Crossed .Never After Series Book 5. Emily McIntire

Father Cade Frédéric, a holy man with a dark past, arrives in Festivalé, Vermont, to serve as the town's priest. Haunted by a sickness that feeds on darkness, he sees Festivalé as a breeding ground for evil. Meanwhile, Amaya Paquette, a mysterious young woman, cares for her brother by day and dances as Esmeralda by night. When Father Cade meets Amaya, he becomes captivated by her beauty but is convinced she is using witchcraft to ensnare him.

Despite his vows, Father Cade finds himself drawn to Amaya, unable to resist the temptation she represents. As their forbidden attraction grows, Father Cade sees Amaya as his weakness and decides to rid Festivalé of her influence, even if it means killing the woman he loves.

Their relationship becomes a dangerous dance between desire and destruction, as Father Cade struggles with his duty to the church and his growing obsession with Amaya. As the town's secrets unravel and darkness threatens to consume them both, Father Cade must confront the demons of his past and decide whether to embrace his forbidden desires or fulfill his duty as a priest.

Filled with suspense and forbidden passion, "Father Cade's Temptation" explores the complexities of love, duty, and the battle between good and evil in a small town plagued by darkness.