Redwood Bend (A Virgin River Novel) Mass Market Paperback – February 28, 2012

I loved everything about this book. For me, characters make or break a novel - and Robyn is the best at developing her characters. For me, these people will always be alive and well, thanks to her talents. Good people, good story, good setting. What’s not to love?

I read all of the Virgin River series and absolutely loved it. There is just enough steamy mixed with adventure, mystery, sometimes crime, and lots of drama! I couldn't put them down. It only took me about 4 months to read all of this series (many many books to enjoy!) and I wish there were more! 10/10 highly recommend this series! It is way better than the TV rendition.

I have read ALL of Robyn Carr's books and enjoyed each and every one, especially her Virgin River series. Virgin River is definitely a place I wouldn't mind living - the town, the men, the way of life, Jack's Bar, Preacher's food. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to read about them.Carr's books always have strong female protagonists and Katie Malone is no exception. Widowed mother of two small active boys she can be sexy and romantic but she can also change the oil in her vehicle. Dylan Childress used to be a child actor but he's no spoiled creampuff, thanks to his grandmother. He runs his own air charter business in Montana and just happens to be visiting Virgin River at the same time as Katie.A flat tire, a motorcycle trip, sparks start flying, bears come visiting and it's another super romance by Carr.

I just love the story of Dylan, child actor now pilot and Katie, widowed young mom of twin 5 year old boys. She had a crush on him at 12 yrs old then fast forward twenty years and a chance meeting changes both their lives. Wonderful characters and and interesting storyline makes this a love able story to read over and over!

Robyn Carr is one of my favorite all time author's. She has never yet disappointed me. She takes you on a journey through these small towns in northern California mountains and in every book she always intertwines some of the characters we've already met. I think that is why I like her series the most. I don't have to wade through 5-6 chapters trying to learn all the new characters. You can pick up basically where you left off from the last book and jump right in, while she introduces you to a few more characters who've made their way into town. That's not to say that any one of her books couldn't qualify as a stand alone book, because they can. And while I like the Grace Valley series a lot, the Virgin River series will always be my favorite series.After Katie has spent time in Vermont hiding with her twins sons,she makes her way to Virgin River to join back up with her only other living relative beside her twins. On her way there she has a flat tire in the middle of no where, and is rescued by some savory looking characters on motorcycles. The first guy is a huge older man with a long beard and hair. At first she is scared to death, and then she turns around and sees her teenage idol standing before her. Dylan was once a well known teenage heartthrob in a t.v. series , until he starts to get into major trouble running around with the wrong Hollywood crowd. Then his Grandmother, also a movie star, whisks him off to Montana in the middle of the wilderness hoping to straighten him out. Dylan does straighten out and turns into a true gentleman. While still in his teen years he makes friends with a few men who run a small airport, and eventually teach him how to fly. He eventually builds his own small airport, but he's run into a little trouble keeping it a float, due to the bad economy. So he does what he has to do to keep his people working.

Katie meets a biker and her life changes. I don't see how anyone could be bored in Virgin River. I have read this series for quite some time and as soon as I see a new book I get it. I have loved all of them. The town is filled with different personalities with different pasts and different futures except for HEA. And Virgin River is about HEA. Great reads, I love them all. Terrific series and I wish it would just go on forever. Highly recommend the whole series. Can be read as stand alone books or in order. Either way, an enjoyable read.

I have read two other books in this series and have enjoyed them all. I am an ex military helicopter pilot who is now a rural farmer/rancher, so I was able to relate to several of the main characters in these books. Dylan (a MC in this book) lives on a very small ranch in Montana that sounds like it could be just down the road from me. Also he is a pilot who owns an FBO/charter business. Of course his 60 acres does not qualify as a real ranch in Montana. You would have trouble fitting a small airport on 60 acres let alone a runway capable of handling Learjets and BBJs. Also, it's a bull moose not a buck moose. They can be quite sensitive about such things, and you don't want to offend a large bull moose. I'm sure Mrs. Carr knows this and just included these errors so I could feel superior. Thanks. Five stars from me.

I enjoyed reading the next book in the Virgin river series. I was able to read in one day. The story between Katie and Dylan was very believeable. I enjoyed catching up more with her brother from the last book Connor & Leslie. I am not use to reading a romance with a single mom but Robyn Carr did a great job showing Katie as a single mom ready for romance. The book was fun & easy to read. I recommend reading. If you haven't read any of the Virgin series books try to read the last one about Katie's brother Connor before readig this one. I look forward to the next book. I am thinking a story for Nora & maybe Tom will be soon (maybe together as one).