Helpful Score: 1
This is the fifth book in Ms. Carrs Virgin River series and while she touches on themes that readers love (brave military men and the women who love them, people who live by a code of honor), I didnt warm to this one as much as I have the others.
Her series introduces new characters while keeping up with characters from previous books who inhabit Virgin River, a fictional town in the Humboldt County (California) redwoods. We are re-introduced to Jack Sheridan and his wife, Mel, the towns nurse-practitioner and their growing family; John and Paige Middletown; Preacher, the cook; General Walt Booth and his daughter, Vanni, the female lead of this book, and her childhood friend Paul Haggerty. Theres also Joe Benson, an architectural designer, and his budding romance with Vannis girlfriend Nikki Jorgensen.
Paul and Vanni start their relationship rather uniquely. Vannis beloved husband Matt has died in the line of duty after she gives birth to their child. Paul has loved her from afar for years but doesnt approach her. Vannis meddling mother in law tries to match her up with handsome, eligible pediatrician Cameron, but she rejects him. This is what annoyed me: the mother in law is a shrill harpy, but Cameron is a genuinely nice character who deserves better treatment (and probably will get it in future books in the series). I hate seeing nice guys finish last.
In this entry, the reader goes through the births of two babies (Mels and Paiges), the romance between childhood friends Paul and Vanni, which is sweet without being saccharine; and the romance between Joe and Nikki, which gets very steamy. Her characters are the reason to read the series, as theyre all relatable and real. The reader wishes Virgin River were a real place to visit.
Her series introduces new characters while keeping up with characters from previous books who inhabit Virgin River, a fictional town in the Humboldt County (California) redwoods. We are re-introduced to Jack Sheridan and his wife, Mel, the towns nurse-practitioner and their growing family; John and Paige Middletown; Preacher, the cook; General Walt Booth and his daughter, Vanni, the female lead of this book, and her childhood friend Paul Haggerty. Theres also Joe Benson, an architectural designer, and his budding romance with Vannis girlfriend Nikki Jorgensen.
Paul and Vanni start their relationship rather uniquely. Vannis beloved husband Matt has died in the line of duty after she gives birth to their child. Paul has loved her from afar for years but doesnt approach her. Vannis meddling mother in law tries to match her up with handsome, eligible pediatrician Cameron, but she rejects him. This is what annoyed me: the mother in law is a shrill harpy, but Cameron is a genuinely nice character who deserves better treatment (and probably will get it in future books in the series). I hate seeing nice guys finish last.
In this entry, the reader goes through the births of two babies (Mels and Paiges), the romance between childhood friends Paul and Vanni, which is sweet without being saccharine; and the romance between Joe and Nikki, which gets very steamy. Her characters are the reason to read the series, as theyre all relatable and real. The reader wishes Virgin River were a real place to visit.
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