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On Dublin Street #6.5

One King's Way

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The New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street returns to the bar where it all began with Braden and Joss for a white-hot new novella full of passion and drama.

When he’s not working at the club, Craig Lanaghan looks out for his mother and little sisters. So when it comes to women, all he wants is a good time. But once Rain Alexander walks into his life, there’s no denying that this woman could be worth much more than a one-night stand….

Rain’s lifelong regret is having left her sister Darcy alone years ago with a guardian who turned out to be abusive. So when Darcy’s boyfriend publicly humiliates her in a cruel way, Rain’s overprotective instincts kick in and she follows him to Club 39—where she meets a guy who just might be her perfect match.

The chemistry between Rain and Craig is explosive, but Rain is out for revenge, and refuses to be sidetracked by flirtation. As things between them heat up, she’ll have to make a heartbreaking choice between giving in to the man of her dreams or putting her sister’s happiness first….

158 pages, ebook

First published November 3, 2015

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Samantha is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and a Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee. Samantha has written over 50 books and is published in 31 countries. She writes emotional and angsty romance, often set where she resides—in her beloved home country Scotland. Samantha splits her time between her family, writing and chasing after two very mischievous cavapoos.

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November 13, 2015
We finally get a story about Craig, the sexy bartender that worked at Club 39 with Joss and Jo. I had almost forgotten about him but I'm so glad that S.Y. didn't.

One of the reasons is that we get to go back to the beginning when Joss and Braden have just gotten together and even though this isn't their story, I just loved all the little nuances between the two. ~sigh~

But Craig is quite yummy...definitely a contender, however, he is pretty set in his manwhorish ways. In walks Rain and he doesn't even know what hit him. And Rain is in a class all by herself...sexy, classy in a 40's pin up girl kind of way. Unfortunately, she has a vendetta to fulfill.

Craig manages to ingratiate himself to Rain and she just can't refuse him. He does manage to make Rain forget that vendetta...for a while anyway, and boy is it steamy...especially that magical first date!

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Sadly, Rain is a romantic and she's set some pretty high standards, standards that Craig doesn't always understand and it takes some pretty powerful women in his life to help him see the light!

Naturally, there's a big blow out and on top of that, the whole reason for Rain's vendetta is her sister, Darcy, who has decided to move to Australia and wants Rain to move there with her. She feels she already let her sister down before and she just doesn't know if she can live with herself if she does it again.

I have really enjoyed all the On Dublin Street books, obviously, some more than others. I think this book suffers from the novella syndrome...it just needed more time, more time for their connection, more time for the drama and more time for the ending.

The ending was good but I was clamoring for an epilogue although who knows if this is the end? S.Y. said no more full length novels but it could be possible for another novella...or three or four! ;)

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Favorite quote:

♥ "And so the realist becomes a romantic."


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soooo, when u say a series is over but it's not??

not that im complaining.... ;)
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854 reviews1,140 followers
July 5, 2016
3.5 "Realist&Romantic" Stars!

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Hey there, guys!! Sorry I have disappeared these last days, it's because I have had a very bad cold and I wasn't feeling too well to check my PC! However, I am good now and (obviously) I started reading again!!

I remembered that Samantha Young practically "ended" the Dublin Street series with the last book (which I loved so much) but still there is this new novella, so I went with it! Still not sure if there will be other stuff about this series but because I love it so much I had to give this one a go!

One King's Way is a novella about Craig Lanaghan (the hot flirty waiter who works in the same club as Joss) and Rain Alexander (a misterious woman that appears every night and has our hero very focused on her!).

“You’re staring,” Rain murmured.
Because you’re absolutely fucking beautiful... and I have a feeling that beauty runs deep.


I enjoyed this short story, enjoyed. Not loved. I had high expectations just because I really love Samantha's writing but I did not connect as much with this couple as I did with the other books. These two are really hot and sweet together but both got on my nerves during some situations: Craig because of his flirty behaviour and Rain because she has a very peculiar personality.. Still, really enjoyed the secondary characters and their chemistry.

“That was sweet.”
“What was?”
“You telling your mum you loved her like that.”
“I said it because it’s true and it makes her happy to hear it.”
“Oh.” She shivered in exaggeration and pouted her lips comically. “You’re making me want you again.”
He laughed. “Are you mocking me?”
Rain gave a light laugh and shook her head. “In all honesty, no. I think you’re charming, Craig Lanaghan.”


Therefore, that's why my rating is 3.5 STARS because I enjoyed the story but not loved it. Still love Samantha Young and I hope she gaves us more amazing stories about these characters. Of course, if you want to read a short hot novella, maybe you want to give this one a try!! ;)

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November 24, 2015
Rain has been frequenting Club 39, hoping to meet up with her sister, Darcy’s ex-boyfriend, and make him pay for the pain he put her through. She plans to seduce and then humiliate him, but Craig, the sexy bartender and his magnetic pull distracts her from her mission.

Craig has never had the desire to be in a serious relationship, flirting and hooking up has satisfied his cravings up to this point. That’s until he lays eyes on Rain Alexander. She’s the epitome of a 1940s pinup girl, gorgeous with sexy curves, and he can’t stop drooling over her. Rain brushes off his advances, but Craig can’t let her be. When he finds out the reason for her hanging around the bar, he’s determined to foil Rain’s ridiculous revenge plot.

I can appreciate Rain’s motives, who doesn’t want to exact revenge on the jerk who humiliates your sister? Yet, I don’t think trying to seduce your sister’s ex as part of that scheme would make any sister happy. What rational thinking woman would come up with that kind of plan? I found it a bit unbelievable, and I don’t really care for revenge plots, anyhow. I mean, yeah, thinking of revenge, ways to make a creep pay, sounds satisfying, but actually going through with it? To me it’s a waste of time and energy. The best revenge is living well. On top of that, Darcy wasn’t even in the picture until the end, so I never felt a strong sisterly bond that would make the emotions behind Rain’s intentions feel real for me.

I never really connected with or actually liked Rain, so I found it hard to believe that Craig would be any more than superficially attracted to her. Craig didn’t really push my buttons either, I mean I liked that he was devoted to his mother and sisters, and I definitely liked him more than Rain, but there wasn’t really anything that made me swoon.

I’m a huge fan of Samantha Young’s writing. Her romances usually have my emotions running from one extreme to another, all the while lighting my panties on fire, but I just couldn’t drum up much enthusiasm for this romance. I don’t expect to love every book from a particular author, so I’m just going to consider this a fluke; an exception to Ms. Young’s usually brilliant work.

A copy was kindly provided by InterMix in exchange for an honest review.
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2,102 reviews1,330 followers
November 3, 2015
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On Dublin Street series has been one of my favorite series ever since Samantha Young introduced us to Joss, Braden, Ellie, Adam and the other cast of characters that makes up this amazing series. And in this recent addition to the series, One King's Way, Ms. Young once again charms her readers with this sweet, beautiful and touching romantic novella.

If you are a big fan of the series like myself then you would probably remember the scene where a hot Scottish bartender kissed Joss in front of Braden Carmichael On Dublin Street to make Braden jealous. Well, that hot and sexy bartender is Craig Lanaghan and this time, this playboy is gonna meet the woman who will rock his world and change his manwhore ways.

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Craig has always been the non-commitment kind of guy. He loves to flirt and charm the ladies. And that has always been a bonus since he relies on those tips. Besides being a bartender, Craig is a family man. He loves his mother and younger sisters and has stepped up as the man of the household when his father had passed away. As of the moment, he is enjoying his playboy ways but that all changes when Rain Alexandar walks into his bar. The moment he saw Rain, he wanted her. He was intrigued by her charming and adorable fashion sense and that she did not easily give into his charms when he introduced himself to her. When Craig continues to run into Rain, he convinces her to go on a date with him. And soon one date becomes to several and the next thing you know, Rain and Craig are in a relationship. This once playboy finds himself happy and in love with Rain.

Rain Alexander is a hopeless romantic. She loves the idea of a hero that sweeps her off her feet. She never expected to meet someone like Craig, a man who had her smitten in the short time that they have known each other. She loved that she could be her carefree self when she was with him. He made her feel special, loved and cherished. But when her sister calls her that she wants to move the business to Australia and that they should live there, Rain must decide between her sister and Craig. When Rain finally found the love of her life, can she sacrifice her happiness for her sister? Can Craig leave his family behind in Scotland and move to Australia?

I honestly believe that Samantha Young can write anything and has a way of spellbinding her readers into falling in love with her characters. And One King's Way was the perfect example of a sweet, touching, and cute love story. Since it was a novella, the relationship of Craig and Rain maybe a bit rushed and insta-love but I didn't mind it all because it worked for them. One King's Way was a charming novella that left you smiling as Craig and Rain begin to write their epic love story. And as an added bonus as to why you should read this book, my favorite lovebirds Braden and Joss makes an appearance.

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October 27, 2015
 

Big fan of the Samantha Young's work, so naturally I couldn't wait to pick up One King's Way. Naturally I was nervous, this was a novella, but Young did an amazing job not only the way she used the novella to tell the story, but the length of it was perfect. It went smoothly and wrapped up perfectly without leaving me wanting more. I actually felt, satisfied.

The story follows Craig the bartender who sets his sights on the beautiful Rain. Can we just talk about how cool Rain sounds with her 1940s pin up girl fashion? Seriously makes me want to go vintage dress clothes hunting. Craig was, interesting. A flirty bartender who likes his one night stands until Rain comes along and changes his whole perspective. Craig is a realist, Rain is a romantic who is looking for someone that will devote their entire being to her. She wants to be loved so bad, she is basically looking for a can't sleep, can't eat, my love for you consumes me kind of love.

Rain meets Craig in a bar when she comes to the club to take revenge on her sister's ex, who drove her out of town by doing something really disgusting.

I liked the way Young handled their relationship. There was a bit of an insta-lust, but I found the connection worked. I think Rain makes Craig a little better. I did want to roll my eyes a bit on what she was asking of him, but I get it, who doesn't want love like that? It was cute how Craig despite being a realist found himself not only falling for her, but also kind of living up to her expectations. The chemistry was steamy and worked.

The flow of this novella worked. It didn't feel too rushed for me. I did not finish it in one shot, even thought I wanted to and Young did wrap it up pretty nicely without me feeling like there should be more.

Also, I love the fact that Jo and Joss show up in this book. So we get a kind of a glimpse into their current lives as well!

The banter was also fun and exciting and if you love a good book with wonderful characters and a bit of steam, this one is for you.
 This review was originally posted on Night Owl Book Café

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November 8, 2015

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PERFECT last novella from this amazing series.
I was a little disappointed with the last 3 books if I remember correctly - but this one was really adorable again!
The story takes place during the first 1.5 books in the series - Braden and Joss and Adam & Ellie are together, but not yet married.
I love that both Craig and Rain are not related to them all and that it doesn't take place in the now-time - there would've been waaaay too much mention of all the offspring and whatnots ☺

ONE KING'S WAY was a really adorable and sexy and funny novella!
I loved it!!!!!

(PS - some readers might be disappointed that this 'Last' book in the series is not a bit longer and doesn't include more characters from the other books - BUT this is NOT the last book in the series - the last book was the last book - this is just a tiny little pre-Christmas gift for the fans from Sam!!!)

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November 2, 2015


ONE KING’S WAY is one of those instances where you need to know when to stop. After the last book in the series, that was supposed to be the end of the series. However, Samantha Young has released this novella featuring Craig, a character that we’ve been before. If I’m going to be totally honest with you, I didn’t like this novella. At all.

Craig is portrayed as the flirt. As a bartender, he gets a lot of attention with the ladies. However, I found that Craig’s attempt at flirting seemed to be shut down by the heroine every single time. So readers don’t get that fun, flirty nature that we’re expecting from Craig.

The real problem in this story is the heroine, Rain. Rain Alexander has a major chip on her shoulder. She has a lot of anger pent up and she wants to channel that into gaining revenge. This entire plot seemed petty and stupid, putting Rain in a very unfavorable light. So much so that I wondered countless times what Craig found appealing about her character. She’s so emotionally manipulative that I lost interest very quickly. Young doesn’t really do anything to redeem her either.

I found that the resolution was swift and not very believable, pushing things to the side rather than really dealing with the problem. I was expecting much more for Craig but ended up being quite disappointed in his happily ever after. I think it’s safe to say that I’ll be skipping on this author’s next releases.
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October 30, 2015
3.5 “Oh my holy orgasm” stars

This is a hot and romantic novella that is loosely a part of the On Dublin Street series. It is set between books 1 and 2 and features Craig, a bartender who works at Club 39 with Joss. And yes, Joss, Braden (*SWOON!*), Ellie and Adam all make brief, although very welcome cameos. But this novella can easily be read as a standalone.

Craig is an out-and-proud manwhore - he enjoys women, flirts like mad while he’s working, but he never get involved. He’s not an asshole, he’s just never been interested in being with a woman like that, until one glance at a beautiful bombshell at his bar changes everything.

Rain arrives at Club 39 on a mission. She is there seeking vengeance on the guy who destroyed her little sister and sent her running off to Australia to recover, and she isn’t expecting to meet anybody, so she is completely surprised by her reaction to the hot bartender who strikes up a conversation and looks at her like he wants to devour her.

When our eyes met again Craig’s were filled with something…something I couldn’t quite identify. “What?” I said softly.
“I think you just might be more than a little magnificent,” he said.

From the very beginning these two have a battle on their hands. Rain has had a hard life and is not interested in a one night stand. She craves affection and the love of a good man, and she is prepared to hold out until she finds a man who is willing to offer her that. Fair play to her, she knows what she wants and she’s totally up front about it, and Craig accepts that, and for the first time in his life he thinks he may be able to give that to somebody. Rain puts up a valiant effort at resisting him, but Craig’s persistence and the sizzling chemistry between them is impossible to ignore.

“Craig.” I tried to plead as lust and desire fogged my brain. “Please, just leave me alone.”
“But I can’t seem to help myself,” he murmured seconds before his lips brushed gently over mine.

OMG, Sam Young writes awesome UST and the BEST kissing scenes! When Craig and Rain finally get together, it’s hot, it’s intense, and it’s so, so passionate - just their kissing scenes had me fanning myself! And when they actually make it to the bedroom, it’s steamy as all hell.

Both his hands were suddenly cupping my breasts. He squeezed them as he pressed his dick deeper into my belly. “Do you want me inside you?” he growled in my ear.
… “I-I-I don’t know,” I stammered.
He flicked his tongue against my earlobe. “I think you do know. I think you want my mouth between your legs, my tongue making you come first, and then my cock.”

Hot damn! Yep, Craig has a bit of a dirty mouth, and he takes what he wants, but he’s also got a beautiful tender side, and I love how the intensity of their physical connection is just as strong as the emotional one, and they both embrace what is happening between them and just go with it.

“I can’t promise what will happen in the future; no one can. But I can promise that I want to be with you.”

Very quickly, Craig and Rain become an ‘us’, but Rain’s plan of revenge and her promise to be there for her sister interfere with her relationship, and Craig’s working habits don’t help. It’s a bit of an angsty road for these two, can they make it work?

I enjoyed this novella. I know that developing a convincing love story for two unknown characters is tricky in such a short book – you don’t usually get as invested in the characters or their story as you would in a full-length novel. And even though I didn’t feel the love story like I did with the other books in this series, Sam young does a great job at setting up Craig and Rain’s story, and giving us a great mix of romance, sexy time and some nice emotional development.

I wouldn’t consider it a must-read for fans of the series but if, like me, you’re excited for anything On Dublin Street, or simply after a quick and steamy romance, it’s definitely an enjoyable read.

3.5 stars.


An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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1,774 reviews6,698 followers
December 30, 2015
One King's Way is a novella (#6.5) in Samantha Young's contemporary romance series titled: On Dublin Street. I didn't know Ms. Young would be adding to this series beyond the sixth and final installment so I was so happy to see this title pop up!

One King's Way is Craig's story (remember him? the bartender Joss kissed at the bar way back when she was trying to make Braden jealous?). In this book, Craig is a one-night-stand kind of guy who surprisingly feels an instant connection with the heroine: Rain. He's literally sex on a stick and she's the same with the addition of a sweet vulnerability. These two both have strong bonds with their family members, which is admirable but also annoying (let me clarify: Rain is annoying!) as their single-minded protectiveness clearly interferes with any long-term plans. Craig and Rain's attraction is smokin' hot but the relationship is complicated, and I just could not get on board with Rain's seemingly obsession when it came to protecting her sister. Regardless, Ms. Young managed to keep me entertained and engaged in a surprise post-series novella and I love her for that!

If you're a fan of the series then add this novella to your list. If you're a newbie, start at the beginning! Hint: books #1 and #3 are my absolute favorites. Enjoy!

My favorite quote:
Life was never too short for justice. But revenge, yes. Life was too short for revenge.

The On Dublin Street series includes the following installments as of November 2015. The ratings are my opinion only.
#1-On Dublin Street ★★★★★
#1.1-An On Dublin Street Christmas ★★★★★
#1.2-An On Dublin Street Halloween
#1.5-Until Fountain Bridge ★★★★★
#2-Down London Road ★★★★☆
#2.5-Castle Hill ★★★★☆
#3-Before Jamaica Lane ★★★★★
#4-Fall from India Place ★★★☆☆
#5-Echoes of Scotland Street ★★★☆☆
#5.5-Valentine
#6-Moonlight on Nightingale Way ★★★½☆
#6.5-One King's Way ★★★☆☆
On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1) by Samantha Young An On Dublin Street Christmas (On Dublin Street, #1.1) by Samantha Young An On Dublin Street Halloween (On Dublin Street, #1.2) by Samantha Young Until Fountain Bridge (On Dublin Street, #1.5) by Samantha Young Down London Road (On Dublin Street, #2) by Samantha Young Castle Hill (On Dublin Street, #2.5) by Samantha Young Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street, #3) by Samantha Young Fall from India Place (On Dublin Street, #4) by Samantha Young Echoes of Scotland Street (On Dublin Street, #5) by Samantha Young Valentine (On Dublin Street, #5.5) by Samantha Young Moonlight on Nightingale Way (On Dublin Street, #6) by Samantha Young One King's Way (On Dublin Street, #6.5) by Samantha Young
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877 reviews109 followers
November 2, 2015
Thank you to PENGUIN and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

We were first introduced to Craig in On Dublin Street, and I have to admit, his ‘Do you want to shag me in the men’s toilets?’ line had me falling for him hook, line, and sinker. Craig was such a flirty playboy that I couldn’t wait to see what kind of a woman reeled him in. Aside from On Dublin Street this series has been a miss for me, and I’m sad to say that this book was no exception.

It’s easy for me to sum up what I enjoyed about this book: Craig. He had to step up and be the man of the house after his father passed away, and it was a role that Craig took very seriously. I loved his commitment to his mother and sisters. He seemed to genuinely care for the people he worked with, and it was interesting to see how his perception of Joss and Braden had changed over time. But you know what I really missed? Seeing Craig flirt. It’s something that constantly plagues our insecure heroine, ‘Oh, Craig is such a flirt,’ or ‘Look, Craig is flirting again, and it’s in front of me,’ but that’s all we get. We are rarely given glimpses of Craig’s playboy ways in action, and since it was such a bone of contention for the relationship in the book (and the backbone of his character in On Dublin Street,) I expected to see more of it.

Rain was a miss all the way around for me. Aside from her unique style, there’s nothing that makes her interesting. I don’t necessarily need a heroine to be extraordinary, but I at least need her to be extraordinary in her hero’s eyes; I didn’t get that here. And the whole revenge plot was too foolish for me. It was out of character for her and just seemed like a way to get her to Club 39, and that could have been done simply by going out for drinks with some girlfriends. It made her seem a little unstable to me, and I was glad she was called out on it.

The end of this book was incredibly unsatisfying. Rain was quick to leave Craig after promising they’d be together, and I felt like he was the one making all the sacrifices for their relationship. She wasn’t willing to give up anything to be with him, and it just didn’t feel like love to me. Where was the compromise here? Rain wasn’t a worthy enough heroine for Craig in my opinion.

I keep saying that it’s time for me to let this author go, but when you love a book as much as I loved On Dublin Street, it’s hard to accept that the magic is gone. But for me, I really think it is with this author.

4.5 stars for Craig + 0 stars for Rain = 2.25 stars for One King’s Way.

This review was originally posted at Badass Book Reviews.
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672 reviews
November 10, 2015
This is a stroll down memory lane as the timeline for this is between Until Fountain Bridge and Down London Road were Braden and Joss are dating and the girls still work at Club 39 with Craig.

Rain comes to Club 39 looking for someone and Craig is behind the bar working, Craig sees Rain in the crowd and is instantly intrigued by her. They start talking Craig flirting but Rain does not fall for his charms she wants more than a one night stand with a guy. Can Craig break through her armour? What does the future have in store for these two?

I enjoyed this a nice romance with a few ups and downs. I felt some of it was rushed but I guess this is because it is a novella, overall an enjoyable read with some Braden thrown in which is always a bonus.
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June 12, 2015
***TEASER***

“I know.” She looked sad. “But I got sick of waiting.”
Aha! “Sick of waiting for what? Or who?”
Rain’s eyes searched his. “Why are you so keen to know?”
“Because I’m intrigued.”
“But why?”
He laughed. “Why is the sky fucking blue? You intrigue me and that’s all I know.”
“There is a scientific reason for the sky being blue. Something about the elastic scattering of sunlight in the atmosphere or something…” she shrugged.
Still amused, Craig shook his head. “If you want a scientific reason for my intrigue then let’s call it chemistry. We have it, whether you want to admit to it or not.”
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1,205 reviews436 followers
February 21, 2017
Creo que es un 2.5 más bueno que malo...

Me gustó que tuviera (POR FIN) los dos puntos de vista de los protagonistas.

Pero la relación fue demasiado rápida y dramática para mi gusto. Entiendo que sea un relato corto pero estuvo solo pasable.
Entretenida y sin más aportes. No entiendo porque la autora lo pone en otra línea temporal tampoco pero bueno... al fin termine la serie y de lo que estoy segura es que mi favorito es y siempre será Nate ❤
November 4, 2015
LOL. DNF.

Is this actually real?



I just almost threw up. This pish is supposed to be romance? I don't care if he hasn't met the heroine yet, I'm a ROMANCE reader and I don't want to read that kind of shit about lassies who aren't the heroine! What the fuck?Bugger this.
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550 reviews83 followers
November 11, 2015
3.5 Stars!

A cute story and a trip down memory lane. This story is about Craig. Craig was the bartender who kissed Joss and made Braden jealous back when Joss and Jo worked as bartenders together.

It wasn't a great story for me but it was cute enough and as a fan of this series I'm glad we got a bit more since I thought the series was done.
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335 reviews43 followers
February 4, 2017
Al ser un relato corto, la relación de ellos ha sido demasiado rápida, pero ha tenido momentos muy tiernos y esa declaración de amor es de las más bonitas que he leído.
Aún así, no ha sido tan inolvidable como otros libros de la serie. Más bien pasable. El final ha sido muy bonito, pero lo que ha habido entre medias lo he visto demasiado dramático. Aunque me ha gustado que explicara por qué luego el personaje de Craig no ha vuelto a salir en los siguientes libros.
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650 reviews190 followers
November 3, 2015
so, 2 stars. am i the only one whos not feeling this book???

seriously though, i couldnt seem to connect with Craig and Rain. Their chemistry seems off to me??? idk but this book is a huge disappointment for me :(
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1,106 reviews1,314 followers
November 15, 2015
3,50 Stars
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I went to this book with a chip on my shoulder because of SY’s last book of the On Dublin Street series, because the supposed H in that story was disgusting jerk, so I was surprised by Craig (this book’s H). Yes he was a manwhore and ONS kind of guy, but all that stopped after meeting Rain. And best of all she doesn't have his past exploits rubbed in her face (like the h in the previous book, that also had heard him multiples going at it - ok, I'm deviating from the subject...
Although I think Rain’s revenge subplot plan was poorly thought out, because come on, what did she think it would happen once she got close to her sister’s scum of an ex-boyfriend? but I understood were she was coming from , because of her past and her relationship with her sister.Her plan was unrealistic and the execution showed it. If it wasn't for Craig punching the dirt-bag, he would go completely unpunished.
After all this and during, Craig proved he could have a monogamous relationship and truly love a woman, and in the end and after overcoming some obstacles, Rain got what she always wanted:

“I wanted to be a man’s whole world. Like . . . he’d die for me kind of love and vice versa.
When I was fourteen, lonely and starving for affection, I’d fallen in love with romance novels, and ever since then I’d hoped for an epic love story of my own.
I wanted to be the only woman he saw.”
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1,364 reviews569 followers
October 21, 2015
Unfortunately I didn't love this one as I have previous books in this series.

While I couldn't wait to get Craig's story, I didn't love Rain as a character. While I understand that a lot of the issues she had was because of her past, I feel that she should have gone through some type of therapy to overcome these issues rather than just saying "this is who I am, accept me for who I am." Often times, I felt her to be really needy and I didn't agree with her reasonings - it frustrated me quite honestly.

Relationships are about hard work and compromise and I feel that she should have done this more rather than relying on Craig to change.

Now Craig on the other hand, I LOVED him from the start. He is sexy, fun and put a smile on my face. I loved watching him grow as a character and to change his manwhore ways because he saw someone that he wanted to just be more with in Rain. He found his "one."

This was a hot, well written and quick read that I enjoyed though I just wanted more from them....I will continue to read Samantha Young books as she is a must read on my list.
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1,813 reviews615 followers
November 1, 2015
One of Young's BEST work to date! Even though this is a novella, it packed one hell of a punch with my emotions! ONE KING'S WAY is a story that will appeal to the hopeless romantic in everyone. It's rare to come across an author who is so consistent in her work. With each new release comes a brand new level of romance. Young's writing soothes the soul and mends the heart. It will break you down and piece you back together. It's heartbreaking and heartwarming. It's passionate with a dash of suspense. It's magical. It's breathtaking. It's moving. I will never be able to say enough good things about this series, about this story, about Young's characters. I will never be able to do them justice. I can tell you with complete certainty that you are missing out if you haven't picked up one of her stories. They are feel good love stories with bouts of angst that will keep you engaged until the very last page. Ever since I picked up my first Samantha Young book, she has become one of my favorite contemporary romance authors out there. It's always a pure delight to escape into the worlds she creates with her beautiful words.

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935 reviews657 followers
November 3, 2015
3.5 STARS

While I definitely enjoyed this quick, steamy novella, and I definitely appreciate anytime one of my favorite authors gives me just a little bit more of a series I absolutely adore, this installment didn't quite measure up to the full length novels that came before it. I really loved Craig, a character who was obviously unappreciated and overlooked up to this point. The sexy noncommittal bartender drew me in right out of the gate. Rain, too, was quite captivating. The eccentric, overly-emotional romantic is unlike any of Samantha Young's other leading ladies. The chemistry was evident, the story was unpredictable, sexy and fun. I just think this novella's length prevented the author from being able to really dig deep and execute an emotionally layered plot as she typically does. I felt their attraction, I enjoyed their original, refreshingly different storyline but it just doesn't compare to the epic, unforgettable, earth-shattering romances between Joss and Braden, Jo and Cam, Ellie and Adam, etc. The drama felt a little contrived, but One King's Way is still a cute extra. It was steamy and a bit angsty. It was an enjoyable, quick read and a nice treat after thinking I'd seen the last of this story!
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2,840 reviews483 followers
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October 24, 2015
DNF-I just can't. The heroine is annoying and in my opinion emotionally manipulative. I already went through that with books 4 & 5. Review to come.
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2,452 reviews150 followers
September 27, 2018
ספר בינוני בהרבה מובנים ואני חושבת שזה בעיקר בשל העובדה שמדובר ב 150 עמודים בהם הגיבורה ריין, מחפשת נקמה בבן הזוג הקודם של אחותה, במקום נקמה היא
מתאהבת בקרייג, ברמן פלרטטן סידרתי. הוא גם מתאהב בה, למרות האופי הפרפרי שלו ומיד הוא נשבע אמונים לאלוהי המונוגמיה לעולם ועד.

למרות שהם מחליטים להיות רק חברים, באותו הרגע הם נדבקים אחד לשני כמו שעווה לשיער הרגליים.

הם נפרדים חוזרים ונפרדים וחוזרים שוב. כל זה ב 150 עמודים קצרים שבהם גם הסופרת מספיקה ליצור מערכת יחסים דביקה ומתוקה וסצנות סקס עד אור הבוקר.

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אז לידיעת הסופרת סמנתה יאנג, מעבר לתוכנית הנקמה ההזויה והמופרכת של ריין, שאני בטוחה שהבנת שזו תוכנית מטומטמת ולכן לא השקעת בה יותר מידי מחשבה או דמיון יצירתי, גם הסוף של הספר הזוי ומופרך עד כדי גיחוך וזילזול באינטיליגנציה של הקוראות שלך.
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3,749 reviews481 followers
November 4, 2015
Craig Lanaghan is a flirt and a player—two things that come easily to him as a bartender at a local club. He’s also the exact type of guy for whom Rain Alexander has no place in her life. Rain has a pretty solid set of criteria for the man who she’ll take a chance on, and Craig doesn’t tick any of her boxes. When the two meet while she’s on a revenge mission to take down her sister’s sleazy ex-boyfriend, she immediately catches Craig’s interest.

Craig has no interest in a lasting affair. The bachelor life has served him well, and his bartending gig ensures that he’s never lonely. However, when Rain Alexander walks into his bar, all bets are off. He’s drawn to her in a way that he’s never experienced before. She’s a throwback to another era, a little salty, and a whole lot intriguing, and Craig decides he’s going to draw her out of her shell.

This is a really sweet story about two people who need to look past the exterior façade and find the tender stuff inside that binds them together. Craig takes his time bringing down Rain’s walls, and in the process lets down a few of his own. They learn that maybe they’re not so different after all and once they let each other in, they are swoony and sweet and hot—way hot.

I really enjoyed this short, sweet story. I didn’t always understand Rain—and sometimes she hovered just shy of the line of becoming unlikeable to me. But I adored Craig; he’s irreverent and flirty and fun, but also protective and sweet and persistent. Together, they make each other better—they smooth out each other’s wrinkles, making it impossible to not love everything about them.

Wonderful, lighthearted and swoony, this novella packs a punch of steam. But its true charm lies in the push/pull between Craig and Rain, and the path they take to realize the true love they’ve found in each other. I loved their relationship with each other, and the relationship they had with their families, who are quirky and hilarious, added a wonderful depth to this short little story.

If you’re already a fan of the On Dublin Street series, you’re going to love this sexy, sweet addition. If you haven’t dipped your toes in the water yet, you won’t be disappointed. It reads well as a standalone and will leave you with damp panties (like, seriously, so hot) and a full, happy heart. ~ Shelly, 4 stars
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2,610 reviews420 followers
October 21, 2015
Review by Natasha Gentile

What can I about the Dublin series? I can say that I love it hard. I can say that these characters will forever be in my heart. This story though touched me deep, even though it’s a novella it was a tough one.

Craig Lanaghan bartender extraordinaire, ok extrodainre is pushing it a little. He’s hot, he’s flirty, he’s sassy and he’s single. He doesn’t have time to date, when he isn ‘t at the bar he’s busy looking out for his mother and sisters. That is until Rain Alexander walks into his life, or his bar.

There’s no denying that this woman could be worth much more than a one-night stand.



Rain’s is on a mission to make someone pay. That someone is none other than her sister’s ex scumbag of a man. Having her sister humiliated in the worse way possible she makes a plan to get him down on his knees. She follows him to none other than Club 39—where she meets a guy who is ready to throw her plan right off the train tracks and the train didn’t even leave the station.

As things between them grow she has to make the decision to either give up this revenge or follow her heart? The other question is is Craig ready to follow his own heart and dreams and put himself before his family obligations?

Again I loved meeting up with the Dublin Series members and I eagerly await the next one!
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1,388 reviews165 followers
January 29, 2017
Supongo que alguien le preguntó a Samantha por el camarero juguetón del primer libro y pensó en escribirle una pequeña historia. No está mal, pero tampoco a la altura del resto.
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