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The Search
“I think someone is after me.”
When a true crime podcaster suddenly vanishes after her broadcast without a trace.
She leaves behind an ominous message to her listeners and a cryptic text to her best friend.
Panicked by the news, Kaylee's brother, a wealthy entrepreneur, returns to Juniper Springs to search for his missing sister.
Upon his arrival, he meets Allison, his sister’s best friend.
Soon unexpected feelings arise,
feelings that Allison thought she left in the past.
The two vow to do everything in their power to find Kaylee.
But as time runs out, the glimmer of hope begins to fade, and emotions Allison tried to bury start to resurface.
With the help of lawyer and PI Avery Hart, finding Kaylee Adams will lead Jacob and Allison on the path to finding more than they bargained for.
Some flames refuse to die.
And finding Kaylee will cost them a great sacrifice, one they never thought they would ever have to make.
They’ll have to risk it all to keep the fiery inferno from burning everything and everyone they love into the ground.
*The Search is Book 3 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone.
When a true crime podcaster suddenly vanishes after her broadcast without a trace.
She leaves behind an ominous message to her listeners and a cryptic text to her best friend.
Panicked by the news, Kaylee's brother, a wealthy entrepreneur, returns to Juniper Springs to search for his missing sister.
Upon his arrival, he meets Allison, his sister’s best friend.
Soon unexpected feelings arise,
feelings that Allison thought she left in the past.
The two vow to do everything in their power to find Kaylee.
But as time runs out, the glimmer of hope begins to fade, and emotions Allison tried to bury start to resurface.
With the help of lawyer and PI Avery Hart, finding Kaylee Adams will lead Jacob and Allison on the path to finding more than they bargained for.
Some flames refuse to die.
And finding Kaylee will cost them a great sacrifice, one they never thought they would ever have to make.
They’ll have to risk it all to keep the fiery inferno from burning everything and everyone they love into the ground.
*The Search is Book 3 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2025
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June 20, 2025
The third installment of the Juniper Springs series is here, and you don't want to miss it!
Miss Davis is a local true crime podcaster in Juniper Springs, but she thinks someone is stalking her. There are weird clues, ending with her very last podcast that tells her followers as such. She packs a bag and leaves town, only to vanish into thin air. Her brother, Jacob, gets a call from her best friend, Allison, and the two of them begin their search. They enlist the help of local PI, Avery, to put the pieces together. Can they find her before the unthinkable happens?
This series is rapidly becoming a favorite of mine, and AJ Rivers is doing a phenomenal job of blending suspense, thriller and romance into stories that will keep you turning the pages.
Miss Davis is a local true crime podcaster in Juniper Springs, but she thinks someone is stalking her. There are weird clues, ending with her very last podcast that tells her followers as such. She packs a bag and leaves town, only to vanish into thin air. Her brother, Jacob, gets a call from her best friend, Allison, and the two of them begin their search. They enlist the help of local PI, Avery, to put the pieces together. Can they find her before the unthinkable happens?
This series is rapidly becoming a favorite of mine, and AJ Rivers is doing a phenomenal job of blending suspense, thriller and romance into stories that will keep you turning the pages.
June 24, 2025
The book takes place in Juniper Springs again when Mia disappears. She does a true crime podcast and finds herself being followed and it is up to her best friend and brother to find her. Characters from past books, Avery, Lance, Ryan and Carrie are also there to add to the story. I absolutely love that this small community has repeat characters, yet each story is different. There seems to be some crossover for the story only to enrich the story. It is well written and descriptive. The story is fast paced and interesting. I am also enjoying the romances added in. Although I am a fan of the Emma Griffin, Dean Steele and Ava series, this is a nice change of pace. It is really exciting to look forward to more in this series, and it's always a surprise to get into a completely new story with a familiar setting.
October 24, 2025
rescue 911
I enjoy this series but would like more of a homey feel to them than this. So far each book has introduced new characters and their stories which is what books do but Hopefully the 4th book brings the small town gang together like in the Emma books. Meaning more of Lance, Avery, Ryan and Carrie. This book didn’t hold my attention as well as the first two, slow but I did enjoy the podcast storyline.
I enjoy this series but would like more of a homey feel to them than this. So far each book has introduced new characters and their stories which is what books do but Hopefully the 4th book brings the small town gang together like in the Emma books. Meaning more of Lance, Avery, Ryan and Carrie. This book didn’t hold my attention as well as the first two, slow but I did enjoy the podcast storyline.
July 25, 2025
Romance in Juniper Springs
I really enjoy Rivers' writing. The stories keep me going. My only question \ problem is, how many adorable girls,, and absolutely perfect men,who they remember from.high school , an both like each other,but are afraid to admit are there , in Juniper Springs? Seriously!
I really enjoy Rivers' writing. The stories keep me going. My only question \ problem is, how many adorable girls,, and absolutely perfect men,who they remember from.high school , an both like each other,but are afraid to admit are there , in Juniper Springs? Seriously!
November 14, 2025
Resilient
Kaylee has a true crime podcast. She does all her own investigating, lays out all the clues she has and voices her own opinions causing enemies. Kaylee's best friend, Allison, gets a message from Kaylee telling her she thinks she's being followed. Allison rushes home from her weekend in Califo
Kaylee has a true crime podcast. She does all her own investigating, lays out all the clues she has and voices her own opinions causing enemies. Kaylee's best friend, Allison, gets a message from Kaylee telling her she thinks she's being followed. Allison rushes home from her weekend in Califo
June 21, 2025
This was a excellent story about Mia’s friend Allison and Mia’s brother Jacob trying to find her and other people and figuring it out who is responsible for taking her with lots of suspense and action. Thank you for this great story.
June 24, 2025
Sweet, intense and a little creepy
Allison is like a bulldog with all the clues! Edge of your seat intense with some sweet moments. Love these people in this town, and Avery is still at it. Such a great series and looking forward to the next ones!
Allison is like a bulldog with all the clues! Edge of your seat intense with some sweet moments. Love these people in this town, and Avery is still at it. Such a great series and looking forward to the next ones!
August 11, 2025
horrible anxiety and terror - and ultimate triumph
Odd uninvited “gifts” to a true-crime podcaster, curious but not quite unsettling, then - she decides to go dark. Unfortunately, she disappears.
Odd uninvited “gifts” to a true-crime podcaster, curious but not quite unsettling, then - she decides to go dark. Unfortunately, she disappears.
June 23, 2025
Love this new series
Three books into this series, and I'm liking it more with each one. Each one has had a suspenseful story and a sweet new couple. Can't wait to see what's next.
Three books into this series, and I'm liking it more with each one. Each one has had a suspenseful story and a sweet new couple. Can't wait to see what's next.
June 24, 2025
The Search
Great book. The plot is strong, gripping, and has very interesting twists and turns. I was captivated from the beginning to the end
Great book. The plot is strong, gripping, and has very interesting twists and turns. I was captivated from the beginning to the end
June 25, 2025
I am loving this series
Another great book that kept me guessing all the way to the end. A J RIVERS this is another great book, I can't wait for book4!
Another great book that kept me guessing all the way to the end. A J RIVERS this is another great book, I can't wait for book4!
July 3, 2025
good story
Must intertwine with the main characters more. Don’t make it just about the new ones. They are all a part on Juniper Springs,
Must intertwine with the main characters more. Don’t make it just about the new ones. They are all a part on Juniper Springs,
July 4, 2025
Typical
Storylinesnever finished. Knew who it was at carries appt. Needed to have Mia stop podcasts. Not a crime solver .
Storylinesnever finished. Knew who it was at carries appt. Needed to have Mia stop podcasts. Not a crime solver .
July 5, 2025
The Search
Loved this book. It is a great mystery. I could not put this book down. Can't wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book and series.
Loved this book. It is a great mystery. I could not put this book down. Can't wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book and series.
July 9, 2025
great read
Excellence personified great thriller by my favorite author !
You will not want to put it down. Loved how he weaved a romantic twist with a spellbinding mystery
Excellence personified great thriller by my favorite author !
You will not want to put it down. Loved how he weaved a romantic twist with a spellbinding mystery
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July 18, 2025It kept you guessing
A J Rivers described small town living well. She did a fine job mixing romance with mystery. Keep the flow going.
A J Rivers described small town living well. She did a fine job mixing romance with mystery. Keep the flow going.
August 7, 2025
review
I really enjoy ur books but this one seemed to drag on and didn’t hold my attention. Then ended abruptly, I will continue to read ur stuff😃
I really enjoy ur books but this one seemed to drag on and didn’t hold my attention. Then ended abruptly, I will continue to read ur stuff😃
August 21, 2025
The obvious is not
A fun story that takes you on a mystery ride. Trying to figure out the "who dun it" was fun. You had many guesses, but were wrong as you continued the story.
A fun story that takes you on a mystery ride. Trying to figure out the "who dun it" was fun. You had many guesses, but were wrong as you continued the story.
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August 31, 2025I like books that have a bit of mystery.
September 18, 2025
Small town mystery
The storyline is very predictable. Characters are slow to evolve. Not much mystery or suspense. Needs a little more energy.
The storyline is very predictable. Characters are slow to evolve. Not much mystery or suspense. Needs a little more energy.
November 1, 2025
thank you
Very nice book good story line I’ve enjoyed all three of the books. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks
Very nice book good story line I’ve enjoyed all three of the books. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks
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