Sam's Crossing

by Tommy Hays

Tommy Hay’s debut novel tells the story of Kate, an Atlanta social worker ready to settle down, as her life is turned upside down when she leaves her boyfriend Sam, a would-be novelist, because he is unable to commit in this beautifully humorous novel of love and heartbreak.

This peek into the life of a thirtysomething couple living in Atlanta reveals the fears and uncertainties couples face as they ponder the next steps of their lives.

After four years together, Kate is ready to have a baby, but her boyfriend, Sam, is fearful of becoming a father and facing the challenge of having a family. When Kate leaves Sam and indulges in a new relationship with a doctor from the hospital she works at, Sam, devastated and heartbroken, is left to cope with his loneliness.

As Sam’s undying love for Kate promises potential for the future of their relationship, the two realize that what is best does not always come from the simplest solution.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is something so sweet and so innocent in all of Tommy Hays's novels. He knows the hearts of his characters, and he knows how to plot. Every one is a page-turner, and this, his first novel, is no exception. The reader loves his characters and wants the resolution to offer them the best. He tells a good story. He always tells a good story.

[Heidi Kirsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book.

[LInda L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great first book -- well written and a good story. Hope he writes more.