Robyn Carr series shows that she has an amazing talent for creating beautiful communities and exploring the characters within them. With most series following different characters in each book, it’s no wonder that Virgin River became such a hit for Robyn Carr. But Virgin River isn’t Carr’s only community. Let us introduce you to: Grace Valley, Thunder Point and Sullivan’s Crossing. If you are a Virgin River fan – or if you’re completely new to Robyn Carr – then you’ll love these. Check them out now!
Robyn Carr Series: Grace Valley
Deep In The Valley (Book 1)
Grace Valley, California – visitors often remark on the beauty and peace of the place. It’s country life at its finest. But visitors don’t always see what lies at the heart of a community. Or beyond it. Everyone has secrets. And now June – a doctor who devotes her life to her work, who sees an undercover DEA agent appearing at all sorts of strange hours – has one of her own.
Just Over The Mountain (Book 2)
In a close-knit town, it’s hard to keep a secret – but Dr. June Hudson has managed to keep one. Though her visits from her secret lover – undercover DEA agent Jim Post – are as clandestine as they are passionate, somehow fits with her demanding work as the town doctor. But how can a secret lover compete with a flesh-and-blood heartthrob from her past?
Down By The River (Book 3)
People are beginning to notice the bloom in June’s cheeks and the swell of her belly. DEA agent Jim Post is back in June’s arms for good, newly retired from undercover work and ready for new beginning in Grace Valley. But expecting the unexpected is a way of life in Grace Valley and the community is overflowing with gossip.
Robyn Carr Series: Virgin River
Virgin River (Book 1)
Wanted: Midwife/nurse practitioner in Virgin River, population six hundred. Make a difference against a backdrop of towering California redwoods and crystal clear rivers. Rent-free cabin included.
When the recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees this ad, she decides that the remote mountain town might be the perfect escape – to overcome heartbreak and reignite her nursing career. But the cabin is a dump, the roads are treacherous and the local doctor wants nothing to do with her. She plans to leave the place. Until some things make her change her plans to leave – an abandoned baby on her porch and the former marine Jack Sheridan.
Shelter Mountain (Book 2)
For the second time in a year, a woman appears in Virgin River to escape her past.
When Paige Lassiter and her three year old son suddenly come into marine John “Preacher” Middleton’s bar as he is about to close, Preacher knows that they’re in a crisis. The woman is covered in bruises and he wants nothing more than to punish the one who did this to them. Then her ex-husband turns up. And Preacher knows that some things are worth fighting for.
Whispering Rock (Book 3)
Virgin River has been a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she almost lost her life at the hands of a criminal. A decorated marine reservist, LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela agrees to become Virgin River’s first cop after he was badly wounded in his line of duty. Twice divorced, he longs for commitment. Which is why he wants to help Brie free herself from her painful memories.
A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River Series Books 4)
Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she’s come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life and gave her three more years to love him. Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby’s shattered body onto a medical transport. Her letters to Ian have gone unanswered, but she has managed to track him down. He’s as wounded emotionally as Bobby was physically. But she’s not easily scared off.
Second Chance Pass (Book 5)
The community of Virgin River saw Vanessa Rutledge through her darkest days—now she’s looking to a bright future.
In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son, filling her broken heart with a whole new kind of love. But the one man she longs to share this love with is pretending she doesn’t exist. Paul Haggerty lives by the marine motto: Semper Fi. Ever faithful to his best friend, he has been hiding the fact that he’s been in love with Vanessa for years. Now, just as he’s about to make his move, another woman has staked her claim on him.
Temptation Ridge (Book 6)
Shelby McIntyre has big plans – plans that include finding Mr. Right. At twenty-five, after five years as her mother’s caregiver, it’s time for Shelby to experience freedom and adventure. But when she visits Virgin River and runs into Luke Riordan, she knows he’s not her Mr. Right. A handsome Blackhawk pilot, Luke has fought in four wars and has been shot out of the sky three times. He’s tough and jaded. And he’s not one for commitment.
Paradise Valley (Virgin River Series Books 7)
Marine corporal Rick Sudder is home early from Iraq. The carefree boy is gone, replaced by a man who sees the future as bleak. Yet can the passion and commitment of a young woman who has never given up on him mend his broken body and shattered heart?
As the people of Virgin River rally around Rick, another recent arrival tests the tightly knit community. Dan Brady has a questionable past and he’s looking for a place to start over. But he never expects to find it in the arms of a woman who was as much an outcast as himself.
Under The Christmas Tree (Book 8)
With snow falling over the redwood forests, secluded Virgin River is the ideal place to spend the holidays. Each year, the close-knit community gathers in the town square to decorate and light a massive tree. Carols are sung, hot chocolate is shared—and this year, a surprise is about to bring two special people together. When the townfolks discover a box of adorable puppies under the town’s Christmas tree, they call on local vet Nathaniel Jensen for help. But his budding romance with Annie McCarthy is catching their attention.
Forbidden Falls (Book 9)
Reverend Noah Kincaid moved to Virgin River to reopen an abandoned church he bought on eBay. Like Noah, the place is a little empty inside, but all it may need is some loving care…
The young widower arrives ready to roll up his sleeves and build a place of worship and welcome, but he needs help. With her tight shirts and short skirts, pastor’s assistant is not what springs to mind when Noah meets Alicia Baldwin. The former exotic dancer needs a respectable job so she can regain custody of her children. Noah can’t help but admire her. They may be an unlikely team, but in Virgin River anything is possible.
Angel’s Peak (Virgin River Series Books 10)
Four years ago, air force sweethearts Franci Duncan and Sean Riordan reached an impasse. She wanted marriage and a family. He didn’t. But a chance meeting proves that the bitter breakup hasn’t cooled their sizzling chemistry. Sean isn’t the cocky young fighter pilot he was when Franci left and he’s ready to try again. But the reason she walked away when he refused to commit leaves Sean shocked and furious.
Moonlight Road (Book 11)
With her beloved younger siblings settled and happy, Erin Foley has empty-nest syndrome. At age thirty-five.
So she’s hitting the pause button on her life and holing up in a secluded cabin near Virgin River. Erin is planning on getting to know herself, not the shaggy-haired mountain man she meets. But it turns out that Aiden Riordan is a doctor, recharging for a summer after leaving the navy. He’s intrigued by Erin and he’d love to get closer if his scruffy exterior and crazy ex-wife don’t hold him back.
Midnight Confessions (Book 12)
In Virgin River, holiday kisses don’t end with Christmas, there’s still the inaugural New Year’s Eve party at Jack’s Bar. Everyone find themselves eager for that special countdown and midnight kiss. Sunny Archer was dumped at the previous party and is in no mood to celebrate. But her uncle and his fiancée drag her there anyway. Drew Foley is getting over his own heartbreak. Yet when he sees Sunny from across the crowded room, he’s instantly smitten.
Promise Canyon (Virgin River Series Books 13)
After years spent on ranches around Los Angeles, Clay Tahoma is delighted to be Virgin river’s new veterinary assistant. The secluded beauty of the town tugs at his Navajo roots and he’s been welcomed with open arms by everyone in town – except Lilly Yazhi. She’s encountered her share of strong and traditional men within her own aboriginal community and she’s not interested in more. But she can’t deny his gift for gentling horses and she can’t deny her attraction for Clay.
Wild Man Creek (Book 14)
Colin Riordan came to Virgin River to recuperate from a horrific helicopter crash, the scars which he still bears inside and out. His family is supportive, but it’s his art that truly soothes his troubled soul. After an ill-advised affair, PR guru Jillian Matlock has rented an old Victorian with a promising garden in Virgin River. When she finds Colin at his easel in her yard, there’s an instant connection.
Harvest Moon (Book 15)
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. Kelly is starting to feel 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 LA, and she still finds plenty of trouble in Virgin River.
Bring Me Home For Christmas (Virgin River Series Books 16)
This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas list – getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago he broke her heart before heading off to war. It’s time she moved on. So she takes matters into her own hands and heads to the place Denny calls home – Virgin River. She’s an uninvited guest on her brother’s men-only hunting weekend. And then an accident means she needs to stay longer and she’s stranded with Denny. In very close quarters.
Hidden Summit (Book 17)
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. Conner Danson has been burned by love, he’s got no time for women although he spends an awful lot of time pretending not to notice Leslie. And she’s pretty busy ignoring the chemistry between them.
Redwood Bend (Book 18)
Katie Malone and her twin boys’ trip along the beautiful mountain roads is Virgin River is stopped short by a tire as flat as her failed romance. And then the rain comes, the boys are hungry and Katie is having trouble putting on a spare. The sight of the sexy, leather-clad bikers who pull up beside her is a relief. While the guys are checking out her car, Katie and Dylan Childress are checking out one another.
Sunrise Point (Virgin River Series Books 19)
Nora Crane will do what it takes to keep her family afloat. Things are better than they’ve been for a while, still she’s barely scraping by. But she’s got two little girls to look after so she’s willing to work hard and help out with harvesttime at the Cavanaugh orchard. Her new boss is Tom Cavanaugh, a former marine who has taken over the family farm. Tom’s ready to settle down. Nora doesn’t seem to be the marrying kind, but he can’t keep his eyes off her.
My Kind of Christmas (Book 20)
While the Riordan brothers have a reputation for being rough-and-tumble, Patrick has always been the gentle, sweet-natured one. But his easygoing manner is tested by his high-octane career as a navy pilot. Angie LeCroix wants to spend Christmas in Virgin River relaxing, away from her mother. Yet instead of freedom, she gets her uncle, Jack Sheridan. If he had his way, she’d never go out at all. And certainly not with Patrick.
Return to Virgin River (Virgin River Series Books 21)
Kaylee Sloan’s home in Southern California is full of wonderful memories of the woman who raised her. But the memories are prolonging her grief over her mother’s recent death. A successful author, Kaylee hoped she could pour herself into her work. But it’s not hard. So Kaylee borrows a cabin in Virgin River. But when she arrives, its just gone up in flames. Devastated, she heads to Jack’s Bar to plan her next steps. And the people there are more than willing to help her.
When she rescues a kitten followed by a dog with a litter of puppies, she finds her heart opening up to the animals who need her. And there’s a dog trainer who knows exactly how to help her. Her dread turns to hope because there’s no better place to spend Christmas than Virgin River.
Robyn Carr Series: Thunder Point
The Wanderer (Book 1)
Nestled on the Oregon coast is a town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Locals love the land’s unspoiled beauty. Developers see it as a potential gold mine. When newcomer Hank Cooper learns he’s been left an old friend’s entire beachfront property, he finds himself with a community’s destiny in his hands. Thunder Point was just meant to be another quick stop, but he finds himself getting involved with the town. And the beautiful and complicated Sarah Dupre.
The Newcomer (Book 2)
Single dad and Thunder Point’s deputy sheriff “Mac” McCain has worked hard to keep his daughter happy and his town safe. Now he’s finally found happiness with Gina James. The long time friends have always shared challenges and rewards of raising their adolescent daughters. And then an unexpected romance blossoms between them. But then, their lives are thrown into chaos.
The Hero (Book 3)
In a moment of desperation, Devon McAllister takes her daughter and flees a place where they should have been safe and secure. She has no idea what’s going to happen next, but it can’t be worse than what they’ve left behind. Her plan is to escape to somewhere she can be invisible – like Thunder Point. Devon thought she wanted to hide from the world, but Thunder Point proves otherwise. And there might be happiness in her future with Spencer Lawson.
The Chance (Book 4)
With its breathtaking vistas and down-to-earth people, Thunder Point is the perfect place for FBI agent Laine Carrington to recuperate from a gunshot wound and contemplate her future. The locals embraced Laine as one of their own after she risked her life to save a young girl. And also new to Thunder Point is Eric Gentry. When Eric and Laine meet, their attraction is clear to everyone.
The Promise (Book 5)
Scott Grant has a bustling family practice in the small Oregon community of Thunder Point. The town and its people have embraced the widowed doctor and father of two. But as the town’s only doctor, his dating pool is limited. Until a stunning physician’s assistant applies for a job at the clinic.
The Homecoming (Book 6)
At the age of nineteen, Seth Sileski had everything. A superb athlete and scholar, handsome and popular, he was the pride of Thunder Point. Destined for greatness, Seth lost it all in a terrible accident. The people in his hometown have never forgotten what might have been. But now he’s presented with an opportunity to return home and show the people of Thunder Point – especially his father and childhood best friend Iris – he’s become a better version of his former self.
One Wish (Book 7)
Grace Dillon was a champion figure skater until she moved to Thunder Point to escape the ruthless world of fame and competition. Though she’s proud of the quiet, self-sufficient life she’s created running a successful flower shop, she knows something is missing. Her life could do with a bit of excitement. And then high school teacher Tory Headly comes into her life. But the past is catching up to Grace.
A New Hope (Book 8)
Since moving to Thunder Point, Ginger Dysart is finally getting past her grief. Her job at the flower shop is fulfilling and she’s excited to be assisting with the Lacoumette wedding. In spite of her lasting heartache, Ginger is swept up in the pleasure of the occasion. But the beauty and joy is ruined by an embarrassing encounter with the bride’s brother, Matt.
Wildest Dreams (Book 9)
Blake Smiley searched the country for just the right place to call home. The professional triathlete has traveled the world, but Thunder Point has what he needs to put down the roots he’s never had. In the quiet town, he can focus on his training without distractions. Until he meets his new neighbors and everything changes.
Robyn Carr Series: Sullivan’s Crossing
What We Find (Book 1)
Between the urban bustle of Denver and the high-stress of neurosurgery, Maggie Sullivan has hit a wall. In the middle of a lawsuit and full of anxiety, Maggie takes a much-needed break in Sullivan’s Crossing – which was named after her great-grandfather. But shortly after arriving her world is rocked and she needs to take on more responsibility than planned. Though serious-looking hiker, Cal Jones, is willing to lend a hand.
Any Day Now (Book 2)
For Sierra Jones, Sullivan’s Crossing is meant to be a brief stopover. She’s put her troubled past behind her, but the path forward isn’t yet clear. A visit with her big brother Cal and his new bride, Maggie, seems to be the best option to help her back on her feet. But when her past catches up with her, it’s a special man and an adorable puppy who give her the strength to face the truth and fight for a brighter future.
The Family Gathering (Book 3)
Having left the military, Dakota Jones is at a crossroads in his life. With his elder brother and younger sister settled in Sullivan’s Crossing, he shows up hoping to clear his head before his next adventure. As a newcomer, he is on everyone’s radar – especially the single women in town. But he’s only attracted to the one woman who isn’t interested.
The Best Of Us (Book 4)
Dr. Leigh Culver loves practicing medicine in Timberlake, Colorado. It’s a much-needed change of pace from her stressful life in Chicago. The only drawback is she misses her aunt Helen, the woman who raised her. But Leigh needs her independence, and she hopes that her aunt will visit often. And when Helen does visit and the pair go to Sullivan’s Crossing, Helen falls in love with the place and one special person.
The Country Guesthouse (Book 5)
Hannah Russell’s carefully crafted plans for her life have been upended without warning. When her best friend suddenly died, Hannah became guardian to a five-year-old named Noah. With no motherhood experience, she’s terrified that she’s not up to the challenge. She and Noah need to get to know each other in a rented house in Colorado. And the owner is a handsome man, who is drawn out of his solitude by his guests.
