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Galaxies and Oceans
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Narrated by:
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Joel Leslie
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By:
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N.R. Walker
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Seizing his one chance to escape, Ethan Hosking leaves his violent ex-boyfriend, leaves his entire life, and walks into the path of a raging bushfire. Desperate to start over, a new man named Aubrey Hobbs walks out of the fire-ravaged forest, alive and alone. With no ID and no money, nothing but his grandfather's telescope, he goes where the Southern Cross leads him.
Patrick Carney is the resident lighthouse keeper in Hadley Cove, a small town on the remote Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia. After the tragic death of his lover four years ago, he lives a solitary life; just him, a tabby cat, the Indian and Southern Oceans, and a whole lot of loneliness. He's content with his life until a stranger shows up in town and turns Patrick's head.
Patrick never expected to be interested in anyone else.
Aubrey never expected to be happy.
Between Aubrey's love of the stars and Patrick's love of the ocean, these two fragile hearts must navigate new waters. If they can weather the storm of their pasts, they could very well have a love that eclipses everything.
Contains mature themes.
©2018 N. R. Walker (P)2019 TantorWhat listeners say about Galaxies and Oceans
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- Rose
- 07-05-2025
Man! what a story
Wow, this was a hard listen. I got punched in the gut right from the first chapter.
It deals with domestic violence in sometimes graphic ways but is really a story of coming back from that.
This is such a powerful story, amazingly written and well told. It's not often a romance author is willing to approach this subject and N. R. Walker has done a brilliant job of it.
this will be on my repeat listen list
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- Deos2
- 17-09-2019
NR Walker never seems to fail!
Walker knows Kangaroo Island and weaves it beautifully through the story. Both protagonists are attractive and believable, with the lover lost at sea, the stars and ocean, and the Southern Cross laying an intriguing contrapuntal texture under the basic plot. Really enjoyed this book - rank it with Red Dirt Heart series and Switched!
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- Steve Marshall
- 08-03-2024
I loved this story
I love all of N.R. Walkers work, but this one is special. Aubrey's story is frightening and unfortunately, I fear, is very realistic with too many people suffering in similar ways. Complementary to Aubrey is Patrick's story of love and grief. Again a little too real. They find each other and see it through despite the odds. The ending is very satisfying, especially as some of the consequences of others actions get paid back.
Joel Leslie's narration is spot on. His character voices were so good. He is a genius.
I highly recommend this, and thank N.R. Walker again for a story that is about our corner of the world.
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- Rodo From Aus
- 02-04-2024
Sensitive handling of domestic violence
Even though the topic of domestic violence is heavy, this book deals with it very sensitively. Walker captures the essence of an abused person, the associated decrease of self esteem and confidence are well handled here. Ultimately there is a true and beautiful love story between Aubrey and Patrick. Their story is highly believable and the characters are beautifully created with depth and feeling. Walker excels here again.
Joel Leslie is again amazing and his Australian accent is on point.
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- Anon
- 30-04-2023
Gripping
NR Walker never fails. And Joel Leslie's narration is one of the best I've heard, you can feel every emotion in his voice. The story and the narration had me close to tears at parts. I love it.
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- in mel'bourne
- 31-08-2019
Mesmerizing!
A beautiful story that takes you from the rural areas of New South Wales, the power halls of Canberra, the backpacking community in Melbourne, to a sleepy fishing village in South Australia. Aubrey and Patrick will melt your heart and will uncover what the Southern Cross mean to each of them.
I was mesmerised the moment Ethan/Aubrey remembered what his grandfather told him that he needs to look at the sky and follow the Southern Cross. I love it!
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- Colleen
- 24-04-2025
Poignant and utterly beautiful
Firstly, this story was so beautifully written and delivered. It was so sad but at the same time so uplifting. I rarely cry when reading, but the poignancy of this story had me in tears. Secondly I was amazed that the narrator actually sounded Australian and very happy with his accent and portrayal of these two characters. As is his want, Joel Leslie did an amazing narration and has been one of my top favourite story tellers. I give this 5+ stars for both Joel and NR Walker
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- Lucky Bean
- 24-12-2022
A beautiful love story
A love as deep and wide as the ocean and as infinite as the stars. An emotional journey between two men is beautifully portrayed in this amazing book.
I loved it so much and the narration by Joel Leslie is perfection as always.
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- Miss Pim M. Jansson
- 26-02-2025
No unnecessary drama as most romance novels have.
This story was so sweet, a bit funny, heartwarming and left me wanting more. I love many of N. R Walker's books but this is probably the best one so far.
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