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273 true 6240901 read 2 true 6240900 currently-reading 22 true 6240899 to-read 1 false 6811666 to-buy <![CDATA[new comment from Ronica]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/79210603 Ronica's review of Shelter Mountain (Virgin River, #2)
by Robyn Carr

I have read the first few pages while I was under my hair dryer, I couldn't put it down. I think I will be up late tonight. ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Ronica]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/202748-ronica-s-2009-reads Ronica made a comment in the 100+ Book Challenge group:

McKnight In Shining Armor by Tami Hoag

]]> <![CDATA[Ronica added 'Shelter Mountain']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/79210603 Shelter Mountain (Virgin River, #2) by Robyn Carr
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]]> <![CDATA[Ronica added 'McKnight in Shining Armor']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76261560 to: McKnight in Shining Armor (Mass Market Paperback) by Tami Hoag
This a reprint of an earlier work by Tami Hoag.

I felt like this was a 3 1/2 star read, I did enjoy the story line overwork stressed out mother with too many things on her plate and the rich handsome knight in shining armor swoops in to save the day.

The thing that bother me the most were the typos, the H's name was Alexander McKnight but for some reason whenever his nickname is used it appears as Alec. ]]> <![CDATA[Ronica made a comment on the poll Nastiest book related habit? ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/26198-nastiest-book-related-habit Ronica made a comment on the poll Nastiest book related habit?

I think that dog-earing is terrible, they have some beautiful and fun bookmarks out that you could use instead. ]]> <![CDATA[Ronica voted on a poll]]> http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/26198-nastiest-book-related-habit Ronica voted on the poll: Nastiest book related habit? ]]> <![CDATA[Ronica made a comment on the poll Do you like it when books make you cry?]]> http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/26197-do-you-like-it-when-books-make-you-cry Ronica made a comment on the poll Do you like it when books make you cry?

I don't look for a book that will make me cry but if it does I'm ok with it. ]]> <![CDATA[Ronica made a comment on the poll Skimming - yes or no?]]> http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/26128-skimming-yes-or-no Ronica made a comment on the poll Skimming - yes or no?

Fani wrote: "Ronica wrote: "I skim past the love scenes, every now and then."

Me too. When I don't particularly care for the couple or the book I'm reading, I sometimes skim the love scenes in order to finish ..."

It makes the story go faster.

]]> <![CDATA[Ronica is on page 202 of McKnight in Shining... ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76261560 Ronica is on page 202 of 288 of McKnight in Shining Armor: A Novel

"I have not been able to read much lately, *gasp* I'm almost finished with this one."

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Ronica read and liked KarenH's review of Virgin River (Virgin River, #1):

"I'm a big fan of audiobooks; unfortunately, I've almost blown through audible.com's generously-sized romance collection completely. Recently, a ton of Stephanie Lauren's books were released on audio. Not being too familiar with her work, I listened...more I'm a big fan of audiobooks; unfortunately, I've almost blown through audible.com's generously-sized romance collection completely. Recently, a ton of Stephanie Lauren's books were released on audio. Not being too familiar with her work, I listened to Devil's Bride and decided I would embark down that long Cynster road, knowing I'd have enough listening material for the next 6 months. However, 2 books into the series I was already feeling a restless urge to move on. Virgin River by Robyn Carr caught my eye because I remembered Melissab had been raving about it months ago at Amazon. Her recommendations have always worked well for me so I decided to give it a go. OMG! and WOW! What a gem! Just like a great book you can't put down, I listened to the entire audio - all 12hrs & 29min - straight through.

Virgin River was a simple story of two very complex characters...a city girl who wouldn't let go of a love lost forever, and a country boy who was mentally scarred from the unspeakable cruelties of war. Both believing they had nothing to offer a serious relationship, they fell into a comfortable companionship...becoming the best of friends. When one was faced with personal demons, the other became the rock...the strength that kept the demons at bay. To each other, they became as necessary as air...and gradually realized their feelings were way beyond those shared by mere friends.

The story was beautifully told...rich with detailed descriptions of the country in its simplistic splendor and of the quirky country folk that lived there. VR also triggered all the emotions. There is one unforgettable scene where Melinda has an emotional breakdown outside in the pouring rain. Jack knows she is crying over another man; nevertheless, he loves her uncondionally and holds her until she calms down. (Oh, but he gets a huge, unexpected reward for that one! wink wink)

*Sigh* They broke the mold after they made Jack. Without a doubt, he is the perfect hero...surpassing all other fictional males acting in the same capacity. Forget about comparing him to a real man...I'm positive there isn't one who even comes close. (LOL, if real men were anything like Jack, PMS would not exist!)

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sigh-worthy, possible tear-inducing, heart-warming love story, complete with a sweet HEA and enough sexual detail to cause you to drool uncontrollably with desire for Jack. 6 stars!

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