I should check Goodreads more often to see what I already own. He dumps his wife for another woman, but no guy is supposed to pick up where he left off? She put away hardened criminals for a living; she had a reputation as one of the toughest prosecutors in the county. Luxembourg Bouvet Island Sam came to the hospital entrance, extending his hand. Brie, I wanted to be here for you.” He brushed her brow gently. “Please,” she whimpered pitifully. Viet Nam It looked much worse than it was, the doctor promised. I've liked every visit I've had. Some of his own, in fact. But like previous books in the series there loss, heartbreak, coming of age, rape, tough decisions, babies and of course lots of love. Bolivia They are as cardboard as the heroes. That was all it took to get his attention; he wasn’t going to put Brie through this. El Salvador Brie had lost that trial and it was a hard loss, especially coming on the heels of her divorce. I wish there really was a town like Virgin River because I would move! United Arab Emirates Sudan Mike actually swerved on the highway. A Virgin River Christmas 5. Romania This book also has quite a bit about Paul, another marine who served under Jack, and it appears that he will probably find his HEA in a later book. Neutral Zone With questions? “You left her. “Her face is battered, there are two broken ribs, and the usual…” He paused. You’re completely safe.”, “Mike,” she whispered. Qatar New Caledonia Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. And Mike was no longer a driven, devil may care Latino lover. A crush. Belarus And very helpful.” She took a breath. Uzbekistan USSR (former) fans of contemporary romance, "comfort romance," and sweet romance. However, after a horrible incident happens to Brie, our heroine is left feeling shattered with Mike standing by to show her that he’s her guy. “Right now, you’d do as well as anyone. It had taken her months to prepare a case against the suspect for serial rape. “I asked him to come. There was a short shot of amber liquid in each and he put the tray on the patio table. Walt Booth—The 61-year-old retired Army general and widow, whose two children, Vanessa and Tommy, have roots in Virgin River, as does his niece, Shelby. “She’s in no shape to have to deal with you right now.”, “You’re not in charge of the guest list, Jack. Though tough and courageous, she has some fears she can’t escape. But she was no girl. Brazil This book also has a teen romance. -Amazon “You sure about that?”. Cayman Islands Whispering Rocks, Hampi: See 12 traveller reviews, 31 user photos and best deals for Whispering Rocks, ranked #8 of 9 Hampi hotels, rated 3.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Equatorial Guinea In his past life, before the shooting, he’d never been particularly discouraged by the mere presence of a husband, but they were newlyweds, and Brie was in love. He embraced his father, then looked in surprise at Mike. I gotta get down there.”, “Right,” Mike said. Pissing off the guy who was keeping Jack from killing him? You know.”, “I know,” he said. Oh God, not Brie! All rights reserved. Knowing the traditions of his family, it would be a nonstop celebration. The fourth novel, THE BEST OF US, in her fan-favorite Sullivan's Crossing Series was released in Jan. 2019. Get a little rest so you can be here for her tomorrow.”, “If she wakes up and I’m not right here…”, “They’re putting heavy duty bug juice right in the IV to get her through the night,” Mike said softly. Depending on traffic around the Bay Area, the drive would be eight to ten hours from Virgin River. Yemen The body just didn’t work right anymore. Whispering Rock, the third in the series, was another great book. When Mike met Brie for the first time a few years back, he’d gone to see her brother while Jack was on leave, visiting his family in Sacramento right before his last assignment in Iraq. Then he took a deep breath. “Brie,” he whispered. Paul Haggerty—Now a local builder, Paul, 35, was best friends with and a Marine buddy of Matt Rutledge, who died serving his country. But like previous books in the series there loss, heartbreak, coming of age, rape, tough decisions, babies and of course lots of love. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Only 5 years after I started reading it! Palau Slovenia 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. Will you ask her if she’ll see me? Korea (North) Seychelles When Carr is not revisiting she is introducing. He wanted me to try to get him again, and watch him walk again. Jack’s three other sisters, their husbands, a few of his nieces. Swaziland Bahrain He must not have remembered Mike was heading south. New Zealand (Aotearoa) I’ll do anything I can…”, Sam turned and headed for the elevators. I tried to get him, that’s why he did this. Cape Verde We get input from all the previous MC's and a whole bus load of foreshadowing for future books. Mike let out his breath. Mike Valenzuela was up and had his Jeep SUV packed long before sunrise. He was the kind of man who went days past exhaustion to be there for someone he cared about. Mike was going to get hammered when they lost it and started pummeling each other. Each one focuses on a love story set in the same small mountain town. “But when I found out what happened, I had to come,” he whispered. “We don’t need his help.”. He gunned the engine and veered across two lanes of fast-moving traffic to make the exit to Sacramento. Sweden This super-succubus is always portrayed as the VULNERABLE one who brings the man-whore's protectiveness out (with a vengeance. Under the Christmas Tree 9. Mike looked at the dash clock. Ever. The Virgin River series and Whispering Rock in particular, are the type of books one reads when quiet, restful time is needed. Tajikistan He was three hours into his drive when his cell phone rang. French Polynesia Mike had immediately admired her brains, her grit, not to mention her beauty. Who boy, Mike thought. Egypt For fear of giving spoilers I don't usually give away a lot of plot but I will say that the plot lines for each couple work very well. Korea (South) I’m here.”, She put her hands over her face and cried out. Tommy Booth—The new kid in Virgin River, this shy, athletic high school senior is the son of retired Army General Walt Booth and brother of Vanni. Don’t you realize he has a dangerous temper?”. 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. I already have the 4th and am still looking forward to diving in and getting into the xmas spirit a little early but some of the themes and descriptions so far have felt a little repetitive. Twice divorced and the lover of too … Moldova Whispering Rock, the third in the series, was another great book. Brad had the good sense not to take on any superior airs. Then he walked out onto the patio and Mike followed. No scuffling outside Ms. Sheridan’s door. And thank you for trying to help.”. LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty. Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Did she know the guy?”, “I don’t know anything except her condition. I love how Robyn keeps all the characters in the spotlight even from past books. Dying to know that she was going to be all right. His mother and sisters would cook from morning to night, his brothers would stock the refrigerator with cerveza, family friends and cop buddies from the department would drop by the house. I would have ditched this series after number two, except for Mike and Brie. I think everyone can relate, in some way, to them. Robyn Carr. Like the others it brings in the characters introduced in Virgin River, which was Jack's and Mel's story. Macau It surprised Mike that Jack actually left. So much for your good history.”. It really just feels like a continuation of book one with just more characters added in and it’s not rushed or short, you really get to know them all and feel like you’re part of the Virgin River gang. He wore a condom.”, “Please… Don’t think about that now. She was small, about five-three, with long, soft brown hair that flowed almost to her waist and made her look like a mere girl. Kiribati Iran “That’s how it is with us. The last book in the Virgin River Trilogy of Virgin River, Shelter Mountain and now Whispering Rock. If they moved down the hall, they wouldn’t be talking. Moonlight Road 11.5 Sheltering Hearts 12. Can’t wait to read book four! ), have no dreams, no plans, no history of their own. You’re safe now, baby.”. Welcome back. “Whoa,” Mike said yet again, widening the space between the two men. “Did she know her attacker?”, “Oh yes. They’d had lunch against a big boulder, close enough to hear the water whisper by as it passed over the rocks. Burkina Faso Best Small Town Cop/Sheriff Romance Novels, Jessica's Totally Over The Top Book Obsession, Whispering Rock (Virgin River #3) by Robyn Carr (Start date: November 9, 2015), Whispering Rock (Virgin River #3) by Robyn Carr (Start Date: January, 2014). Ukraine Brad lifted his chin, glared briefly and entered Brie’s room. Whispering Rock (Downloadable Audiobook) : Carr, Robyn : Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series...Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Whispering Rock (Book) : Carr, Robyn : LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela, a twice-married, decorated U.S. Marine Corps reservist who had been wounded in the line of duty, finds peace and healing in the town of Virgin River, as well as new love in the person of Brie Sheridan. “Brie,” he said, rising. Tonga Estonia I’m going to start counseling and group therapy right away—and I’ve decided not to go back to work for a while. Oh, not just those of blood relations, but those of small town, community family. The rape trial had been one of the toughest of her career. Then, his elbows on his knees and his face buried in his hands, he silently wept. Robyn's new women's fiction novel THE VIEW FROM ALAMEDA ISLAND, released in April 2019, deputed on four bestseller lists: The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and Publisher's Weekly! I feel like I have a lot of complaints about this series, and I don't mean to. Good of you to come. They are muscular, sexy man-whores who turn Vestal Virgins as soon as the heroine appears on their radar. Phew! He took several steps down the hall, away from the door. Zambia The heroine of this book is indistinguishable from all the other ones, she is a goddess of cardboard (and don't let the rape premise fool you into believing she has depths and complexity, the rape is used as a mere ploy -another reason why I hated this book), her sole purpose is to receive adoration and never give, or offer, anything. Whispering Rock (Book) : Carr, Robyn : A twice-married, decorated U.S. Marine Corps reservist who had been wounded in the line of duty, LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela finds peace and healing in the town of Virgin River, as well as new love in the person of Brie Sheridan, a Sacramento prosecutor who has sought … Myanmar Everyone under this roof is in terrible pain; they feel each physical blow for which she bears the marks. It is uplifting at this particular time in the history of our country when we are all, one way or another, trying to survive emotionally, financially and fear for our very lives. Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Jack paced, fidgeting. “No! I want to read more but if it's anything like this book, I'm not going to be able to finish! They make you laugh with the outstanding dialogue and make you sad with some of the circumstances and occurrences. “None of this. In and out of reality because of the trauma? Brie recovers from her brutal rape but finds herself lost and adrift in a frightening world where she no longer feels safe. Virgin River has sheltered more than a few lost souls over the years, and there's always room for more, Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands … He glanced at his best friend; Jack was tortured, helpless. To get a break from really angsty or annoying characters/storylines, I know I can read a Virgin River book. Greenland “Nice to see you, too, Jack,” he said. Guatemala But first, I’ll say hello to the family.” He moved to a large clot of people in the waiting area just down the hall. Don't get me wrong, Robyn Carr can. If you haven't read the previous books in the series, you'll be as bored as I was with all the previous characters intruding into the story of the supposed MCs (supposed is the word, for the MCs are not MCs at all). I hate it when I buy a book and then discover I already have it. Fall Head Over Heels for Romance Week 2021. The stories evoke pretty much all of your emotions. He tenderly wiped it away. How could such a book claim to have MCs? That did it. I should just let Jack beat him up. He laughed. “Whoa,” he said, separating them first with an arm between them, then with his entire body. Miguel "Mike" Valenzuela has almost made a complete one hundred percent recovery from his violent run in with some of LA's worst gangbangers when Jack's sister, Brie is brutally attacked. This is only my third read of the series but I have a feeling none of the books really break outside of this little box that I've stored. At thirty-seven, he felt it was an old man’s crush, but damned if it didn’t feel awfully like a sixteen-year-old’s. Austria I am finally finished with this book! That kind of thing?”, “Of course. We’d love your help. There's something about a visit to Virgin River. He made it quick, but clean. And I want her to know that I still care about what happens to her. Brie recovers from her brutal rape but finds herself lost and adrift in a frightening world where she no longer feels safe. She held up a hand and the look that came into her eyes stopped him where he was. Portugal San Marino Virgin Islands (British) Ecuador See you first thing tomorrow.”. This last story belongs to Mike and Brie both of whom have had horrific things happen to them and go to Virgin … Remember that terrible trial she had not long ago? Mike had had enough of that in his former life. Czech Republic If he asked, a nurse would sit with Brie while he ran down the hall—a result of the coffee. Guinea Suriname They move around silently; they grieve Brie’s lost innocence. He shaved. Finland Yes,” Mike said. It had been so long that I just reread everything I'd read before, because all I could remember was that the book really underwhelmed me, in comparison to the first two Virgin River books, which I loved. Saint Lucia “This isn’t happening here!”, Brad moved closer, pushing up against Mike, but lowered his voice cautiously. “What’s he doing here?” Brad asked, indicating Mike with his eyes and a jut of his chin. She’s going to be all right. “Not toward me,” she whispered. Eritrea Whispering Rock (Book) : Carr, Robyn : Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series...Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Such was the case with Robyn Carr's WHISPERING ROCK. Hallucinating? Just finished this one and feeling the same about the series. Kuwait Somalia “This has got to be tough,” the cop said to Mike, indicating Jack just a few feet away, his jaw pulsing and twitching his hands in fists at his sides. Norway Small, peaceful, beautiful and nothing to disturb one’s peace of mind. Italy Is there a site that lists all the character for each book? Croatia (Hrvatska) Can you write down a couple of numbers? “When the doctor is finished, you can go in.”. He stared in the mirror; he looked far worse than Jack. Start by marking “Whispering Rock (Virgin River, #3)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Mongolia Djibouti Whispering Rock (Book) : Carr, Robyn : Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Kazakhstan Family members would be returning soon, but Mike didn’t think they’d be keeping Brie in the hospital long. Being the victim of a violent crime himself, Mike is able to reach Brie and guide her out of her despair in a way none of her well meaning but suffocating family members was able. Please select... He scooted closer. It's hard to keep them all straight, especially if you read some of each series at the same time!! The third book in the “Virgin River” series focuses on Mike Valenzuela and Brie Sheridan. Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. I was going to put him away for life.”, Mike’s jaw pulsed, but he kept his voice soft. “You understand,” she said, warning him not to get too close, not to touch her. Hail, hail the gangs all here. But after she's brutally attacked, Mike must show her how to trust again. These men simply spout assurances that they will always, in all eternity, feed the needs of the heroine without having any of their own. Then Jack finished his drink and went into the house. “Whoa,” he said again. Without conversation, the men each took one, sipping in silence. I am enjoying the hell out of them. Of course I’m staying here. For a man who could barely walk six months ago, Mike had given Brie a fairly decent twirl around the dance floor at the reception. “I heard from Jack at seven this morning. Twice divorced and the lover of too many women, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have. She tipped her head back and laughed a little wildly. “I can stay a day or so, see if anything develops.”, “I don’t want to hold you up,” Jack said. This love story gave me all the feels people. The nurse made a U-turn and went back into the room. Mel, Virgin River's midwife, begins to suspect that a serial date rapist is preying on the girls of the community after plying them with drink and drugs, and soon Mike is on the case as Virgin River's constable. After a few minutes, Sam got up and said good night. “Mike. “Why? I’m really enjoying them, but I also really love reading books that fall within those parameters. After I get on the road, get the phone charged and am out of the mountains and through the redwoods, I’ll call my dad and see what he can tell me. The jury is still out about continuing the series. He scratched his itchy beard. “I’ve been sitting her for hours. If I need any assistance in the police department, I have an ex-husband who’s feeling very guilty. Marshall Islands Though tough and courageous, she has some fears she can't escape. I found the story of Mike and Brie to be very satisfactory, and I loved seeing more of Jack and Mel from the first book, as well as Preacher and Page from the second book. Whispering Rock Virgin River Series, Book 3 (eBook) : Carr, Robyn : A RITA Award winner, New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr has garnered critical acclaim for her wildly popular series set in the close-knit mountain community of Virgin River, California.