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In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son—breaking her heart while filling it with a whole new kind of love. But the one man she longs to share this love with now acts as if she doesn't exist. Paul Haggerty lives by the marine motto: Semper Fi.... read more

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In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son—breaking her heart while filling it with a whole new kind of love. But the one man she longs to share this love with now acts as if she doesn't exist. Paul Haggerty lives by the marine motto: Semper Fi.... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son—breaking her heart while filling it with a whole new kind of love. But the one man she longs to share this love with now acts as if she doesn't exist. Paul Haggerty lives by the marine motto: Semper Fi. Ever faithful to his best friend, he's done right by Matt's widow as best he can…considering he's been secretly in love with her for years. Now, just as he's about to make his move, another woman has staked her claim on him—a claim that will be tough to escape. With courage, humility and not a little meddling from the good folks of Virgin River, Vanni and Paul might just get a second chance to have the love they both desire and deserve.

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California
  • Virgin River: A small town in California on the Virgin River, with only about 600 residents.
  • Grants Pass: A town in Oregon, about a 3 hour ride from Virgin River.
  • Jack's Bar: Owned by Jack Sheridan, a former Marine. Food was prepared by Preacher, who lived there with his wife, in an apartment attached to the bar. This was a gathering place for most of the characters in the book.

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Paul Haggerty was finally back in Grants Pass after almost six months in Virgin River and there was an ache in his chest he just couldn't ease.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Prologue
Chapters 1 - 19

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 5 of 21 in Virgin River. (standard series)

Preceded by A Virgin River Christmas, and followed by Temptation Ridge.

This is book 79 of 120 in Mira Romance. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Robyn Carr (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Mira
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 0778326462
Page Count: 416

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: CPB Box no. 2879 vol. 23 FT MEADE
  • Dewey: 813.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

Profanity. Sexual content.

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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Virgin River
  • Whispering Rock
  • A Virgin River Christmas
  • Shelter Mountain

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