Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr (English) Paperback Book

Description: Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr Welcome back to VIRGIN RIVER with the books that started it all... This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas wish list--getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago Denny broke her heart before heading off to war. Its time she got over her silly college relationship and moved on. So she takes matters into her own hands and heads up to Virgin River, the rugged little mountain town that Denny calls home, as an uninvited guest on her brothers men-only hunting weekend. But when an accident turns her impromptu visit into an extended stay, Becca finds herself stranded in Virgin River. With Denny. In very close quarters. As the power of Christmas envelops the little town, Becca discovers that the boy she once loved has become a strong and confident man. And the most delicious Christmas present she can imagine. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robyn Carr is an award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty novels, including highly praised womens fiction such as Four Friends and The View From Alameda Island and the critically acclaimed Virgin River, Thunder Point and Sullivans Crossing series. Virgin River is now a Netflix Original series. Robyn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit her website at Review "A touching romance that adds another chapter to Carrs engaging series that hovers at the borders of womens fiction and romance and is sure to appeal to fans of both." -Library Journal on A New Hope "Carr fills her seventh visit to Thunder Point with a charming cast of characters and a tender love story." -Publishers Weekly on One Wish "The captivating sixth installment of Carrs Thunder Point series...brings up big emotions." -Publishers Weekly on The Homecoming "In Carrs very capable hands, the Thunder Point saga continues to delight." -RT Book Reviews on The Promise "Sexy, funny, and intensely touching." -Library Journal on The Chance "A touch of danger and suspense make the latest in Carrs Thunder Point series a powerful read." -RT Book Reviews on The Hero "With her trademark mixture of humor, realistic conflict, and razor-sharp insights, Carr brings Thunder Point to vivid life." -Library Journal on The Newcomer "No one can do small-town life like Carr." -RT Book Reviews on The Wanderer "Carr has hit her stride with this captivating series."-Library Journal on the Virgin River series Review Quote "Carr has hit her stride with this captivating series." -Library Journal on the Virgin River series Excerpt from Book Rich Timm drove into Virgin River a mere ten hours after leaving San Diego. Hed made excellent time because he tended to ignore little things like speed limits. And...he had been trapped in the Ford truck with his twin sister, Becca, all day and had had about enough. As Becca gazed out the window at the town, she muttered, "Seriously?" "What?" Rich said. "This is the place Denny never wants to leave? It isnt exactly...you know... quaint. " Rich pulled up to the only bar in town, right next to a truck he knew belonged to one of two other buddies from the Marines who were meeting him here. "Maybe thats not what he was looking for." Rich put the truck in Park. Before he turned off the ignition, he turned in his seat and said to his sister, "Since you wouldnt let me warn Denny you were coming along, promise me you wont make trouble." "Rich," she said with a laugh. "Why would I make trouble?" "Oh, I dont know," he said, rolling his eyes. "Because youre his ex-girlfriend? Because this is a guys hunting trip and youre not a guy and everyone will have to take care of you?" "No one has to take care of me," she said indignantly. Then she smiled very sweetly. "Im anxious to meet your other friends. And to hunt--Im anxious to hunt." He scowled. "Right," he said. "You expect me to believe youre going to shoot a duck and pluck it?" If I have to pluck it with my teeth to be convincing, she thought. "Of course! Im a little more excited about fly-fishing, though. I cant wait to try that." She opened her door. "You about ready?" He grunted. "Do not be a problem. Do not be a pain in my ass for a week!" "Do not be a jerk," she countered. Becca had arrived at Richs town house at three in the morning, big suitcase and shotgun in hand. When he opened the door, wearing nothing but boxers, she said, "Guess what? I dont have anything to do this week, so Im coming with you. Ive never been duck hunting or fly-fishing." "Youre out of your mind, right?" he said, scratching his hair, which was crazy from bed. "Didnt you tell Mom and Dad you were going home with Doug for Thanksgiving?" She shook her head. "That isnt going to work out and I dont want Mom and Dad to cancel their trip plans just so Im not alone on Thanksgiving." "Why isnt it going to work out?" "Dougs way too busy--hes going all the way to the East Coast for two days. Come on, this is a great idea. A little last minute, but itll be fun. Be a sport." "And what about Denny?" he asked. "Your ex?" She put a hand on her hip. "Its time we all moved on from that, dont you think? I have no hard feelings and Im sure he doesnt. He probably has a girlfriend. This is a perfect opportunity to make sure its all cool between us. I mean, really--since you guys are good friends and all... And it was a long time ago." "Yeah, but it was brutal," Rich said, looking down at her suspiciously. "We were young," she said with a shrug. "And what does Doug think about this?" Rich asked. "Doug isnt the jealous type. He told me to have a good time. Anyway, Doug is not your problem." "I know," Rich said. "Apparently, you re my problem." He let her come into his town house. "You better know what youre doing," he said. "If you screw up my hunting trip, youre going to pay." Beccas decision really hadnt been as spur of the moment as she had pretended. A lot of planets had converged and she found herself planning, quickly. Rich had been talking about this hunting trip for weeks, with good old Denny--the guy she once thought she was going to marry. The guy who broke up with her three years ago. The guy she still thought about way too much. Then the elementary school where she taught shut down, due to financial issues they just couldnt resolve, and she found herself suddenly unemployed. And Doug, the law student shed been seeing for the past year, asked her to look at engagement rings. She would have had nothing to do besides look for work during the Thanksgiving holidays--a dismal prospect--and worry about the fact that Doug was probably leading up to a marriage proposal while the last guy was still on her mind. All the time. She didnt get it. Why did she still think about Denny, dream about him? Was it just wanting what was out of reach, rather than appreciating what was right in front of her? When Denny broke up with her before going to Afghanistan, she had been devastated. By the time he looked her up two years later and suggested they give it another try, she had been furious and told him he was too late, she wasnt interested. Then she met Doug Carey a year ago, a good-looking, second-year law student, and her mother had been so relieved! Beverly Timm found Doug so much more appropriate for her daughter. Doug had it all. He was a good guy. Becca enjoyed spending time with him. He had a bright future. He came from a successful, financially secure family. He loved her. His family had their own sailboat! It made absolutely no sense to continue to think about Denny. There was a time when Becca had dreamed of a Christmas proposal and a beautiful ring under the tree. Christmas was her favorite season--the sparkling lights, the carols, the time with her family. Now she feared it. She wanted to want to marry Doug Carey, but she just couldnt commit to him while this ghost haunted her. It would be so wrong. So unfair to both of them. So she had decided. She was going to force Rich to take her with him to this Virgin River, the place Denny had chosen as his home. Shed hunt and fish and try to figure out why she just couldnt let go of the guy. She would see him again and come to the conclusion that it had been a crush, a first love between a couple of kids, that she had idealized in her mind. Then shed go home to the perfect man, finally appreciating him as much as he deserved. They would live happily ever after and the image of Denny would disappear. She looked around the town once more as she went up the steps of the log-cabin bar where they were all meeting. "Seriously?" she said again under her breath. It was kind of a dumpy old town; the houses were small, a lot of them had peeling paint. There werent even streetlights or sidewalks. Besides a little grocery store and the bar, there didnt appear to be any other businesses. What did these people do for entertainment? For fun? "Hunting and fishing," she reminded herself. "Whoopee." Yeah, she was hopeful. Just a look at this backwoods little town was promising--shed figure out what happened with Denny, where it all went so wrong and why. Theyd been so different in the first place. Now she had to find a way to move on, so she could happily marry a man with a law degree and his own sailboat. Denny Cutler had come to Virgin River in search of roots, and a year after stumbling into Jacks Bar, he was sure hed found the place where he would live for the rest of his life. He had friends who were as tight as family. He also had a career, one he had never in his craziest dreams en-visioned--he was a farmer! An associate in Jilly Farms, an organic farm that promised to grow strong and profitable. It had been Jacks idea that Denny reach out to a couple of his buddies, maybe from the Marine Corps, where hed spent four years, and invite them to Virgin River for a little guy stuff--hunting, fishing, poker. Jilly Farms wasnt too busy in late fall and could spare him for a few days. He knew exactly which guys he wanted to invite. Troy, Dirk and Rich had been like brothers to him during his deployment to Iraq. Dirk Curtis and Troy were both reservists and lived near Sacramento. Rich Timm, also known as Big Richie or sometimes just Big, was from San Diego, where Denny grew up, though Denny hadnt met him until the Corps. Rich got out of the Marines after two years, finished college and was now an engineer who worked for the highway department in San Diego, building freeways and bridges. All three of these guys loved camping, hiking, fishing, hunting--anything a little rugged. They would love Virgin River. There was only one downside to his friendship with Rich--he was Beccas twin brother. Thats how Denny had met his old girlfriend, through Rich, while they were on leave together back in San Diego, years ago. After Denny and Becca broke up, the continued friendship put Denny a little too close to all available news about Becca. Rich only passed along info if he asked, of course, which he couldnt seem to keep himself from doing, even though he wanted to forget her as thoroughly as shed forgotten him. When plans fell together for the four guys, it turned out Thanksgiving week was the best time for everyone. "Perfect," Jack said. "Weve got Riordan cabins on the river and my guesthouse is available--plenty of room. We have duck hunting, fishing and Preacher always serves a big Thanksgiving dinner at the bar. The day after Thanksgiving, we go out Details ISBN0778317633 Author Robyn Carr Short Title BRING ME HOME FOR XMAS Pages 336 Publisher Mira Books Language English ISBN-10 0778317633 ISBN-13 9780778317630 Media Book DEWEY FIC Residence Las Vegas, NV, US Series Number 14 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-10-27 Edition Description Reissue ed. Series Virgin River Novel Format Paperback Imprint Mira Books Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95869282;

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