On Davis Row

De: N.R. Walker

Narrado por: Joel Leslie

Nearing the end of a suspended jail sentence should unlock a brighter future for CJ Davis, only the chip on his shoulder is as hard to shift as his bad reputation. Born into a family of career criminals who live down Davis Road, an address the cops have dubbed Davis Row, his name alone is like a rap sheet that makes optimism impossible.

Brand-new parole officer Noah Huxley is determined to see the good in men like CJ. After all, he knows firsthand that bad things can happen to good people. His colleagues mock his doe-eyed optimism, but Noah soon sees CJ's bad attitude and bravado are weapons he uses to keep people at a distance.

Both men know one simple mistake can change a life forever. At first glance, they might seem to be polar opposites. Yet underneath, they're not that different at all.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 N. R. Walker (P)2018 Tantor

Engaging Story. Unlikely Romance. Believable.

When initially listening to this book, I thought this story would become a tragic romance fraught with stereotypical tropes. Instead the story became one of hope and encouragement that one’s station in life is not pre-ordained to be a disaster. CJ’s personal growth transformation is believable with the unconditional love from Noah as a key supporting component. People come into one’s life for a moment, a reason, a season, or a lifetime. CJ and Noah’s love story feels like they are embarking on a lifetime ... although they encounter multiple obstacles which may derail their mutual hopes and dreams. N.R. Walker is an amazing writer with unsurpassed attention to detail in her story exposition. Highly recommend this novel as it portrays what’s possible when chances given and choices taken produce positive life changing directions.

Wonderful, simply wonderful.

For Noah to look past C.Js bad attitude and break through his walls is just sublime to me. For C.J to take a chance with Noah and trust him with his issues, anger, pride and brokenness is magical. I love how he's loyal to his Pops and that he's does all he can to help him even defend him against his father. This book did not disappoint.

awesome

I loved it had a storyline and limited sexual encounter . it was not just sex

Noah and Clinton…

Great story…predictable, but still enjoyed the characters, what they went through and how they came out on the other side. I think I would have enjoyed it even more with a different narrator. Joel Leslie is just not my cup of tea.

Was so glad that Noah & Clinton & Pops got their HEA!

Another hit outta the ballpark!

I have found a new author in Walker. Her characters drive the plot and she makes you root for everyone. And the baddies are bad, with hooks into their psyche as well. Her story is simple but life affirming. Help someone, find a love not expected, and famiy is everything!!! As always Joel Leslie, as narrator, pours the characters themselves through emotion and auditory delight!