• River’s Run

  • Lords of Kassis, Book 1
  • By: S. E. Smith
  • Narrated by: Samantha Cook
  • Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,267 ratings)

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River’s Run

By: S. E. Smith
Narrated by: Samantha Cook
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Publisher's summary

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author S.E. Smith presents another adventure- and suspense-filled story to transport listeners out of this world.

River Knight was looking forward to a peaceful vacation in the mountains with her two best friends, Jo and Star, sisters of the heart. When she travels up into the mountains of North Carolina to the cabin Star has rented for them, she is shocked when she finds the two sisters being abducted. Following them, she discovers their abductors are anything but human.

Sneaking aboard the shuttle in an attempt to rescue them, she finds herself on an unplanned vacation to the stars. In a desperate attempt to save Jo and Star, River makes a deal with a group of other aliens who have also been captured: she'll release them if they promise to return the three girls to their home.

Torak Ja Kel Coradon, leader of the House of Kassis and next ruler of the Kassis galaxy, has other plans when he sees the blue-eyed warrior woman - he wants her for himself.

The three women are believed to be the prophesied warriors, sent to join forces to bring peace to the House of Kassis. Worlds collide when the male-dominated world meets three circus performers who use their talents to fight for those they love. When an assassin threatens Torak's life, River has to show him even a circus performer can be a warrior when challenged. But the biggest challenge is to Torak's mind, as he discovers women from other galaxies are more than they seem.

Can their love overcome the chasm of a few million light years, or will an assassin end it all?

©2016 Susan E. Smith (P)2016 Susan E. Smith

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I cant get this time back

For starters, this was the dumbest book that I've listened to so far. Ms Smith might be a good author but this wouldn't be an example of that. It was like a 10th grader wrote it, a very precocious 10th grader. It would have been a 1 star for sure if it wasn't for the naughty bits. Honestly, I was listening while waiting for a flight in the gate area of my local airport, surrounded by the good people of Michigan. The narrator began reading the first sex scene and it made me giggle and blush! Ms Smith has quite an imagination! The narrator has a pleasant voice but was a bit monotone. I think some of the racier scenes could have used a little more emotion.Well, anyhow, I was able to make it to the end but I don't think I will listen to the next one.

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Very disappointed!

First off, I usually love S.E. Smith books. I really wanted to like this book but the male character took alpha male way to far. He was too bossy and controlling. If someone locked me in my room for a few days I would not stay with them, no matter the circumstances. I hoped that the alpha male would eventually change into a more likeable character but he never did.
Also, this book was like alien romance meets fifty shades of gray. I probably would have enjoyed it more if the hero wasn’t such an a-hole.

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Who knew?

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I have no idea

What could S.E. Smith have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I really like a lot of her books, but this one was too much. Who knew all the way across the galaxy, aliens used butt plugs, nipple clamps, and floggers? Oh my goodness! I was yelling about how stupid that was. The story had some promise, but was ruined by the monotone, non emotional, narration; and the BDSM ridiculousness.

What didn’t you like about Samantha Cook’s performance?

Very bad! There was no appropriate emotion in her voice. Like I said, they could have hired Ben Stein doing his monotone voice.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Frustration.

Any additional comments?

I would like to know more of the story, but never will order an audio of these books again. That way I can skip all the stupid stuff and stick to the plot. I wanted to see how this series may tie into some of the other ones S.E. Smith has written. Should have listened to the other reviews.

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It was ok

I like S E Smiths stories.
This one was like the others with exception of the narrator. The men sounded weak. The girls all the same.

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Read like novice author..weak story

This is it supposed to be a romantic with a sci-fi or alien. Not sure I understand then why it sounds so earthly.
The writing is very immature. There's no Dev and the story it sounds like a store that could've taken place on earth all of the vocabulary is the same or similar to English. The women didn't even have to acclimate themselves to a different atmosphere environment. The sole purpose of this book with about sex and Romance which is fine but I don't try to tie it all up as paranormal

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it could have been a good story

I love books with strong woman and this book could have had one. but the guy character is such a jerk. and there is no way a strong woman would put up with that. he's demanding and controlling. this is been my least favorite SE Smith Books. so far😥

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I liked listening to this narrator

I liked listening to this narrator.
Another winning book from S E Smith. If you enjoy cute funny sci-fi than you will enjoy this author.
River, Star and Jo grew up together in the circus. Jo and Star are sisters and they left the circus a few years ago. River remained doing a knife throwing act that she had been taught be her parents before they died. She is now on a three month vacation and plans to visit the other two in a !ountain cabin. But when she gets there she sees them being kidnapped by aliens and follows. She spends weeks in the ventilation shaft getting to know the ship they are on and visiting the cell the other two are inhabiting. She confiscated weapons and anything helpful during her explorations.
Torak and his men including a peace delegate were taken by the same aliens. The delegate was killed immediately. The aliens tied up him and his men including his two brothers. They planned on killing Torak and his men.
River overheard them and saved the whole delegation for a promise of them to help them get home. Torak realizes that she is his mate.
There is quite a bit of intrigue due to a traitor and the fact that the girls use their circus skills amidst the battles. Oh yeah, and there is a prophecy about three warrior women.

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Okay overall

While normally I like this author's world-building and characters, I wasn't impressed with the hero which put a damper on the story for me. The hero is from a society where the men rule and the women stay home and are protected. The author did a great job showing the cultural differences between the hero and heroine. His male chauvinistic attitude just got on my nerves. The narration was good with each character being clearly defined.

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MC is SUCH a two-timing JERK!!!

okay maybe i'm so mad because i like my MCs to be faithful from the moment they're with the heroine....this alien comes home and has like 30 women all come up to him and feel him up, stick their tongues down his throat, and then he tries to kiss river afterwards. his excuse is that that's how the men show their strength and prestige on their planet....and as soon as all the men realized that's not how we do things they kicked all the women out and fixed it...
but honestly, i have major trust issues and get super possessive as it is. i feel like she forgave him WAY TOO FAST! shit....i would've even made him get a new bed because no way am i fucking you in the same bed 30 other skanks fucked you in. like i said.....he's an asshole, they're all assholes, and she forgave him way too fast. i honestly don't think i can even finish this book because while i love how complex and cool the heroine and her personality is, i need my MCs to be faithful AF or i can't finish the book.
if you don't mind any of what i just said happening in the books you like to read, then i'm sure that besides that it's a good book. because before that whole skank-fest went down i was really enjoying it.
so i guess it's just up to how much straying you can handle.

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Loved this book!

What a wonderful beginning to a new series. I love the idea of using the background of a circus for our heroine’s warrior skills. As always S. E. Smith your books are full of adventure, love, humor and sexy warriors!

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