Down London Road by Samantha Young
Publisher: Penguin (9th May 2013)
Received a copy for review from publisher.
Blurb:
Johanna Walker knows what she wants. And that's a strong, steady, financially secure
man who will treat her well and look after her and her little brother, Cole - something
her parents have never done.
But when she meets the gorgeous Cameron MacCabe, a new bartender at work, Jo can't deny
the instant and undeniable attraction she feels. Cam doesn't fit into her strict
specifications of her perfect partner at all - but for once she is tempted to let her
heart rule her head.
And as their intense connection grows, Jo has to stop hiding the truth about herself
and her family. Is Cam prepared to accept Jo for who she really is? And is Jo willing to
let someone into her life for keeps?
Down London Road continues where On Dublin Street left off, but instead of Joss, the story is told from Jo, Joss’s best friend’s perspective. Jo is a gorgeous, twenty-something girl who dates men for their security, not their looks or power or influence. The thing is, Jo isn’t a gold-digger, because she dates these men for financial security to support her brother, Cole, and their alcoholic, bed-ridden mother. But when she meets Cam, with his tattoos and piercing eyes, Jo couldn’t say push him away. Slowly, as they began to fall for each other, will Jo let the walls she’s built around herself down to let Cam in?
I’ve been a fan of Samantha Young’s books ever since I read the first book of this series, On Dublin Street. After reading Before Jamaica Lane, I knew I had to catch up with Jo’s side of the story, so I did and it definitely took me up to speed. The thing about Samantha Young’s romance books is that they are quite different. Not only does the plot revolve around the characters’ relationships, but it also deals with deeper, darker issues, like death, loss and forgiveness.
Jo, unlike her best friends, Joss (ODS) and Olivia (BJL), she is strong, selfless and very likeable. I really admired how far she would go to protect support her family, especially her younger brother, Cole, even if it means sacrificing her time for herself. I warmed up to her immediately and I thought that her selflessness really shone as she would put her brother before her. Enter Cameron McCabe, a guy who could penetrate through Jo’s walls, who could easily accept her for who she is, and love her no matter what. But why does he keep getting under her skin? I really enjoyed reading the funny and witty dialogue exchange between Jo and Cam and the undeniable chemistry between them.
Since it’s a romance novel, it’s pretty evident that there will be some *coughs* sensuous scenes. OK, yes. There are a few hot and heavy scenes in the books, but nothing as extreme as Fifty Shades, rest assured. Samantha Young writes with such passion and feeling, you could definitely feel her characters’ emotions. The plot of the novel might be a bit of a mystery in the early chapters, but when you reach the turning point, you’re in for a ride.
All in all, Down London Road is another deliciously addictive love story which will grasp your attention until the very last page. This well-written book is filled with passion, emotions and humour that would appeal to fans of the New Adult genre.
Rating: 7/10
Down London Road continues where On Dublin Street left off, but instead of Joss, the story is told from Jo, Joss’s best friend’s perspective. Jo is a gorgeous, twenty-something girl who dates men for their security, not their looks or power or influence. The thing is, Jo isn’t a gold-digger, because she dates these men for financial security to support her brother, Cole, and their alcoholic, bed-ridden mother. But when she meets Cam, with his tattoos and piercing eyes, Jo couldn’t say push him away. Slowly, as they began to fall for each other, will Jo let the walls she’s built around herself down to let Cam in?
I’ve been a fan of Samantha Young’s books ever since I read the first book of this series, On Dublin Street. After reading Before Jamaica Lane, I knew I had to catch up with Jo’s side of the story, so I did and it definitely took me up to speed. The thing about Samantha Young’s romance books is that they are quite different. Not only does the plot revolve around the characters’ relationships, but it also deals with deeper, darker issues, like death, loss and forgiveness.
Jo, unlike her best friends, Joss (ODS) and Olivia (BJL), she is strong, selfless and very likeable. I really admired how far she would go to protect support her family, especially her younger brother, Cole, even if it means sacrificing her time for herself. I warmed up to her immediately and I thought that her selflessness really shone as she would put her brother before her. Enter Cameron McCabe, a guy who could penetrate through Jo’s walls, who could easily accept her for who she is, and love her no matter what. But why does he keep getting under her skin? I really enjoyed reading the funny and witty dialogue exchange between Jo and Cam and the undeniable chemistry between them.
Since it’s a romance novel, it’s pretty evident that there will be some *coughs* sensuous scenes. OK, yes. There are a few hot and heavy scenes in the books, but nothing as extreme as Fifty Shades, rest assured. Samantha Young writes with such passion and feeling, you could definitely feel her characters’ emotions. The plot of the novel might be a bit of a mystery in the early chapters, but when you reach the turning point, you’re in for a ride.
All in all, Down London Road is another deliciously addictive love story which will grasp your attention until the very last page. This well-written book is filled with passion, emotions and humour that would appeal to fans of the New Adult genre.
Rating: 7/10
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| Karlie Kloss as Jo and Freddie Stroma (the hottie from Pitch Perfect) as Cam |
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