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On Davis Row

By: N.R. Walker
Narrated by: Joel Leslie
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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 Literature & Fiction Romance Feel-Good Heartfelt
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Super sweet boy meets boy examining the impacts of early neglect, abandonment, poverty, and the invisible barriers to participation in the workforce and effects on social mobility.
Well written and narrated. Read it for the happy ending and stay for the layers.

Good things happen to good people who’ve been dealt a shitty start

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What a lovely story, and so well narrated.
My favourite line is right at the end
“Or adopt me.”

It’s funny and sweet and you’ll have to listen to the very end to hear it! Worth it, trust me!

Heart warming!

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Another great story by N R Walker. Gritty yet heartwarming. A great cast of characters that you come to care about. Well written & well read.

Excellent story

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I liked this book a lot, the characters ring true. Also the narrator was good too

Good heartwarming read

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Although I like NR Walker’s books I tend to stay away from the audio because it’s frustrating. The narrator just doesn’t suit Aussie stories. So many wrong pronunciations, it’s just annoying to listen to. That all aside, I persevered with this as the story was really good and it was on Audible Plus. I’m glad I did.

Good story.

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Another brilliant pairing of Walker and Leslie delivers a beautiful story. Domestic abuse is sensitively explored in this sometimes harrowing story of a young man escaping an abusive father and half brothers. The relationship he has with his grandfather and parole officer are beautifully created by Walker. Do yourself a favour and read/listen to this glorious book, it will make you cry and laugh out loud.

Heart warming and uplifting.

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This was a pretty good story, I liked it. And Joel does a pretty good Aussie accent. Only a few words were pronouced incorrectly. Tbh he is probably the best I've heard. Definitely recommend giving it a listen.

Aussie Accent

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Beautiful story! Loved the difference in their lives and how the trust grew between them. It’s a slow burn but worth every second.

Loved it!

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wow! What a journey this book is. Through a maze of domestic violence and illiteracy and family tragedy CJ and Noah come to know and trust each other. it's a slow burn and will trigger some but it feels authentic and I couldn't stop listening I mean really sleep is over rated. definitely recommend

slow burn brilliance

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This story deals with how hard it is to be judged by others because of where you come from and how one person believing in you can make a big difference in your life.
Even though this is a romance story it deals with some real social issues.

Great story well told

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