Books like Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr

Marine corporal Rick Sudder comes home early from Iraq, carrying the physical and emotional scars of combat. The once carefree young man is now a man who sees a bleak future reflected in his own mirror. In the tight-knit mountain town of Virgin River, a self‑possessed woman who never gives up on him offers passion, commitment, and a chance to mend his broken body and shattered heart. When Dan Brady arrives in Virgin River with a questionable past and a desperate hope for a new start, he finds the town's renowned welcoming spirit. Unexpectedly, his own path to redemption and belonging leads to the arms of the woman who, like him, feels like an outcast. Together, in a setting that balances quiet community life and the lingering effects of Iraq, they embark on a journey toward healing, peace, and a future they thought lost.

First publish date: 2009