Before Jamaica Lane, Samantha Young
Before Jamaica Lane, Samantha Young
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Before Jamaica Lane

Author: Samantha Young

Narrator: Angelica Lee

Unabridged: 11 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 01/07/2014


Synopsis

The follow-up to the runaway bestsellers ON DUBLIN STREET and DOWN LONDON ROAD

Despite her outgoing demeanor, Olivia is painfully insecure around the opposite sex—usually, she can’t get up the nerve to approach guys she’s interested in. But moving to Edinburgh has given her a new start, and, after she develops a crush on a sexy postgrad, she decides it’s time to push past her fears and go after what she wants.

Nate Sawyer is a gorgeous player who never commits, but to his close friends, he’s as loyal as they come. So when Olivia turns to him with her relationship woes, he offers to instruct her in the art of flirting and to help her become more sexually confident.

The friendly education in seduction soon grows into an intense and hot romance. But then Nate’s past and commitment issues rear their ugly heads, and Olivia is left brokenhearted. When Nate realizes he’s made the biggest mistake of his life, he will have to work harder than he ever has before to entice his best friend into falling back in love with him—or he may lose her forever….

About The Author

Samantha Young is a Scottish book addict who graduated from the University of Edinburgh. She is the New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street and Down London Road.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christy on September 27, 2017

Before Jamaica Lane is the third installment in the ODS series. I love Samantha Youngs writing, and with the exception of On Dublin Street, this is my favorite book of hers yet! It was a wonderful combination of funny, steamy, swoony, sweet and ansgty. A beautiful friends to lovers story! Olivia has......more

Goodreads review by mel ☽ on May 25, 2020

reread #idfk i reread this too many times — 5 stars this is my favorite friends to lovers book of ALL. TIME. also, this is the best book in the series imo. like, Joss and Braden who?? i can't think of any other friends to lovers books that would top this cuz this is s u p e r i o r. like the 5-star m......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on May 30, 2015

5 STARS! ★★★★★ “It occurred to me that more than loss, it was the longing that hurt the most.” I can't remember the last time a book has made me feel the way I did after this one. It involves a) asking myself where has this book been all my life b) kicking myself very hard for not reading this soo......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on December 31, 2024

Reread December 2024 Squeezed in one last reread on NYE! Muahahaha! Reread May 2020: still holds up **5 stars!** “You'll end up living a lonely life if you're waiting around for perfect.” So, it's no secret that I absolutely adore Samantha Young's books. There seems to be the perfect balance......more

Goodreads review by Pavlina Read more sleep less blog on January 17, 2014

5 FUNNY,SEXY, EMOTIONAL STARS "You're the first person I though of" "The only one I wanted here with me." Wow I loved it!!!I didn't like the previous book and I wasn't sure for this one! But after I read some of the reviews I decided to read it!! And I wasn't disappointed!! This was really good!! I......more


Quotes

Praise for On Dublin Street:

“This book had some funny dialogue, some amazingly hot sex scenes, and emotional drama. Did I mention the amazing sex scenes?”—Dear Author…

“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 Happily Ever After

“Young’s voice is riveting, and once I opened the book, I wanted to hang a ‘do not disturb’ sign around my neck until I was finished. This book definitely landed on my 2012 top picks!”—Fiction Vixen Book Reviews

“This book is fun. Sexy. A little dark. While the hero is extremely dominant, he also shows his softer side just when she needs it.”—Smexy Books Romance Reviews

“Every page sizzles when these two get together, but this book is so much more than a hot romp. This book has heart—and lots of it....If you want a book that will lure you in, grab you by the scruff of the neck, and never let you go until you finish reading the last page, then On Dublin Street is the book for you.”—Totally Booked

“Brilliantly written with just the right amount of hotness, sexiness, and romance and everything else in between.”—Once Upon A Twilight

“The chemistry between Jocelyn and Braden was on fire. The characters were believable and more importantly they were lovable…one of the best books I have read in 2012!”—Rainy Day Reads

“This book has it all…romance, fabulously written heat, family, friendship, heartbreak, longing, hope, and an ending that is completely satisfying”—Bookish Temptations

“Lots of heart makes this book an absolute page-turner.”—RT Book Reviews

"Heart-melting romance... exasperation and angst, made for an excellently balanced, all-consuming read." —Maryse's Book Blog