The Original Sinners are a group that I adore. Søren, Nora and Kingsley embedded themselves way back in The Siren(Book 1 in the series) and I was hooked. The writing, the storytelling, the intriguing characters are such an addicting combination that I couldn’t wait till I got my hands on The Priest.

I will say this story was a little different in that it was a little more suspenseful in a “who done it” storyline with questioning the “what ifs” of the past. There is pure passion in the book but it is not heavy in bdsm like many of the past books.

I loved the new characters introduced and the suspenseful nature of the plot but what shinned for me was the exposing nature of Nora and Søren’s relationship. The what if’s, the whys, the what would have been, were all uncovered and discussed and left to simmer until it boiled. I had some heart palpitations but in the end, there was only one direction their relationship could go and for that, I was was immensely happy.

I do look forward to more from These Original Sinners because Søren’s future isn’t set in stone yet. But I do believe that Mercedes may have given us a hint, that’s if you believe the cards.

*advanced copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for providing me ARC in exchange for a honest review.

THE PRIEST is the beginning of a new era for Tiffany Reisz’s award-winning Original Sinners series, and the perfect jumping-on point for new readers.

What better time to read about a Catholic priest, a kinky one, but at Easter? ;-) (Sorry, not sorry.)
Nora, Soren and Kingsley, the formidable trio. I don't know if I'd outgrown them but I didn't quite feel their connection. I enjoyed meeting a couple of new characters, such as Cyrus Tremont, a private investigator who's looking into a priest's suicide. There's also a witch, a good one. In saying all that, I didn't buy the almost instant friendship between Cyrus and Nora, I thought it was too cutesy, not to mention, unlikely. And Nora was blabbering way too much about her relationship with Soren, the Jesuit priest, who was now suspended for a year.

As far as I'm concerned, Soren and Kingsley lost whatever allure they might have had in the past. It's possible I outgrew them.

The final chapters resurrected this novel, as they delved into the sexual abuse and the coverups of the Catholic Church, which also made Nora and Sore question their relationship and things that happened in the past.
I also appreciated the feminist stance, better said, the power of women sticking together.

After years of hiding their relationship, Nora and Søren were adapting well towards their newfound freedom. But as they established routines, a case pulled her into a different direction and if not careful, could derail their hard-fought relationship.

I was excited and nervous when I saw my favorite romance/erotica series is continuing with a full-length book. However, this book was not at all what I expected. Personally, I think this book could work better as a spin-off than as part of the main series because this book didn’t focus on the original characters. It was much lighter and borderline vanilla. It didn't exactly fit The Original Sinners brand. As a long time fan of the series, it was quite perturbing with the direction it’s going.

Nora will always be one of my favorite heroines. She was fun and daring as usual. This story introduced a new character Cyrus Tremont, which I liked. His encounters with anything kinky was amusing. I enjoyed the mystery and investigative elements in the story, and the culture/location added an exotic feel.

The Priest is a story of uncovering truth and breaking free. It would appeal to readers who enjoy romantic suspense.

Note: love Søren's special gift to Nora.

There is nothing like the catharsis of spending time with family when times are stressful. That’s why Nora, Soren, Kingsley and the gang have been reading therapy for years and now - when we need it most The Priest arrived. Meet Cyrus Tremont, private detective in New Orleans, as he is introduced to the world of kink and Nora. Nora finds herself a new bff and its priceless how he navigates his way through her world.

The exceptional pen of the mistress Reisz is still at the top of her game from the opening line “A priest was dead.” Fans can breathe a sigh of relief and those new can finally find out what makes the author so sickening. In the words of Beyonce “ sneeze on the beat and the beat got sicker”. To all my romance chicks, The Priest is sooo sick, yo! (get it?!) No pun intended

So, get cozy and welcome home to our friends and family of The Original Sinners.

The Priest is a romantic suspense novel, that is part of a bigger series but can be read as a standalone. Not having read the other books in the series, I can attest, that yes this can certainly be read as a standalone. A lot of the characters have pasts that you would know about more if you had read the other books in the series, but not knowing all the details ddn’ take away from my enjoyment.
This book is set in New Orleans, one of my favorite places. The city always seems like another character in the book. Speaking of characters, I loved them. Nora is such a badass, and I loved her wit. Cyrus is a new character to the series and he is fantastic. I loved the way these two worked together and had such a sibling-like relationship.
The Priest is not for the faint of heart. Nora is a dominatrix and her lover is a catholic priest. The BDSM elements are certainly there, but I didn’t feel that it took over the book. I also enjoyed that Cyrus knew nothing about the BDSM scene and through his questions, the reader also was able to learn more. The Priest is really about relationships and values. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be reading more in this series.

More Søren and Nora, sign me up! I want to go visit Tiffany's mind, it's a bright colorful and twisty place but she brings such vibrant characters to life while dealing with often difficult topics you only discuss behind closed doors. Thank you for bringing things into the light. And thank you for all the dirty, filthy and creative hours of reading.

Heat Factor: As expected, there’s a lot of sex.
Character Chemistry: Nora and Cyrus have good banter. And Nora and Søren have some beautiful moments.
Plot: A priest has committed suicide; right before he killed himself, he tried to call Nora. She had never met the man, so when Cyrus the private detective starts investigating, she helps him crack the case.
Overall: Some aspects of this book are really excellent, but I would not recommend The Priest to anyone who was not already well-versed in the Original Sinners universe.

The continuing adventures of Nora Sutherlin continues! In this installment, Reisz sets up the central story around a mystery, so the frame story consists of Cyrus and Nora running around New Orleans asking questions about a priest who may or may not have been involved in the kink scene. As they do, they develop a friendship. Cyrus is completely bemused and not turned on by Nora, which is a fun and refreshing change from the sexiest dominatrix alive thing she generally has going on. Plus, I really appreciate the portrayal of an opposite-sex friendship without sexual tension (but with sex jokes). (Maybe I’m reading too many romance novels, but I can’t think of many portrayals of friendship even in non-romance that don’t eventually turn to sex.)

I thought the mystery itself was interesting enough. It’s not so well-constructed that, when the reveal hits, I was like, “OF COURSE! All the clues were right there! How did I not see it?” but it kept me engaged. Plus, it gives Cyrus and Nora a good excuse to talk to a bunch of people in sex dungeons and witchcraft stores, which, given their different perspectives on the world, makes for a fun dynamic.

Here’s the thing about The Priest, though. It’s being marketed as a good starting point for people who want to jump into the Original Sinners series, and I 100% disagree. The hard-hitting emotional moments have resonance because of the pre-established relationships between the characters. For example: Nora’s investment in the mystery of the kinky dead priest only makes sense in the context of her ongoing and complicated relationship with a kinky not-yet-dead priest. However, I will say that you don’t need to read ALL of the books. I’ve read The Siren and The Angel, and that was enough to get me a solid 90% of the backstory.

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I have always loved the dynamic of Soren, Nora and King’s relationship. So when a newbie is added to the mix it’s exciting.

Nora makes a new friend.

Cyrus is a detective looking for answers. A priest who has committed suicide last call was to Nora. Shook by this, Nora helps Cyrus with this case.

I can not go into all the happenings of this story as that would spoil it.
Just know somethings are going to come to the surface that will be difficult to read.

Perfection!! This author is my unicorn for a reason. All the stars in the world ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Soren, Nora, Kingsley, Juliette - we get them all in this one. My heart hurts at the thought of this series one day coming to an end. Luckily that is not today.

Plenty of taboo and painful subjects are covered in this one. The dialogue was exceptional, as usual, the imagery - divine.

I loved the new characters and how they meshed with the old. I cried. I genuinely LOLd and I remembered why this group of make believe people own a very real place in my heart.

The Priest was....something else. I usually like Tiffany Reisz but this one just wasn’t for me. I just couldn’t connect with it,

“Don’t let him forget how loved he is. I love him and Kingsley loves him. Protect him and bring him home.”

The Priest by Tiffany Reisz was such a wonderful escape! This Author never fails to feed my eternal insatiable hunger for more Søren, Nora and Kingsley. This compelling trio is like a drug of the best kind and every book feels like coming home to loved ones. The phrase ‘an infinite onion’, could not be any more apt as layers are peeled once more, letting us further into the soul of these three magnificent characters.

“I’m still your priest, aren’t I, Little One?” he asked. She kissed his chest over his heart. She knew if she could cut his chest open and look at his heart, she’d see her name tattooed across it, right next to Kingsley’s and Fionn’s and God’s. “You’ll always be my priest.”

When a priest commits suicide, Nora is unwittingly dragged into a case of hideous revelations and personal consequences, led by PI Cyrus Tremont. All the while Søren with his powerful presence, is in the background watching out for his Little One. Prior to taking his own life, the priest attempted to call Mistress Nora. But why? Whilst in pursuit of answers, Cyrus and Nora strike up a wonderful almost sibling like friendship and both of them make significant self-realisations in search of the truth.

‘There they were, Cyrus thought, two fuck-ups with so many sins in their past, they’d need an army of priests and a five gallon bucket of holy water to absolve them both.’

I loved the mystical and pulsating setting of New Orleans, it drew me in completely and made the suspenseful dramatics that much more enticing. The vivid vibrancy was eerily charming. Whilst the cryptic case of the dead priest certainly led this story, there were epic moments of revelation of truths as well as a deep soul searching of the past between Søren and Nora. I lost count of my tears. However, the brilliant humour was still there in abundance, also. Oh and let’s not forget the heat of the trademark Tiffany Reisz kink….

“Went to Starbucks one day…Ordered a tall blond with whip. They gave me Søren.”

I don’t know how long I’ll be left satiated this time before needing my next Søren, Nora and Kingsley fix, however I can once again solidly confirm that Nora is still and most likely always will be, my all-time favourite female character. That, without everything that is intrinsically Nora, I wouldn’t have my Søren or Kingsley. It’s a testament to the magnificent writing skills of Tiffany Reisz that no matter how many books down the line, the intensity of my love for these characters never wavers nor diminishes. Rather with every book my heart, which is already fit to burst, falls even more in love. The strength of my feelings for them surge and the need to peel more layers of that infinite onion deepens.

‘It was him, Søren, and who he turned into when he let himself free with her. The master. The monster. The beautiful sadist. That was the secret she never told anyone, not even herself, that she loved him more for his cruelties than his mercies. He was kind to everyone he met. He was only cruel like this to his lovers.’

The Priest is my first read from Tiffany Reisz and my first book in the sinners series (this is actually the 9th book in the series). Although its part of a series, I had no problem following the storyline and characters in this “tension” filled mystery novel (Standalone check - pass). Loved how all the characters are matured, they knew exactly what they want. May be their characters were developed throughout the series, and are written in a mature way in this one! Loved how the author carried the story and made it effortless for me to follow. The gripping story has twists and turns, which makes this one unputdownable!! Definitely going to read the rest of the books in the sinners series and add Tiffany Reisz to TBR authors!
Thank you NetGalley, author and publisher for the ARC. This review is my own and is not influenced in any way.

Since I didn’t read the synopsis I had no idea what this was going to be about. Definitely took my by surprise. Nora is changing and I’m honestly a little bit nervous for everyone. Just when you thought things were going to be smooth, something happens and everything gets flipped.

I’m still angry over the Fionn situation. It honestly makes it hard to love these stories anymore. It’s like a black cloud over everything, but only in MY mind. This storyline will always leave a bitter taste in my mouth. Don’t get me wrong, I like these stories, a lot, but I feel a little hurt as I read.

I can’t seem to move past it. It I am happy to see Søren talk about his past and the mistakes he made. The “what if” question is a powerful motivator for change.

I will definitely keep reading these books, no matter what. I can’t wait to see the direction Nora goes in the next book. Big changes are coming and I’m looking forward to them.

Received an ARC through NetGalley

I've kept up with the Original Sinners series and this one, like the others, do not disappoint. I just wish there was more Søren in this story...but here's hoping for more books in the series! I did enjoy the new characters that were introduced.

Sighhhhhhh this was perfect. I think I love pseudo-excommunicated Søren almost as much as I adore Søren in his Father Sterns getup.

This book is about a priest, duh, but no just a priest. Nora is called to assist in an investigation of a suicide that is suspected as foul play. Well, she isn’t particularly called to the case, but when the deceased’s last call was to Nora, she can’t not become involved. And then things get all sorts of fun.

We meet a few new characters, and they’re all delightful (to me, anyway).

I have little to say about how much I loved Nora or Søren because, let’s face it, they’re both are just as amazing as always, not to mention King and little Celeste (adorbz!!). But things progress so cleverly on all fronts of the plot, but if we’re talking about Cyrus, the detective working on the suicide case, he’s just lovely. Smart, and devoted and very tenacious. I love him.

This is a classic f@#k with your head type of novel, just like Tiffany Reisz likes, and it’s a page turner.

I absolutely loved it and hope like hell we get more Original Sinners stories.

Color me intrigued. Just when I think things are quietly settling for everyone (namely Soren, Nora and Kingsley) and that it’s simply kinky leisure and galore from now on, of course there's a curveball. This storyline had a mystery to solve with a new character. I was definitely engaged in wanting to know the answers as much as Nora. Those revelations end up leading to some heavy introspection and discussion as a result. Most of that was at the end and likely the best part of the book because of how it pushed the characters past a certain point and how it impacted them moving forward. When I see where Nora started and how she is now, I realized just how much she has matured despite how youthful she can seem. The same goes for Soren and Kingsley. Their experiences, including loving others, has given them new perspectives on what they are willing to sacrifice. There are some great talking points that I think will come around again in future stories because there is no way that this series is over. In many ways, it feels like it is just beginning.

The Priest is everything. Tiffany Reisz continues the Original Sinners series with one of her most heartwarming books yet. And yes I said heartwarming. And maybe it's because these characters have truly matured and they realize just what is most important to them. Or maybe it’s just that they finally see clearly what they need and perhaps all the internal warring within them has finally decided to cease a bit. All I know is that although Nora is still the enticing siren she has always been, I feel a peace within her as she puts on a new hat as amateur detective and not only helps crack a case of a newly deceased priest but gets back the man who will forever have her heart.

I think what I love most about Reisz is how she guides me effortlessly into her stories from the very first words. Not many can do that for me and it’s like wearing a well-worn sweater as her words envelop me and keep me challenged, much like she expects of her characters. Although Nora, King and Søren may have ‘mellowed’ a bit, finding their new stations in life certainly hasn’t extinguished both their bite and their heady desires. And that’s what keeps me coming back for more: Reisz doesn’t diminish these beloved characters, she simply allows them to make their mistakes but grow from them as well.

The addition of Cyrus Tremont as Nora’s partner in crime was truly a great one. His self-imposed celibacy with his doting fiancée is a wonderful juxtaposition to Nora’s trysts with Søren and the vibes she gives off as they explore mystical New Orleans in search of clues as to why Father Ike killed himself. The fact that she can give him a bit of advice as a challenge that only makes his world a bit better in the bedroom is a testament to the subtle power she will always have. And their sharp banter is so damn fun to experience.

For me, Nora’s wit and ‘tell it like it is’ attitude only makes me love her more. But it’s her heart, the one that has been battered more than she would like to admit, that makes her beyond irresistible. Whether it’s for Søren, Celeste, King, Juliette or even Gmork, this woman’s love makes her a goddess like no one else.

The excitement of having Søren finally back in her arms is the true highlight of this story. There are intense feelings bared from both of them with an uncertain future a little clearer now. Again, the way Reisz has allowed these characters to come to grips with their thoughts and fears shows just how far they have come. But keeping all the kink and the eroticism present at all times, whether it’s simply when Nora shows off her dungeon to Cyrus or when Søren is showing Nora that he truly does trust her completely, shows that Reisz is a master at keeping these books true to their original perspective.

The Priest can be read as a standalone with explanations thrown in here and there to bring any novice Reisz reader up to speed. I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more and loved getting to be with this outstanding cast of characters once again. I look forward to the next installment and happily give The Priest a huge 5+++ stars!

You know what?

I *think* this might be the first Reisz book I've read wherein my face didn't leak. Took me 9 books but I finally got there!

*does victory lap*

First things first, The Priest really is more of a crime thriller/mystery than your traditional OS book. I thought I would find that disappointing but instead I found myself not only engrossed but committed to trying to figure out why Father Ike would've committed suicide. I did not foresee the reason and I loved that while also applauding Ms. Reisz for the twist. I'll say no more, but I was moved.

Even though this is a new beginning for the Sinners all the major players are present and accounted for not to mention still kinky as ever. Though The Priest is not as erotic as other books in the series, it still has it's moments. I'm looking at you, blood play scene. But I have to be honest, I missed Søren and King being together. I feel like Søren can let his pain flag fly with King and I felt a little cheated by not getting that scene. Then again, I am extremely kinda biased in their favor.

Firmly ensconced in NOLA now which opens the door for new characters and Cyrus Tremont is one such character. He and Nora have symmetry that grows as the investigation evolves. More characters are introduced but NOLA truly is a main character in this book. I felt like I was there on Bourbon Street, sunning on Lake Pontchartrain or getting a drink to go while lazing the day away getting lost in the French Quarter. It felt like anything was possible with all the witchcraft/voodoo/general weirdness references all of which set a different tone, one I don't recall having experienced before in an OS book. I have to be honest, I'm looking forward to experiencing it again in book 10 and finding out what Søren decides.

I'm going to go with 4.5 stars and anyone who's interested in a absorbing mystery with a side of kink should take The Priest out for spin.

An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a wonderful book for a new to me author. I found the character development to be exceptional. I always enjoy plot that ,moves along at a good pace keeping the story flowing. I would recommend to others.