Author(s): Robyn Carr

Contemporary

Critically praised author Robyn Carr populates her "wonderful series [with] fully dimensional characters" (Booklist,

starred review). In Shelter Mountain, a burly giant of a man discovers his tender side when his strength is needed most.

Stone-faced Marine veteran John "Preacher" Middleton intimidates just about everyone who enters Jack's bar

up in Virgin River--a tiny, rough-hewn town overshadowed by California's towering redwoods. But then in

walks Paige, a distraught, battered young mother. From his days in combat, Preacher knows a crisis situation when

he sees one, and Paige is a clear case. She's desperately seeking protection from her abusive, drug-addicted ex-husband.

Stirred by emotions he's buried for years, Preacher promises (Semper Fidelis) to become Paige's guardian--and maybe

something more. And Lord help the ex-husband should he dare stalk Paige on Preacher's turf.

Acclaimed narrator Thérèse Plummer performs this second novel in Robyn Carr's beloved Virgin River series

with dramatic poise.