What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

The book is about a knight of a (I think) a religious order who accepts disgrace in order to save a woman's life who became pregnant (I think out of wedlock) and would otherwise be condemned to death. Turns out this very act, impresses the Goddess he serves and she raises him to be her Paladin

When did you read it or when was it published?
Remember the cover?
Author female or male?

I believe the author is Dennis McCarthy, but not entirely sure

Found it!

It was Flight to Thlassa Mey from Dennis Mccarty

Thank you all for helping me locate it

Link Flight to Thlassa Mey by Dennis Mccarty