Rich Timm thought spending time hunting in Virgin River with Marine buddies was a great idea but not all was what it seemed. For one, his twin sister Becca was coming along -- totally uninvited, unexpected, and if truth be told unwelcome especially considering that one of the buddies was Denny -- Becca's ex-boyfriend. The break up hadn't been easy on either Denny or Becca; in fact, it was rather brutal and left Becca's family with harsh feelings toward Denny. Now Becca was at a crossroads in her life. Her new boyfriend Doug was definitely moving in a direction she wasn't ready for now or, if honest with herself, ever. Even after their breakup three years ago, Denny was still an integral part of Becca's thoughts and perhaps this impromptu visit would finally lay to rest any errant dreams of a future together. If Denny had moved on with his life then Becca would have to do the same.

Her irst impression of Virgin River really surprised her. It was a little old town with not much going on -- so why had Denny settled here after his military discharge? He had actually come here looking for his roots but wound up with friends who were his new family and life couldn't be better. Well except now it seems someone threw a monkey wrench in all his plans for a week long hunting vacation. Becca was truly a duck out of water with hunting and fly fishing on the agenda. She was more the sand and surf kind of gal. They both were still confused and angry over their separation and breakup but neither one considered that they had been just too young, just nineteen. Becca hadn't yet begun her career as a teacher and Denny was facing personal demons of his own when life seemed to get in the way. All that remained was a big hole in each of their lives. Maybe during this weekend that hole could be mended, all forgiven, and they could finally move on. But the more time the spent together, the less it seemed that Becca and Denny were really ready for a final goodbye. Denny immediately stepped up as protector and caregiver when Becca needed him. The cuter and more adorable Becca was with the guys the more he just wanted to shake her. Well if any couples relationship needed a good shaking it was theirs and hopefully this hunting trip could be the catalyst for a happy ending. And let's not forget that Virgin River is the place where new beginnings are made.

All right I'm a hopeless romantic -- that must be why I am first and foremost a huge fan of Robyn Carr but secondly I am hooked on Virgin River and its growing population of intriguing characters. This is billed as a Christmas story but it is actually more about second chances.

Book Summary

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. It's time she got over her silly high-school 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 brother's 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.