I had read I think the 20th book in this series back around Christmas (My Kind of Christmas). It was a nice quick romance read. I thought I would pick up the first in the series to see where it all started and where the characters came from. 
 This book is about Mel. Who, after some awful life changes, decides to get away from the LA area and move to Virgin River where she can be a midwife practitioner in a small town and avoid all the drama that comes in a big city. Little does she know that a small town can have just as much drama except everyone knows everyone else. 
 I thought the story moved along pretty good. I think the conflict with the growers was meant to bring about a little intense drama but it didn't really play out that way. The main focus is on Mel and how she adjusts to her new life and whether or not she will be able to put the past behind her. 
 Jack is the typical hero material. But I liked that their relationship took a little while to finally heat up. The attraction may have been instantaneous, but Carr took the time for the characters to develop a friendship first. 
 Overall, a pretty good read if a little predictable. Definitely a series that I could see myself continuing.