Ashley
Written on Feb 27, 2016
'Scotland's answer to E.L. James' - Sunday Post
When Hannah Nichols last saw Marco D'Alessandro five long years ago, he broke her heart. The bad boy with a hidden sweet side was the only guy Hannah ever loved-and the only man she's ever been with. After one intense night of giving in to temptation, Marco took off, leaving Scotland and Hannah behind. Shattered by the consequences of their night together, Hannah has never truly moved on.
Leaving Hannah was the biggest mistake of Marco's life - something he has deeply regretted for years. So when fate reunites them, he refuses to let her go without a fight. Determined to make her his, Marco pursues Hannah, reminding her of all the reasons they're meant to be together . . .
But just when Marco thinks they're committed to a future together, Hannah makes a discovery that unearths the secret pain she's been hiding from him-a secret that could tear them apart before they have a real chance to start over again . . .
Praise for Samantha Young:
'This steamy romance is mysterious, all-consuming and pretty damn good' Closer
'A true gift for storytelling with a liberal dose of racy encounters. But what really sets it apart is exquisite characterisation, so vivid that the cast seeps into the reader's psyche'
- Daily Record
"Ridiculously incendiary chemistry."
-Dear Author . . .
"Heartwarming, sizzling and captivating. . . . [Young's characters] are complex, a little flawed, and at their core good people struggling to make it in this crazy world. . . . Young creates steamy scenes that sizzle with just the right amount of details."
-Caffeinated Book Reviewer
"Ms. Young dives deep into the psyche of what makes a person tick emotionally, what stirs their vulnerability, and ultimately provides them the courage to be better individuals as well as partners. . . . The one thing you can count on from Ms. Young is some of the best steamy, sexual chemistry."
-Fiction Vixen Book Reviews
"A deceptively complex romantic contemporary romance that will have you laughing, crying, and swooning with delight."
-Smexy Books
"Just as hot and sexy as the first book. . . . Smart and sexy, Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page."
-Under the Covers
"Passion, romance, angst, LUST, major heat, mistakes, personal growth, and the power of love all combine perfectly in Down London Road."
-Bookish Temptations
"Down London Road delivers on all fronts-charismatic characters, witty dialogue, blazing-hot sex scenes and real-life issues make this book an easy one to devour. Samantha Young is not an author you should miss out on!"
-Fresh Fiction
"Another flirty, modern, and sexy story. . . . Thanks to the characters' special connection and snappy dialogue, readers will feel the pull of Young's story from the get-go and root for a happy ending."
-RT Book Reviews
- ISBN10 0349403945
- ISBN13 9780349403946
- Publish Date 3 June 2014 (first published 1 June 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Imprint Piatkus Books
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 384
- Language English
Reviews
nitzan_schwarz
Written on Mar 18, 2015
EBookObsessed
Written on Jun 17, 2014
When Mum needs Hannah to clean out her old room so they have room for a crib, Hannah stumbles over her old diaries and a picture of the only boy she has ever loved, Marco D’Alessandro, and it sends her on a painful trip down memory lane. They first met when she was 13 and he was 15. The upperclassman protected her from some bullies after she missed her bus and afterwards he took it upon himself to walk her home each time she missed the bus. As they walked and talked, their friendship grew and Hannah’s schoolgirl crush deepened into a young woman’s first love. But it was the night that Hannah gave her virginity to Marco that tore her world apart. Marco walked away from her that night and returned to America taking her heart and all her girlhood dreams with him.
Hannah spends most of her free time with her new best friend, Cole Walker. After Marco left town, Hannah and Cole grew closer. Hannah only wishes that there were the kind of sparks between her and Cole as she felt with Marco. In fact, Hannah hasn’t found anyone who makes her feel even half of what she felt for Marco.
Morning over the loss of an old love is depressing enough, but to run into him once again after reliving the hurt knocks the wind out of Hannah. She never expected to ever see Marco again in Scotland, but when she finds out he returned more than four years ago, it shatters what is left of her heart. She felt abandoned before but now she can add betrayed to that list as well.
Marco has grown up during his time away from Hannah. The young man who felt unworthy of the beautiful, smart and too young Hannah is gone and the man before her hasn’t forgotten his own feelings and how much Hannah meant to him. He never planned to walk back into her life, but now that he has seen her again, Marco can’t stop his desire for a second chance to win the heart of the only woman he has ever loved. Both the boy he was and the man he is now, know there is no other love for him like Hannah and this time he won’t walk away from her.
But Hannah and Marco are both hiding secrets from their past that could destroy any future they can have together.
THOUGHTS:
I always have a hard time with a series when we have a young characters now grown like Hannah and Marco. It takes me a while to get with the program since part of my brain is still looking at the little kid they were. Seeing them as grown ups who have sex takes me a while. (Yes, my kids are in trouble.) Just like in Until Fountain Bridge, Hannah uses her diary entries to fill us in on our past with Marco from before and after we left her in Nate and Liv’s story.
For the most part, I liked young Hannah and Marco better. Being friends with Marco made Hannah more confident but she was always outspoken with the quiet and reserved Marco. To Marco, Hannah’s friendship and dedication gave him a comfort he couldn’t get from his own family.
Grown up Hannah was holding on too much to her feelings of anger and betrayal. Marco had definitely matured and apologized and no matter that her family and friends all told her how good they were together and how she should give Marco a second chance, she kept jerking him around. Marco would jump through hoops and Hannah wouldn’t stop her bitchy behavior.
Young Hannah was a very likeable character throughout the series and you can understand that her heartbreak could change her, but she needed to either decide to give the guy a chance or walk away. I didn’t like that they kept having sex and she would toss him out, over and over again. Take him back or lock your door. Marco was a responsible and caring kid, who had self-esteem issues and he grew to became a responsible and caring man who finally thought that maybe he was worthy of Hannah. Hannah continuing to jerk Marco around just knocked Hannah’s character down several pegs to the point that I almost had no more pity for her pain.
Cole Walker has grown up into an impressive man, and I am looking forward to his book which is next.
Received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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kimbacaffeinate
Written on May 10, 2014
My coffee dates with Fall from India Place
First date: Ooo this is a second chance romance. From the beginning, we know things went terribly wrong the last time Marco and Hannah were together. Young takes her time allowing us to get to know Hannah and her recovery from Marco. She was young when he hurt her. It is not revealed to later, and I had a sense of what it was..nevertheless, Young added a painful twist I never saw coming. We get flashback memories of her friendship and feelings for Marco. These were sweet and added depth. Hannah hasn’t heard from Marco since he left Scotland so imagine the surprise when she spies him at a friend’s wedding. Their reactions have me eager to learn more.
Second date: Marco is determined to explain to Hannah why he left, and she is equally determined not to let him. She fears her feelings for him and has some unanswered anger and hurt. The dance was not an easy one and seeing Marco’s determination to talk to her was hilarious at times. Hannah’s emotions were all over the place from rational to longing. It is obvious things are not over for these too. When they connect physically, you can feel their emotional connection and the heat..whoa baby. It was smoking hot. Young knows how to write these scenes. I just wish these two could talk about the complicated stuff as easily as they can melt the pages.
Third date: Once these two talk and begin to rekindle the tale gets hawt with sweet moments and I was, swooning. But these two both haven’t come clean, and obstacles stand in their way. While I understand, Hannah’s need to protect herself the miscommunication made me a little crazy. She has a tendency to run or close up when faced with too many emotions. I realize she is protecting herself and yes; things have not been easy..but talk it through. I give Marco credit for knowing Hannah so well. He sees her anger and coldness for what it is “a carefully constructed wall to protect herself.” It is so dang obvious these two love each other. The secrets and unresolved issues were so heartbreaking. While I am not a huge fan of drama, and angst, Young made it feel realistic. Thankfully, I was not rolling my eyes. Instead, I was wiping away the tears. Oh yeah, she gave me the “feels.”
Fall from India Place was one hot roller coaster ride. I fell in love with these characters and enjoyed how complex and fleshed out they were. Secondary characters and those from past books all added to the mix. Kudos to Young for including supportive family members and a strong network of friends. I truly enjoyed this tale and all the emotions that came with it. Somebody get me a truffle.
Copy received from publisher in exchange for unbiased review that originally published @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer