Kaylee Sloan is a suspense writer working on a deadline she’s going to miss if she doesn’t change something. She’s still grieving over the loss of her beloved mother and staying in her home isn’t helping her move on. She remembers fondly the childhood memories of good times in Virgin River so when the friends who own the home she used to visit invite her to stay there for an extended time, Kaylee gladly accepts. Unfortunately, she arrives to a house engulfed in flames and has to make other plans fast. Where else but Jack’s Bar can you expect to find a solution, which is where the helpful firefighters directed her to go.
The announcement that Carr was writing another book in this series took me by surprise and I did a happy dance. There’s something about this fictional town and community that connected with my heart and head, not wanting to let it go when the series ended so the chance to revisit it brought joy. It was wonderful revisiting old friends and getting updates while becoming fully absorbed into Kaylee’s journey.
Kaylee’s feelings and memories of her mother and the loss brought back my own, which I was unprepared for. It made me connect with her on a deeper level as I understood her difficulty in coming to terms with the loss of her best friend. When she confronted her paralyzing fear of dogs with the help of her landlord, Landry Moore, I saw the parallels to her being able to deal with grief. I really liked both of these characters, individually and as a couple. They didn’t rush anything, letting their relationship evolve naturally, which was not without conflict. Don’t you just love adult romances?
This was a beautiful return to one of my most favorite series. I listened to this story and Thèrése Plummer delivered her normal, excellent performance. Her voices for Kaylee and Landry seem to fit them perfectly and the pacing was just right. I finished this in one day, just reveling in being back in Virgin River. Oh, and I’ve binge watched the Netflix series, both seasons, which only served to better help me visualize the setting. I’m in a happy place.
Book Info
- Release Date: October 20, 2020
- Series: Virgin River #19
- Narrator: Thérèse Plummer
- Audio Length: 7 hours, 31 minutes
- Publisher: Harlequin Audio
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(Thanks to Harlequin Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
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Lovely review Jo! I haven’t watched the Netflix series yet but hope give it a try sometime soon. 😀
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Thank you, Nicki💜 If you’re one of those readers who can’t read the book after seeing the movie, that rule would apply here. This is one of my most favorite book series ever and I don’t think I could read it after watching the TV series. And if you plan to watch? Prepare to binge!
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Thanks for the warning 😀
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Such a lovely review, Jonetta! One of these days I’ll read these and watch the series!
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Thank you, Jennifer💜 Both are wonderful!
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Oh no! Why couldn’t you read/listen after watching the TV series? I’m doing it the wrong way round 🤨
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It’s just how I’m wired. Every time I’ve tried to read the book after watching the movie, I keep looking for the film storyline and getting confused. It works for me in the reverse because it’s visual and I can quickly adjust to a variant storyline. I’ve attempted to do this three times, three different books so I’ve accepted it doesn’t work for me. Everyone’s different so it may work just fine for you.
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I’ll see how it goes…
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Please let me know!
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Will do.
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I am loving the series, but have only read the first book. I will be reading or listening to the second shortly as part of a challenge I am in. I am looking forward to reading them all eventually. I do love Robyn Carr’s storytelling. Great review Jonetta.
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Thank you, Carla 💜 This is our kind of catnip!
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I had to smile at the title, it sound like a bodice ripper. But I know who might like this one, my sister. I’ll have to tell it’s also on Netflix.
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No, this is far from those old bodice rippers. It’s bordering more closely to contemporary fiction with romantic elements but the beginning of the series is clearly contemporary romance. Alexandra, you should watch the first episode of the series. Your sister will definitely love this!
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I remember my sister reading loads so yes, I’m sure she’d love this one. And, alas, we don’t have cable and no Netflix so I’m missing out on these fun programs.
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You should do a free trial, binge a few things and then bail.
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This is so not my genre and I would never read the books. However, I binge-watched both Netflix seasons as if my life depended on it. I didn’t even recognise myself. 😉
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Welcome to Virgin River! I swear, the books have the same effect😏
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I love the series and binged watched it. another series to add this year.
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Yay! I’m happy you enjoyed it, Marialyce💜
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Sounds lovely! I love the show, and need to start the books!
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Good luck, Lisa! The TV series departs a bit from the books so be prepared for that.
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It’s clear from your review that you adored the book, Jonetta. I do love well-written adult romances, so, thanks for recommending.
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Thank you, Debjani💜 I love this series!
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I’ve read nothing by this author but I guess I better get on it. I do love Therese Plummer. Wonderful review!
Anne – Books of My Heart
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You know I don’t need to tell you to check out her stuff! I love her contemporary fiction (what others call Women’s Fiction).
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It’s Life fiction!
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