thought these two were perfect for each other.

I highly recommend this novella if you enjoy a book with a taboo (Priest) trope that is mostly smut and has a HEA!


Overall: 4.25 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
Spice/Heat Intensity: 6 out of 5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
Main Characters: Father Noah & Lilith
Nickname: Little Sinner
Type of book: MF, Fast Burn, 1st Person POV
Reading Order: Standalone Novella
Title: The Sinner
Epilogue: Yes
Ending Type: HEA


*Taboo-Priest
*Mostly Spice
*No cheating or sharing


⚠️ This book has descriptive parts that may be extremely offensive or triggering to some - Please check the TW/CW before reading! 18+

*I received an early copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving this review.

[Sauieh Noushin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick, forbidden romance read. Lilith was truly a little Sinner and temptress for Father Noah. But if a priest is that hot... it can be excused lol. Also learning at the end he was a Dom before and his reasoning for becoming a priest was due to losing a close sub... made sense with his actions and how he tried to fight the connection between him and Lilith.
This was an insta lust novella filled with sinfully delicious interactions between Lilith and Father Noah. Her Confessions were HOT. The things Father Noah made her do 🥵🥵🥵 begging God for what she wanted... HIM!!! Everything happening in the church itself was hot, the objects used, what they did!!! It was amazing. I'm not religious but I understand why the author chose the ending. It makes sense for the Noah and his history also alleviating Lilith. The Bishop making Noah confess as well.
I am looking forward to reading the bonus scene when the books comes out it easnt linked like it said.
Another must read by this author!! I need me a Father Noah!!!

[Ciara Hartman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author Note: “Remember that this book is fiction. Unfortunately, this is not how the church works. Please, don’t try to seduce any priests in your vicinity.”

This short story was extremely spicy and very blasphemous, so if you’re a religious person, I’d recommend staying away from it. That being said, I have no problem reading forbidden or taboo content and I usually enjoy the short stories this author writes. However, this particular one just didn’t quite do it for me. I didn’t really connect to either character and the verbiage felt a bit cheesy. The FMC seemed childish and whiny during some of the spicy scenes and that wasn’t my cup of tea. But I’ll still be reading more of this author’s stories, because I’ve really enjoyed all the others so far.

The author lists Tropes/Warnings in the beginning of her book, but here’s a little of what to expect:

- some bdsm elements
- edging
- booty smex
- doing it in church
- candle insertion
- spanking with a cross

[S.B. (Beauty in Ruins) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was wonderful, a story that does an exceptional job of navigating the borders of faith, lust, taboo, and romance. It's the story of a young woman who, despite her doubts, even in spite of her better judgment, allows herself to continue with the flirtatious seduction of a rugged, kindly priest. Lest you think this is a one-sided affair, however, that same priest allows himself to engage with her flirtation, willingly opening the confessional to illicit talk . . . dreams . . . and desires.

Even as someone with no interest in religion, who would normally steer clear of anything involving faith, I was entirely comfortable with how the story developed and the attitudes involved. It felt natural and honest, less preachy and more philosophical, and there was a fantastic progression from curiosity to sin to romance.

[Lynn_G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, steamy and blasphemous as all get out: what’s not to love?

Non-religious Lilith is compelled to visit a church on her way home from work in her new town, and she spies the most delicious priest imaginable. Determined to have this man of the cloth, Lilith sets out to steal this servant from his god.

Parish priest Noah isn’t pure as the driven snow, in fact he has a past full of rich and sensual experiences. However it’s been a hot minute since he’s been moved in the way Lilith tempts him.

Their filthy banter and sensual play is shocking in all the best ways.

I was fortunate to have received an advance reader copy from the author and booksprout, and I’m very pleased to share my honest thoughts.

[Stats23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A narrative that started out as a woman, Lilith, seemingly living out her fantasy of seducing a priest soon turned into a graphically erotic story of sinful lust with a very accommodating man of the cloth. Father Noah and Lilith consummate their relationship in many different ways in many different parts of the Church, with absolutely nothing left to the imagination. Not surprisingly, they both feel a strong sense of guilt for what they have done, and continue to do, and deal with their need for confession and forgiveness in unique ways. How they ultimately find their salvation is both surprising and satisfying. A very sexciting story, but may be a little too much for those of a deeply religious nature. 5 Stars.

[Malini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy for them by MeemsAngel82

Now this was certainly a controversial situation! The writing is great, the story may be short but it is told well. We get a lot of heat from the two leads. This plot was eye brow raising and enjoyable!

She had a craving for him and he returned it.

Boy did he! Oh, my. These two get together and are hot and heavy. They do care for one another and that it completely real. I love that they have a group at future together. Telling people and having them understand and support you're relationship was fantastic. For me he is a human and fell in love. I'm happy they found a happy life together.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[La'Jacinth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noah was imperfectly perfect as we all are. Just because he is apriest does not meanhe has no deires or fantasiies and does not dream or wish for love in the physical. He became a Priest because he truly thought this was the avenue to take to be there for others cause he needed atonement.

I love how each chapter began with a confession of from Lily and how it developed and changed from carnal to sheer worship. this entire book made me really think about out devotion to the rep of God (Noah as the Priest) and the personal relationship we have with God...Are we doing it becuase we are told to or are we doing it because we are led to by the sheer feelings involked by God's presence.

I enjoyed the growth of both charcters and in the end I felt the Bishop was right in his decision to keep Noah as a Priest and to tell him you have to lead by example, confess your "sin" to your paraishoners, let them know that she is your wife and your relationship with God nor them has changed and be done.

(SN: I think we think God doesn't understand that our desires make us desire him more...why should He? He created us right?)

[Kim B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for a good priest / man of the cloth read! Something about the forbidden nature of it all! Steli did not disappoint! This has a great story and vivid characters! And the spice -- 🥵 🥵 Oh My!
Lilith aka "little sinner" enters a church to get warm, but once she sees the priest Father Noah she is obsessed. Noah puts up a tiny bit of a fight....meh maybe? Honestly, he's pretty taken with Lily too.

And when the author note says... "Unfortunately, the is not how the church works. Please, don't try to seduce any priests in your vicinity" OMG 🤣🤣

[Velia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first think i'm going to say us that it is not for people who are fanatic religious, or for those who get easily offended. That said, it is a really spicy story, with a good deal of desire fighting against moral.

The rhythim is great, you get to enjoy a spicy scene and take a small breath to get submerged again in another , without feeling it repetitive.

I didn't love the ending, not because it was a bad one but bc it didn't resonate with me.

I enjoyed this book. Thank you.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Samantha Millican · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little sinner

What a devious little tale from Steli! I’ve read most of her work prior to this and have always found it amazing how much punch she packs in her short reads. The spice is SPICY, there’s a plot to go with the story, and the characters aren’t in the least bit dull. Lilith and Noah in the forbidden forest! Not only does she tempt a priest, but she finds in him, a soulmate. Age-gap, forbidden, dark romance that sends your pulse to the limits!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emma Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I went in expecting a slow burn with some emotional tension and innocence, but it was full-on lust from the start with very little buildup. There’s definitely steam (and lots of it), but not much in terms of actual plot or character development.

That said, if you’re looking for a quick, taboo, no-holds-barred erotic read, it might be your vibe. The writing is bold, and the chemistry is intense—it just wasn’t what I was hoping for in terms of story depth.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Another hopeless romantic (temp hiatus) · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Oh, God,” I sighed, my forehead hitting the wooden surface of his desk.

“That’s right, Lilith. Let me help you find your God.”


Forgive me bc I have sinned...


This was a bit of a slow start for a novella and it could've been edited better but the story was good. I dont blame the FMC for being tempted by this priest at all lol


These books by Steli are chipping away at my reading slump😌



Emotions: 👀😅😳😂✨️
Spice:🌶🌶🌶/5

Themes: priest × nonbeliever, edging, blasphemy, degradation, forbidden

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an erotic novella, if you don't like down and dirty, kinks, or taboo, this is not the book for you. If you do like naughty, dirty priests, and forbidden fruit, you will enjoy this.

Lily was never one to be religious, but when she walks into a church to get out of the rain, she can't keep from going back.

I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[SBee Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

★ “You are such a temptress, Lilith. The perfect little sinner.“ ★

Taking shelter from adverse weather during a Sunday morning service, Lily spies Father Noah Beller and was instantly entranced. She just couldn’t stay away from the church, and her thoughts and desires soon required a confession, which opened the door for exploring possibilities never before considered…because the attraction was thoroughly mutual. One of my favorite forbidden-romance tropes, so very well done!

[Kayla T · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short quick read that follows Noah (priest) and Lilith. I haven’t read too many priest books so this was an interesting cleanser to what I have been reading.

I liked the chapter heads and how they all incorporated “Father I Have Sinner” then gave a reason for it. I found it interesting to see. The main characters were alright but I just wasn’t really intrigued in their relationship/connection.

[Angi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The seduction of a priest and him leaving his position with God for love. It’s a story of believing that temptation is everywhere and sometimes it’s pure temptation and sometimes it’s fate. This steamy book cover a lot of sex with a demanding partner.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mylene Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Father Noah is seduced by a lamb in his flock. But is the lamb a lamb or a wolf dressed as a lamb? Lily's bad behavior may bring about the down fall of Father Noah. Who will repent their sins first? Whom is seducing whom?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sharon Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW just WOW.

"Forgive me, father, for I have sinned."

This was smoking hot! I mean the steam, WOW.

Super spicy!
Taboo (priest)!
Little sinner nickname!
Low plot, high spice!

It took me a few minutes to cool down after reading this one, and I'm totally going to read it again soon.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole Deanne Veracruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly feel like i shouldn't have enjoyed this book.
But i absolutely did.
The relationship between Noah and Lilith was so forbidden but so hot that I would be lying if I said that it didn't have to take a cold shower.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!!!!!! Loved this. Fast paced Detailed story that I couldn't put down. This was a new author to me, and I definitely will be reading more from her. Great attention to detail in the storyline. A must read steamy story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is full on heat from the start, a confession of Sins that turns into sinning between Lily and Priest Noah, will have you hooked! Steamy hot scenes, desires and more!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

["They Did What?" · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grabbed this book because I love the author and knew that there would be so much more to the story than what the blurb would convey, and I was right. This is a quickly consumed short story, and it really packs a punch holding nothing back with some well-placed unexpected twists along the way.

[Rosina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was soooo gooooood!! That's all I can say, just wow!
Also, I love that her name is Lilith. I don't know if that was on purpose or not, but it's great.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

🌶5/5. Read this if you want a forbidden romance this hits the spot. It's more sex than plot..that's why it's an erotica. So if you take it for what it is it then I'd give it a go.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This quick read is another sinfully hot and erotic read from Ms S, with plenty of heat and spice in its few pages.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Summer Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It certainly has Forbidden Spice that you're looking for. I enjoyed how the HEA was presented as well. It wrapped it up nicely.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lola Jansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welp that was hot lol.
Extra extra spicy quick read with lots of 🐝dsm, weird object play and steam.
Definitely a great read for people who are looking for something smutty and unique.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.