Love the Sinner

Confused by same-sex attraction, is eternal damnation the price she must pay for love?

When Erica Talbot enrolled at one of England's most established boarding schools, she didn't expect to develop feelings for another girl. Priding herself on being a committed Christian, the sixteen-year-old faces homophobia in both herself and those she thought were her friends.

True to the classic school-story, Love the Sinner journeys with a naive young heroine as she and her pals get up to all kinds of mischief. Amongst midnight adventures, pillow fights, and taking on the school bullies, Erica saves the day. That said, this debut novel also gives the time-honoured genre a fresh approach. With a religious lens and LGBTQ perspective, Love the Sinner asks the question: is it really possible to be a gay Christian?

Note of caution: This book contains some scenes of a sexual nature and the occasional use of strong language that readers could find offensive. Love the Sinner is a useful resource for Christian teens, but parents, guardians, and youth workers may want to read it themselves before making it available to under 18 year olds.

About the Author: Susanna Adlem, MDiv
Susanna is a PhD student, full time mum, and the author of Love the Sinner. She spent over 10 years reconciling her own sexuality with an evangelical faith, so her writing reflects this journey of acceptance. Susanna is passionate about sharing the unconditional love of God, the all-inclusive grace of Jesus Christ, and the compassionate guidance of the Holy Spirit. She has a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, where she is currently working towards a doctorate in Church history. Susanna grew up in the United Kingdom, but now lives in Chicago with her wife and son.