Crossing the Touchline: An Auckland Med. Story

Written by Jay Hogan

Narrated by Gary Furlong

What if you’ve worked your whole life for a dream, to play rugby for the most successful sports team on the planet, the New Zealand All Blacks?

What if that dream is so close you can smell it?

What if you meet someone?

What if you fall in love?

What if your dream will cost the man who’s stolen your heart?

And what if the dream changes?

Reuben Taylor has a choice to make.

Cameron Wano is that choice.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Southern Lights Publishing
• Release date: Dec 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664954823

Reviews for Crossing the Touchline

[Bev Sutherland · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The first time I've actually finished a Gary Furlong narration. I usually find his voice a tad monotonous, but here he put his heart and soul into Cam and Reuben's story...and what a great story it is. I absolutely LOVE Jay's stories [there isn't one I haven't read], and although I have to say I do prefer the Southern Lights series, Off Balance, book 1 of the new Painted Bay series, was one of my books of 2020. As long as Mr Furlong continues to put his heart and soul into narrating Jay's work, I will continue to listen to the audios too.

[B.R. · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Narrator Gary Furlong did an excellent job delivering a fulsome heavy drama and internal dialogues and struggles. I did not lose any interest. Was able to listen in one sitting. Being a rugby fan myself, and a Springbok supporter by blood, I enjoyed the team comradery and the game itself as well. I could hear the Haka and it gave me goosebumps, the author did a very good job of balancing the sport and love story. OK, I could do with more Rugby, but that is just me. The other dramatic factors, the family problems and was also just enough to be believable. I will definitely listen to book 3 in this series. I love the characters this author creates.

[Andries Du Plessis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Im from South Africa. Did the AB win that day against the Springboks xxx

If only coming out was actually not necessary in any sport or society. Loved the story and its characters

[CamillaTG · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I literally cursed when it was over, which I honestly shouldn't, because it's 5.30 in the morning and I've listened to this in one go so my ears are falling off, but I just didn't want it to end. Reuben and Cameron are two characters I'm not going to forget and their story was so good it had me feeling all the emotions there is. I've been nervous, angry and shocked all while laughing and maybe crying a little. The story was hot, cute and interesting at the same time, and though it brings up some really deep and serious issues that had my heart aching, it brings so much hope and love with it too. 10/10 would recommend. Oh and chefs kiss for the narrator, good freaking job!

[Rie Natalenko · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is an amazing book with great characters, beautiful writing, a heartwarming story and an excellent narrator. Time to read the next book in the series!

[Mayra Boppre · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The book is well written and the narration is amazing, I love Gary Furlong! However, the homophobia on page and the fact that Reuben took too long to stand up for himself was too much for me, so I struggled a little to finish the book.

[Jennifer Haines · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best book I’ve listened to in a long time! I knew I liked Cam in the first book but was blown away by him in his story. I loved everything: characters, story, narration, all of it.

[NeosoulNoona · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

After book 1, I wanted to know Cam better and book 2 did not disappoint. I truly enjoyed getting to know all of these characters. What a great journey to figuring out what matters! On to book 3...

[Missy Tapine-Tumu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book was really funny listening to the slang of New Zealand used as well as the two main Characters.Talk about hot hot hot.
Just found another cool author to follow.Hope you got more books in your future Jay Hogan ???

[char · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent take on a familiar storyline, well developed characters. Inferno level sexy times. Superb narration. Perfect!