Movies and TV shows have always been a great help when it comes to adaptations of books. Now, we are not saying that they are good or up to the mark, but, and it’s a big but, we can’t also deny that these adaptations [a] bring our favorite stories on screen for us and several other non-readers and [b] sometimes, they even help us discover a lesser known book/ book series.
A few years ago, we stumbled upon this sweet and simple show called Virgin River, which was recommended to us by a friend. So, here’s a thing, we mostly like shows which revolve around some drama, person, or mission or, basically, a show that has something going on, IYKWIM. But this show had not much drama but good vibes.
Now, we don’t mind sweet stories, but they just feel too surreal. Yet, we finished the show [yay for us] and couldn’t help but admit that we liked it. Although we were bothering our friends for days, asking them what the point was of the show, what the deal was, and what the whole show was about, it was a good experience watching the show.
Honestly, now that we are sitting down to write this, we realize that that was the whole point of the show. Sometimes, life [also, shows and movies] don’t have to revolve around a bigger what if, or point or argument or bigger something. Not everything is about “something big.” Life is a book filled with small moments, and if you like to read about such stories, then we’d highly recommend you read this book series called Virgin River.
If you are new, then you may follow this particular reading order.
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Virgin River [Virgin River Book 1]
When Melinda Monroe sees an ad about wanting a midwife/ nurse practitioner in Virgin River, she grabs the chance to move to the remote mountain town immediately. Desperately hoping to escape her heartache, she thinks the Virgin River will be the perfect place for her. But, her hopes are dashed when she arrives in the town and finds it completely opposite of what she was expecting. She quickly accepts that she made a mistake and decides to leave town the following day. Then, a baby lands in her life that changes her plans once again.
Shelter Mountain [Virgin River Book 2]
John Middleton is a marine who has seen his fair share of pain and heartache. When a young woman covered in bruises arrives at his bar with her 3-year-old son, he wants to protect her. But, deep down, he knows that his inclination to protect her is something much more. Paige Lassiter has managed to stir up some emotions in John that he never allowed himself to feel. When Paige’s ex-husband arrives in the town, John realizes his future hangs in the balance, so he must decide if this battle is worth fighting for or not.
Whispering Rock [Virgin River Book 3]
After being badly wounded, a U.S. Marine reservist, LAPD Officer Mike Valenzuela, arrived in the Virgin River. He becomes the town’s first cop, preparing to settle down after his two divorces. When he meets Brie Sheridan, a Sacramento prosecutor, he thinks he has found the woman he has always longed for. Not willing to lose her, Mike will show the tough woman that she can trust him and give a chance to new beginnings.
A Virgin River Christmas [Virgin River Book 4]
Marcie Sullivan has come to Virgin River to find the man who saved her late husband’s life years ago. Ian Buchanan unknowingly gave Marcie three more years to spend with her husband, so she wrote to Ian several times. But when all of her letters went unanswered, she tracked him down, finally landing in the small town. Upon meeting, Marcie and Ian struggle to unveil their painful past and look at the uncertain future that lies ahead, but it’s the season of miracles, and theirs might just be lurking around the corner.
Second Chance Pass [Virgin River Book 5]
Vanessa buried her husband and soon gave birth to their son. While her heart was breaking for her husband, it was also coming together for her son. But, the one man she was hoping to share this flood of emotions with was acting as if she didn’t exist. Paul Haggerty has been in love with Van for years, yet he remained faithful to his best friend, doing right by him as best as he could. Now, Paul, determined to change his future, will do anything to make sure that he and Van get the second chance they rightfully deserve.
Temptation Ridge [Virgin River Book 6]
Shelby is twenty-five now. After spending five years as her mother’s caregiver, it is time for her to experience romance and adventure. She visits the Virgin River, where she runs into Luke Riordan. He is a Blackhawk pilot who exited the army after twenty years. At thirty-eight, he is tough, jaded, and an expert at one-night stands. These two are completely opposite and not at all right for each other, yet somehow they fit into each other’s wrongness.
Paradise Valley [Virgin River Book 7]
Marine corporal Rick Sudder is home early after his tour ended abruptly. He has lost his innocence, his carefree nature replaced by a man who believes he only has a bleak future ahead of him. Will a woman who has never given up on him mend him, or is he far too gone? Dan Brady is looking for a place to begin a new chapter in his life. He has reached the Virgin River with high hopes. Looking for a way to fit in, he didn’t expect a woman to provide him with what he had always longed for.
Forbidden Falls [Virgin River Book 8]
When the news about a stranger who bought the town’s abandoned church on eBay spreads around, Virgin River comes alive, buzzing with curiosity and questions. Noah Kincaid, the buyer, and a young widowed reverend are ready to revamp his new purchase. But he needs help which comes to him in the face of Alicia Baldwin. Alicia is determined to work hard because she needs a respectable job to regain custody of her children. These two may think they are quite different, but they have more in common than anyone would have expected.
Angel’s Peak [Virgin River Book 9]
Franci Duncan and Sean Riordan were air force sweethearts once. They were together for years until they decided to go their separate ways. Where Franci wanted a family and a marriage, Sean didn’t want either. Now, a chance meeting has brought them together once again. But Franci has been hiding a truth that Sean will soon discover. And when that happens, he will be shocked as well as furious but will that stop them from rebuilding what they once had?
Moonlight Road [Virgin River Book 10]
Erin Foley has decided to hit the pause button on her life at thirty-five. She is holing up in a secluded and upgraded cabin, planning on getting to know herself. But, a shaggy-haired doctor, Aiden Riordan, disturbs her plan. He is intrigued by her and would love to get closer to her, but there are things keeping him away from her. With some much-needed meddling, maybe these two will finally stumble upon what life has for them.
Promise Canyon [Virgin River Book 11]
Clay Tahoma has spent years on ranches. Now, he is ready to be Virgin River’s new veterinary assistant and is looking forward to it. Everyone welcomed him wholeheartedly in the small town except Lilly Yazhi. Lilly has encountered a lot of men like Clay and knows better than he thinks, so she is not about to let him control her. However, there’s an attraction between them that might end up controlling both of them.
Wild Man Creek [Virgin River Book 12]
After a horrific helicopter crash that left scars too deep, Colin Riordan has arrived in the Virgin River to relax and heal. He has had amazing people support him throughout his journey, but nothing ever soothes him the way art does. PR guru Jillian Matlock has also rented a place with a promising garden in the small town. When they meet, there’s an instant connection between them but in search of simplicity, will they ignore their chance at something real?
Harvest Moon [Virgin River Book 13]
When Kelly Matlock, a rising sous-chef, suddenly faints at work, she takes it as a wake-up call to take a break and rest. She retreats to her sister’s house in Virgin River. But, the tiny mountain town is a far cry from San Francisco, and soon, Kelly begins to feel unmotivated. Then, she meets the handsome widower, Lief Holbrook. He is irresistible, but his teenage daughter, not so much. The man comes with a lot of baggage, yet, if there’s anything worth fighting for, then it’s surely love.
Bring Me Home For Christmas [Virgin River Book 14]
The number one item on Becca Timm’s wish list this year is getting over Denny Cutler, the guy who broke her heart three years ago. So to “get over” him, she decides to tag along on her brother’s men-only hunting weekend. But, one thing leads to another, and she finds herself stranded in the Virgin River with none other than Denny himself. Will Becca ever get over her ex, or is fate writing a magical story for these two?
Hidden Summit [Virgin River Book 15]
Leslie Petruso was getting tired of running into her ex-husband and his new wife, so she left the town. Now, she is in the Virgin River with high hopes to begin again. She accepts a job at Haggerty Construction and excels at her work. Conner Danson has been hired by the company, and he has no time for love or women. But there’s chemistry between him and Leslie that is getting harder to ignore. Things are heating up but will these two take a leap of faith to go after what they want so badly?
Redwood Bend [Virgin River Book 16]
Dylan Childress, a former actor, is running an aviation company and living a quiet life. But, when business slows down, he begins to wonder if he should take one of the countless offers Hollywood keeps sending his way. To make up his mind, he decides to go on a motorcycle trip with his friends. On his journey, he spots a woman with twin boys stranded on the road. Their paths meet miraculously, but if they grab this chance, they may discover that they have found something worth keeping forever.
Sunrise Point [Virgin River Book 17]
Tom Cavanaugh, a former Marine, has finally come home. He is prepared to take over his family’s orchard and settle down with a sweet and decent woman. Nora Crane is a fighter, and she will do anything to support her family. She has always had a clear goal in her mind- staying afloat. But now, she finds herself thinking about a man more than she would prefer. Both of them might have entirely different opinions and views about family and love, but they don’t know that sometimes differences lead to the greatest adventures of our lives.
My Kind Of Christmas [Virgin River Book 18]
Patrick Riordan looks rough from the outside, but he is a gentle and sweet man on the inside. His career as a navy pilot is testing him, and he is trying his best to survive. Moreover, the man seems to have taken a liking to Jack Sheridan’s niece, Angie LeCroix. Angie had come to Virgin River with the hopes of escaping her hovering mother but living with her uncle hasn’t been much fun either. All these two wanted this Christmas was to spend some time alone without anyone bothering them, but now they both want to be left alone together, away from the world. Maybe this holiday won’t be so tough for them after all.
Return To Virgin River [Virgin River Book 19]
Kaylee Sloan is grieving over her mother’s recent death. She is a successful author, but right now, she has got no words, only terrible writer’s block and a looming headline. Tired from life and looking for an escape, she borrows a cabin in the Virgin River with the plans of finishing her work. But her world begins to expand in unexpected ways, and sometimes, a bit of kindness can change a person’s life for the better.
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