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Whispering Rock (Virgin River, Book 3)
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| By Robyn Carr |
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| The tightly knit community of Virgin River has been a safe haven for more than a few lost souls over the years -- and there's always room for more . . . A decorated U.S. Marine reservist, LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty, but has found hope and healing in Virgin River. When he agrees to become the town's first cop, he does so knowing it's time he settled down. Twice divorced and the lover of too many women, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have found -- a woman who can tie up his heart forever. He finds that woman in Brie Sheridan, a Sacramento prosecutor who understands his drive to protect and serve. Virgin River becomes a safe haven for Brie after nearly losing her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Though tough and courageous, she's got some fears she can't escape -- but now she has someone who will show her just what it means to trust again. Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Passionate, strong and gentle, he vows to give back to her what she's so selflessly given him -- her heart, and with it, a new beginning. |
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| Delightful, March 5, 2010 |
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Not only this book excellant by Robyn Carr (no relation to me), so are the remainder of the books in the series...I couldn't get my hands on them fast enough as I completed each book. YES, by all means, read this book. Ms. Carr has the ability to bring out all the emotions, love, desire, sadness, tears, you name it, oh, and don't forget laughter...all of those emotions are included.
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 Mike and Brie great, Mel so infuriating, January 28, 2010 |
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I want to give this another star, but Mel ruined it for me.
Brie and Mike are my favourite couple, and I loved their story very much. What I didn't like about this book was Mel, nor the plotlines that came with her. Mel is a bully, forcing her will on all the other people in town. She was rude, nasty, pushy and moody through the whole book - and some of the dramas she brought on through her own stupidity. And I don't like reading about gynaecology in a romance story!
Mike is an amazing man, and his relationship with Brie was one I was really looking forward to. I wasn't disappointed. The way they help each other overcome their traumas was realistic and such a pleasure to read about. It's a pity the author doesn't see to love them much - they don't get much attention in later books in the series.
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 An improvement, January 18, 2010 |
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I had serious issues with the first two books in this series, and I certainly enjoyed this third book more. What I loved very much was the main couple. I'll get to them in a moment or two.
Robyn Carr's books always start off strong, and this one drew me in right from the outset. But she has a terrible tendency to get bogged down in erroneous storylines by about halfway through. The lead couple may disappear for chapters at a time while she covers the stories of every other resident of the town. While I have enormous admiration for a writer who can manage to keep so much `story' making sense, keeping timeframes accurate, running one character's life story into everyone else's, it can sometimes make for a frustrating read.
I've griped about this in my reviews of the first two books, but nothing's changed, so I have to gripe again - please God, someone stop that woman from writing about women's health every few minutes!! Melinda, heroine of book one, is again popping up left right and centre, delivering babies, performing at least half a dozen pelvic exams, self-righteously preaching to everyone about everything from safe sex to breast checks. And, to top it off, she's just downright nasty through much of this book. Does there really need to always be a storyline featuring a midwife? And does that midwife always have to be thinking about obstetrics? Doesn't she ever have any fun?
Mike and Brie are a wonderful couple, and the development of their relationship was very realistic. I love them so much, I could read another book about them. I loved that they both found a purpose in Virgin River, and that they helped each other to overcome their horrible pasts. This relationship didn't feel false, forced, as the Preacher/Paige relationship felt in the second book.
The only thing I found marred their story a bit was the bizarrely lax attitude about having children. All the couples in this series seem to consider having babies together within a few months of knowing each other, simply because we're to assume they are going to marry sometime in the future. It's as if the author writes with the future in mind, instead of considering the characters' mindset in the present.
There aren't many real life men who would be so happy to be getting women pregnant without much thought. There are even fewer who would meet up for drinks with their army friends and spend the whole time making cutesy remarks about pregnancy and lots and lots of babies.
A for the secondary characters (who probably have as much page time as the stars), could Ms Carr PLEASE stop having so many scenes where Mel and Jack are bickering? I'll have to go back and reread book one just to remember why I was supposed to like these people, because it's getter harder and harder to care for them.
As the final book of a trilogy, a lot of things were wrapped up nicely here. But then along came a whole lot more books in this series, and there sure are plenty of characters to focus on now.
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| Touching, January 4, 2010 |
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3.5 stars for this book--it's a solid addition to the series. This particular book is about Bree and Mike but I caution readers that like all of Robyn Carr's books, it's not so much a romance focused and centered around one couple as it is an ungoing tale of the town of Virgin River as a whole. This means a lot of the extended stories of old characters, and the introduction of brand new ones. Personally I like this, but it's something to be aware of.
Bree, a prosecuting attorney, is just getting over her divorce and the loss of a major case when tragedy strikes her yet again. She's brutally attacked by a criminal she tried to put in prison. Mike, a close family friend, is himself barely recovered from a shooting that nearly killed him. Mike is already half in love with Bree when he sets himself to the task of helping her heal and move on. Their romance is sweet and touching.
I really love all of the characters in this little world that Carr has created. Each is unique in personality, amusing in their own way, and easy to relate to. The characters are what draw readers in and keep them reading. The plot of this book is not tremendously exciting and there are no surprises. Yet it's an uplifting, fulfilling read.
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| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful |
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| Book 3 in Virgin River Series!, November 13, 2009 |
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I loved this book. Robyn Carr really took me to a place in a wonderful little town where everyone knows everyone.
I recommend reading all of her books in the "Virgin River Series". To Date, there are about 7 Books!!! If you include Virgin River Christmas......
I loved all of Robyn's Books and you will too!
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