Virgin River Series by Robin Carr

Reading Level: Adult
(5 out of 5)

My Diana Palmer marathon has come to a halt. One of my co-workers told me I had to read the Virgin River series by Robin Carr. She actually found the first book in the library and physically handed it to me. I figured I should read it. I'm glad I did because I'm in love. First with Jack, now with Preacher, and I'm sure when I start the third book I'll be in love with Mike. The men in these books are fantastic. They are everything you would want in a man, handsome, protective, caring, worship the ground you walk on, and they can even cook. What more could you ask for? Did I mention that so far there are fifteen books in the series. Fifteen men to fall in love with. Yeah!!!

The first book in the series is called Virgin River. Virgin River is a remote mountain town with a population of 600. Recently widowed Melinda Monroe is a midwife/nurse practitioner in LA looking for a change. When she sees a job opening in Virgin River she jumps at the chance to start over. Her hopes are crushed upon arrival. The cabin she is to live in is a dump, the roads are treacherous, and the doctor she will be working with doesn't want her. She decides she was crazy to come and decides to leave the next day. But a tiny abandoned baby changes her departure plans and she decides to stay for a few days to see if the mother shows up. Then there is Jack. Jack is a former marine. He owns the bar across the street from Doc's and his co-worker known as Preacher makes the best food around. Slowly Jack chips away at Mel's resistance to staying in Virgin River and she soon realizes she has found a home.

The second book in the series is called Shelter Mountain. One stormy night as John "Preacher" Middleton is about to close the bar a young woman and her three year old son seek refuge from the rain. Upon seeing Paige Lassiter, covered in bruises and running for her life, Preacher wants nothing more than to protect her and hurt whoever caused her pain. Paige is running from an abusive husband when she happens upon Virgin River and meets the giant of a man, John. At first glance he appears scary with his large frame, bald head, and tattoos but it doesn't take long for Paige to figure out he is a gentle giant. He gives her the courage to stand up to her husband and get her freedom back. And they fall in love along the way.

I'm really excited to read the rest. The best part is they are all published and ready for me to read.