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Virgin River (Virgin River, #1)
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bookshelves: e-pcs, genre-contemp-romance, highly-rated, read-in-2013, make-me-cry
Aug 08, 2011
bookshelves: e-pcs, genre-contemp-romance, highly-rated, read-in-2013, make-me-cry
I've had this on my shelf to read for what seems like forever. The ratings are outstanding for every single book in this now eighteen plus book series, and now I understand why.
The story is very slow moving but I never got bored. Life in Virgin River is easygoing...a small town atmoshphere in which everyone knows everyone and they're all there for each other. When Mel moves to Virgin River in a spur of the moment decision in answer to an add placed for a nurse, she is under-impressed at first.
I LOVE how this town isn't portrayed as a postcard picture perfect small town. It's a tad run down, with few modern ameneties and luxuries. But the PEOPLE are what make Virgin River so great. People like Jack, the bar owner with a past who immediately sees the hurt hiding behind the calm exterior of the new nurse/midwife. It takes a long time for Mel to open up to anyone. She's left the big city behind along with her memories of her recently deceased husband and the perfect life they shared there. She's come to get away from the knowing stares and the constant reminders of the man she loved but will never see again.
And she finds peace in this town. But it takes a long, lonely time. This is her journey, a months long lonely story of a sweet romance and a multitude of new friendships...a story of the utter devastation of letting go because you have to and moving on because you choose to.
This was a lovely introduction into a much anticipated series for me. I met a fabulous cast of characters and I'm more excited now to delve deeper into this community than ever! Preacher's story is up next. The unconventional character is always my favorite!!
My thanks to my GR friend Lexa for the final push to picking up this book!!
The story is very slow moving but I never got bored. Life in Virgin River is easygoing...a small town atmoshphere in which everyone knows everyone and they're all there for each other. When Mel moves to Virgin River in a spur of the moment decision in answer to an add placed for a nurse, she is under-impressed at first.
I LOVE how this town isn't portrayed as a postcard picture perfect small town. It's a tad run down, with few modern ameneties and luxuries. But the PEOPLE are what make Virgin River so great. People like Jack, the bar owner with a past who immediately sees the hurt hiding behind the calm exterior of the new nurse/midwife. It takes a long time for Mel to open up to anyone. She's left the big city behind along with her memories of her recently deceased husband and the perfect life they shared there. She's come to get away from the knowing stares and the constant reminders of the man she loved but will never see again.
And she finds peace in this town. But it takes a long, lonely time. This is her journey, a months long lonely story of a sweet romance and a multitude of new friendships...a story of the utter devastation of letting go because you have to and moving on because you choose to.
This was a lovely introduction into a much anticipated series for me. I met a fabulous cast of characters and I'm more excited now to delve deeper into this community than ever! Preacher's story is up next. The unconventional character is always my favorite!!
My thanks to my GR friend Lexa for the final push to picking up this book!!
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Reading Progress
August 8, 2011
– Shelved
August 8, 2011
– Shelved as:
e-pcs
January 9, 2013
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Started Reading
January 9, 2013
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2.59%
"I am SO ready for something sweet and lovely. I've heard amazing things about the whole Virgin River series."
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10
January 10, 2013
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33.42%
"Can I move to Virgin River? My gosh, it sounds just beautiful!!"
page
129
January 10, 2013
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43.78%
"Okay, Mel's sister is pissing me off. She doesn't have an agenda, but she sure does want Mel to leave Virgin River, even though it helping her to heal from her husbands death. What's the deal? She needs to basically shut it and do what's best for her broken sister!"
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169
January 11, 2013
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65.54%
"Putting this on hold for just a bit to do a buddy read of another book. Not a reflection of how much I like it...I'm just at a good pause moment."
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253
January 11, 2013
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Finished Reading
January 17, 2013
– Shelved as:
genre-contemp-romance
January 17, 2013
– Shelved as:
highly-rated
January 17, 2013
– Shelved as:
read-in-2013
January 17, 2013
– Shelved as:
make-me-cry
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I just finished it, Lexa! It was wonderful. I was ready for a non angsty read. This book was like real life, only more romantic, lol! I am really excired for Preacher's story!
You will love this series. it's one of my favorite even though I have alot of the rest of the books I still haven't gotten too. it's good to stick one in every once in awhile.
♠ Sharon is an emotional book junkie ♠ wrote: "wonderful review Nicole. i love when they make the settings more real."
Oh, she really did! It wasn't fairy tale land...it was like a real place. Great book, and thanks for your kind words Sharon!
Oh, she really did! It wasn't fairy tale land...it was like a real place. Great book, and thanks for your kind words Sharon!
I was hoping to start this series over the Christmas holiday but I just didn't have the time. Your review makes me want to put everything aside and start it now. Nicely done, Nicole.
Yay!!! I'm so glad you liked it!! I love Preacher, he's probably y favorite character in the whole series!
Great review! (I kind of feel famous for having a shout out! ;)
Great review! (I kind of feel famous for having a shout out! ;)
This is one of my favorite series! Each book gets betttsr and every previous character has a small part if the next so you don't feel like you are reading single books in a series.
Lexa wrote: "Yay!!! I'm so glad you liked it!! I love Preacher, he's probably y favorite character in the whole series!
Great review! (I kind of feel famous for having a shout out! ;)"
I'm so excited about Preacher's book. Plus, it has the little boy in it, right? And I was wanting a book with kids.
You're immortal on GR, Lexa! Take a bow, lol! Or just write reviews, lol! Thanks again for the recommend.
Great review! (I kind of feel famous for having a shout out! ;)"
I'm so excited about Preacher's book. Plus, it has the little boy in it, right? And I was wanting a book with kids.
You're immortal on GR, Lexa! Take a bow, lol! Or just write reviews, lol! Thanks again for the recommend.
Kisha wrote: "This is one of my favorite series! Each book gets betttsr and every previous character has a small part if the next so you don't feel like you are reading single books in a series."
I noticed that you'd read a lot of them Kisha...that's good to know. I'm reading one right now that seems right up your alley too. I'll message you.
I noticed that you'd read a lot of them Kisha...that's good to know. I'm reading one right now that seems right up your alley too. I'll message you.
They are the best. I've been spacing the books out I think I'm up to whatever goes after Angel's peak. Hopefully I'll be able to squeeze one in soon.
Can't wait to see what you think when you finish it!