{"id":3354,"date":"2012-09-02T17:10:09","date_gmt":"2012-09-03T00:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=3354"},"modified":"2016-12-26T06:29:25","modified_gmt":"2016-12-26T11:29:25","slug":"review-on-dublin-street-on-dublin-street-1-by-samantha-young","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=3354","title":{"rendered":"Review: On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1) by Samantha Young"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Absolutely, freaking LOVED IT!!!<\/b><\/p>\n

I read this in a day, unable to put it down. And I don\u2019t think any review I write can fully represent how much I loved it, but I\u2019m giving it a try. There was just so much about this book that I loved \u2013 it\u2019s funny, romantic, swoony and sexy, it\u2019s got drama, and there is a sensational cast of characters.<\/p>\n

But most of my love can be summed up in two words \u2013 Braden Carmichael. HOT DAMN!!! The man is perfect, absolutely perfect! He\u2019s a fiercely protective Alpha, who also has a soft, romantic, swoony side. He\u2019s also sex-on-a-freaking-stick, with a bit of a dirty mouth and is clearly talented in the bedroom. He\u2019s witty, funny, gorgeous and passionate and he does that one eyebrow raised, arrogant smirking thing *melting*. And for a pleasant change, he\u2019s also got it completely together (it\u2019s nice to have a hero who is not a bad boy or deeply traumatised). Oh, and he\u2019s Scottish, so the accent just tops it all off! Perfection!<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re good with the words, I\u2019ll give you that.\u201d
\n\u201cI\u2019m good with my hands. Will you let me give you that?\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cBabe, nice lingerie is for seducing a man. I\u2019m already fucking seduced.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our hero and heroine meet early on in the book and there is instant, freakishly intense chemistry between them – \u201cOur attraction was nuclear. I had never known anything like it\u201d<\/i>. This leads to some brilliant banter, funny moments, more banter and even more chemistry until it all explodes in THE HOTTEST first kiss I have EVER read. O.M.G. My kindle was steaming! Things progress pretty quickly into a very hot, very passionate, yet playful \u2018fuck buddy\u2019 agreement. There’s heaps of steam, gorgeous tender moments and scenes that had me laughing out loud (the entire conversation when they went out for dinner was hilarious!). And it is clear to all that there is more to it than that.<\/p>\n

“After last night, there\u2019s no denying the promise of what\u2019s between us. I\u2019m not backing off, so rather than coming up with a new defence \u2013 which I\u2019m sure I\u2019d find highly entertaining \u2013 just give in, babe. You know you\u2019re going to eventually.” <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our heroine, Jocelyn (Joss), is messed up. She is very independent, driven and intensely protective of her past. She has major issues letting people in, and I loved how the story of her past and the extent of her trauma is slowly unravelled throughout the story. She does have some annoyingly stupid moments, and her reluctance to open up to Braden goes on for a bit, but it\u2019s all part of her dealing with her past, and I love how Braden never gives up on her\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cI know you love me, Jocelyn, because there\u2019s no fucking way I can be this much in love with you, and not have you feel the same way. It\u2019s not possible.\u201d<\/strong> <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

SWOOOOON!!!<\/p>\n

The side characters were awesome \u2013 Rhian and James, and particularly Ellie and Adam \u2013 and their stories were a huge part of the book. The developments with these characters had a major impact on Joss, and I loved watching it all play out.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a gorgeous epilogue that will make you squee, and my only complaint with this book is that I want more! I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves a great romantic story.<\/p>\n

5 awesome stars!<\/p>\n

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The On Dublin Street series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"On<\/a>\u00a0 \"Until<\/a>\u00a0 \"Down<\/a>\u00a0 \"Castle<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Before<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Fall<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Echoes<\/a>\u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \"Moonlight<\/a>\u00a0 \"One<\/a>\u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \"\"<\/p>\n

On Dublin Street (#1)<\/strong> (Braden & Joss)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Until Fountain Bridge (#1.5)<\/strong> (Adam & Ellie)
\nReview<\/a>
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Down London Road (#2)<\/strong> (Cam & Jo)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Castle Hill (#2.5)<\/strong>\u00a0(Braden & Joss)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Before Jamaica Lane (#3)<\/strong> (Nate & Olivia)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Fall from India Place (#4)<\/strong> (Hanna & Marco)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Echoes of Scotland Street (#5)<\/strong> (Cole & Shannon)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Valentine (#5.5)<\/strong> (Excerpts with each couple)
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Moonlight on Nightingale Way (#6)<\/strong> (Logan & Grace)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

One King’s Way (#6.5)<\/strong> (Craig & Rain)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Stars Over Castle Hill (#6.6)\u00a0<\/strong>(Braden & Joss)
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n

On Hart\u2019s Boardwalk (#6.7, Hart’s Boardwalk, #2.5)<\/strong> (Nate & Olivia)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>On Dublin Street: The Bonus Material\u00a0<\/strong>
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Samantha Young also has a series of On Dublin Street bonus scenes on her website<\/a>.\u00a0 A must-read for fans!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Check out our Contemporary Romance Recommendations <\/a>page for more awesome reads.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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