Slow start, amazing finish. This was a feel good type of book. I can't wait to read more about these people in Grace Valley. ( )

Since I’m eagerly anticipating the season 3 ofVirgin River premiering next weekend, I thought it would be fun to dive in to one of the author’s earlier series. Given that the leads in this book, June and John, interact with Mel in the Virgin River series of books I thought I would be in to it. Alas, I wasn’t. The characters and plot just didn’t grab me like our friends in Virgin River did. This one was rather sleepy. I found myself skimming a good part of it just to get to the end of the book. I won’t be continuing to read this series, but I’ll be continuing my Netflix countdown to season 3 of Virgin River. ( )

Book One in the Grace Valley trilogy takes place in northern California, in the fictitious town of Grace Valley, filled with an assortment of likable characters where community and friendship are highly valued. Think 'An Irish Country Doctor' and 'All Creatures Great and Small' but not as sedate.

June Hudson has a full professional life and many friends, but at age 37 is wishing for a relationship, but in this small town there are no available prospects. She is also overworked and is taking applications seeking a second doctor for her clinic. But the ideal candidate she's giving a try seems to have a shady past. Then the DEA and other law enforcement agencies are zeroing-in on the illegal marijuana growers and an interesting man with a secret has been quietly appearing at June's house.

For the most part a light, easy, enjoyable read though topics covered include sexual harassment, spouse abuse, the need for rural medicine for the poor, and the issues of illegal marijuana growers. You'll grow attached to the regular characters and enjoy the quiet romance. These characters will also cross-over into Carr's other series, The Virgin River series. ( )

Meet Dr. June Hudson who has returned to small town Grace Valley to care for all its quirky residents. ( )

deep in the valley the grace valley trilogy by robyn carr
lady doc returns to town and learns things she must keep to
herself. she gets another doc to help in the practice and is
unsure of if what he's told her is true. it's fun to follow the
families in the valley, there are not many and it's easy to keep
them straight. there are magical things that occur with no explanation as to
how they happen. i know there is another book at least, in this series
so i hope it will continue with all the people in this one. ( )