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Darlene
Loved it!! This is my first read from this author.

I have to admit that, in the beginning, I did not really care for Melinda! She seemed so superficial, shallow, and materialistic. Thankfully, she changed!!

I loved the small town setting, how neighbourly everyone is with each other. The town has a really caring vibe. And, Jack!! Hard not to fall for him. He was so patient with Melinda, gave her space, and let things progress when she was ready. I love his big family and how close he is with his si
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fleurette
Jun 09, 2014 rated it liked it
Nice but not great. I liked Jack more than Mel, even thought he was too good to be real. The story was lacking in relationship - buildnig.
Debbie (Doc)
This is the first book in the Virgin River series and is a reread for me. Melinda Moore answered an ad for a community looking for a nurse/midwife. At first glance, Melinda decides this is exactly what she needs to move forward. She has recently lost her husband and needs a new start in a place where no one knows her. She wants the time to heal and not answer any questions.

Sitting in a ditch in the middle of nowhere, Melinda begins to wonder what possessed her to accept the Virgin River job. The
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Charlene
Loved this book! Oh, the tears!! Happy tears ... sad tears ... sometimes I didn't even know I was crying til' the tears splashed on the Kindle. What a beautifully written story about starting over and beginning a new chapter in our lives. I will definitely continue with this series and can't wait to jump into the next one. ...more
Jessie Marie
Sep 18, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Shelves: romance
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Feb 19, 2015 marked it as wishlist
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Jan 12, 2017 marked it as to-read-series
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Dec 24, 2019 rated it liked it
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May 13, 2023 rated it really liked it
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