Down London Road

By: Samantha Young

Narrated by: Elle Newlands

Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Down London Road, the unmissable sensual sequel to On Dublin Street by bestselling author Samantha Young. Read by Elle Newlands.

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 follows the lives of characters introduced in Samantha Young’s best-selling romance prequel, On Dublin Street.

©2014 Samantha Young (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Scotland’s answer to E.L. James.” ( Sunday Post)

”This extraordinary debut combines a true gift for storytelling with a liberal dose of racy encounters. But what really sets it apart is exquisite characterization, so vivid that the cast seeps into the reader’s psyche.” ( Daily Record)

Love this story

I’ve read and listened to this book so many times now. I just love this story, and I love Cam and Jo. Elle Newlands does an outstanding job in the narration.

A Beautiful and Heartfelt Novel! 5 Stars!

When I first found out that On Dublin Street was going to have a second book, I was extremely excited since I absolutely LOVED it. When I read the synopsis, I was disappointed because it wasn't about Joss and Braden, and Jo was just a blip in the first book. Sure she seemed to be a friend to Joss but really Ellie was Joss's friend. Reluctantly, I purchased the book and decided to give it a chance. Let me just say there is a lot of Joss, Braden, and Ellie in this book, so nothing to be disappointed about!

Johanna `Jo' in my initial impression was a gold digger, shallow, and manipulative. She dated only rich men, allowed them to buy her things and lavish her. Not exactly what I look for in a female lead character. However, Jo is anything but those things. She is strong, selfless, and is one of the most loving and admirable women characters. She always puts her brothers' care in front of her own, as a mother would do. By the end of the first few chapters I found myself as Jo's biggest fan! Anyone who has a child knows that your biggest mission is to protect them, and she ensures her brother never feels neglected.

We start off in the beginning where Jo is dating Malcolm. Jo thinks that she is in love with him, and tries to be everything that she believes he wants. She is the ultimate chameleon, and I don't think she even knows who she is. Her walls are so high to ensure she can't be hurt. She is at an event with Malcolm where she meets Cameron `Cam' McCabe. Cam is hot and the sexual tension between them is instant! However, Cam is there because he is dating Malcolm's ex Becca. (AWKWARD) When Cam realizes that Jo is there for Malcolm, his attitude switches from hot and bothered to irritated and pissed off. Cam's assessment of Jo is that she is using Malcolm and is sure to let her know how he feels about gold diggers.

"Look, I know your type well. I grew up watching a parade of gorgeous bimbos walk in and out of my uncle's life."

Trust me he doesn't stop there! Despite Cam's bad attitude and nasty words Jo decides to help him by getting Cam a job at the bar with her. There are parts where I was literally laughing out loud because their banter is hysterical. I loved how snarky they get with each other. I also loved how Jo had no problem calling Cam out on his crap. If he is an ass she lets him know it!

Their story really changes when Cam moves into the flat below Jo and learns that he really has no idea what Jo is really like. They become friends, and Cam and Jo can no longer pretend that their feelings and chemistry can be ignored. They each end the relationships with Malcolm and Becca, which is when I was jumping up and down screaming... YES! I loved them and loved how Cam was able to break down her walls. He refuses put up with her fake s*** and he tells her how it is going to be.

"If we're doing this, you're going to be straight with me. In every way - including in bed. I'm not some guy you're trying to hold on to for dear life - accommodating him and forgetting about yourself and what you want. We're in this together and I just took what I wanted. Now you take what you want. So what do you want?"
The sex is H-O-T and so is their love, but it is not easy. Jo has deep emotional issues of abandonment and fear of not being worthy. Cam pushes her to be who she really is, and wants no pretenses. They fall very hard for each other, and Cam is swoon worthy! Of course nothing is ever easy, and this is especially true for Jo and Cam. They have to fight for their love and decide if Jo can trust not only Cam, but herself to be worthy enough. I definitely enjoyed their story and Cam's sexy talk!


I have already downloaded Before Jamaica Lane the next book in the series.

I got So Lost in those Amazing Sexy Accents !

Any additional comments?

Having devoured On Dublin Street in a matter of a day, I was more than giddy at the prospect of reading Down London Road. Yummy, I just LOVED CAM and his acceptance attitude. Made him ever Hotter..... As with its predecessor, Down London Road continues with a story that is an emotional rollercoaster ride that by the end of the book you are exhausted but happy that everything worked out in the end. True, for those few days, I once again sacrificed sleep for Young sucked me into such a complex story - We all know that is the sign of an excellent book.Down London Road deals with many darker story-lines than what was cover in On Dublin Street. The most harrowing for me, was Jo’s abusive childhood. Normally, I shy away from books with these darker plots but Young manages to integrate these issues into the plot in such a way that you see they are the reasons Jo is the way she is. Her life and personality has been shaped by what has happened to her and it helps you, as the reader, understand Jo’s reasons for the choices she has made.Though this is a romance novel and the journey Cam and Jo take in order to make it as a couple is very interesting, on retrospect it is more of a sub plot to the book as a whole. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that watching these two characters realize that they have a deep rooted attraction and both fight, at least in the beginning, to push these feelings aside. Just like in On Dublin Street, Cam and Jo’s relationship is tempestuous as well as downright hot..... The chemistry between the two of them is apparent from their very first meeting and you can tell that when these two fall into bed (or changing room) Your Ears are going to sizzle with the Sexual chemistry. No, this book has a much deeper story going on beneath it and that story is Jo’s personal journey to a young woman who accepts who she really is......