To everyone who knows him, Father Jason Xavier Roberts seems to have it all. Tall, rugged, and handsome, he's as brilliant and sharp minded as he is devoted to his faith. But behind those cheerful blue eyes lie memories of a tragic past: the unforgettable wounds suffered in combat and the staggeringly brutal murder of his former fiancée. Now, after leaving his job as an attorney behind, Jason seeks refuge from the world in his new role as a Jesuit priest. But in all of his thirty-nine years, nothing has prepared him for what it feels like when he meets married socialite and heiress Jacqueline O'Sullivan. Suddenly, every priestly vow and inhibition is out the window as Jason and Jackie indulge their dark desires in a forbidden affair-each finding love and passion in the other that make their hearts complete. But when their sizzling affair makes way for life's cruel injustice, the enduring power of love is put to the test once and for all. An unforgettable love story set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War era, Universe of One combines passion, love, spirituality, and the dark, gritty realities of life into a gripping and awe-inspiring read.