Life's biggest dilemmas can provide its sweetest rewards
Anna McNichol knows how to take charge. Raised by a single mother, she's worked to ensure her three children have every advantage she didn't. And while her marriage has its problems, she values commitment and believes in "till death do us part." Now an empty nester, she's at the peak of her career and ready to seize the opportunity to focus on her future.
But life can change in an instant, and when her husband dies suddenly, Anna's carefully constructed world falls apart. The mysterious young woman at the memorial service confirms her husband had been keeping secrets, and Anna is determined to get to the truth.
For once, she doesn't have the answers. Her kids are struggling with their grief, her mother's health is in decline and Anna needs closure. Faced with one challenge after another, she finds support from an unexpected source. And as she puts her life back together, Anna realizes the McNichols may not be perfect but they'll always be family, and family is forever.
Christmas magic in Virgin River
'Tis the season for family, friendship and a perfect holiday romance…
Under the Christmas Tree
With snow falling over the town of Virgin River the close-knit community has gathered in the town square to light their Christmas tree. But amidst the festivities, a surprise is discovered – a box of abandoned puppies.
Local vet Nathaniel Jensen is brought in to help and, together with visitor Annie McKenzie, must care for the puppies. But this Christmas Nate and Annie discover there is more than one sprinkle of magic in Virgin River…
Midnight Confessions
Drew Foley and Sunny Archer are each visiting Virgin River for the holidays, and trying to escape broken hearts. Sunny, left at the altar the previous New Year’s Eve, is in no mood to celebrate and Drew, getting over his own heartbreak, is trying to find some peace in the beautiful town.
But a chance meeting at Jack’s Bar has Virgin River sprinkling its holiday magic once again and, as the town celebrates New Year, Drew and Sunny must decide if the best way to heal their broken hearts…might just be with each other.
Revisit Virgin River with two Christmas stories from bestselling author Robyn Carr.
The books that inspired the Netflix series!
Discover Jack and Mel’s Story…
Sometimes all you need is a fresh start…
When the recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees an advert for a midwife in the remote town of Virgin River, she decides this is the perfect place to escape her heartache, and to revitalise the nursing career she loves.
However, her hopes are dashed within an hour of arriving: the cabin is uninhabitable, the roads are treacherous and the local doctor wants nothing to do with her. But when a tiny baby is abandoned on a front porch, Mel must decide whether to stay and help or cut her losses and leave.
Helped by local barman, and former marine, Jack Sheridan Mel must face her past, and finds that there may be a future in Virgin River after all.
The books that inspired the Netflix series!
Discover Mike & Brie’s Story…
Can Mike and Brie face their past, and find their future?
When Mike Valenzuela agrees to become the town's first policeman, he does so knowing it's time he settled down. With his friends happily married, he longs for the same commitment and believes he may have found it in Virgin River.
Lawyer, Brie Sheridan has come to Virgin River to find a safe haven after nearly losing her life at the hands of a criminal. She finds a kindred spirit in policeman Mike – someone also committed to protecting those in trouble. But this time Brie is the one in trouble, and Mike will do anything to help Brie be free of her painful memories and learn to trust again.
While Virgin River can help them face their past, can it give them both the future they deserve?
The books that inspired the Netflix series!
Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she's come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life, and gave her three more years with him. Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby to safety in Fallujah four years ago then disappeared. Since then, Marcie's letters to Ian have gone unanswered.
When Marcie tracks Ian to the tiny mountain town of Virgin River she finds a man haunted by his past and afraid to look to his future. Not easily scared off Marcie pushes her way into Ian’s reclusive life to see beyond his pain to the man he once was. The man he can be again.
Ian doesn't know what to make of the determined young woman who forces him to look into the painful past and, what's worse, the uncertain future. But it is, after all, a season of miracles and maybe, just maybe, it's time to banish the ghosts and open his heart.
The books that inspired the Netflix series!
Discover Paige and Preacher’s Story…
In love, some people are worth fighting for…
For the second time in a year a woman arrives in the small town of Virgin River trying to escape the past.
John ‘Preacher’ Middleton is about to close the bar when a young woman and her three-year-old son come in out of the wet October night. An ex-marine who has seen his share of pain, Preacher knows a crisis when he sees one and this woman is certainly frightened and in need of help. But Preacher’s instinct to protect is more than an engrained sense of duty, for Paige Lassiter has stirred up emotions in him — emotions that he has never before allowed himself to feel.
When Paige’s ex-husband turns up in Virgin River and secrets are revealed, Preacher knows his own future hangs in the balance. But if there’s one thing the marines has taught him, it’s that some things are worth fighting for…
The books that inspired the Netflix series!
A second chance at love at first sight
A second chance at love at first sight
When Paul first saw Vanessa it was love at first sight. Unfortunately it was the same for his best friend Matt, who took the initiative, and eventually married her.
Now Vanessa finds herself a widow with a newborn baby, relying heavily on her husband’s best friend. But as Vanessa heals from her tragedy and looks to the future she realises Paul has evoked more than friendly feelings in her. Feelings she fears he does not return.
Paul has been secretly in love with Vanessa for years. But he is also faithful to his best friend. Now, just as he's about to make his move and tell Vanessa how he feels, another woman has staked her claim on him–a claim that could change everything.
With courage and not a little meddling from the good people of Virgin River, Vanni and Paul might just get a second chance to have the love they both desire and deserve.
The books that inspired the Netflix series!
Coming home to Virgin River
Marine corporal Rick Sudder is back home in Virgin River —his military tour having ended abruptly on the battlefield. But the carefree boy who left full of hope is gone, replaced by a man who believes his future is bleak. Can the passion and commitment of a young woman who has never given up on him mend his broken spirit and shattered heart?
As the people of Virgin River rally around Rick, another new arrival tests the town’s famous welcoming spirit. Dan Brady has a questionable past, and he’s looking for a place to start over. He never expects to find it in the arms of a woman who was as much an outcast as himself.
For a favourite son returned from war and an outsider looking for a home, Virgin River offers them a chance to make peace with their past…and to find the dreams they thought they’d lost.
The books that inspired the Netflix series!
Sometimes what you want isn’t what you need…
Time for a new start
At twenty-five, after five years caring for her mother, it's time for Shelby to leave her sheltered life and experience freedom and adventure. Time for travel, college and romance.
But when she visits Virgin River, she runs into Luke Riordan, decidedly ‘not’ whom she has in mind. A handsome pilot, Luke exited the army after twenty years, four wars and having been shot out of the sky three times. At thirty-eight he's tough and jaded. Specialising in no-commitment and one night stands.
On paper these two are totally wrong for one another. But sometimes what you want and what you need are two very different things…
Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series…
John “Preacher” Middleton is closing Jack’s Bar when a woman and her young son come in out of the wet night. A marine who has seen his share of pain, Preacher knows a crisis when he sees one—the woman is covered in bruises. He wants to protect them, and to punish whoever did this, but he knows immediately that this is more than just instinct. Paige Lassiter has stirred up emotions in this gentle giant of a man—emotions that he has never allowed himself to feel.
Then Paige’s ex-husband turns up in Virgin River. And if there’s one thing the marines’ motto of Semper Fidelis—always faithful—has taught Preacher, it’s that some things are worth fighting for.
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They’ve been best friends since seventh grade. But this summer, teetering on the threshold of thirty, four women are going to need each other more than ever
Cassie has sworn off men after yet another bad date though, deep down, she’s still looking for Mr. Right. A long-haired, tattooed biker is definitely not him, so there’s no harm in a few Harley rides through Sonoma. Right?
Julie married her high school sweetheart too young and now wonders how her life became all about leaky faucets and checkbook balances. Maybe love isn’t enough to sustain the perfect couple.
Marty’s firefighter husband takes her for granted, and with her marriage on the rocks, an old flame begins to look mighty tempting. She’s seriously thinking of crossing that line.
Beth is a busy doctor trapped in a body that’s betrayed her yet again and she’s becoming a difficult patient and a secretive friend. She’s fighting for her life.
Life can change in an instant…or a summer. As these four friends deal with life’s challenges, the strength of their bond will see them through.
No one delves into the complexities of female friendship better than #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr.
Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series…
Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Though tough and courageous, she has some fears she can’t escape.
LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty. When he agrees to become Virgin River’s first cop, he does so knowing it’s time he settled down. Twice divorced and the lover of too many women, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have found—a woman who can tie up his heart forever.
Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Passionate, strong and gentle, he vows to give back to her what she’s so selflessly given him—her heart, and with it, a new beginning.
