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The Confessional
Ethan Fuller committed a mortal sin.
The prosecutor didn’t press charges. The judge wiped his record clean.
The victim forgave him.
But Ethan can’t forgive himself, not even after seven years.
Until one restless night, Ethan wanders into a quiet church, and in the multi-hued glow, he sees a priest…achingly beautiful as if the archangel artistically carved into the stained-glass window, come alive.
Father Jude Donlan returns the stranger’s gaze with equal intensity. And when the following morning, the stranger steps into Father’s Jude’s confessional, they both feel the sparks of an undeniable attraction.
Soft words, simmering looks and a heart wrenching confession…are the components of a fragile, secret relationship that begins within the confines of a confessional and then into each other’s arms. . . and Ethan’s bed.
But, as Jude’s endeavors to separate from the priesthood are thwarted, Ethan’s world also shifts. After donating his sperm to his best friend, Gabby finds out she’s pregnant. At the same time, her wife demands a divorce. Refusing to raise the baby as a single mom, Gabby turns to Ethan, the biological father.
Ethan has always wanted a family but not before he had a partner. Plus, he still struggles with the ramifications of his actions seven years ago.
Jude has always come in second place to the whims of his family and the Church. So, having to be in second place again to a baby is out of the question.
When Isabella is born…Jude bolts leaving Ethan brokenhearted and with the biggest decision of his life—does he go after the man he loves? Or does he adopt Isabella and raise her alone?
The Confessional is a slow burn, second chance MM romance about a closeted priest, a guilt-ridden mechanic, a baby girl who steals their hearts and a chance for a forever love—if Ethan and Jude are willing to take the leap!
Trigger Warnings: reference to a rape of a character not part of the story, no details or images; Dominant/submissive relationship and impact play, references to self-flagellation of the main character; broken vows by a Roman Catholic priest.
The prosecutor didn’t press charges. The judge wiped his record clean.
The victim forgave him.
But Ethan can’t forgive himself, not even after seven years.
Until one restless night, Ethan wanders into a quiet church, and in the multi-hued glow, he sees a priest…achingly beautiful as if the archangel artistically carved into the stained-glass window, come alive.
Father Jude Donlan returns the stranger’s gaze with equal intensity. And when the following morning, the stranger steps into Father’s Jude’s confessional, they both feel the sparks of an undeniable attraction.
Soft words, simmering looks and a heart wrenching confession…are the components of a fragile, secret relationship that begins within the confines of a confessional and then into each other’s arms. . . and Ethan’s bed.
But, as Jude’s endeavors to separate from the priesthood are thwarted, Ethan’s world also shifts. After donating his sperm to his best friend, Gabby finds out she’s pregnant. At the same time, her wife demands a divorce. Refusing to raise the baby as a single mom, Gabby turns to Ethan, the biological father.
Ethan has always wanted a family but not before he had a partner. Plus, he still struggles with the ramifications of his actions seven years ago.
Jude has always come in second place to the whims of his family and the Church. So, having to be in second place again to a baby is out of the question.
When Isabella is born…Jude bolts leaving Ethan brokenhearted and with the biggest decision of his life—does he go after the man he loves? Or does he adopt Isabella and raise her alone?
The Confessional is a slow burn, second chance MM romance about a closeted priest, a guilt-ridden mechanic, a baby girl who steals their hearts and a chance for a forever love—if Ethan and Jude are willing to take the leap!
Trigger Warnings: reference to a rape of a character not part of the story, no details or images; Dominant/submissive relationship and impact play, references to self-flagellation of the main character; broken vows by a Roman Catholic priest.
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Published January 6, 2026
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January 11, 2026
Phew what an emotional read! I truly loved The Confessional, especially because it felt so different from the rest of Annie’s Obedience series in the best way. The character direction surprised me — in a slower, more thoughtful, deeply human sense. Instead of the familiar intensity and structure of the series, this story leaned much more into internal struggle, guilt, and emotional growth.
Ethan and Jude felt incredibly real and conflicted, and I was especially intrigued by the way Ethan’s relationship to dominance and submission was handled. I loved how fluid it felt — showing that someone doesn’t have to fit neatly into one role forever, and that how we lean can evolve over time, depending on trust, healing, and where we are in our lives. That nuance made his journey feel honest and relatable.
While the Obedience books often explore connection through control, desire, and found family, The Confessional felt more like a story about redemption, forgiveness, and second chances — and how love can show up in unexpected, complicated ways. It was raw, tender, and brave, and it stayed with me long after I finished.
Ethan and Jude felt incredibly real and conflicted, and I was especially intrigued by the way Ethan’s relationship to dominance and submission was handled. I loved how fluid it felt — showing that someone doesn’t have to fit neatly into one role forever, and that how we lean can evolve over time, depending on trust, healing, and where we are in our lives. That nuance made his journey feel honest and relatable.
While the Obedience books often explore connection through control, desire, and found family, The Confessional felt more like a story about redemption, forgiveness, and second chances — and how love can show up in unexpected, complicated ways. It was raw, tender, and brave, and it stayed with me long after I finished.
January 27, 2026
One of the two main characters, Ethan is from Annie Moon's Obedience series, Saving Luca. He came off as a brutal character who rapes Luca. Even in Saving Luca, however, there seemed to be something going on with Ethan that does not fit the heinous act. In The Confessional, Annie Moon writes Ethan's story and from a man that is a villain in Saving Luca, Ethan's story is raw, heart wrenching as well as tender and compassionate. I love his story of redemption. And having a closeted priest become his savior was different and yet, so genuinely perfect!
April 17, 2026
I have many thoughts, but the biggest one is how much Jude needs friends and a safe place to feel like a person with autonomy.
While, I understand not wanting children, I also understand fiercely protecting a child and loving them. So to see both unfold was interesting to say the least.
While, I understand not wanting children, I also understand fiercely protecting a child and loving them. So to see both unfold was interesting to say the least.
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