The Chase

by A.J. Rivers

Former pilot, now restaurateur, Eric Bentley has spent years rehabilitating his body after a traumatic head injury left him unable to fly again.
When he runs into Nicole Lambert, a geriatric nurse tending to his father’s medical needs, he can’t help but think about their past.

The two couldn’t be more different.
He dreamed of soaring the skies and traveling the world.
While Nicole never wanted to leave Juniper Springs.

Now back in each other’s lives, they're forced to face the demons of their past and the ones chasing them.
They find their lives interconnecting in ways neither could anticipate.

When a serial killer begins targeting the hospice,
Eric feels compelled to protect the woman he once loved more than anything.

With the whole town and its trusted PI on the case, it’s only a matter of time before the culprit is caught.
But what is the killer’s agenda, and what if he finds them first?

*The Chase is Book 6 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone.

232 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2025

Reviews

[Elizabeth Kitchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite what I was expecting

I have absolutely loved every single book by AJ Rivers. I really like the first five books of the Juniper Springs mysteries. Just was not into this being more of a romance novel at the end it just didn't quite work for me. That being said, I will continue to read these books by AJ Rivers. Every series of books that have been written have been amazingly good and I was so excited to find this author and like I said I will to read any in every book that comes out. I am looking forward to book 7. And we will see how that turns out. I know that there has been romance in all of the other books in the series, but this one just seemed like way too much for me.

[Debbie Vetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stronger than you think

Nicole is a nurse at a rehab facility which has in-house residents and also outside patients. Three of the nurses have been killed. The first was found behind her car in the parking lot. Second was found behind her car at the grocery store. The third blocking a rear door of a restaurant the morning after the grand opening. Why are nurses from that facility being killed? What happened there? Why did Eric (college boyfriend) have to build a restaurant in Juniper Springs? Didn't he have enough of them and live in NY? Avery, Dr Blair, and a few of the others make an appearance like old friends. Great job. Thank you.

[Karen Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! At first, I thought my favorite part of this story was going to be the returning characters like Avery and Lance. it wasn't, i loved these 2 new characters. Eric and Nicole, the patients, Tiffany and a few others. the story was good. A nursing home is not a unique setting but it worked well for this story. It was interesting and fast paced. There was a lot going on between the nursing home, restaurant and the diner. I loved each story in this series and it's hard to believe that there have been so many already.

[Janice Stansell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Juniper Springs sure has a lot of action!

Wow! Never saw that coming! So good to see all the previous characters again. Also very glad that Nicole finally figured it out. Juniper Springs sure is full of intense stories!

[Carol Dickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Chase

This is the best book in the series, and I have enjoyed them all. The characters are so relatable, and the plot keeps you guessing until the end. The entire book leaves you wanting more

[Beth Stromberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the plots Rivers weaves, and this is no exception, but the storylines involving impossibly handsome men coming back to town, and reuniting with the "one that got away" , and deciding to stay there,is getting a bit tiresome , and formulaic.

[taffykathiegmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keep progressing toward success

A story of how your early life will form your outlook on life. Success is what you have worked for & acco.plished, even though, it takes decades. Life is worth it

[Maribeth Amundsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wonder what sounds footprints make. It seems as though I always read something in these books that should have been caught by an editor. Using the wrong character’s name also occurs more often than it should in these books.

[Sandra Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great one

His story was gripping frantic, scary, and lovely. It’s early enjoyed it and read it all in one day. It’s time to get off the couch and do something with my house. Thanks for the great read.

[Penny Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Almost) heartbreaking!

AJ Rivers spun another wonderful story in the setting of Juniper Springs. This one has twists and turns and - a Happy Ending!

Thanks AJ! On to the next installment!

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot was twisty, turny, and totally unexpected. A great read!

[Beverly Calhoun · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome

This author is a very good writer, the mysteries behind each story holds you until the end. Ready for the next one to get here

[Barbara Kaake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a excellent story about Eric and Nicole and their lives coming together as well who is killing people at a nursing home and why with lots of suspense and action. Thank you.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Book

I enjoyed this storyline. It was emotional and loving. The characters were great. I know you will enjoy it too. I recommend it to all.

[Kelly Smelcer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series!

[Elyse · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is ok.