During an Amazon Discussion thread this book, Sacred Waters, was mentioned as the readers favorite of the month. It sounded interesting.Large Irish family, college girl comes for a visit to spend three weeks with a male friend from college. There she meets the older brother who is studying to be a priest. The older brother is Colin McCullough who has always known the path his life would take and at summer’s end he will finally make his Holy Orders. But what should have been a relaxing summer in the mountains with his large Irish family turns into an interlude plagued with temptation the moment his brother brings home the enchanting Samantha Dougherty. When Samantha agrees to spend her summer break with her friend Braydon McCullough she soon realizes his intentions are not what they seemed. While coping with Braydon’s assumptions that they are in a relationship, Samantha’s vacation only becomes more complicated when she meets his older brother, Colin, the soon to be priest! What was intended to be a peaceful holiday turns into an unforgettable experience of loyalty, lust, sacrifice, courage, and love.What a romance. I really enjoyed this story. There was some very good laughs along with some serious moments of saying goodbye.....But never fear this story had a very happy and satisfying ending. Sensual rating I would give it an 8, very hot and sizzling.... highly recommend this book. Fav book of 2013=======================================GENERAL INFO: ======================================= Year Pub: July 3, 2013Indie/Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing Page Length: 237 pagesGenre: General Contemporary Romance Ages: Adult - H/29 & h/24 - No YA/NA vibeStandalone/Cliffhanger: - Standalone. There are other books but the story is of the other family members.Part of a Series/Installment: Yes -McCullough Mountain seriesEpilogue Included: Yes =======================================POV: ======================================= 1st/2nd/3rd Person: 3rd Character(s)POV Spoken: Alternating - Mostly h - then some by H and an occasional 2nd characters pov too.=======================================BOOK DESCRIPTION: ======================================= M/F-M/M-M/M/F-etc: M/FHEA/HFN/etc Ending: HEAContains Cheating: No Multi-Luv'n/Ménages: NoContains Children: H's nieces & nephews but in just couple of pages.Contains Flashbacks: NoJealy/Possy/OTT Rating: 4Angst Level Rating: 4 - the struggle between their love for each other and a life long of chosen vocation.Feel-Good Level Rating: 4 Steam Factor Rating: 4 - Not much smex but what was there was really steamy in the second half.Kink Level Rating: 1Amount of Sex In The Book: Perfect and right and enough for the story.Overall Smex Rating: 4.5 - sex scenes were hot even if there were not full on erotica. It was sweet at the same time rip the clothes passion.=======================================CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: ======================================= HERO:Hero Description: Alpha - 4 - Virgin soon-to-be-priest.Hero Likability Rating: 4.5 - I liked that he was do dedicated to what he wanted to be but yet tried his best not to hurt the h. He was not the usual boorish alpha.HEROINE:Heroine Description: Teacher Heroine Likability Rating: 4.5 -- Very innocent, decent , show all feeling for what it is kind of a gal. Very likable, also stood up strong , not a doormat.2nd CHARACTER(S):2nd Char. Description: Family & Friends2nd Character(s) Likability Rating: 4.5=======================================H/h RELATIONSHIP INFO: ======================================= Buildup Instant/Just Right/Too Long: Just right. Good enough journey toward falling in love for us readers to feel good.Any H/h Separations: A few months, but not a distraction in the book.Amount of Time H/h Spends Together: Most of the bookOverall H/h Relationship Rating: 4.5=======================================OW/OM/EXES: =======================================Current OW/OM/Ex: No - The h comes to the Hero's family through the H's brother who know each other from school.Deceased OW/OM/Ex: NoAny Descriptive Sex w/OW/OM/Ex: No-Before/During/Outside H/h Relationship: N/A-Grovel Rating: N/ADid OW/OM/Ex Ruin the Book For You: No=======================================TRIGGERS/WARNING: ======================================= Any Triggers/Warnings: NoDetail: N/A=======================================AUTHOR OVERVIEW: ======================================= Technical/Editing Quality: 4 - Did not bother me.Writing/Content Quality: 4.5 - Very engrossing story teller.=======================================PERSONAL OVERVIEW: =======================================Overall Rating: 4Do You Recommend This Book: YesWill You Re-read This Book: Maybe , if i ever need to read a no-hassle sweet , passionate romance who has a not so common Hero.Would You Read More Books By This Author: Yes======================================= COMMENTS/NOTES: A very entertaining family. Loved the Humor . Made me cry at times. I liked this author's writing ability. She did stir a bunch of emotions in the right way which is rare to find in today's writers.Also i love books where in they are matriarch oriented with a lot of sons.Loved the Irish references.
