A Virgin River Christmas: A Holiday Romance Novel

This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the fourth book in the Virgin River series. I have read and reviewed the first three books in this series before picking this book up. I do feel this is a series that you should read in order. I loved the characters in this book, but I did miss having the other characters from the other books in this series. Unlike, the other books in this series the past characters are not really in this book. I enjoyed the storyline of this book, and I enjoyed the very slow moving romance in this book. This is not a cute romance. I did not love the ending of this book, and I really felt there was no real closer in this book. I read this book via Kindle Unlimited/Library and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book.

Very interesting story line. Keeps you reading till it's done.

to curl up with in your favorite reading spot. A book that is set in a small community with old fashion values. Where neighbor helps neighbor. This book got my attention from page 1 where Marcie is packed up and on her way to try to locate her deceased husband Bobby's friend, an ex-Marine named Ian, who saved his life and brought him back to her. A man who chose to leave everyone behind and live a solitary life and Marcie's determination to thank him for the time she was given with Bobby. Robyn has a way of writing that makes it easy to visulize the people and locations. After reading this book, I ordered the previous books written about virgin river.

Two main characters: Marcie Sullivan - she must find Ian Buchanan. Her search takes her to the Virgin River area. Here we meet old friends again. Ian doesn't want to have to face his feelings about his friend, Bobby Sullivan. He just wanted to be left alone, which, of course didn't happen. Marcie kept stirring up old memories. She also has young brother, Drew, who seemed to understand her reasons for locating Ian. And a sister, Erin, who worries about her. We meet again a wonderful bunch of characters woven into beautiful human story. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED along with the 3 other Virgin River books and the begining 3 Grass Valley stories. three more books coming in 09.

Finished it in one sitting. Loved it! I can't wait for the next in this series. I really loved Marcie as a heroine, her humor and take on life was so refreshing. Her willingness to adapt to the rugged lifestyle of the mountains made for several good laughs. The premise of her being in Virigin River to help her dead husbands best friend (Ian) was a bit of a stretch, but it really worked. When they finally came together I melted. (It was also a very steamy scene!) This book is a stand alone so you don't need to read the series in order for this one, but you will get to see a bit of Jack, Mel, Preacher, Mike, Brie...etc. I really wish this book had a huge epilouge as I wanted to know so more about how life works out for these two. I hope we see more of Marcie and Ian's story in future books.

Marcie Sullivan came to Virgin River looking for Ian Buchanan. Ian had saved her husband's life while both men served as marines in . Bobby had lived several years almost comatose before he finally passed away a year ago and Marcie is determined to find Ian and find out why, after one visit, he never came back to see his friend again. She finally finds Ian, she finds a damaged soul who has been living as a hermit. Ian has never been able to forgive himself for the way Bobby died and has lived his life trying to escape the nightmare of Bobby's vegetative state. But Marcie's arrival brings light and laughter back into Ian's life. As they spend the days together love blooms between them. Can they forge a new life between them? Robyn Carr's Virgin River Series is simply excellent. From one book to the next the characters you fell in love with in other books keep the story moving and remind the reader why we love this series. A Virgin River Christmas is just the right touch for the season. Readers can't go wrong with this book. I can't recommend A Virgin River Christmas highly enough! Melissa Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Four years ago in the battle of Fallujah, US Marine Ian Buchanan risked his life to save his brother in arms Bobby Sullivan. Three years after that heroism, never having recovered from his wounds twenty-six years old Bobby died. His widow Marcie grieved her loss even before he passed away as she knew he would never recover. Over the years Marcie sent letters to Ian thanking him, but all returned unopened; he simply vanished. Obstinate and resolute, Marcie decides to find Ian to personally thank him. She traces him to Virgin River; Ian is unhappy to see her as he lives the life of a hermit selling firewood. He needs to forget Iraq, especially Fallujah and Bobby. Marcie feels a deep need to save his soul; in her mind he is not living. As they fall in love, she needs to persuade him to let go of the past so they can share a future. The return to the small isolated Redwoods town of Virgin River is a triumph as the lead couple is as complex a pair of characters as one is apt to read. Especially intricate is the former marine who suffers from a deep post traumatic stress disorder from what he did and saw in Fallujah. With some jocularity to lighten the tense tale, readers will relish the spending Christmas with a Virgin River romance. Harriet Klausner