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Bitter Sacrament
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Expected 25 Jun 26She has eaten the sins of one hundred and nine souls, and not one of them has thanked her.
Dolores comes when the bells ring in the dark—summoned to draw the sins from the dying with a breath and send them clean to Heaven. It is holy work, the Church tells her. Penance. A path to salvation.
But salvation is killing her.
Her fingertips have turned blue. Black lines spread across her skin. Her body crumbles under the weight of sins that were never hers to carry. Still, the bells ring. Still, she answers.
When Father Thomas Kieran arrives to observe the Abbey's practices, Dolores expects judgment. What she doesn't expect is kindness.
But Father Thomas is not what he seems.
And as Dolores begins to question everything the Church has told her, she finds herself drawn toward a darkness that feels—impossibly—like mercy.
For readers of gothic romance with dark, atmospheric storytelling, morally complex characters, and a love story that blooms in the space between faith and ruin.
Dolores comes when the bells ring in the dark—summoned to draw the sins from the dying with a breath and send them clean to Heaven. It is holy work, the Church tells her. Penance. A path to salvation.
But salvation is killing her.
Her fingertips have turned blue. Black lines spread across her skin. Her body crumbles under the weight of sins that were never hers to carry. Still, the bells ring. Still, she answers.
When Father Thomas Kieran arrives to observe the Abbey's practices, Dolores expects judgment. What she doesn't expect is kindness.
But Father Thomas is not what he seems.
And as Dolores begins to question everything the Church has told her, she finds herself drawn toward a darkness that feels—impossibly—like mercy.
For readers of gothic romance with dark, atmospheric storytelling, morally complex characters, and a love story that blooms in the space between faith and ruin.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication June 25, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Bitter Sacrament
By Willa Kade
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✝️ F0rced Proximity
🖤 Priest X devout live in
✝️ Slow burn
🖤 Monster Perception
✝️ Gothic atmosphere
This beautifully tragic story by Willa Kade was such an emotion masterpiece that I could not put down
Bitter Sacrament follows the story of Dolores a woman who believes she is invisible who lives in the church doing everything she possibly can to show her Devotion even if it takes her life.
With a Priest MMC who will do everything he can to gain her trust and make sure she knows she is seen.
I absolutely love everything Willa Kade and if you haven't read her work yet you need too 😍
Bitter Sacrement releases June 25th 😘🖤
#bittersacrament #willakade #priestslowburn #bookreview #booktokfyp
By Willa Kade
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✝️ F0rced Proximity
🖤 Priest X devout live in
✝️ Slow burn
🖤 Monster Perception
✝️ Gothic atmosphere
This beautifully tragic story by Willa Kade was such an emotion masterpiece that I could not put down
Bitter Sacrament follows the story of Dolores a woman who believes she is invisible who lives in the church doing everything she possibly can to show her Devotion even if it takes her life.
With a Priest MMC who will do everything he can to gain her trust and make sure she knows she is seen.
I absolutely love everything Willa Kade and if you haven't read her work yet you need too 😍
Bitter Sacrement releases June 25th 😘🖤
#bittersacrament #willakade #priestslowburn #bookreview #booktokfyp
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The cover alone was enough to make me want to pick up this book. It had an air of mystery that immediately made me wonder what I would discover once I opened its pages.
As I got into the story, I quickly realized it was not at all what I expected—and that’s what made it so enjoyable. I thought it was going to be a typical religious story, but it turned out to be so much more. The plot kept pulling me in, and I found myself unable to stop reading because I needed to know what would happen next.
From the intriguing beginning to the satisfying ending, this book completely captured my attention. It surprised me in the best possible way, and I loved every minute of the journey.
As I got into the story, I quickly realized it was not at all what I expected—and that’s what made it so enjoyable. I thought it was going to be a typical religious story, but it turned out to be so much more. The plot kept pulling me in, and I found myself unable to stop reading because I needed to know what would happen next.
From the intriguing beginning to the satisfying ending, this book completely captured my attention. It surprised me in the best possible way, and I loved every minute of the journey.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am truly honored to be get to read this first, I absolutely enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Willa has the most elegant, beautiful way of writing and also had my jaw dropping a few times. this is my second book by Willa I've read and now I am a forever fan. 🫶🫶🫶 thanks again Willa. I loved this book!!!
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