Review: Castle Hill will make you fall even deeper for Joss and Braden- it’s a fool proof culmination of their love story.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
On Dublin Street left me with a massive book hangover over a year ago. I fell fast and hard for both Joss and Braden- when both the heroine and hero click, it gives me the urge to proposition a literary threesome. This proposition was made and mentally executed. My love for these two characters and their love story definitely fueled the start of my book obsession.I don’t know if karma has had it out for me this year because I have always absolutely refused to involve myself in any sort of novella scenarios. Like I’ve mentioned a dozen times before, novellas are an immediate turn-off for me because they are short and leaves a reader unfulfilled. Well, I’ve reviewed a couple of other novellas this year that impressed me enough to have me back track on my earlier beliefs. Castle Hill blew me out of the water- blew me so far out that I was left standing on actual land. This had everything that a novella should contain. Samantha Young gave her On Dublin Street enthusiasts a completely new story, laid out exactly what issues Braden and Joss had to overcome, and left us with a life changing ending for our characters.I am going to be shameless and admit to you all that I was giddy as a 3 year old on Christmas day throughout the entire 97 pages. The thrill of reuniting with these characters was coursing through my body at a hundred miles per hour. I was deliciously reminded as to why Braden Carmichael is MY ultimate alpha male. Book boyfriends be damned! Braden Carmichael is Book husband material- the sort of man who should never slip through ones fingers. If all “cavemen” came in his type, I would gladly revert back to the hunter & gatherer era. ” I Melanie, you hottie!”Joss’ vulnerability drew me to her character in On Dublin Street. She’s one of my ultimate fave heroines ever written. The enigma that is Jocelyn Butler was exquisitely re-delivered by Samantha Young in Castle Hill. Her character’s growth is a real focus in this book- the decisions that she makes, the consideration of others feelings, and self-acceptance; one cannot help but feel an immense affinity for her character. As a fan, it’s truly something to celebrate about when you see that the characters you’ve fallen in love with are continually thriving in the book world.For those who loved On Dublin Street and are wondering if Castle Hill will taint their perfect Joss/Braden world, I promise you that it won’t. I too am always weary of picking up a follow-up to a book I felt started and ended ideally. If anything, Castle Hill will make you fall even deeper for Joss and Braden- it’s a fool proof culmination of their love story.I will however admit that this novella left me thirsty for more- so on bended knees, oh most awesome Miss Samantha Young, I BEG you for just a tad more Braden and Joss.. By tad I do mean.. A full blown book.  ;)