Book Review: Echoes of Scotland Street (On Dublin Street #5) by Samantha Young

Title: Echoes of Scotland Street (On Dublin Street #5)

Author: Samantha Young
Publication Date: October 7, 2014
Pages: 384
Publisher: NAL/Penguin
Source: Publisher
Age Group: New Adult
Genre: Romance

       

Shannon MacLeod has always gone for the wrong type of man. After she drifted from one toxic relationship to the next, her last boyfriend gave her a wakeup call in the worst possible way. With her world shattered, she’s sworn off men—especially those of the bad-boy variety.

Cole Walker is exactly the sort that Shannon wants to avoid—gorgeous, tattooed, charming, and cocky. But his rough exterior hides a good man who’s ready to find “the one.” He’s determined to pull Shannon from her self-imposed solitude and win her heart.

As Shannon opens up in the face of Cole’s steady devotion, the passion between them ignites to blazing levels. But when Shannon’s past comes back to haunt her, her fears may destroy the trust Cole has built between them—and tear them apart for good

 

I LOVED IT!!  What can I say, Samantha can do no wrong.  I was seriously going through some Sam withdraw there and Echoes of Scotland Street just hit the spot!  I truly love that woman and her writing.  If you have read a book by Samantha before, you know exactly what I am talking about. She is the queen of romance and swoony men.  My first thought about the name of the book was, wow, that's different.  It's a little odd.  But, after reading it, it completely goes with the story.  I love it! 

In the 5th installment of On Dublin Street, Samantha gives us Cole's story.  Can you say perfect? He is the epitome of a perfect man. Plus, it helps that he is covered in tattoos!  HOT!  But Cole isn't just a tall, blonde, and sexy Scottish man, he is sweet and compassionate too.  Believe me, you will fall head over heals for him, just like Shannon did.  Shannon moves to Edinburgh to get away from her past.  A past that has stripped everything from her.  With little money and no one to give her a hand, Shannon knows she has to find a job ASAP.  She interviews at tattoo parlor and gets hired on the spot.  It's not much, but it's something.  That's where she sees Cole, again.  She knows him from when she was a little girl, but she decides to keep it to herself. From the moment they laid eyes on each other, you could tell sparks were flying.  The chemistry between those two was palpable and I loved every minute of it!  There are so many swoon worthy moments and I was loving every minute of it. Cole and Shannon are perfect!

Echoes of Scotland Street had me devouring every page from beginning to end.  It has the perfect amount of love, sex, suspense and drama to keep you interested through out the whole book.  Another great masterpiece by one of my all time favorite authors, EVER!  Thank you Sam for giving us Cole and Shannon!