River’s Run

Lords of Kassis, Book 1

By: S. E. Smith

Narrated by: Samantha Cook

Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins

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

Great story, but... too short

I wish the story went on for a little longer. It felt like just when I began to enjoy it the book was over

FANTASY LOVE

This is my first audio book by S.E. Smith. I have falling in love with this series. I very much look forward to many more by S.E Smith.

This galactic world was fantastic. The characters are so lovable. This was the perfect escape I needed.

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!

A human galactic romance

The narrator did a good job and expressing the emotions and portraying each character and allowed me to be able to distinguish which of them was talking and their emotions. I did like the plot line with good humor and comical aspect of a romance with a hint of battle. It does have some kinky, bdsm moments but not to appalling, maybe a bit squeamish. As three circus performers who being Earth women, we are naturally more hostile, appear as warriors saving another human like/compared race from another planet as a common enemy tries to kill them. The men realize from first sight they are captivated and must claim these three warrior women as their mates while still fighting a force that is trying to bring them to ruin or even death. All in all I plan on finishing the series just to find out how Star and Jo fair since this book is about River (hence the title) and her happy ever after.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

s.e smith books are the best

i love her books i cant wait for more to come out . you are the best

Awesome story

I have the book and audio loved it the book and audio allows you to slide right in and become part of it

YEA! ANOTHER NEW SERIES FROM SE SMITH!!

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

VERY HIGH. LOVED THE STORY. LOVED RIVER AND LOVED TORAK. OF COURSE SE SMITH NEVER DISAPPOINTS.

What was one of the most memorable moments of River’s Run?

NOT TO GIVE THE STORY AWAY, BUT WHEN RIVER PUSHES TORAK OUT OF THE WAY AND TAKE A SHOT MEANT FOR HIM. EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS SO MAD AND HURT BY HIM.

Which scene was your favorite?

WHEN RIVER, STAR AND JO WALKED OUT AND SAVED THE BROTHERS ON THE ALIEN SHIP.

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

THE MOMENT THAT RIVER SAVED TORAK (MENTIONED ABOVE) BY TAKING THE SHOT MEANT FOR HIM.

Any additional comments?

ANOTHER GREAT NEW SERIES FROM SE SMITH. KEEP THOSE AUDIO BOOKS COMING! ALSO THE NEW NARRATOR WAS GREAT.

Delightful Sci-fi romance!

This was a very entertaining audiobook to listen to. I enjoyed the story of River and her two best friends who are kidnapped by some brutal lizard like aliens. As circus performers, the three girls are skilled in things like acrobatics, archery and knife throwing. As River wanders the air shafts of the kidnappers vessel, she sees a group of alien men who are about to be tortured by the cruel lizard men. She and her two friends, Starr and Jo rescue them and find themselves claimed as mates. They are taken to the men’s home world, and that’s when things get exciting! Narration is well done.

Decent, but not SES best

Great at sale price. This is a decent series, but maybe SES 3rd or 4th best. Collect others first. Enjoy your escape listening or reading.