She 'confessed to' a love of trashy romance novels. [=she admitted that she loves trashy romance novels]
I must 'confess' [=I am a little embarrassed to say] that I know nothing about computers.
She 'confessed to' having lied to me in the past. [=she told me that she lied to me]
(..) The gods could have punished you and Father, but they didn't. - They showed mercy. - And what about your brother? What mercy did they show him? Loras's only hope is to confess his crimes and repent. If he does, the Faith will allow him to return to Highgarden. He'll have to renounce (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7