My Kind of Christmas (Virgin River, #20)

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My Kind of Christmas (Virgin River #20)

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PATRICK RIORDAN ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT NOTHING COULD MATCH THE ADRENALINE RUSH HE GETS FROM HIS JOB. BUT THIS CHRISTMAS, PATRICK’S PULSE IS REALLY RACING...

The Riordan brothers may have a reputation for being rough-and tumble, but Patrick has always been the gentle, sweet-natured one. These days, his easygoing manner is being tested by his high-octane career as a navy pilot....more

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Published October 23rd 2012 by Harlequin MIRA (first published October 19th 2012)

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Oct 11, 2012 Jill rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Against her parents' wishes twenty-three year-old Angela LaCroix delays her return to her medical studies and travels to Virgin River to spend time with her family there. After nearly dying in a car accident and sustaining severe injuries, Angie wants time out to reevaluate her life.

Patrick (Paddy) Riordan is a Navy pilot. After his best friend and wingman is killed in a mission over Afghanistan, he's been given leave to deal with the stress and assess his career.

It was really lovely to go back...more

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Oct 23, 2012 Karla rated it 5 of 5 stars

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4 1/2 Stars! Feel good, comforting...loved spending time in Virgin River!! This is definitely MY KIND OF CHRISTMAS!!

This is book is everything that is good about the Virgin River series. It has just the right balance of drama, romance and in the end; you feel a sense of comfort and satisfaction.

Two charming characters are featured in this 20th book of the series, yes 20th and still going strong. Angela is Jack’s niece and has come to Virgin River to re-th...more Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance

4 1/2 Stars! Feel good, comforting...loved spending time in Virgin River!! This is definitely MY KIND OF CHRISTMAS!!

This is book is everything that is good about the Virgin River series. It has just the right balance of drama, romance and in the end; you feel a sense of comfort and satisfaction.

Two charming characters are featured in this 20th book of the series, yes 20th and still going strong. Angela is Jack’s niece and has come to Virgin River to re-think what she wants to do with her life after recovering from a devastating car accident. She’s sassy, spirited, bold and very determined…a real breath of fresh air. She spots Patrick as he’s watching her, while the residents are raising the annual Christmas tree in the town center. They make eye contact, and you know the saying “you had me at hello”, well …it applies here. They dive head first into a relationship full well knowing that it will come to an end when Patrick heads back to his life in the Navy, and embarks on promises made to his fallen comrade and best friend. Neither has any expectations, but never anticipated to have so much in common and to feel the sparks of love. While they have different reasons for coming to Virgin River, finding that special someone was not in the plan. Angie wants to experience more because of a near brush with death and contemplates her life, while Patrick is having trouble moving forward because of a death he’s witnessed and deems himself responsible for. He’s hell-bent on keeping promises made, even though he’s misconstrued the meaning of them. Through it all they are supportive of one another, enjoy their time spent, are totally taken by each other, but know that letting go was part of the deal…or is it?

In true Virgin River style, there is a hardship story that involves a family that was initially presented in previous books. Angie takes them under her wing and it becomes her mission to find the funds for young Megan’s much needed surgery. What I loved most about this book is that we got to visit with so many of our favorite characters, which adds to the sense of familiarity and made for many humorous moments throughout the book. We get to go back to Jack’s bar, a setting that I always enjoy. I can almost taste Preacher’s home cooking, feel the warmth of the fire, the hum of chatter, the laughter, all while enjoying an ice cold beer. I am among friends and it feels good. The ending was sugary sweet, sappy, romantic and just PERFECT!! Oh…and as usual Jack was right and always has the last word…go figure!

Overall this was a truly enjoyable read that brings home the meaning of family, and the understanding that sometimes tragic events have a way of showing us the true meaning of life and what is really important. Grab onto happiness and love when you find it, because our time on this earth is so short.

*ARC courtesy or HarlequinMira via NetGalley*

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Oct 24, 2012 Ian rated it 4 of 5 stars

After his best friend is killed in combat, Patrick takes medical leave from Navy. He heads to Virgin River to get himself together and plan his next move. Angie is in Virgin River after a catastrophic car accident which left her questioning her life direction.

Both will be in Virgin River for the month leading up to Christmas. In the few weeks they are together they fall in love and come to rely on each other. But their time is short, Patrick has committed himself to looking after his friend's w...more

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Oct 30, 2012 KatLynne rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Congratulations Ms. Carr! This is the twentieth installment and I, along with thousands of others, still love visiting the small town of Virgin River, surrounded by all its majestic beauty and the camaraderie of its citizens. You’ve created a magical place that has me longing to be there and sit a spell in Jack Sheridan’s bar while indulging in one of Preacher’s home cooked meals. I also like catching up on all the news and happenings of all those I’ve come to know and love. After each visit I c...more Congratulations Ms. Carr! This is the twentieth installment and I, along with thousands of others, still love visiting the small town of Virgin River, surrounded by all its majestic beauty and the camaraderie of its citizens. You’ve created a magical place that has me longing to be there and sit a spell in Jack Sheridan’s bar while indulging in one of Preacher’s home cooked meals. I also like catching up on all the news and happenings of all those I’ve come to know and love. After each visit I come away happy, feeling refreshed and looking forward to my next stay.

Virgin River has grown since its beginning and the inclusion of the Riordan brothers have been some of my favorite reads. My Kind of Christmas includes the youngest Riordan brother, Patrick along with Jack’s niece, Angie LeCroix. Both have come to Virgin River seeking solitude. They each have major decisions to make concerning their future. And while different in content, their past includes pain. Another common denominator is their limited time. After a few short weeks, they’ll be off again, jumping into their future with both feet running.

But there’s a crimp in this visit and that is the burning hot chemistry between these two and it’s not to be denied. Soon, all thoughts of solitude are forgotten as they share their time together. As the days fly by, time for Patrick and Angie is running out. They each knew leaving was their future. What they didn’t expect was the depth of new feelings and how hard it would be to say goodbye.

This is another great installment in Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series and one that I enjoyed! Who can resist a sexy, hot Riordan and Angie is a heroine that I like and admire. Real life issues are faced with courage and fortitude. There’s heartache and grief along with uplifting hope and renewal. With all that is given the author still manages to make this a fun and at times a laugh out loud read. She includes family moments that are so real to life they feel like my own. Above all, it’s a tender, touching love story with a charming HEA, all woven around family, friends and the Christmas Holidays.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Virgin River, I would still recommend this holiday romance. It’s one of the best I’ve read and though you won't have the background of the secondary characters, you’ll not be lost. For all those who love this small town series, you’ll not want to miss this one!

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Oct 20, 2012 Marg rated it 4 of 5 stars

Reading a VR book makes me want to go back to the beginning and read them all again. With 20 books now in the series I am not sure how practical that is!

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After some time away from the main families in Virgin River, the focus swings firmly back on them in this book.

Jack Sheridan was the first Virgin River hero and there has not been a book since where he hasn't made an appearance, usually as a pillar of the small community that he is at the heart at. When h...more

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Nov 05, 2012 Lisa (Fic Talk) rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of The Virgin River Series

Recommended to Lisa (Fic Talk) by: Me

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Patrick “Paddy” Riordan is on leave from the Navy after an incident while on the job cost him the life of his best friend. He’s undecided as to what he wants to do next with his life and has decided to go spend the holidays in Virgin River by himself. But he knows his family better than that, and they are a meddlesome bunch of people, even though they do it with his best interest at heart. Paddy can’t help but blame himself for his friend’s death, and in feeling that way he thinks he has to hono...more

Patrick “Paddy” Riordan is on leave from the Navy after an incident while on the job cost him the life of his best friend. He’s undecided as to what he wants to do next with his life and has decided to go spend the holidays in Virgin River by himself. But he knows his family better than that, and they are a meddlesome bunch of people, even though they do it with his best interest at heart. Paddy can’t help but blame himself for his friend’s death, and in feeling that way he thinks he has to honour his friend’s wishes of looking after his wife and kid in the event that something happened to him. Paddy just takes that “looking after” promise a bit too far and feels like he needs to make a commitment to his friend’s widow in order to fulfill his pal’s wish.

Angie LeCroix needs some time away from her mother who is pressuring her into returning to medical school after a great deal of time off due to an accident that Angie was involved in that very nearly took her life. For months on end her mother was there literally holding her hand as Angie recuperated in the hospital and at home. She was basically dependent on her mother to do the very simplest things like going to the bathroom and such. But now she’s doing better and even though she will always carry the physical scars of her accident, she’s already dealt with the emotional aspect. She wants to find herself, and she needs the distance from her mother in order to do that. So she finds herself spending the holidays in Virgin River with dear old Uncle Jack.

There, sparks immediately fly between Angie and Paddy while at Jack’s bar in town, and it was so fantastic to see. Angie was the kind of heroine that you can admire because even though she’s way younger than Paddy, she is already so confident in herself and knows that whatever it is she plans to do with her life has to be something meaningful. Paddy also admires that about her, especially since he feels so lost and sentenced to a life that he didn’t want for himself.

Although, I shouldn’t be so “Poor Paddy” because it isn’t the end of the world for him. He’s just on a little detour is all. And with Angie in the picture being down-to-earth, appealing and comforting, it just makes him feel like he’s found someone who he can spend time with and not worry about his problems so much. In the greater scheme of things she’s been through more than he has and still has a pleasant disposition when most would have crumbled underneath what she had to endure.

While back in Virgin River we see some old characters again. Characters such as Jack, Angie’s Uncle, who is a little over-protective, but hey, what can he do about it? She’s a grown woman capable of making her own decisions. Never mind the fact that she didn’t tell him about her and Paddy and he only found out because he went to her place late one night after he closed up shop to drop off some food for her and saw Paddy’s truck parked in her driveway. It was late. The lights were off. You all get the picture! . There was no scrabble being played when the lights went out. Holla! We also see Luke and Colin Riordan, and the ragging on their little bro who was robbing the cradle – I liked their brotherly banter.

Ah, I love coming back to Virgin River time and time again. Such a great story. Loved Paddy, loved Angie and I definitely loved Jack & Luke! I completely loved this story. There’s comfort food, and there’s comfort reads. This is one of those. A definite must read for fans of The Virgin River series. A little family story with a nice bit of romance thrown in. Good times.

Many thanks to Harlequin for providing me with this title via Netgalley – free of charge – in exchange for my honest and impartial review. (less)

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Apr 22, 2013 Marleen rated it 3 of 5 stars

What a pleasure it is to return to Virgin River and have the full original cast of characters – so to speak - playing an important part in this installment.
I enjoyed the two leads in this story; Angie, who’s Jack Sheridan’s 23 year old niece, and Patrick, the youngest of the Riordan boys, who's 33. They both are in Virgin River for some recuperating time.
Angie was in a life-threatening car accident and is uncertain about continuing med school, and Patrick, a Navy pilot, just lost his best frien...more

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Apr 05, 2013 Arlena rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: drama, 5-stars, adult-read, chit-lit, contemporary, ebooks, excellent-book, holidays, romance, women-fiction, series

Author: Robyn Carr
Published by: Harlequin MIRA
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Book Blog For: GMTA
Rating: 5

Review:

"My Kind of Christmas" by Robyn Carr was a wonderful read to celebrate Christmas Holiday. The novel is a continuous series from this great author. We find in this series Angie Le Croix will be celebrating the 'Christmas Holiday' in Virgin River with her Aunt and Uncle....taking some space away from her controlling mother. Since, Angie's previous accident her mom is want...more

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Mar 27, 2013 Joyce Katich rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Love the Virgin River novels.

The Riordan brothers may have a reputation for being rough-and-tumble, but Patrick has always been the gentle, sweet-natured one. These days, his easygoing manner is being tested by his high-octane career as a navy pilot. But for the Riordan brothers, when the going gets tough…the tough find the love of a good woman.

Except the woman who has caught Patrick's attention is Jack Sheridan's very attractive niece.

Angie LeCroix comes to Virgin River to spend Christmas relax...more

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Mar 26, 2013 Cheryl rated it 5 of 5 stars

Reading a bit late for Christmas but wonderful just the same...

I love Robyn Carr, well at least her books. I have read each and every one of them (except the newest "The Wanderer (Thunder Point)" and I'm reading it as soon as I get done with this review).

I especially love the Virgin River series and don't know why it took me a few months to get to this Christmas offering. I am just glad that I finally did.

I loved Paddy and Angie's story - two people with problems that find each other and help ea...more

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Feb 02, 2013 Barb Klein rated it 4 of 5 stars

Robyn Carr is one of my favorite authors and she did not disappoint in her novel, ‘My Kind of Christmas”. The story begins with two people who have been through trauma and are trying to get themselves together. They both head for their families, but try to stay by themselves to sort things out. However, when they meet both fall head over heels for each other. Angie is on track to be a doctor and Patrick is trying to decide if he wants to continue to be a Navy pilot after a dear friend has been s...more

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Jan 02, 2013 Patricia Solla rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own

I really like this series and this book is a nice story set at Christmas time. I was a little disappointed with the author's treatment of the town Christmas tree which is what really got me into reading this series. I had picked up Bring Me Home for Christmas as a Christmas read a few years ago and not having read any of the other books in the series I was drawn in by the town, the people and the storyline. But the tree was the focal point of part of my interest. The author had created the tree...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Beanbag Love rated it 3 of 5 stars

Meh. This story never really took off for me.

Naval aviator Patrick Riordan is on a six week leave after suffering the loss of his best friend during a mission of which Patrick (Paddy) was the leader. He's going through PTSD and grief and he has an unhealthy obsession with taking care of his best friend's widow and young son. I get it, he's going through a horrible time and his actions aren't necessarily logical. But then he needs to go through it. His phone conversations with the aforementioned...more

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Nov 11, 2012 FicTalk Blog rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed-in-2012, arc

Reviewed by Lisa

Patrick "Paddy" Riordan is on leave from the Navy after an incident while on the job cost him the life of his best friend. He's undecided as to what he wants to do next with his life and has decided to go spend the holidays in Virgin River by himself. But he knows his family better than that, and they are a meddlesome bunch of people, even though they do it with his best interest at heart. Paddy can't help but blame himself for his friend's death, and in feeling that way he think...more Reviewed by Lisa

Patrick "Paddy" Riordan is on leave from the Navy after an incident while on the job cost him the life of his best friend. He's undecided as to what he wants to do next with his life and has decided to go spend the holidays in Virgin River by himself. But he knows his family better than that, and they are a meddlesome bunch of people, even though they do it with his best interest at heart. Paddy can't help but blame himself for his friend's death, and in feeling that way he thinks he has to honour his friend's wishes of looking after his wife and kid in the event that something happened to him. Paddy just takes that "looking after" promise a bit too far and feels like he needs to make a commitment to his friend's widow in order to fulfill his pal's wish.

Angie LeCroix needs some time away from her mother who is pressuring her into returning to medical school after a great deal of time off due to an accident that Angie was involved in that very nearly took her life. For months on end her mother was there literally holding her hand as Angie recuperated in the hospital and at home. She was basically dependent on her mother to do the very simplest things like going to the bathroom and such. But now she's doing better and even though she will always carry the physical scars of her accident, she's already dealt with the emotional aspect. She wants to find herself, and she needs the distance from her mother in order to do that. So she finds herself spending the holidays in Virgin River with dear old Uncle Jack.

There, sparks immediately fly between Angie and Paddy while at Jack's bar in town, and it was so fantastic to see. Angie was the kind of heroine that you can admire because even though she's way younger than Paddy, she is already so confident in herself and knows that whatever it is she plans to do with her life has to be something meaningful. Paddy also admires that about her, especially since he feels so lost and sentenced to a life that he didn't want for himself.

Although, I shouldn't be so "Poor Paddy" because it isn't the end of the world for him. He's just on a little detour is all. And with Angie in the picture being down-to-earth, appealing and comforting, it just makes him feel like he's found someone who he can spend time with and not worry about his problems so much. In the greater scheme of things she's been through more than he has and still has a pleasant disposition when most would have crumbled underneath what she had to endure.

While back in Virgin River we see some old characters again. Characters such as Jack, Angie's Uncle, who is a little over-protective, but hey, what can he do about it? She's a grown woman capable of making her own decisions. Never mind the fact that she didn't tell him about her and Paddy and he only found out because he went to her place late one night after he closed up shop to drop off some food for her and saw Paddy's truck parked in her driveway. It was late. The lights were off. You all get the picture! There was no scrabble being played when the lights went out. Holla! We also see Luke and Colin Riordan, and the ragging on their little bro who was robbing the cradle - I liked their brotherly banter.

Ah, I love coming back to Virgin River time and time again. Such a great story. Loved Paddy, loved Angie and I definitely loved Jack & Luke! I completely loved this story. There's comfort food, and there's comfort reads. This is one of those. A definite must read for fans of The Virgin River series. A little family story with a nice bit of romance thrown in. Good times.

Many thanks to Harlequin for providing me with this title via Netgalley - free of charge - in exchange for my honest and impartial review.

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Oct 24, 2012 Rhonda rated it 4 of 5 stars

4 STARS If your a fan of Virgin River books you will not be disappointed. If your new enjoy this then go and read the rest of the Virgin River novels. I think they need to build a big building for family gatherings. With all the ties to each other. Patrick Riordan is the youngest of the Riordan brothers. He just lost his best friend and saw his airplain get hit. He is having nightmares so he has 6 weeks of leave before he can go back to flying planes if that is what he still wants. He promised h...more 4 STARS If your a fan of Virgin River books you will not be disappointed. If your new enjoy this then go and read the rest of the Virgin River novels. I think they need to build a big building for family gatherings. With all the ties to each other. Patrick Riordan is the youngest of the Riordan brothers. He just lost his best friend and saw his airplain get hit. He is having nightmares so he has 6 weeks of leave before he can go back to flying planes if that is what he still wants. He promised his friend Jake that he would be thier for his family. Patrick borrowed Aiden's family cabin to spend leave in. He did not want to stay in Luke's cabin or with Colin at Jilly's farm with them. He wanted to have space when he needed it. He also did not want to wake either of them up with his nightmares. He planned to go visit Jake's widow for Christmas while his family all plans to get together in San Diego. Angie LeCroix has come to Virgin River to stay close to her Uncle Jack & his family plus her Aunt Bree and her family. She wants to stay at Jack's cabin so she can be alone to decide what to do next in her life. Angie was so involved in her schooling that she did not have much life outside of it. She finshed her first year of medical school. Then she was in a bad accident which almost ended her life and a brain injury. She is healed but she wants to do something to help others thinking maybe the Peace core or something simalar. Her mom was great dealing with her injury and healing but now wants her daughter to go back to medical school. She is a little too much bossy right now for Angie. So she got out of town and came to Virgin River. First night at the bar she meets Patrick and starts flirting with him. Things get hot and heavy between them fast. Patrick is so worried about being older than her. They know that they will only have this short time together. They decide to try and keep thier relationship private but right away people are guessing. Thier families keep getting involved starts with the ones in Virgin River but don't end their. Get to see and hear about old familar families how they are doing. I love how close those that live in Virgin River are. They still have thier Christmas traditions and helping those in need, Angie gets involved in the clinic with Mel. She meets a little girl who got injured and it was not bad but she saw her face and has a big scar that is older that is interfering with her eyesight soon. She wants to help. Mel told her all about the stumbling blocks to be overcome before she can get the help so Angie asks to take over and see what she can do for her. Thier is a lot of love scenes that I just skip over but thier is a full story line that is not part of the love scenes. I laughed, cried a little at this moving story. It was good to revisit old friends in Virgin River. I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest review from Netgalley. 10/30/2012 PUB Harlequin Imprint HarlequinMIRA(less)

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Oct 23, 2012 Guilty Pleasures rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Piper's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

5 Stars

I have been waiting and waiting to get back to Virgin River and FINALLY I was able to go!

In My Kind of Christmas we get the story of the last Riordan brother, Patrick. I love, love the Riordan boys and have been looking forward to Paddy’s story, and Robyn does not disappoint.

Paddy is in Virgin River on leave from the Navy after witnessing the death of his best friend while in combat. Of course his brothers are all worried about him, bu...more Piper's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

5 Stars

I have been waiting and waiting to get back to Virgin River and FINALLY I was able to go!

In My Kind of Christmas we get the story of the last Riordan brother, Patrick. I love, love the Riordan boys and have been looking forward to Paddy’s story, and Robyn does not disappoint.

Paddy is in Virgin River on leave from the Navy after witnessing the death of his best friend while in combat. Of course his brothers are all worried about him, but Paddy wants to be left alone. This is not a concept the Riordan boys, or their mother, understand. This is one thing I absolutely love about this family is that they let no one fall. Someone, most likely all of the them, will be there to catch you and pick you up. Paddy is dealing with a lot and trying to keep his brothers at bay.

Angela LeCroix is recovering from a car accident that almost took her life. Her mother wants the old Angie back, but Angie view of her life and the world have changed. Angie’s mom wants her back in medical school. The sooner the better.

Angie heads to Virgin River to stay with her Uncle Jack so she can finally decide what she wants to do with her life. Her first night is town she see Paddy and it is over from there!

Paddy wants Angie from the moment he sees her, but know he has a promise and duty to fulfill and can not get involved with someone like Angie. But he does not let that stop him one bit.

I loved Paddy and Angie together. Again, Robyn writes a wonderful love story about first love that draws you in. We get to see some of our old friends. This was a different Virgin River story for me. This story is focused on Paddy and Angie, there are no side stories in their book, which I missed, but did not make me love this book any less than the others. This book will make you laugh, and how could it not, we are talking Riordan boys here, and make you cry. Another can’t put down book in this series. I can not wait to see where Robyn takes us next in this wonderful series.

Happy Reading!!

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Oct 22, 2012 Liz rated it 4 of 5 stars

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells…Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing yet? No doubt some of us are already seeing Christmas-themed commercials on TV and, boy, does that get me in the mood…for some Christmas-time romance novels (get your brains out of the gutter, ladies!).

My Kind of Christmas¬ will get you in the holiday spirit, but it’s also a really great example of what is, in my opinion, a classic Robyn Carr novel. It’s the 20th entry in the Virgin River series, and even after 19 other books, the...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Jenn rated it 5 of 5 stars

I've never read a Robin Carr book before. When I saw this on Net Galley I thought "Hey, I'll give it a shot!" Was I glad I did! I absolutely loved it! Right away I could tell I was going to love it. The characters seem so real. The families are hilarious.

Angie LaCroix doesn't know if she wants to go back to medical school. She is at a point in her life where she has to sort things out. In order to do this she takes a break from life from her ever hovering mother. She is welcomed with open arms b...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Julie Barrett rated it 5 of 5 stars

My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr
ISBN: 9780778313854
Angela LaCroix had changed since her near death car accident. She was heading to Virgin River to spend time with her sister and she stood up to her mother when it came time to go back to medical school. She needed some time.
Her aunts Mel and Brie at Jack's bar were happy to see her and have her for a visit.
While collecting a few staples from the kitchen she saw Patrick Riordan leave the bar and got the scoop on him. Her plan is to stay in the...more

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Nov 03, 2012 Anne rated it 5 of 5 stars

I had not read any of the other books in this series before but I want to read some of them now after reading this delightful book. I loved the sense of community that is shown throughout the book by many different characters and getting to read about Christmas in this great town was an added bonus.

The characters were great and Patrick and Angie were so much fun to read about. They were both responsible, kind people trying to make some difficult choices in their lives and both had picked the sam...more

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Nov 01, 2012 Wanderlust rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: plight-one-s-troth, hot-alpha-men

Cover & Title - 3 out of 5
Favorite line - "This one is not a weiner," Mel said "Hei's a Riordan. If anyone can match the passion of the Sheridans, it's a Riordan."
Favorite Character - Angie

I am wishing that i could of read the other 20 books in the series too after reading this one! I am going to have to slowly work my way through the rest of the series. This book was amazing, it really lived up to the hype Robyn Carr's books get. She really know's how to write a great book.

What a beautifu...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: sep-12

Another Virgin River book that I couldn't put down. Number 20 in the series and each and every book makes me feel like I am wrapped in a warm blanket, cozy and not wanting to move until I am finished. And I really didn't want this book to end.
Whether welcoming new characters, or returning beloved characters from her previous novels, Ms. Carr always tells an exciting and magical story.

In this novel we are introduced to two new characters that have family in Virgin River. Patrick Riordan, a Navy f...more

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Dec 21, 2012 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

I absolutely LOVE the Virgin River series by Robyn Carr. I have been hooked since book one and this one was no exception. Susan Mallery has a book series called Fools Gold, which I also love. But, what I like more about Carr's Virgin River series is that the central characters (introduced in the first 3 books) remain a large part of each book. These characters are not just side players with a few chapters of slight interaction. Because of this, you get side stories beside the main focus, and you...more

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Dec 09, 2012 Tam B. rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was my first visit to Virgin River, so I was missing any and all back story that is contained in the previous titles. That said, it did read as a stand alone and I don't think I missed anything for not having read the previous titles.

I liked our leads. They're both a little damaged (or perhaps a lot) courtesy of a car accident and a plane crash, when they meet and they connect almost immediately. They did hit the floor (or was it the couch?) rather fast but it worked within the story.

The mo...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Heather ShoeGirl rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: winter-christmas

**My FULL REVIEW here!**

I find it rather ironic that I'm not a fan of Christmas, or snow....or winter in general, however I LOVE "Christmas" books. Weird, right? Oh, well. Patrick (Paddy) is in Virgin River staying in one of his brothers' cabins while he is on leave from the Navy after a very traumatic event. He is enjoying peace and solitude (as much solitude as you can get in Virgin River), and has firm plans in his head for what lies ahead for him. That is, until he lays eyes on Angie.

Angie i...more

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Oct 31, 2012 KarenH rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: definitely-worth-your-while, excellent-love-story, feisty-heroine, great-dialogue, narrator-extraordinaire, audiobook, audiobook-5-stars-plus, p-t-s-d, sweetest-hea, tortured-hero, worth-listening-to

Three years and 20 books later I'm still loving Jack Sheridan and the rest of the Virgin River gang as much as I did when the series first started. Kudos to Robyn Carr for her amazing imagination and to the awesome narrator Therese Plummer for bringing the citizens of VR to life!

Road to Virgin River

Jack's Bar

Luke & Shelby's house

Jack & Mel's house

Colin & Jillian's house

Noah & Elly's church

Virgin River's Tree

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Oct 24, 2012 Beth rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, romance

Angie LeCroix, a Sheridan, is coming to Virgin River to escape the pressure of her mother. She has been in a horrible car accident and is rebuilding her life on her terms while her mother is attempting to control and protect every aspect.

Patrick Riordan has recently lost his best friend during a military operation. He feels responsible for the loss of his friend, his widow and young son. He has come to Virgin River while on mandatory leave. Patrick just wants some time alone before he commits hi...more

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Aug 20, 2012 Deborah rated it 5 of 5 stars

I received this ARC courtesy of my friends at Netgalley & Harlequin books .

Robyn Carr adds another wonderful addition to her Virgin River series. I loved this story ! It features Patrick Riordan & Angie LaCroix, two people who are both at a crossroads in their lives.
Angie LaCroix ( Jack Sheridan's neice ) is taking a braek from medical school after nearly dying in a car accident. She is re-evaluating her plans to become a doctor. What she didn't plan on was falling for green-eyed Navy...more I received this ARC courtesy of my friends at Netgalley & Harlequin books .

Robyn Carr adds another wonderful addition to her Virgin River series. I loved this story ! It features Patrick Riordan & Angie LaCroix, two people who are both at a crossroads in their lives.
Angie LaCroix ( Jack Sheridan's neice ) is taking a braek from medical school after nearly dying in a car accident. She is re-evaluating her plans to become a doctor. What she didn't plan on was falling for green-eyed Navy pilot, Patrick Riordan.
Patrick Riordan is on an extended leave while recuperating from the trauma of seeing his best friend & fellow pilot shot out of the sky. The chemistry between this two is explosive but they both have other commitments. Patrick gave his word to his buddy ,Jake, that he would look after his wife ,Marie, if the worst should happen. Well, the worst did happen & now Paddy stubbornly plans to marry Marie. Ange plans on leaving med school to join the Peace Corp. She's determined to give back to the world. So they decide that they will enjoy their passion until Patrick leaves to go spend Christmas with Marie & her son.
Will Angie's efforts to help a young girl disfigured in an accident help her to realize that she can do more good by finishing medical school ? And will Patrick finally see that he doesn't have to step into Jake's shoes to look after his his buddy's family ? Or will he & Angie deny their love & part forever ?
Ms. Carr has attracted a huge following with her Virgin River series. The stories feature characters that are dedicated to country , community & family. Each story adds not only new characters but continues the stories of the characters we have already met. In this story readers will revisit two of the central families of the series , the Sheridans & the Riordans, adding to the heartwarming sense of family that this series fosters. She pulls the readers into her stories with characters that are vibrant & interesting. It is these plain old down to earth people struggling to survive yet daring to love that brings these stories to life.
My Kind of Christmas is sure to be a home run with long time fans of the series. A flying five stars for this one !(less)

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Dec 20, 2012 Becky rated it 5 of 5 stars

This another great story from Virgin River. Filled with community, family, dedication, romance and good lovin'. Patrick Riordan, the youngest of the Riordan men has returned to Virgin River from a leave of the Navy after watching his best friend shot down. He is staying at Aiden's cabin. Patrick is dealing with alot of torment and decisions he needs to make. So he is trying to isolate from his family. Angie is the niece of Jack Sheridan and the apple of his eye. She is town staying at the old Sh...more

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Oct 30, 2012 Sara HarlequinJunkie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This book was absolutely perfect ! A woman who had nearly died in a car accident and now needs to take some time out and re-evaluate her life and a sexy as sin pilot what more could a romance reader ask for.

It had the right characters who each had the perfect amount of drama in their lives and the perfect amount of passion for life. This was the very first time I had the opportunity to read a Robyn Carr book and it will certainly not be the last!

I adored each and...more

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A RITA award-winning author of 25 novels, Robyn Carr has found a whole new following with her stories about the independent women and former marines of Virgin River."

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