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Author: Robyn Carr | Website

After more than 20 years penning screenplays, historical romances and even a psychological thriller, New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr found her genre — some would say her calling — writing a particular kind of women’s fiction.



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Sunrise Point

Former marine Tom Cavanaugh has come home to Virgin River, ready to take over his family's apple orchard and settle down. He knows just what the perfect woman will be like: sweet, decent, maybe a little naive. The marrying kind.

Nothing like Nora Crane. So why can't he keep his eyes off the striking single mother?

Nora may not have finished college, but she graduated with honors from the school of hard knocks. She's been through tough times and she'll do whatever it takes to support her family, including helping with harvest time at the Cavanaughs' orchard. She's always kept a single-minded focus on staying afloat…but suddenly her thoughts keep drifting back to rugged, opinionated Tom Cavanaugh.

Both Nora and Tom have their own ideas of what family means. But they're about to prove each other completely wrong.…

Reviewer: Angibabi4
Review: May 2, 2012
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
This was an awesome book. The story line was fantastic. I absolutely loved all the characters. I could not put this book down. It only took me a few days to read it. I was totally engrossed in the story. Nora needs a job, she has two little kids to feed and clothe. She came to Virgin River, an unwed mom after her boyfriend up and left her to fend for herself. She has found herself surrounded by friends. A g

The Wedding Party

#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr won fans' hearts with her popular Virgin River series. Now she invites readers to Sacramento for the wedding of the year...if the bride and groom ever make it to the altar! 

After her divorce, Charlene Dugan vowed never to get married again-a promise she has kept for twenty-five years. Until the fateful day she finds herself uttering the well-known phrase-"Let's get married!" 

Almost immediately, Charlene's seemingly perfect life begins unraveling at the seams. Daughter Stephanie's own relationship is about to disintegrate, and she might be just a teensy-weensy bit jealous of her mom. And Charlene seems to be spending more time with her ex-husband than with her fiancé , Dennis. What's more confusing is that Dennis doesn't seem to mind too much. In fact, he sees the wedding consultant more often than Charlene does.  

The wedding party is now officially


Redwood Bend

CAN CHANGING A TIRE CHANGE YOUR LIFE?

Katie Malone and her twin boys' trip along the beautiful mountain roads to Virgin River is stopped short by a tire as flat as her failed romance. To make matters worse, the rain has set in, the boys are hungry and Katie doesn't have the first clue about putting on a spare. As she stands at the side of the road pondering her next move, she hears a distinct rumble. The sight of the sexy, leather-clad bikers who pull up beside her puts her imagination into overdrive.

Dylan Childress and his buddies are on the motorcycle trip of a lifetime. But the site of a woman in distress stops them in their tracks. And while the guys are checking out her car, she and Dylan are checking out one another.

In one brief moment, the world tilts on its axis and any previous plans Katie and Dylan might have had for their futures are left at the side of the road.

WELCOME BACK TO THE RIVER.

Reviewer: Shnoogiepoo
Review: Feb 14, 2012
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
Redwood bend is the first Robyn Carr book I've had the opportunity to read. I've definetly been missing out on the work of an incredible author. Dylan Childress (pilot, biker, rancher and ex-child movie star) is on vacation with two of his closest friends. They're cruising the back roads of Virgin River on their Harleys when they come across Katie Malone, and her two children, stranded with a flat tire. Li

Midnight Kiss

These are New Year's resolutions worth keeping!

Take a risk.

At the inaugural New Year's Eve party at Jack's Bar, two lonely revelers decide the best balm for their broken hearts might just be each other.

Find the perfect work-life balance.

When a flinty lawyer with a bad-boy addiction meets the quintessential nice guy, sparks fly that consume their expectations of life and love.

Get those finances in order.

Working over the holidays on a messy bank takeover is made worse for two federal specialists by an ill-advised kiss that will never happen again?right?


Bring Me Home for Christmas

This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas wish list-getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago, Denny broke her heart before heading off to war. It's time she got over her silly college relationship and moved on.

So she takes matters into her own hands and heads up to Virgin River, the rugged little mountain town that Denny calls home, as an uninvited guest on her brother's men-only hunting weekend. But when an accident turns her impromptu visit into an extended stay, Becca finds herself stranded in Virgin River. With Denny. In very close quarters.

As the power of Christmas envelops the little town, Becca discovers that the boy she once loved has become a strong and confident man. And the most delicious Christmas present she can imagine.

Reviewer: Jessie
Review: Mar 28, 2012
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance, Seasonal / Holiday
Bring me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr continues her popular series set in Virgin River. The title and setting gives the reader a certain expectation that this would be a Christmas story about how people celebrate this holiday in a special place, full of beloved characters. Unfortunately Virgin River doesn’t become a full character in this story until halfway through the book and the holiday isn’t part of

Hidden Summit

Sick of running into her cheery ex-husband and his new wife, Leslie Petruso accepts a job at the Virgin River branch of Haggerty Construction and takes the high road right out of town. Now she’s got Paul Haggerty’s business running like a well-oiled machine. In fact, things are so busy Paul jumps at the chance to hire an extra set of hands.

Just like Leslie, Andy Jeffries has been burned by love. But Leslie was disappointed by her relationship going bad, Andy was decimated. He’s got no time for woman...although he spends an awful lot of time pretending not to notice Leslie. And she’s pretty busy “ignoring” the chemistry between them.

According to Andy and Leslie, they have only one thing in common—they’re done with love. But everyone in Virgin River can see that things are heating up at Haggerty Construction. And as far as Paul Haggerty can tell, the best thing he can do is hang on to his hard hat and watch the sparks fly! 

Reviewer: Jen719
Review: Dec 15, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
Virgin River is a quiet community where visitors are considered friends and the residents become family. Connor Danson came to Virgin River as part of the Witness Protection Program after witnessing a murder outside his hardware store. He is currently in hiding until he testifies at the murder trial and has accepted a position at Haggerty Construction to establish his new identity. Leslie Petruso, on the o

Wild Man Creek

Colin Riordan came to Virgin River to recuperate from a horrific helicopter crash, the scars of which he bears inside and out. His family is wonderfully supportive, but it's his art that truly soothes his troubled soul.

Stung personally and professionally by an ill-advised affair, PR guru Jillian Matlock has rented an old Victorian with a promising garden in Virgin River. She's looking forward to cultivating something other than a corporate brand.

Both are looking to simplify, not complicate, their lives, but when Jillian finds Colin at his easel in her yard, there's an instant connection. And in Virgin River, sometimes love is the simplest choice of all….

Reviewer: Angibabi4
Review: May 4, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
This book definitely brings to light the old adage, "When one door closes, another opens." Jillian and Colin are both good examples of this. It was great to watch their story unfold. Jillian, is forced to resign when someone she thought meant something in her life brings about the ultimate betrayal. She finds herself at Virgin River, where she spent an idyllic long weekend with her sister. Soon she's up to

Harvest Moon

Rising sous-chef Kelly Matlock's sudden collapse at work is a wake-up call. Disillusioned and burned out, she's retreated to her sister Jillian's house in Virgin River to rest and reevaluate.

Puttering in Jill's garden and cooking with her heirloom vegetables is wonderful, but Virgin River is a far cry from San Francisco. Kelly's starting to feel a little too unmotivated…until she meets Lief Holbrook. The handsome widower looks more like a lumberjack than a sophisticated screenwriter—a combination Kelly finds irresistible. But less appealing is Lief's rebellious stepdaughter, Courtney. She's the reason they moved from L.A., but Courtney's finding plenty of trouble even in Virgin River.

Kelly's never fallen for a guy with such serious baggage, but some things are worth fighting for. Besides, a bratty teenager can't be any worse than a histrionic chef…right?

Reviewer: Jen719
Review: May 19, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary
Kelly Matlock had the perfect life or so she thought. She was a rising star as a sous-chef in a five-star restaurant and had good friends with famous restaurateur, Luciano Brazzi, who promised her great opportunities. One day, it all comes crashing down when Luciano's wife comes in and demands that Kelly stop her steamy affair with Luciano or else. The funny thing is that there is no affair and Kelly retur

Promise Canyon

After years spent on ranches around Los Angeles, Clay Tahoma is delighted to be Virgin River's new veterinary assistant. The secluded community's wild beauty tugs at his Navajo roots, and he's been welcomed with open arms by everyone in town—everyone except Lilly Yazhi.

Lilly has encountered her share of strong, silent, traditional men within her own aboriginal community, and she's not interested in coming back for more. In her eyes, Clay's earthy, sexy appeal is just an act used to charm wealthy women like his ex-wife. She can't deny his gift for gentling horses, but she's not about to let him control her. There's just one small problem—she can't control her attraction to Clay.

But in Virgin River, faith in new beginnings and the power of love has doors opening everywhere.…

Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Feb 6, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary
Clay Tahoma has spent quite a few years working on ranches in the Los Angeles area and is ready to settle down as a veterinary assistant in Virgin River. The work makes him happy, the area's beauty calls to his Navajo roots, and he has family nearby - which also gives him the opportunity to bring his son up and live closer to him. While he is welcomed by a lot of people in the community, that is not the case

More Than Words
Presenting…the sixth annual More Than Words anthology.
 
Little by little, one person at a time, we can make our world a better place. The five dedicated women selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award have done just that, by discovering a seed of compassion, and nurturing it to effect real change in their communities. To celebrate their accomplishments, five bestselling authors have honored the winners by writing short stories inspired by these real-life heroines.
We hope More Than Words inspires you to look into your heart and find the heroine who lives within.
Reviewer: Terri
Review: May 12, 2010
Genre(s): Anthologies, Romance
More than Words is a different type of book. Yes, it has several wonderful love stories written by some excellent authors but it’s so much more. Each of the five stories highlights a woman run charity. These charities are all different but their purpose is the same, to make someone’s life a little better. Taking that thought, the 5 authors wrote stories based on each charity gi

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