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jennadb 's review for:
Love Habit
by TL Clark
3 – 3.5 stars
Forbidden love is a theme that the Catholic Church frowns upon, and in the year 1485, at the turn of an era, this story unfolds among Benedictine monks. This MM romance is unlike any other, filled with temptation, passion, drama, and the struggle between faith and emotion.
Can one truly love without forsaking God, or must they sacrifice their devotion to experience forbidden love?
Paul has devoted his life to the Monastery to overcome his sinful ways, but he discovers that far more is happening within those walls than he ever anticipated. What he struggles to reconcile is his deep feelings for a man, even as he maintains his faith. He is not alone in this turmoil—Luke is facing the same conflict.
The story is narrated from Paul’s perspective in the first person, although it would have been enriching to hear Luke’s viewpoint as well. Initially, I found the language reflective of the time challenging, but I soon settled into it, even if the pacing felt a bit slow at times. There are numerous religious references and biblical passages, which some readers may find overwhelming, as I did at points.
Overall, Love Habit is a historical Tudor/Medieval MM slow-burn romance. The author, TL, has skilfully captured the longing, desire, and heart-wrenching emotions between the two characters, as they struggle to keep their love a secret.
Forbidden love is a theme that the Catholic Church frowns upon, and in the year 1485, at the turn of an era, this story unfolds among Benedictine monks. This MM romance is unlike any other, filled with temptation, passion, drama, and the struggle between faith and emotion.
Can one truly love without forsaking God, or must they sacrifice their devotion to experience forbidden love?
Paul has devoted his life to the Monastery to overcome his sinful ways, but he discovers that far more is happening within those walls than he ever anticipated. What he struggles to reconcile is his deep feelings for a man, even as he maintains his faith. He is not alone in this turmoil—Luke is facing the same conflict.
The story is narrated from Paul’s perspective in the first person, although it would have been enriching to hear Luke’s viewpoint as well. Initially, I found the language reflective of the time challenging, but I soon settled into it, even if the pacing felt a bit slow at times. There are numerous religious references and biblical passages, which some readers may find overwhelming, as I did at points.
Overall, Love Habit is a historical Tudor/Medieval MM slow-burn romance. The author, TL, has skilfully captured the longing, desire, and heart-wrenching emotions between the two characters, as they struggle to keep their love a secret.