On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1) in Buddy Read Zone

Sep 14, 2012 Mary Mustachio rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, books-i-own

Shut up! Shut up! SHUT UP, Samantha Young and write me - yes, me! - another finger licking, can't-read-the-words-fast-enough book to devour!

Let's get serious for a schminny schminute, this was an INCREDS (Capital I.N.C.R.E.D.S!!!) novel! My head is still swimming ten hours after finishing it in one sitting, and now, as the inevitable post delicious book depression sets in, I'm comforted only by the fact that I can go home and read it again... and again... and again... a little more languorously Shut up! Shut up! SHUT UP, Samantha Young and write me - yes, me! - another finger licking, can't-read-the-words-fast-enough book to devour!

Let's get serious for a schminny schminute, this was an INCREDS (Capital I.N.C.R.E.D.S!!!) novel! My head is still swimming ten hours after finishing it in one sitting, and now, as the inevitable post delicious book depression sets in, I'm comforted only by the fact that I can go home and read it again... and again... and again... a little more languorously this time to let the joy truly engulf my insides and soak in all appropriate directions :)

I simply can and NOT get ovs my very nonfictional feelings this very fictional man. (pauses for effect) Sir. Braden. Carmichael. Can I get a Me(to the)YOW! My feelings for him rival that of even one said Mr. Grey, and yes, I'm totally taking it there, ladies. He is a whole bag (and matching shoes!) of panty pinching awesome, and it's a wonder that I haven't already packed my bags, moved to Scotland and desperately seek out his existence.

But it wasn't just the lick-able, leading male and his lady that I loafed, but all the secondary characters as well :) One, after seeing Disney's UP! in theaters, I honestly didn't think is was possible to love the name Ellie anymore than I already did, but alas, I digress... because now, I totally do! Ellie, the cat calling co-workers at the bar, Adam, Elodie, Clark, Hannah and Dec... they were all just so stinkin' cute, I could burst :)

And don't even get me started on the (view spoiler) part. Seriously, I die. So frickin funny because it was so frickin real... especially since an eerily similar - and by eerily similar, I mean exactly the same - situation took place between me and my now hubba hubs the very first night we had an "adult" sleepover. Yep.

I truly delight when authors are able to write in situations that aren't glamorous, because let's face it, it's the human in us that makes us so amazing, and Ms. Young did that famously. So to her, I would like to offer my highest of honor of gold star status...

And I look forward to reading more of your work! ...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Ash Wednesday rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: foreign-setting, review, contemporary-romance

Was a good, quick read. Not to sound like some hoity-toity know-it-all but I got a bit put off by a small detail in the hospital sequence: You send something you removed to pathology for a definitive diagnosis. You do not send something you removed for a biopsy. Small quibble. Doesn't rate as high for me because the characters read like they're very young. Like YA, young. Might not get some re-read for me... unless I'm going to Scotland. ...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Amy | Foxy Blogs rated it it was amazing

Shelves: buddy-reads, lendable, tbbb, 5-stars-2012

To quote Ellie, "You're a little bit awesome". That's what I would say about the book. Towards the end I was nail-spitting mad. Good thing I got some sense talked into me about how the book isn't to blame for my feelings and not to hold a grudge. Lol.

SERIES:

On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1) by Samantha Young

Down London Road (On Dublin Street, #2) by Samantha Young

Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street, #3) by Samantha Young

No cliffhangers. Spinoffs. ...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Jessica rated it it was amazing

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There isn't anything about this book I didn't love!
The climax rose in good tempo, Jocelyn's character is damaged yet believable. Braden... Oh Braden how in love with you I am.
Great story. Worth every penny. Beautiful ending!
I am ready to read Ellie's and Adams story now! ...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Ally rated it it was amazing

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I simply loved this story. It was beautiful, heartwarming and most important of all... It was set in Edinburgh! That in itself was a selling point for me. I usually fall in love with the characters in a novel, but on Dublin street had me falling in love with Edinburgh all over again. I know I live here, but when everyday life consumes you, it is easy to forget how beautiful the city really is.
The author herself impressed me with her ability to make me laugh and cry and, despite being Scottish h ...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Krystal rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, cried-like-a-bitch, super-cute, will-read-again, sexy-business-owners, nook-books

I don't know why I put off reading this one for so long. I should have listened to the ratings and reviews it was getting instead of thinking about how I didn't want to read a story with an accent hahaha

Awesome story! I love Joss and Braden! It was hot. And it also made me cry like a bitch.

Highly suggest it.

Did I mention that it's hot?

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Oct 03, 2012 Kayla rated it it was amazing

I totally needed a cold shower after reading this book! This book totally got me out of my YA/Paranormal Romance funk. I loved the setting and the characters. I finished this book in one sitting!

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Sep 23, 2012 Heather rated it it was amazing

Tragedy struck early leaving Jocelyn a very wealthy teenager. To escape her past and memories, she travels from America to live in Scotland to attend college where she ends up staying because she has dual citizenship. Never learning to cope, she is often knocked to her very core with panic attacks even into adulthood. Without letting anyone in, due to fear, she only has two people she considers a friend, her previous roommate and her old roommate's boyfriend -both of who she really doesn't know- ...more

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Sep 14, 2012 Jamie *Gypsy Smut-a-teer* rated it it was amazing

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OH WOW!!! I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

I have had this book downloaded to my kindle for a while, and have really wanted to read it, just never made it a priority and let myself get distracted with other things. What a stupid stupid mistake. I have been missing out!! This was incredible.

Braden Carmicheal, what a sexy determined successful alpha male!!! OMG, I loved him and want him for real for my own, Sigh. This guy was sex on legs!!! I'll say this one more time, I want him for my very own. My oh my this ...more

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Sep 16, 2012 Alexis Alexander rated it it was amazing

Book had me at Braden... The name alone ;) love that it kept me pulled in without a need for a love triangle...loved Joss's attitude, reminded me of myself, full of attitude. What else can be said about a book that has steamy love seems and a messed up girl that gets saved by the gorgeous boy :) ...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Kammie rated it liked it

It was a cute story. Enjoyed the characters however certain things could have been explained in more detail. Such as why the uncle never was a major factor but was brought up ? Oh well It definitely had its funny moments!

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Oct 07, 2012 Lisa Jo rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance

I finished this book & absolutely loved it! It had everything! Hot Passion, well-developed characters who had angst, you wanted to cheer for Braden & Jocelyn @ the end. Loved Rhian & Ellie too, the unlikely BFF's (I have those too!) My only complaint is I wanted to know more about Adam & Adam & Braden's friendship but it didn't detract from the main plot. Great Read! ...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Lindsey rated it liked it

I thought On Dublin Street was entertaining and an overall good read. I liked the characters and their growth through the book, but I felt like the ending was a bit rushed for my taste. Overall, I enjoyed it though!

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