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A Netflix original series! Read the book that started it all!

‘Carr has hit her stride with this captivating series.’ Library Journal on the Virgin River series

‘The Virgin River books are so compelling – I connected instantly with the characters and just wanted more and more and more.’ #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Sometimes all you need is a fresh start

Wanted: Midwife/nurse practitioner in Virgin River, population 600. Make a difference against the backdrop of California redwoods and crystal-clear rivers. Rent-free cabin included.

When 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.

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.

Perfect for fans of:

🏡 Small-town romance

🚨 Romance in uniform

☕ Cosy romance

❤️‍🩹 Stories of healing

Don't miss the rest of the Virgin River series!

Book 1: Virgin River

Book 2: Shelter Mountain

Book 3: Whispering Rock

Book 4: A Virgin River Christmas

Book 5: Second Chance Pass

Book 6: Temptation Ridge

Book 7: Paradise Valley

Book 8: Forbidden Falls

Book 9: Angel's Peak

Book 10: Moonlight Road

Book 11: Promise Canyon

Book 12: Wild Man Creek

Book 13: Harvest Moon

Book 14: Bring Me Home for Christmas

Book 15: Hidden Summit

Book 16: Redwood Bend

Book 17: Sunrise Point

Book 18: My Kind of Christmas

Boom 19: Return to Virgin River

Book 20: ´Tis the Season

©2007 Robyn Carr
Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Military Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Protector Romance Small Town & Rural Winter Christmas Heartfelt

Critic reviews

Readers LOVE Virgin River :

‘I'd give this 10 stars, 100 stars, I absolutely LOVED it!… I didn’t want my time in Virgin River to end’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was drawn to this book after first watching the Netflix series, which I absolutely loved. Turned out the book was even better!’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book was truly wonderful… I had such a feel-good vibe from the book and even writing this review has me smiling’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story is a real 'hug in a book'. Uplifting, romantic, family bonds and friends for life… Pure escapism’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Just re-read for third time. Loved it even more’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Once I started this book I couldn't put it down, and once I finished it I had to get into the next one to find out what would happen next’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Like the visitors to Virgin River, you fall in love with the people and the place, never wanting to leave. It's such a page turner’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I enjoyed every page. I cannot wait to read the next one’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Amazing book! Having watched the series, the book is much better! The author is amazing at capturing the reader with lots of twists and turns (all very different from the series!) can't wait to read the rest!

Amazing!!!!!!

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Having watched the tv series and loved it, I wanted to try the books. Wow! Different, but SOOOOOO good.

Awesome

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Love the Netflix series but loving the books better. The story was told so well by Therese Plummer and to hear her journey with Virgin River too.

Book 2 here I come!

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It's a lovely story, seems more old-timey, rustic and off the grid than the TV series. Quite different from the TV series in my opinion but I did very much enjoy both.

Different to the TV show

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Love the TV series, but I prefer the book. Narrator does amazingly at portraying the characters. Highly recommend. Great storyline.

Much better than the TV series.

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