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brigii's review against another edition
It's really hard writing a review when I don't remember most of the books I read almost ten years ago. I won't rate it because I remember nothing about it.
kjersa's review against another edition
3.0
She’s Not Like The Other Girls + dubious consent + that specific kind of rollercoaster / saying and doing things to make each other mad kind of emotional abuse that is normalized by romance books.
Kinda ate, then flopped.
Kinda ate, then flopped.
kristinhzta90's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. What a fabulous love story. Braden, Braden, Braden....swoon worthy. I loved his character so much. He never quit on Jocelyn, and his love for her is so pure that he accepted her with all her emotional baggage. Boy, is she ever a handful, and so frustrating for most of the story. Jocelyn was the toughest character for me to like. I actually wanted to shake sense into her, and I was glad that Braden did it numerous times. I loved Ellie and found her to be endearing and a lovely person inside and out.
kellifer98's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
akiikomori's review against another edition
5.0
Oh man….Oh man, Oh man, Oh man….
Whatttttttt did I just readdddd???
Seriously, what did I just read?!
I am so filled with emotion right now, I DON’T KNOW IF I WANT TO SMILE OR CRY! How crazy is that!?
On Dublin Street was AMAZING, it was so much more amazing than I gave it credit for. Seriously, thank you Liis from Liis’ Bookself, for recommending me this book before my big trip to the UK. Now my standards have just shot up to exponentially high. You know there should be a club for single/forever alone ladies, because there is no way anyone can beat Braden Carmichael.
After a tragedy struck and ruined all the happiness in her life, Jocelyn Butler decided to move back to her mother’s homeland and start over – in Scotland. The farther away from the States she was, the easier it was to keep the memories and grief at bay. Now, trying to move on with her life, Jocelyn has one mission: to find a new flatmate and start writing her book. Finding this amazing apartment and roommate on Dublin Street everything seems to be turning out…at least until she meets her flatmate’s brother, Braden Carmichael.
Even after the slew of women he’s been through, no one has shaken him up as much as Jocelyn as. And as a man who’s used to getting what he wants he’ll stop at nothing to make Jocelyn his. What he doesn’t know is that she’s hiding more than just a chip on her shoulder and isn’t in any rush to jump into a relationship, or to get close to another human being. But after the chemistry between the two of them becomes undeniable, Jocelyn realizes no matter what Braden isn’t going to give up.
I am literally so messed up right now…like I literally can’t even.
That book….WAS BEAUTIFUL! It was so painful, and so heartbreaking, so tragic but at the same time it was just….so amazing, like there isn’t another word to describe this book.
It really was a story about pain, loss, recovery and healing. Here’s someone, who’s built walls miles high and after years of denial, has kept everyone away from her heart. After a tragic loss like the one Jocelyn Butler had to go through yeah, I think you’d be pretty messed up too. I can relate in a sense to the sort of pain she’s going through, not trusting anyone, not letting anyone in for fear of getting hurt like that again. It’s rational.
Jocelyn is an EXTREMELY STRONG female character. She’s the dictionary definition of what a strong independent woman should be. And it probably doesn’t help that she’s extremely attractive; it’s no wonder she’s practically every man’s wet dream. But along comes someone amazing like Braden Carmichael and I swear the cement walls have now become titanium. If I was her I would have run from the hills cause someone like that is definitely not healthy.
Braden Carmichael is….he’s like A GOD. He’s attractive, he’s successful, he’s protective, compassionate, funny, and did I say witty? Witty/confident guys are EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE! Just like Jocelyn, every time Braden’s name would appear on the page I got nervous, I’d get all sweaty and get goosebumps thinking, “This man would wreck me.” But despite his intimidating outward appearance, Braden is…kind, and caring, even though he’s extremely overbearing and bossy at times, he does what he does because he cares. He’s stubborn and wants his way because he cares… He cares so much that it literally hurts!
“Are we…spooning?” I asked loudly, trying to insert bite into my tone and failing.
I felt the huff of his breath on my neck. “Go to sleep, babe.”
Uh….no!
As if sensing my imminent escape, Braden pulled me even tighter against him, pushing his leg between mine, hooking it around one of them. “Go. To. Sleep.”
Seriously, I would do…almost anything to have a guy like Braden Carmichael in my life. (And I mean almost because I wouldn’t murder someone, or kidnap the president or just something wickedly awful…but ALMOST ANYTHING). Here’s a man who won’t give up on you, who will surely love you forever and reassure you everyday that you mean absolutely everything to him. And well, this isn’t a spoiler per say, but what he says to Jocelyn is beautiful. This is the kind of things a man needs to say to a woman. (This is why there are more female romance writers than men :P).
“Because” – he sigh – “you make me laugh, you challenge me, and you turn me on like no one else can. I feel like I’m missing something really important when you’re gone. So important I don’t fee like myself. I’ve never felt like someone was mine before. But you’re mine, Jocelyn. I’ve known that from the moment we met. And I’m yours. I don’t want to be anybody else’s, babe.” < – LIKE SERIOUSLY GUSH! GUSH RIGHT NOW!
Reading this book right before I go to the UK was just…just not a good idea.
I know this is insane, but if I don’t get at least one guy’s number I’m going to be seriously mad at myself hahaha!
If I could meet a guy like Braden Carmichael…oh man…
On Dublin Street is definitely, definitely, one of my favourite reads! Seriously, you should give it a chance if you want to read about a man who will absolutely sweep you off your feet.
5/5 Hearts of Love
Whatttttttt did I just readdddd???
Seriously, what did I just read?!
I am so filled with emotion right now, I DON’T KNOW IF I WANT TO SMILE OR CRY! How crazy is that!?
On Dublin Street was AMAZING, it was so much more amazing than I gave it credit for. Seriously, thank you Liis from Liis’ Bookself, for recommending me this book before my big trip to the UK. Now my standards have just shot up to exponentially high. You know there should be a club for single/forever alone ladies, because there is no way anyone can beat Braden Carmichael.
After a tragedy struck and ruined all the happiness in her life, Jocelyn Butler decided to move back to her mother’s homeland and start over – in Scotland. The farther away from the States she was, the easier it was to keep the memories and grief at bay. Now, trying to move on with her life, Jocelyn has one mission: to find a new flatmate and start writing her book. Finding this amazing apartment and roommate on Dublin Street everything seems to be turning out…at least until she meets her flatmate’s brother, Braden Carmichael.
Even after the slew of women he’s been through, no one has shaken him up as much as Jocelyn as. And as a man who’s used to getting what he wants he’ll stop at nothing to make Jocelyn his. What he doesn’t know is that she’s hiding more than just a chip on her shoulder and isn’t in any rush to jump into a relationship, or to get close to another human being. But after the chemistry between the two of them becomes undeniable, Jocelyn realizes no matter what Braden isn’t going to give up.
I am literally so messed up right now…like I literally can’t even.
That book….WAS BEAUTIFUL! It was so painful, and so heartbreaking, so tragic but at the same time it was just….so amazing, like there isn’t another word to describe this book.
It really was a story about pain, loss, recovery and healing. Here’s someone, who’s built walls miles high and after years of denial, has kept everyone away from her heart. After a tragic loss like the one Jocelyn Butler had to go through yeah, I think you’d be pretty messed up too. I can relate in a sense to the sort of pain she’s going through, not trusting anyone, not letting anyone in for fear of getting hurt like that again. It’s rational.
Jocelyn is an EXTREMELY STRONG female character. She’s the dictionary definition of what a strong independent woman should be. And it probably doesn’t help that she’s extremely attractive; it’s no wonder she’s practically every man’s wet dream. But along comes someone amazing like Braden Carmichael and I swear the cement walls have now become titanium. If I was her I would have run from the hills cause someone like that is definitely not healthy.
Braden Carmichael is….he’s like A GOD. He’s attractive, he’s successful, he’s protective, compassionate, funny, and did I say witty? Witty/confident guys are EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE! Just like Jocelyn, every time Braden’s name would appear on the page I got nervous, I’d get all sweaty and get goosebumps thinking, “This man would wreck me.” But despite his intimidating outward appearance, Braden is…kind, and caring, even though he’s extremely overbearing and bossy at times, he does what he does because he cares. He’s stubborn and wants his way because he cares… He cares so much that it literally hurts!
“Are we…spooning?” I asked loudly, trying to insert bite into my tone and failing.
I felt the huff of his breath on my neck. “Go to sleep, babe.”
Uh….no!
As if sensing my imminent escape, Braden pulled me even tighter against him, pushing his leg between mine, hooking it around one of them. “Go. To. Sleep.”
Seriously, I would do…almost anything to have a guy like Braden Carmichael in my life. (And I mean almost because I wouldn’t murder someone, or kidnap the president or just something wickedly awful…but ALMOST ANYTHING). Here’s a man who won’t give up on you, who will surely love you forever and reassure you everyday that you mean absolutely everything to him. And well, this isn’t a spoiler per say, but what he says to Jocelyn is beautiful. This is the kind of things a man needs to say to a woman. (This is why there are more female romance writers than men :P).
“Because” – he sigh – “you make me laugh, you challenge me, and you turn me on like no one else can. I feel like I’m missing something really important when you’re gone. So important I don’t fee like myself. I’ve never felt like someone was mine before. But you’re mine, Jocelyn. I’ve known that from the moment we met. And I’m yours. I don’t want to be anybody else’s, babe.” < – LIKE SERIOUSLY GUSH! GUSH RIGHT NOW!
Reading this book right before I go to the UK was just…just not a good idea.
I know this is insane, but if I don’t get at least one guy’s number I’m going to be seriously mad at myself hahaha!
If I could meet a guy like Braden Carmichael…oh man…
On Dublin Street is definitely, definitely, one of my favourite reads! Seriously, you should give it a chance if you want to read about a man who will absolutely sweep you off your feet.
5/5 Hearts of Love
hopevollm's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was angstyyyy. I ended up enjoying it though.
nshores2's review against another edition
3.0
I was kind of enjoying the book until the weird/overlydramatic " breakup." I couldn't get with him manipulating her into angry so he could tell if she was really in love with him.
nathalyalvarez's review against another edition
5.0
Hace unos meses agregue On Dublin Street a mi lista de libros por leer. No esperaba mucho de el, pero tenia este sentimiento de que seria uno de mis libros favoritos. Debo decir que me atrajo el titulo, ya que no lei mas que "Dublin" y definitivamente amo esa ciudad, aunque este libro no tiene nada que ver con ello. Este libro mas bien se ubica en Escocia.
Esto es lo que me gusta en un libro.Un libro de romance intenso. Una lectura emocional, angustiosa y fascinante.
¿Saben cuando leen un libro experimentan todo ese tipo de emociones que te dejan totalmente exhausta? Estoy cansada de tantas emociones unidas en este momento. He tenido tantos momentos "¿Que le pasa?" o "Por favor, ¿puede alguien abofetearla?" o los también conocidos momentos en que quise rodar en el piso, o los momentos en que quise correr en círculos o simplemente un momento donde simplemente había demasiadas emociones para mi. No puedo contar cuantas veces tuve momentos así.
Asimismo me encantó como está escrito en primera persona, me hizo sentir mucho más cerca de Jocelyn y entender realmente su proceso de pensamiento. Esta es una mujer que está luchando para superar un pasado traumatico. Sus temores son tan profundas que se niega a dejar entrar a nadie. Mantiene a todos con los brazos extendidos y sus emociones encerradas detrás de una pared impenetrable. Luego se traslada a Dublin Street y todo cambia cuando ella se encuentra cada vez más cerca de su compañera de apartamento, Ellie y su atractivo hermano, Braden.
Actualmente ame los personajes, cada uno de ellos. Cada uno era especial a su manera. Y Jocelyn me recordó a cuando leí If I Stay, me recordo que un personaje puede ser muy fuerte y que no todos los personajes femeninos son tan mal escritos como otros. Me recordó que es lo que es ser fuerte y alejar a todos de ti aunque los necesites.
Y Braden, arrogante bastardo, lo amo hasta la luna y devuelta. El es como un extraño cruce entre un macho alpha controlador y un chico muy dulce.
Esto es lo que me gusta en un libro.Un libro de romance intenso. Una lectura emocional, angustiosa y fascinante.
¿Saben cuando leen un libro experimentan todo ese tipo de emociones que te dejan totalmente exhausta? Estoy cansada de tantas emociones unidas en este momento. He tenido tantos momentos "¿Que le pasa?" o "Por favor, ¿puede alguien abofetearla?" o los también conocidos momentos en que quise rodar en el piso, o los momentos en que quise correr en círculos o simplemente un momento donde simplemente había demasiadas emociones para mi. No puedo contar cuantas veces tuve momentos así.
Asimismo me encantó como está escrito en primera persona, me hizo sentir mucho más cerca de Jocelyn y entender realmente su proceso de pensamiento. Esta es una mujer que está luchando para superar un pasado traumatico. Sus temores son tan profundas que se niega a dejar entrar a nadie. Mantiene a todos con los brazos extendidos y sus emociones encerradas detrás de una pared impenetrable. Luego se traslada a Dublin Street y todo cambia cuando ella se encuentra cada vez más cerca de su compañera de apartamento, Ellie y su atractivo hermano, Braden.
Actualmente ame los personajes, cada uno de ellos. Cada uno era especial a su manera. Y Jocelyn me recordó a cuando leí If I Stay, me recordo que un personaje puede ser muy fuerte y que no todos los personajes femeninos son tan mal escritos como otros. Me recordó que es lo que es ser fuerte y alejar a todos de ti aunque los necesites.
A veces, las nubes no eran ingrávidas. A veces sus centros se tornaban oscuros y llenos. Así era la vida. Sucedía. No significaba que no daba miedo, o que yo no estaba todavía asustada, pero ahora sabia que mientras estuviera de pie debajo de ellas con Braden a mi lado cuando esas rompieran a llover, yo estaría bien. Estaríamos bajo la lluvia juntos. Sabiendo que Braden tendría un gran paraguas para refugiarnos de lo peor en el.
Y Braden, arrogante bastardo, lo amo hasta la luna y devuelta. El es como un extraño cruce entre un macho alpha controlador y un chico muy dulce.
bdomino's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0