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A Netflix Original Series
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13 Million Copies Sold
Sometimes all you need is a fresh start
When recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees an advert for a midwife in the remote town of Virgin River, she decides this is the perfect…
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3 authors picked Virgin River as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
When thinking of small-town romances, the Virgin River series has been a highly successful book and a very successful TV series.
It ticks all the must-have points for a small-town romance. I liked nurse practitioner Melinda’s adventurous spirit as she moved from LA to Virgin River, and I thought the slow-burn romance between Melinda and Jack was well done. In this series, Robyn Carr tends to introduce the central character for her next book towards the end of the current book. It was very well done, and I found myself invested and wanting to read the next book to follow…
From Alyssa's list on small town romance series.
Quite simply, Robyn is a masterclass at writing beautiful romances and nothing comes better than her Virgin River series.
Her characters are full of depth and conflicts, and the setting of the stories are in beautiful landscapes I want to travel to. There are many great sub-stories to be drawn happily into and of course, who can resist a HEA?
From Marie's list on leave you breathless with love, danger, and suspense.
I’d be terribly remiss if I didn’t hit on the ultimate small-town series. If you haven’t fallen in love with Virgin River yet, what are you waiting for? The charm of the locale and the townspeople elevate Carr’s mega-hit saga from sweet romance to sweeping, irresistible drama for fans of various genres.
From Sarah's list on women’s fiction with gorgeous heartland settings.
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If you enjoy kind-hearted heroes, small towns, and more humor than heat, you’ll adore this contemporary Alaskan romance! A Darling Handyman is the feel-good first book…
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