Four stars for this book. Basically it's what you hope for with a Christmas romance--touching, heart felt, but not too cheesy. Chronologically, it's fourth in the Virgin River series though there's an overlapping timeline with Whispering Rock (number 3). As far as I can tell it could stand on it's own equally well.
After her husband passes away following three years of extreme disability, Marcie is ready to do something radicle to help herself move on. She decides to seek out her late husband's best friend, Ian, who disappeared shortly after her husband was declared permanently disabled. Ian was with Bobby in Iraq, and was responsible for carrying to safety when he was severely injured. In the aftermath he blames himself for Bobby's disability and isolates himself in grief and guilt. When Marcie shows up on the doorstep of his tiny one room cabin, he really just wants to get rid of her. But circumstances and Marie's determination bring them together.
I absolutely loved Marcie--best part about the book. She's reckless, optimistic, tough and relentless. You can't help but cheer her on a bit. Ian is a great counterpart to her--he's surly, reclusive, and uncooperative. Yet he can't help but care for Marcie. Unlike in some of Carr's other books, the main focus is soley on this couple and their unlikley romance. I really enjoyed that, though of course I like her other books as well. The plot dragged at a few points, but kept me interested for the most part. Bottom line, this is a really sweet little love story.
After her husband passes away following three years of extreme disability, Marcie is ready to do something radicle to help herself move on. She decides to seek out her late husband's best friend, Ian, who disappeared shortly after her husband was declared permanently disabled. Ian was with Bobby in Iraq, and was responsible for carrying to safety when he was severely injured. In the aftermath he blames himself for Bobby's disability and isolates himself in grief and guilt. When Marcie shows up on the doorstep of his tiny one room cabin, he really just wants to get rid of her. But circumstances and Marie's determination bring them together.
I absolutely loved Marcie--best part about the book. She's reckless, optimistic, tough and relentless. You can't help but cheer her on a bit. Ian is a great counterpart to her--he's surly, reclusive, and uncooperative. Yet he can't help but care for Marcie. Unlike in some of Carr's other books, the main focus is soley on this couple and their unlikley romance. I really enjoyed that, though of course I like her other books as well. The plot dragged at a few points, but kept me interested for the most part. Bottom line, this is a really sweet little love story.
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