Down London Road

By: Samantha Young

Narrated by: Elle Newlands

Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Johanna Walker is used to taking charge. But she’s about to meet someone who will make her lose control....

It has always been up to Johanna to care for her family, particularly her younger brother, Cole. With an absent father and a useless mother, she’s been making decisions based on what’s best for Cole for as long as she can remember. She even determines what men to date by how much they can provide for her brother and her, not on whatever sparks may - or may not - fly.

But with Cameron MacCabe, the attraction is undeniable. The sexy new bartender at work gives her butterflies every time she looks at him. And for once, Jo is tempted to put her needs first. Cam is just as obsessed with getting to know Jo, but her walls are too solid to let him get close enough to even try.

Then Cam moves into the flat below Jo’s, and their blistering connection becomes impossible to ignore. Especially since Cam is determined to uncover all of Jo’s secrets...even if it means taking apart her defenses piece by piece.

©2013 Samantha Young (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“This is a really sexy book and I loved the heroine’s journey to find herself and grow strong. Highly recommend this one.” (USA Today’s Happily Ever After blog)

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Well I’m pleased to say Samantha Young has done it again! If you liked On Dublin Street then you’re going to love this one too. I was swept away into Johanna’s story and it was so compelling I had to listen to it in one sitting. That’s what I enjoy so much about Ms. Young’s books. The emotion she wraps you into with her writing just sweeps you into another world. The steamy sex scenes aren’t too bad either. So take my advice and use your credit or just purchase this one because it’s just that great!!!

Looooved it!

I was a little hesitant to get this book because I didn’t really care for Johanna’s character from “On Dublin Street”. I must admit the author did a fantastic job of making her a real and sympathetic character.
I fell in love with Johanna and really cared about her. Cam’s character bothered me a little though. I thought he was kind of a jerk at times but despite all the drama I enjoyed their romance.
This is a really good book with great narration. If you enjoyed the first book then you will definitely enjoy this one too!

Definitely a credit worthy listen!

4 Stars!

WELL WHOOPEE.. THIS WAS RIGHT UP MY STREET

Samantha Young has written another captivating story in her hit series On Dublin Street and I'm slowly, and belatedly, making my way through them. This book details a young woman's strength and resilience in the face of adversity, the secrets she must keep, the challenges she faces, the tight friendships she makes, the love and commitment for her sibling.. and the irresistible overwhelming pull when you meet the right one at the wrong time.

Jo certainly had her fair share of problems in this addictive listen.. a no good absent Father who'd been violent, a useless drunk Mother, she was the provider/protector/care giver of an early teen brother and Jo was working two jobs to bring in enough money. Her safety-net was to date wealthy men and if they bought her fancy dresses, shoes or whatever then she could, if necessary, sell them on ebay if times got tough. Jo was dating a wealthy Lottery winner when she initially met the drool-worthy but very judgemental Cam and it was fireworks and harsh words at first sight for these two enemies.

Despite their hostility towards each other they have mutual friends, work together and Cam moves into the flat below Jo so they keep meeting each other and the sexual chemistry grows thick between them. Cam is off limits - he has a girlfriend and anyway Jo is in a relationship too.. but the more time they spend together the more Cam gets to know the real Jo and her toxic situation.. which fuels the highly charged air between them until it becomes volatile. But their hard won relationship is threatened when someone from Jo's past comes back and Cam's ex-love causes plenty of waves too. Told from Jo's POV and the narration was good.

Worth a credit? YES - A slow to develop love story between complex characters that was very enjoyable because my anticipation of their romance built and built as the attraction between h/h grew.. along with drama, angst, fraught feelings, a few chilling scenes and sexy times too.

Enjoyed

Loved the story,narrator,series. Would like more books from her. It is a worthy listen to

Loving Samantha Young and This Series

Awesome story line and strong characters. I am so loving this series. I am definitely getting the next book. I really liked that the characters from the first book continued into this book. Samantha Young ties in their story line perfectly. The reader gets to see more interactions with them and the Carmichael Family. Hated to stop listening or step away from the story. So far, these books are really worth the credits or a purchase. You can't go wrong with this series.

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Poor follow up to Dublin St

As much as I enjoyed On Dublin St I didn't get the same from the sequel. I never found Jo a like able character un the first novel and just couldn't connect with her weak dependent and whiny in this follow up. Nor did I ever get to trust or like Cam, the boyfriend.

Even learning Jos backstory, still I couldn't relate to her .

Narrator Elle Newland did a great job with the novel and Samantha Young does know how to write a great sex scene..in fact this book was mostly bedroom action and weak plot.

I really don't get the 5 star reviews for the novel..it isn't nearly of equal quality to On Dublin St.

3 stars to the story..average women's bedroom novel and 4 for narration..the author can do better.

Samantha Young is great author

Samantha Young became my favorite listen

she knows how to build the characters to make you love them

she know how to write sex scene, and she knows how to finish a book and not dragging it endlessly

Great Modern Love Story...

This is a continuation of "On Dublin Street" by Samantha Young. This steamy love story takes place between Johanna and Cameron. The odds are against them at first as they come off on the wrong foot by insulting each other because of their assumed bad reputations and personalities. I couldn't wait for the tension to be cut between the 2 and when it finally does, it gets dreamy and steamy. Good love modern love story with tons of drama thrown in. It was not as good as "On Dublin Street" but it was worth the credit.

compelling story and impressive main character

Loved the main character. She's very relatable and her struggles really gripped my attention. I also liked how the previous characters keep being a part of the story and how they build new characters for the next stories. I imagine in some point it will get very crowded...
The romance and sex was OK, though all the men and all the women in those stories pretty much look the same and have sex in the same way.
The narration didn't work for me. I'm usually OK with most narrators, but in this book I didn't really like the main character voice, and the voice of her boyfriend was really weird.

Absolute Perfection

This book goes hand in hand with "On Dublin Street". First of all, I loved Dublin Street but this book has absolutely blown me away! I was sucked right in and didn't want to stop listening until the end. There is so many emotions that this story brings up. I realized now that I too misjudged Johanna in the first book. Her story is heartbreaking and brings out the love and strength of family, no matter how imperfect.The love scenes were powerful, passionate and perfect (yes the triple P's). The narration is amazing!! Elle Newlands voices were perfection and that accent; YES I must make it to Scotland one day!! I highly highly recommend this book! I'm so grateful that I've had a chance to listen to it and can't wait to listen again. Perfect for driving in the car, housework/gardening, or even monotonous workplaces. No joke, if you like a great romance this book is for you!!