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Contemporary

A Virgin River Christmas

by Robyn Carr

Virgin River

2009 · 320 pages · Paperback

Marcie Sullivan searches for Ian Buchanan, the Marine who saved her late husband's life, to bring him home for Christmas. She finds him in a remote mountain cabin near Virgin River. A Virgin River holiday romance.

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About This Book

A Virgin River Christmas is a contemporary romance novel by Robyn Carr, first published in 2009 by MIRA. It is part of the Virgin River series and runs 320 pages. Readers can expect slow burn.

At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Slow Burn
Published
2009
Length
320 pages
Format
Paperback

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Why You May Love This Book

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  • A widow travels to a remote mountain cabin to find the Marine who saved her late husband's life in time for Christmas.
  • Features Slow Burn
  • strangers to lovers dynamics
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The Romance

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Tropes

Relationship Dynamics

strangers to lovers

Details

Type: Contemporary Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: unknown

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The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

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Who Is This Book For?

Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary holiday romance and character-driven drama.

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Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Marcie Sullivan is on a mission to locate Ian Buchanan, the man who saved her late husband, to invite him home for Christmas. Her search leads her to a remote cabin in the town of Virgin River, where she must confront the reality of his self-imposed isolation and the potential for a holiday connection.

Central Conflict

Bridging the gap between Marcie's desire for closure or connection and Ian's desire for solitude in a remote mountain setting.

Setting

A remote mountain cabin in the town of Virgin River.

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    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

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Publication Details

Publisher
MIRA
Published
2009
Format
Paperback
Length
320 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780778328964
ISBN-10
0778328961

A Virgin River Christmas: quick answers

Who wrote A Virgin River Christmas?
A Virgin River Christmas was written by Robyn Carr.
When was A Virgin River Christmas published?
A Virgin River Christmas was first published in 2009 by MIRA.
What genre is A Virgin River Christmas?
A Virgin River Christmas is a contemporary romance novel, with slow burn.
How many pages is A Virgin River Christmas?
A Virgin River Christmas is 320 pages long (Paperback).
Is A Virgin River Christmas part of a series?
Yes — it is part of the Virgin River series.

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