--- product_id: 3973859 title: "Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street Series) Paperback – January 7, 2014" brand: "samantha young" price: "¥2893" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/3973859-before-jamaica-lane-on-dublin-street-series-paperback-january-7 store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street Series) Paperback – January 7, 2014 **Brand:** samantha young **Price:** ¥2893 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street Series) Paperback – January 7, 2014 by samantha young - **How much does it cost?** ¥2893 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/3973859-before-jamaica-lane-on-dublin-street-series-paperback-january-7) ## Best For - samantha young enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samantha young brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street Series) Paperback – January 7, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416oQ4GDq5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SO GOOD *by V***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 8, 2023* Literally so good drooled over every page!!! The ROMANCE IS SO GOODI CRIED, I LAUGHED, I GOT EXCITED!! I would most certainly recommend ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 'best friends to lovers' Stars!!!! *by M***W on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2014* A little character recap... Olivia & Nate we first meet them in Jo & Cam's book Down London Road. Olivia is the daughter of Mick, the man that Jo thought of as a father, the one that left to raise his daughter who he did not know existed. Nate is the playboy friend of Cam, who we get a few sneak peeks into during Jo & Cam's story. He's the one that never in a million years is going to settle down and fall in love...Now on to the story...Olivia is inexperienced when it comes to men, dating, sex etc. She never had a chance to really be the typical teenage girl due to her mother's illness and once she decided to give it the old college try, things did not go so well. So instead of trying to get back on the horse and suffer through the clumsiness of dating, she just focuses on work and her friends. But her lack of experience is destroying all her confidence. She needs to find a way to get past her mental block when it comes to men.Nate is the eternal playboy. He's capable of love, he had it once and lost it in the most tragic way. He doesn't make any promises and he doesn't linger when things seem to get too intense. He always wanted a great love, something that could change his life; but fear of it all slipping away has ensured that he stays as far away from commitment as possible."Nate, your commitment phobia is showing again."He turned to me in mock horror. "Where?" He patted his cheeks anxiously. "Get it off me."Brushing my thumb across an imaginary speck on his cheekbone, I reassured him. "There it is . All gone.""Phew." He took a swig of his lager and looked toward the bar. "I'll never get laid with that thing on show."Now Nate and Olivia's friendship is something special. She's had to push down her attraction to him, but they both find that they can truly be themselves with each other. The grief of their past is not a secret that they keep from one another, they share a similar pain. So when one night Liv finally speaks her fears out loud Nate wants to help her see the girl he sees, wants to make Olivia see herself for who she really is.But Liv needs a bit more to really boost her confidence, flirting and talking is one thing, but she has no clue as to what to do if she was to finally face the intimate parts of a date. And so begins the lessons. Nate is going to teach her everything she needs to know about sex and we all know how well this is going to turn out, right? Two best friends who are attracted to each other, having sex, no emotions, nothing more than just a physical relationship... sure that will all work out just fine.When their relationship shifts, liv is ready to take it to the next place but Nate is ready to run. The only problem is, once he walks out that door he is going to loose his best friend, not just his lover. Nate's past and future collide in a painful way that makes him have to face things he's pushed aside for years. But it all may just be too late. Liv might just want more than Nate can give. Now he just has to prove he can be that and more.I love a 'friends to lovers' story. There is something about that type of relationship that just sets off all the butterflies. Samantha Young delivers another fantastic romance where you get drama, love, romance and just a bit of angst, but nothing so over the top - just a taste. Their friendship was wonderful to watch unfold. They had such ease when it came to how they functioned together and chemistry.Both Olivia and Nate were wonderful characters that you just fell in love with. Although he was a bit of a man-whore, there was so much more to him and he was never a jerk about it, he was almost sweet about it all. Olivia's insecurities are usually something that triggers an eye roll or two, but they felt realistic and justified due to her circumstances.I am not sure if any of these books will ever top On Dublin Street, but this came very close to it. There was just something so special about the way their story developed and how it was told. It had a great mix of humor and romance, and two characters that felt a bit more real than the ones that preceded them in this series. This is a must read series, not a single book has let me down yet and I am happy to see that Hannah is going to be featured in the next book, all grown up from that sweet girl we met so many books ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best One in the Series. Hands Down! *by G***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2014* WARNING: This review may contain slight spoilers and copious amount of sentences starting with "I loved..."I've always been a sucker for books with friends-to-lovers theme, and Before Jamaica Lane is one of the best ones out in the sea of books with similar tropes. Yes, the recurring themes in this book has been done a number of times before. But what set this apart from other books is the connection and the chemistry between its two main characters.We met Olivia and Nate during Cam and Jo's story in Down London Road. Olivia moved to Scotland with her father after she lost her job there. Nate was one of Cam's best friend. He's gorgeous, fun and is a total commitment-phobe. They started off as friends and bonded over their love for movies, books, etc.There was already an attraction there especially on Olivia's part. But she's painfully shy around guys and a little bit insecure because of her inexperience. Plus, she never thought that a gorgeous man like Nate might see her that way. So she buried that flicker of attraction and moved on.Nate doesn't do commitment. It sounds like a tired old cliché, but he has a pretty good reason (at least in his head) for it. Nate had already met the love of his life but she died and Nate's heart died along with her. So he flirts with everything that moves but doesn't make any promises. But Olivia was different. She was the first woman he feels comfortable with. He can actually be himself around her.Then someone caught Olivia's eye. But being painfully shy especially around guys, she doesn't quite know how to deal with it. Enter Nate, the best friend who's going to teach her how to get the guy. As their lessons progressed, they find themselves spending more and more time together, and things escalated from there. And boy, did it escalate. Their first kiss...wow!Samantha Young had me emotionally invested in both Olivia and Nate. They are, by far my favorite couple in this series. (Sorry Ellie and Adam) I loved how their relationship developed, and the transition between friends to lovers doesn't feel rushed or contrived. Their banter and their chemistry was exquisite. It leaps of the page and wraps itself around you and sucks you in.I loved how the author really took her time to develop these characters. I understood why Olivia was insecure. I hate it when heroines are insecure for no apparent reason whatsoever. Olivia's insecurities didn't annoy me. It endeared her to me. Same with Nate's reluctance to enter into any relationship. I did want to slap him upside in the head a couple of times but he's a guy. Making stupid decisions in relation to matters of the heart is a given, so I wasn't too upset with him.I loved their conversations and their "Would you rather" game. Olivia is hilarious. She's the best heroine ever. She's a librarian, a little geeky with a wonderful sense of humor. She fits Nate perfectly. And I can totally see why Nate could totally fall for her. I usually hate it when a hot guy goes gaga for a girl and I'm left confused as to why he likes her in the first place. But here, I TOTALLY GET IT!! Actually, both of them were hilarious. Even during the sexy times, they never failed to make me laugh.Of course, this wouldn't be a Samantha Young book without some angst. Ooohh, the angst. The angst that always comes with this trope is my favorite. My heart broke in that one particular scene. But what's great about the angst in this book was the groveling that followed. I especially love the groveling in this book. I totally understood why Olivia didn't immediately forgive Nate. No one wants to feel like they're the second choice. I loved that Olivia wanted it all and she wasn't willing to settle for second best. I must say, Nate more than proved himself, so I was totally happy when how everything turned out.I love, LOVE this book very much. I would (and have) re-read this every month if possible. I also the audio version, which was divine in and of itself. I'll definitely recommend it to everyone who love friends-to-lovers stories. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/3973859-before-jamaica-lane-on-dublin-street-series-paperback-january-7](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/3973859-before-jamaica-lane-on-dublin-street-series-paperback-january-7) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*