I don't know if I enjoyed this installment of the Virgin River series so much because I've been on a waiting list for so long to get the book or because I adored the character of Luke. Being not much older than him, I can't help but be sympathetic to his fear of getting involved with a woman in her 20s. And his tenderness and understanding with Art really won me over.As usual, Robyn Carr tells many stories in one book. As much as I loved the Luke/Shelby story, I also enjoyed the progression of the romance brewing between Murial and Walt. And Dr. Cameron being brought back into the loop was also a welcome surprise and I'm looking forward to where his storyline is going...should be interesting.I cried and laughed and that's what makes a good book in my eyes.(One thing that bugged me; in the last book it was mentioned that Shelby had gotten bigger and hadn't been taking good care of herself at the end of her mom's life. I thought it was odd that the book mentioned numerous times how "hot" she is but never mentioned her turning her life/weight back around after her mom passed away.) Although I am a series lover it is not always that I feel like (or get the chance to) reading them all in a row as it is happening with this series. I have been pondering about what attracts me to it. I think it is about the fact that I seem to be watching the community being built. Not just grow... I actually feel that with each book that something is still missing and I think that is what keeps me from giving higher grades.I keep reading because I know that when it feels completed it will make a great story.Two things annoy me though. One that, especially in the first books, they keep mentioning that Jack was too old to have kids. That is just silly! And second that each newcomer seems to have to point out that the women are all stunningly beautiful. That is just as silly not to mention unrealistic. And since in every book there's a newcomer it's also boring.Having said that I quite enjoyed Shelby's book. I liked both the main characters, that they had some baggage but managed to get into a healthy relationship and I did like it that, with a little help from friends and family (which I'm sure we will see in later books) Luke managed to overcome the bit of baggage that was stopping him from making a commitment. And that Shelby was wise enough to come back when he was ready for her! They felt like sensible people with real worries and expectations.One of my favourites so far!Grade: 4/5
Do You like book Verliebt In Virgin River (2009)?
if you like suspense and true love than you will like this book and any other books in the series.
—nadia
This is my new favorite book In the series so far! I cried over this one!
—tita
