But that was just the beginning of what has become an amazing career. We even meet new characters this time and hopefully they will continue to grow in subsequent books.Robyn Carr was first published in 1978, and it took her thirty years to make it to The New York Times bestseller List,” referring to 2007’s A Virgin River Christmas. I really enjoy how the characters from the previous book are woven into the next book so that they continue to grow and you are able to keep up with what is going on with them. Shelter Mountain, much like the first in the series, Virgin River, are stories about healing, finding love in unexpected places and the acts of kindness that make a true family. The residents of Virgin River embrace Paige and become a safe harbor for her, allowing her to heal and find her own confidence and inner strength. Preacher immediately jumps to her rescue, providing a safe place for Paige and young Christopher to rest and stay warm. Escaping an abusive husband and marriage, Paige stumbles into the bar where Preacher works one rainy night with her young son, who is sick. It is an amazing story of love and courage. This time the story focuses on Preacher and Paige. My thoughts: This is the second in Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series and I loved it. And if there’s one thing the marines’ motto of Semper Fidelis-always faithful-has taught him, it’s that some things are worth fighting for.

Paige Lassiter has stirred up emotions in this gentle giant of a man-emotions that he has never allowed himself to feel.īut when Paige’s ex-husband turns up in Virgin River, Preacher knows his own future hangs in the balance.

He wants to protect them, and he wants to punish whoever did this to her, but he knows immediately that this inclination to protect is something much more. A marine who has seen his share of pain, Preacher knows a crisis when he sees one-the woman is covered in bruises. Synopsis from Barnes and Noble: John “Preacher” Middleton is about to close the bar when a young woman and her three-year-old son come in out of the wet October night. Why I read this: I came across Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series earlier this year and I am slowly trying to read them all – this is book 2 and there are 15 in the series as of now…I really need to catch up! First line: A fierce and unseasonably cold September wind blew chilly rain against the windows.

Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr