3.5 stars 
 This book was so much heavier than On Dublin Street. There were so many serious issues; alcoholism, child abuse, money issues, verbal abuse from both the mother and the boss. All in all, this did not make for the fun read that had made ODS a 5 star read for me. Don't misunderstand, this was still a good, well-written book, it's just a little too much for me. But, I still love this author and this series and I look forward to reading Before Jamaica Lane.