Books like Down By The River by Robyn Carr
June Hudson, the caring town doctor of Grace Valley, finds herself pregnant and under the spotlight as locals notice her blooming cheeks. New to the town is Jim Post, a former DEA agent and undercover operative, who returns to June’s life after retirement. As the community contends with whispers about June’s aunt Myrna’s secret lover and the pastor’s poker exploits, new challenges arise—from personal threats to natural dangers—that test the resilience of Grace Valley’s residents. Together, they uncover the true meaning of home and happiness.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Robyn Carr
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Down By The River by Robyn Carr are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Down By The River (28 similar books)
Twenty‑five year‑old Belly Conklin returns to the family summer home on the coast, where a cancer diagnosis forces her to confront love, loss, and growing up amid the familiar rhythm of beach life.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A recently widowed nurse departs for the small town of Virgin River with hopes of healing herself and reviving her career, only to find unexpected hardships, a neglected cabin, and a mysterious abandoned baby that pulls her into a new life.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Seventeen‑year‑old Ronnie Miller faces divorce, anger, and a summer in Wilmington, North Carolina, where a former concert pianist father works on a church masterpiece, sparking new love and healing family ties.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Mary Jo Summerhill needs Evan's help and love three years after their breakup.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A family’s idyllic summer party at a grand estate in Cornwall turns into a desperate search when six‑year‑old Theo vanishes, leaving the house abandoned and the siblings torn apart.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Josephine returns to her family's orchard to help harvest but plans to persuade them to sell the failing farm. Tension rises as she clashes with the new manager, Grady MacKenzie, until unexpected respect and shared faith soften their rivalry.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Susannah's Garden, a new flower shop on Seattle's Blossom Street, attracts attention with the arrival of a young widow named Colette who's hiding a secret. When Susannah and Colette join Lydia's knitting class, they discover personal struggles and learn about the power of friendship and second chances in a love story set in the Pacific Northwest.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the weary town of Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, Lyndsay Snyder returns to her childhood home and finds hope, love, and a new purpose as she takes an unexpected teaching job.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove for Christmas, searching for her baby's father, but ends up hosting a pregnant woman on her ranch.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Contemporary romance featuring an unexpected second chance at love for a widowed mother and a former marine caught in a love triangle.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Seventeen‑year‑old Landon Carter reflects on the first love that changed his life, a passionate romance that begins in North Carolina and ends with a painful, enduring memory of the battle against leukemia.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A captivating contemporary romance series with a deliciously unpredictable plot in the charming city of Cedar Cove.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Madelaine, a brilliant cardiologist and devoted mother, faces self-doubt while juggling the lives of her rebellious daughter Lina and two very different men—priest Francis and cynical Angel—after a tragic event forces them to confront past betrayals and learn to love again.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Marine corporal Rick Sudder returns to Virgin River after Iraq, wounded inside and out, and finds hope through the love of a steadfast woman. Newcomer Dan Brady, seeking a fresh start, discovers a place in town and in a newfound romance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Veteran LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela, wounded in duty, seeks a new life in the small town of Virgin River where he meets ambitious Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan, and together they confront pain, protect their community, and learn what trust truly means.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A romance novel about a couple trying to rebuild their lives after their restaurant was destroyed by arson.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Sheriff Tucker Spencer’s quiet town life is turned upside down when the woman who broke his heart—Mary Elizabeth—returns after being found murdered. Tensions rise as gossip swirls and Tucker must clear her name amid lingering feelings.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Grace, a lifelong resident of Cedar Cove and public‑library librarian, grapples with her husband Dan’s sudden disappearance while navigating family, friend, and town dynamics amid weddings, babies, and new relationships.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the high‑stakes world of baseball, pitcher Reid Buchanan’s off‑field reputation threatens to derail his career, but when he cares for a loved one and meets the resilient nurse Lori Johnson, a sizzling romance sparks amid the pressures of fame.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A thriller romance that follows a cardiac surgeon and a famed writer as they race against time to save a dying twin, while forbidden attraction and betrayal threaten to unravel everything.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Katherine and Dr. Wynn disagree over Christmas traditions, but they learn the true meaning of the season when they accept their differences.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A mystery unfolds in Cedar Cove, Washington as Rosie Cox deals with her recent divorce, local gossip, and the death of a mysterious man at a bed-and-breakfast.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Air Force lovers Franci Duncan and Sean Riordan face a bittersweet reunion when a secret they kept comes to light in the close‑knit town of Virgin River.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the close‑knit town of Grace Valley, emergency physician Dr. June Hudson keeps a dangerous secret: a clandestine affair with DEA agent Jim Post. When a crime surfaces, her double life threatens to unravel.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In Grace Valley, California, emergency‑room doctor June Hudson balances patient care with community secrets, until an undercover DEA agent enters her world—sparking romance, mystery, and a new chapter for the town’s tightly knit families.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Sweetwater River by Lisa WingateIn the River's Footsteps by Lori R. Walker
On the River's Edge by Geri Cullam
River Road by Carolyn Brown
River Song by Shelley Cox
Summer at the Lake by RaeAnne Thayne
The Lucky Harbor Series by Jill Shalvis
The Vineyard Serials by Barbara Delinsky
Sugarcreek by Amy Clipston
The House on Olive Street by Abbi Waxman
River's End by Noelle Salazar
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!