Chasing River

By: K.A. Tucker

Narrated by: Elizabeth Louise, Steve West

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

A suspense-driven New Adult romance novel from the USA Today best-selling author of Ten Tiny Breaths and Burying Water.

Armed with two years' worth of savings and the need to experience life outside the bubble of her Oregon small town, 25-year-old Amber Welles is prepared for anything. Except dying in Dublin. Had it not been for the bravery of a stranger, she might have. But he takes off before she has the chance to offer her gratitude.

Twenty-four-year-old River Delaney is rattled. No one was supposed to get hurt. But then that American tourist showed up. He couldn't let her die, but he also can't be identified at the scene - so he fled. Back to his everyday life of running his family's pub. Only everyday life is getting more and more complicated thanks to his brother, Aengus, and his criminal associations. When the American girl tracks River down, he quickly realizes how much he likes her, how wrong she is for him. And how dangerous it is to have her around. Pushing her away would be the smart move.

Maybe it's because he saved her life, or maybe it's because he's completely different from everything she's left behind, but Amber finds herself chasing after River Delaney. Amber isn't the kind of girl to chase after anyone.

And River isn't the kind of guy she'd want to catch.

©2015 Kathleen Tucker. All rights reserved. (P)2015 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Not one of Steve West's best

I normally really enjoy Steve West's narration, however, I feel he did a poor job in this book. Story was good and the ending came together rather easily, but nevertheless, my overall score is still a 3.5 stars but I rounded it up. Book addressed terrorism, the love of a family member involved with terrorism and the sacrifices made to remain supportive of a loved one mixed up with the wrong things in life and the hard decisions one must make to survive. I think I would have enjoyed the book had I really liked the narration. As it stands, may be worth a point if one is not stressed by issues discussed.

Just keeps getting better!

Where does Chasing River rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

As if I needed another reason to love K. A. Tucker books, Chasing River exceeded my expectations! Just like the rest of her collections, I'm left wanting more! Not to mention my love for her modern day twist of hero and damsel in destress!

Amazing! 5 stars is just not enough!!

This author s extremely talented. This is the second book I have read/listened to by her. I was surprised at how well the story progressed. The story line is original... the character development is well plotted! There is no draw back to this listen. The story unfolds, is not full of hot sex scenes... the sex is there ... just realistic... and the minor characters are also well plotted. To say I loved this book is an understatement. I don't say this often, but I would BUY this book.CREDIT WORTHY!!!!!! The narration was perfect. The story line original... you become invested in the characters..... Brava Ms. Tucker... this is truly a hit and worthy of being a best seller!

Great Irish story

Loved this romance in modern Ireland with echoes of the Troubles from the past resounding to the present. Sometimes the sections educating the reader about Irish history are a little clunky and heavy handed, but all in the context of understanding the passions that still burn in the Irish psyche.

Predictable but heartwarming

What did you love best about Chasing River?

I enjoyed knowing that River was willing to be a better man for his family and Amber. That although he only knew Amber for a short time he realized she was worth changing for.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed hearing the love and devotion River had towards his off track brother until it affected his family and Amber. Knowing his brother, Aengus was fighting a battle that would never be won was tearing their family apart, River knew it was time for change, knowing the results of his change would send his brother back to prison he did what was right.That River was willing to do whatever it took to win Amber's heart.

Which character – as performed by Elizabeth Louise and Steve West – was your favorite?

I think both Amber and River were well done.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

In the beginning when River was willing to risk his life for someone he didn't know. Throwing himself on Amber to save her from his brothers selfish move.

loved this

this whole series is amazing highly recommend each book is far different than the last wish there was more

OH SOOOO VERY GOOD!!!!!

I loved it, it was so addicting and captivating. River and Amber's story was awesome! I loved the way they meet and all the obstacles they go through to make such an awesome ending to another fascinating book from KA!

Loved it!

Made me want to visit Ireland again. I laughed, was angry, and cried! Wonderful readers made it all become real.

a great love story followed by Island history

by listening to the story makes me want to go to Ireland and get to meet the spots that was mentioned on the story especially the storytelling and of course the bars

Goodness Amber is annoying

I loved the narrators and K.A.'s overall writing style as usual, but I could never connect with Amber's whining and offense to anyone whom had made mistakes in their past. I read the first book in the series and thought some of Amber's determination, self awareness, and drive would show itself here, but it never did. It felt as if the she waited for things to happen to her and react instead of making any decisions on her own - a character trait i find extremely tedious to listen to. Hopefully Ivy's story will be more of an active character.