Kestrel's Chance

By: Harper Fox

Narrated by: Joe Arden

Kestrel and Rory are the very best partnership in Wester Fleet's elite Mountain Rescue Team. They've trusted one another with their lives for five years. They're closer than brothers - but Rory's feelings for his handsome, daredevil partner are far from fraternal. He knows better than to tell Kes the truth. Climbing partnerships are a delicate balance of love and practicality, and the Fleet MRT has a strict nonfraternization code. Rory could lose everything by making a confession. And Kes is an enigma - sometimes distant, sometimes seeming to crave the very devotion Rory longs to give him.

Kes is all set to become the MRT's next leader. He's a shoo-in for the job - except for his impatience with amateur climbers and his inability to hold his tongue. When he and Rory are given the job of guiding two important visitors across the Fleet range, it's a test of his tact, to say the least. But nothing about this mission is as it seems, and soon Kes is facing the most terrifying challenge of his life.

©2013 Harper Fox (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Wish it were longer

I got really attached to these characters despite the short length of the book, but I felt the "plot twist" and ending was somewhat unbelievable and rushed after what felt like an immersive story and struggling/ building relationship between realistically flawed characters. So that's what kept it from a 5 star to me, but the writing was excellent and I definitely would have appreciated a longer, more fleshed out story but enjoyed what it was.

Letting go...

Letting go is never an easy thing to do, particularly when you are in denial. Not to mention, the journey is subjective. Kestrel and Rory are an enigmatic pairing who have to come to terms with the now and incorporate the past, which can be challenging. This is a realistic tale of that journey. Enjoyable short story.

Oh My Word

This is such a phenomenal book and so heart wrenching at times t and don't get me started on the narration Joe Arden ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC really brought this book ALive a must listen!!!!! this is my first book by Harper Fox and definitely not my last!!!!

Short but intense

Very high emotions put into a very short story but thankfully with a good HEA.

Oooo!!

First off… love Joe Arden! He is absolutely fantastic!!

Second- I am obsessed with Harper writing; as I keep saying in each review, but it’s true! She had this insane ability to pain these super vía if story’s that I can’t get enough of!

Okay Story, Lousy “Romance”

Interesting premise, and if it wasn’t in the Romance category I might’ve liked it. Kes was horribly cruel to Rory, and Rory was crushed and rightfully angry, but then just got over it without even a decent apology, much less the groveling and explanation he deserved? Nope. Bummer though, because I think with just a little more time and effort it could’ve really been a wonderful short story.

I usually enjoy Joe Arden’s narration, but this story was not the right fit for him. At all.

So good!

The story was believable. The narrative performance was impeccable. Some very steamy scenes that weren't raunchy. Two thumbs up!

Need different Narrator....

The story was ok but I thought the narrator should of been British, not American. Either that or He should have made more of an effort to speak with a British accent...I would of enjoyed it along more!

Good Read

This was a pretty good read/ audio. I loved the storyline and the drama. It was a little hard to follow at time, but easy to catch up.

I just love Joe Arden. He has a great voice and can play different rolls easily. He definitely add to the story.

A fine novella

The mountains of Scotland were a third character in this novella. I love how descriptive of the landscape Harper Fox is.

This is the odd story of two longtime friends and climbing partners who become more to each other.

The journey is strange due to Kestrel’s grief and his treatment of Rory. I don’t think Kestrel is the nicest man, but he’s got a good reason to be so closed off.

The narrator, while he had a nice voice, didn’t use a Scottish accent save for when Kestrel got drunk. It was also difficult to differentiate between the two MC’s.

While not my favorite story of Harper Fox, I did enjoy listening to it and picturing Scottish peaks in my head.