Solid 3.5 star read. I loved the setting of this book. I found myself reading it in an Irish accent, albeit a horrible one.

River is a complex character. I enjoyed learning a bit more about Ireland through his eyes and about the IRA. Very interesting. Amber Wells is the twin sister of Jesse from Burying Water. She is the goody two shoes, play by the rules kind of girl. When she is dumped by her doctor boyfriend, she decides to spend the next two years taking the trip of a lifetime.

While I love KA Tucker, and her writing. I didn't love this book as much as I thought I would. The cover is stunning, the setting is beautiful and makes me want to visit, but I felt the character development and the suspense was lacking. I felt like it dragged on and I wanted the relationship to move faster.

I still suggest this read, as you will be transported away to Ireland.

Is it possible to hate the characters, but love the plot?

I did not find the FMC to be relatable, likable, or someone to be rooting for- she was obviously a very privileged brat who was hiding behind the "but my life was hard too!" facade.

I didn't find the MMC to be attractive, someone to be lusting or rooting for, or interesting either. He seemed very pig-ish, and I just know he's a slob who the FMC is going to HATE actually living with (do you all think about the characters post story too? Just me??)

HOWEVER- I am honestly shocked by this series. The writing is so good, and the story is so original and different, I'm very impressed. While I didn't care about the characters, I still really wanted to know what was going to happen with the story. Makes no sense, but you gotta read it to know.

One more book in the series, and I'm hoping I like it as much as the others (but hope the characters are better) Honestly now that I think about it, none of the characters have been that great, but all of the stories have been. How does she do that????? Idk, its a really good series for some extreme drama though.

I really loved this book! It has been awhile since I've read a romance where angst isn't caused by some other girl/guy. A crazy stalker ex or a baby mama showing up. It was really lovely to have the angst be caused by family and distance to where they lived. I also loved getting to see more of Alex and Sheriff Welles. I am happy they wound up together. Despite his past, River was a hero in my eyes for saving Amber. A good man who loved a family member who brought him nothing but trouble. I missed the second book in this series so I need to pick it up and I can't wait to read the fourth, I'm hoping it is about Ivy!

Chasing River was the third book on the Burying Water Series, and it was just as good as the first two. KA Tucker does not disappoint.

This story centers around Amber Welles, Jesses sister from the first book. Amber takes a trip to Ireland, which was one of many places on her list of countries she would be travelling for four months. While in Ireland, she gets caught in the cross fires of a bomb placed in a park by the IRA. The only reason Amber walks away from this attack is due to River Delaney, who saves her. However, the reason River knew there was a bomb placed in the park was because his brother, who is a part of the IRA, placed it there.

After the attack, Amber makes it a point to try and find the man who saves her, and when she does, her and River become more than friends very quickly.

What I loved about this book was that it digs into the history of Ireland, including the famine that ravaged Ireland in the 1800s, as well as the start of the Irish Republic.


Would I Reread? Yes

It was refreshing to read a book in this genre that included some historical facts. I now want to make a travel bucket list. Full review to come closer to publication date.

As like Kathleen's other books, this one will have you on the edge of your seat from the start to finish. Between River and Amber, this is a book that will leave you wanting more.

Amber is sweet and inquisitive. She doesn't miss anything. She is determined to find out what happened to her in that park. She doesn't have long, and what she does find could possibly cost her more than what she had barained for.

River is just a man trying to survive, survive through his brother's mistakes and mishaps. These mistakes are mistakes that could not only cost his own life but land him in prison. After saving this beautiful woman, he wants to move forward. Then she walks into his bar, and his life as he has known it has been turned upside down.

This book is slow. Not in the painfully slow kind of slow. Slow as in the right speed for this story. It doesn't move so quick that you get whiplash wondering what just happened, and it doesn't move so slow you want it to speed up before your hair starts to turn grey. It goes right at the perfect pace that you will get the whole story with just the right pace that will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next.

Kathleen is one of those authors that always leaves you wanting more no matter what kind of ending you get. This book is no different that others. It will have you itching to get to the end, but at the same time you want the story to keep on going.

Where do I even start with this one?!

I really enjoyed the first two books of this series and couldn't wait to read the next installment. Amber was a supporting character in Burying Water and was quite interesting but obviously dealing with heartache. This book started off with quite a bang, literally. I found myself hooked from the first chapters. Even though River appeared to be the dashing hero, it was obvious he had to be hiding some dark secrets. I adored him despite his possible background.

--the white knight, riding in to save her and sweep her off her feet - is effectively dead and buried.

While it wasn't as suspenseful as Burying Water, there were a few unique twists and turns. Having the dual points of view was an added bonus, as well. I loved being inside River's head. He was such a complex and interesting character in addition to his obvious sex appeal. I'm not usually a fan of insta-connection, but it was so well written here. Due to external circumstances, their attraction to each other was realistic. However, the real life complications were even more realistic and heartfelt.

I'll take the bait. I'll chase you, River.

The country of Ireland turned out to be one of the most interesting aspects of this story. Ms. Tucker did not just give the obvious tourist information. It was like actually having a first rate tour with a lifelong resident. There was in depth discussion and detailed information about lesser known Irish landmarks. It added to the allure of Irish people and it's political strife for the last several decades. The supporting cast, especially Ivy was first rate. This is a positive trait I've come to expect from all of Tucker's books. I cannot wait for in the next installment.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and my adoration for K.A. Tucker only grows. I felt the final chapters were a little rushed, and I still had lingering questions. Despite that, it didn't hinder my love for River and Amber, and I am hopeful there will be an update in book 4. I highly recommend this series to any NA fan who enjoys some suspense and well developed story-lines.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for my advanced copy.