Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street Book 3)
by Samantha Young
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: JUN 10, 2025
After her mom dies of cancer in Arizona, Olivia moves with her dad back to his home country of Scotland. She develops a crush but her words get jumbled every time she tries to talk to him. After too much to drink at a friend's wedding, she asks her playboy best friend Nate to help her learn to flirt and become sexually confident. He agrees only if she will promise it will never interfere with their friendship.
AUTHOR: Samantha Young
PUB DATE: SEP 07, 2014
GENRES: Contemporary Romance
CATEGORIES: Friends to Lovers, Sex Coach, Friends with Benefits, Commitment Issues
REVIEW
What I Liked:
Before Jamaica Lane is on quite a few lists as a must-read romance and I can see why. It is a very good example of the sex coach trope. I really enjoyed seeing Olivia grow as a character with Nate helping her see what a sexy and strong woman she was underneath her insecurities.
Fair Warning:
The plot is very predictable, but in a nice and comforting way that you know what to expect.
Overall:
Check out Before Jamaica Lane when you're in the mood for a spicy romance that will pull on your emotions. It is the third book in the On Dublin Street series. The relationships with friends will make more sense if you read the books in order but that's not strictly necessary.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (4/5)