Shelter Mountain: Book 2 of Virgin River series

Robyn Carr

Jan 2013 · A Virgin River Novel Book 2 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

"Carr is a master of charming small-town ambience." —Publishers Weekly on Return to Virgin River

Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series…

John "Preacher" Middleton is closing Jack's Bar when a woman and her young son come in out of the wet night. A marine who has seen his share of pain, Preacher knows a crisis when he sees one—the woman is covered in bruises. He wants to protect them and to punish whoever did this, but he knows immediately that this is more than just instinct. Paige Lassiter has stirred up emotions in this gentle giant of a man—emotions that he has never allowed himself to feel.

Then Paige's ex-husband turns up in Virgin River. And if there's one thing the marines' motto of Semper Fidelis—always faithful—has taught Preacher, it's that some things are worth fighting for.

Don't miss Robyn Carr's next uplifting novel, The Friendship Club, where four women come together at a tumultuous time in their lives, forging an unbreakable bond that will leave them all forever changed—available January 2024!

Virgin River Novels:

• Book 1: Virgin River
• Book 2: Shelter Mountain
• Book 3: Whispering Rock
• Book 4: A Virgin River Christmas
• Book 5: Second Chance Pass
• Book 6: Temptation Ridge
• Book 7: Paradise Valley
• Book 8: Forbidden Falls
• Book 9: Angel's Peak
• Book 10: Moonlight Road
• Book 11: Promise Canyon
• Book 12: Wild Man Creek
• Book 13: Harvest Moon
• Book 14: Bring Me Home for Christmas
• Book 15: Hidden Summit
• Book 16: Redwood Bend
• Book 17: Sunrise Point
• Book 18: My Kind of Christmas
• Book 19: Return to Virgin River

Ratings and reviews

Carr is one of those rare authors who can rip out your heart, and put it back together all the better for the events you’ve lived through in the lives of her loveable characters. She shows that hope exists in the darkest corners of our lives. This well written novel brings Virgin River to life in an excitingly suspenseful manner that had me on my toes while also completely engaging my emotions. The beautiful scenery combines with the exciting yet also low key lives of the characters to paint a quaint picture of this small town that has me dying to move there. The characters definitely made this novel for me. Carr creates a wonderfully realistic cast that I don’t think I’ll ever forget. Seeing Preacher come to life in so many different ways was fantastic. His heart is as big as he is and I couldn’t help but fall in love with him. Countered with Paige’s vulnerability and newfound strength this was a real couple that was easy to connect with. Surrounded by the rest of the strong, approachable individuals who live in and around Virgin River, Carr has a winning cast that truly does her story justice. Once again Carr has taken me to Virgin River, and created a seamless novel that I can’t stop thinking about. I’ll definitely be reading it time and time again.

There's something about Paige and Preacher's story that makes me come back and re-read it every so often. I think it mostly had to do with the way they interact with one another that really speaks volumes to me. This was actually the first book in this series I read. You also catch a glimpse of previous characters from the first book and into their lives. Selfishly, I'd want it all to be about this couple. I just love them so. Looks like I'll have to read #3 to see a little more into their lives.

I love the way this book grabs you from beginning to end! Can't wait for Rick's story. :-)

About the author

Robyn Carr is an award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty novels, including highly praised women's fiction such as Four Friends and The View From Alameda Island and the critically acclaimed Virgin River, Thunder Point and Sullivan's Crossing series. Virgin River is now a Netflix Original series. Robyn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit her website at www.RobynCarr.com.