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Promise Canyon

Robyn Carr

3.83 AVERAGE


I understand that this is book 11 in a series, but I was in the mood for romance. I only got about halfway through before there were clothes flying off, so I chose not to finish it. The story wasn't very captivating nor was it well written. I don't think this author is for me.

promise canyon a virgin river novel by robyn carr
series continues as two native americans find hope in one another, another family struggles with
their brother coming back from the war in one piece but broken inside and out, also the most
fascinating part of this series is the one who whispers to breaks the horses. riding a horse is
still on my bucket list and it's just so cool to learn of new things that hold an interest for me.
The Indian customs are so refreshing to learn about.


I just didn't enjoy this one as much as the others I've read. I'm not sure if it has to do with the fact I skipped a bunch of books and went ahead and read this one since I had it. I'm waiting for a couple others that are on hold at the library. I liked the characters and found the Native info interesting. But it just didn't come together as well as the others for me. Pretty sure I know where this thing with Denny is going. Not sure what I think about it.

This novel was such a huge improvement from Carr's last installment in the Virgin River series (Moonlight Road) that I have to wonder if it was a different author. Carr is back in the saddle here (pun intended) as she weaves magic between two native american people new to Virgin River. Carr must be in the horse world in her private life, as she shows off her depth of knowledge here- from care, to riding, to whispering. She's also very respectful of Navajo and Hopi cultures. This ride was smooth and easy, with the expected hiccup and resolution towards the end. Hope McCrea also adds a bit of excitement to the story, and bring Jack and Mel back to the front lines- and a few new characters are introduced which I'm sure we'll learn more about in future installments of the series. I love that the novels keep coming, as I'm not quite sure I'll ever be ready to leave Virgin River.

The book was OK, but something was missing. My favourite parts of the book are the passages about the regulars in Virgin River and what they were up to. I just wasn't that invested in the story between Lily and Clay for some reason. The moment things got tough (which isn't even the case, since it was a misunderstanding) Lily ran and even called the cops when Clay came by to try and talk things out (like adults). I wouldn't of been so forgiving if I was him. Especially since Lily knew about the last time he had trouble with the police that was unjustified.

34-year-old Navajo Clay moves into a small town to become his friend, Nathaniel's vet tech for his clinic. On his first day, he meets a petite Hopi woman, Lilly, unloading the feed for the animals. It's not only a story about these two, but it's a story about the small town in California as well. About how no matter the troubles and the conflict, the heart of the people will pull through.

I loved this story so much. It was beautifully written and very hard to put down. I think it shows that if you don't hear the whole story or talk things out, things can get confused and misunderstood. I definitely recommend this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ book. Happy reading!

I hate to be so critical of such an obviously earnest and sweet-natured author; however, this one had a lot it was lacking. She wrote a hero who isn't a white dude and suddenly there were a LOT of stereotypes and characterization one right after another. I appreciate the effort at diversity, but describing the Native American hero as "exotic" and having both hero and heroine have the ability to silently commune with animals is just so cringey.

Seriously, it has been an extremely long time since I have binged a book series but I can’t stop with this one. Each book just entangles me more in the saga.

3.5 STARS

"After years spent on ranches around Los Angeles, Clay Tahoma is delighted to be Virgin River's new veterinary assistant. The secluded community's wild beauty tugs at his Navajo roots, and he's been welcomed with open arms by everyone in town - everyone except Lilly Yazhi.

Lilly has encountered her share of strong, silent, traditional men within her own aboriginal community, and she's not interested in coming back for more. In her eyes, Clay's earthy, sexy appeal is just an act used to charm wealthy women like his ex-wife. She can't deny his gift for gentling horses, but she's not about to let him control her. There's just one small problem - she can't control her attraction to Clay.

But in Virgin River, faith in new beginnings and the power of love has doors opening everywhere.." (From Amazon)

A good book but I was not won over with the romance.

3,4 von 5 Sternen
Der Band hat mich wirklich etwas enttäuscht. Ich bin ein Riesenfan der Virgin River Reihe und ihrer Charaktere. Der Schreibstil ist zwar allgemein sehr konservativ und das Kleinstadtleben, dass in der Reihe beschrieben wird eher traditionell, aber mir gefiel das bisher mega gut. Mal etwas abseits vom modernen Kleinstadtleben oder gar Chick-Lit. Leider wirkte der Schreibstil in diesem Band sehr ungelenk. Die Übersetzter wechseln bei der Reihe ja recht häufig und daher denke ich liegt viel auch an der Übersetztung aber einiges muss ich einfach auch der Autorin zuschreiben. Am negativsten fand ich dass sehr oft völlig identische Sachverhalte immer wieder mit anderen Personen als Dialog voll ausgeschrieben wurden. Das ist so unnötig, da der Leser ja längst weiss was da jetzt besprochen wird. Ich war an manchen Stellen wirklich geneigt Abschnitte oder Seiten zu überspringen. Ebenfalls etwas ungelenk, fand ich die ganze Amerikanische-Ureinwohner-Traditionseschichte in dieser Geschichte. Es wirkte teilweise zu belehrend, informierend. Ich finde, dass hätte man deutlich besser bzw. flüssiger in die Story intergrieren können.
Gut gefallen hat mir wie immer, dass es nicht nur um ein Pärchen ging, sondern man nebenbei wieder viel von anderen Personen aus Virgin River erfahren hat. So wurden wieder neu Charaktere vorgestellt, die dann in den nächsten Teil eine Hauptrolle bekommen werden. Besonders genossen habe ich aber das Wiedersehen mit den Charakteren, die bereits eine Hauptrolle in den vorangegangen Büchern hatten.
Das ganze Tierklinikthema ist mir viel zu kurz gekommen, aber Clay (männl. Hauptcharakter) arbeitet ja auch hauptsächlich im Stall und daher wurde sich eher auf die Pferde konzentriert. Das ist jetzt kein Thema was mich umhaut aber es hat mich gut unterhalten.
Die Liebesgeschichte wird wieder sehr schön entwickelt und es gibt auch hier wieder genug Missverständnisse und kleine Dramen, um alles sehr unterhaltsam zu gestalten.
Alles in allem habe ich das Lesen dieses Bandes absolut nicht bereut, aber an die anderen Bände kommt er einfach nicht heran.