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

Adorable

The connection between CJ and Noah is adorable and so sweet. Yes, there is some mild angst, but nothing that’s dragged out unnecessarily. Joel Leslie is great as always (I wouldn’t call his accents Australian, but I don’t mind. He always has a unique accent he tends to use anyways)

A perfect "second chance" read

Joel Leslie was great, as usual, giving each character a personality while moving the story along nicely.
The story itself was great. Though it did a bit of mature context, it was minimal and towards the end. This story isn't a smut fest. The tension and heat build up to a beautiful happy ending. The characters didn't just fall into bed at first sight.

Another interesting departure for NR Walker!

Just when I stop expecting each NR Walker world to be a departure from her past worlds, she writes yet another book that distinguishes itself from her others. I enjoyed this one at least as much as her others.

As far as narration goes, meaning and emotion were well conveyed, but the two main characters didn’t sound that different from each other, especially when it came to class and region. I expected them to have different accents. Rather than using one non-Australian narrator, why couldn’t they have used two different Australian actors? It’s more common to have two different actors for dual POV narration, and for an Australian book I think they both should be Australian.

Sweet story of overcoming difficulties

The story was sweet and delightful. The characters were engaging and they made you care about them. I appreciated the moral integrity that the PO MC showed in wanting to wait until the MC interest wasn't under his care. I was a bit hesitant with him being his parole officer and the ethical dilemma that would cause, but they handled it well enough. The voice acting was well done and overall, I enjoyed the book. Good for a lazy afternoon.

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.

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!

Beautiful story/Great narration

I love most of NR Walker books. This book is one of my fav’s!

Joel Leslie does a wonderful job with the narration! He creates characters with his voice that are believable and unique. Joel is also very good at showing the emotion of each character through his voice.

On Davis Row narrated by Joel Leslie and written by NR Walker…is one of my favorite books to listen to (multiple listens) while I work from home.

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!