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Seventeen-year-old Victoria Nash runs the household on her family’s peach farm in the small ranch town of Iola, Colorado—the sole surviving female in a family of troubled men. Wilson Moon is a young drifter with a mysterious past, displaced from his tribal land and determined to live as he chooses.
Victoria encounters Wil by chance on a street corner, a meeting that profoundly alters both of their young lives, unknowingly igniting as much passion as danger. When tragedy strikes, Victoria leaves the only life she has ever known. She flees into the surrounding mountains where she struggles to survive in the wilderness with no clear notion of what her future will bring. As the seasons change, she also charts the changes in herself, finding in the beautiful but harsh landscape the meaning and strength to move forward and rebuild all that she has lost, even as the Gunnison River threatens to submerge her homeland—its ranches, farms, and the beloved peach orchard that has been in her family for generations. Inspired by true events surrounding the destruction of the town of Iola in the 1960s, Go as a River is a story of deeply held love in the face of hardship and loss, but also of finding courage, resilience, friendship, and, finally, home—where least expected. This stunning debut explores what it means to lead your life as if it were a river—gathering and flowing, finding a way forward even when a river is dammed.
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of Colorado's wild landscapes in the heartwarming and unforgettable novel, "Go as a River." This national bestseller follows the remarkable journey of Victoria Nash, a resilient young woman whose life is forever changed by a chance encounter. With its poignant themes of love, loss, family, and survival, this novel is a must-read for fans of "Great Circle," "The Four Winds," and "Where the Crawdads Sing."
Written by the talented author Read, "Go as a River" transports readers into the enchanting forests and rivers of Colorado's high country. Immerse yourself in the stunning descriptions of nature, indulge in an illicit and captivating love story, and embark on an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you breathless. This literary triumph showcases Read's gift for storytelling and is guaranteed to capture your heart from the very first page.
Venture into the small ranch town of Iola, Colorado, where seventeen-year-old Victoria Nash takes charge of her family's peach farm. As the only female among a family of troubled men, Victoria's resilience shines through as she faces the challenges of running the household. Enter Wilson Moon, a mysterious young drifter driven by a desire to live life on his own terms. Their fateful meeting on a street corner will ignite a passion that neither could have expected.
When tragedy strikes, Victoria embarks on a courageous journey, leaving behind everything she has ever known. Surrounded by the harsh wilderness, she must confront her own strength and adaptability to survive. As the seasons change, she transforms alongside the mesmerizing landscape, discovering her true purpose and the determination to rebuild her life. Against the backdrop of the Gunnison River, which threatens to sweep away her ancestral land, Victoria will prove that even in the face of hardship and loss, love and resilience can prevail.
Experience the unforgettable journey of Victoria Nash in "Go as a River" today!
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