Okay, full honesty, this book had me going on a wide range of emotions ranging from frustration to intrigue, and ultimately to what the story set out to explore, even when it didn’t always align with my personal tastes.

The series opens with Abbi, a young woman raised in an extremely religious household where her faith and virginity have shaped a deeply sheltered life. Her worldview is upended when she discovers her fiancé—the pastor’s son—is unfaithful. What follows is a confrontation steeped in hypocrisy and entitlement, where Abbi is asked to preserve her purity for his benefit while he freely explores his impulses.

Seeking distance, Abbi takes a summer job at a luxury hotel in