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Blessed with great beauty and wealth, Emily Armstrong had the highest privileges that youth can bestow. But all that is behind her now. Pregnant and abandoned by the man she loved, she struggles to survive in the slums of Philadelphia after the Civil War. Vowing never to be fooled by love again, she builds a new life as the mistress of a boardinghouse, known for her morals, virtue, and strictly guarded heart. But when a traveler from out West visits for the Centennial Exhibition and checks into Emily's lodging, something stirs within her.

Lin Su hat ihren vierzehnjährigen Sohn allein großgezogen und kümmert sich aufopferungsvoll um ihre Patienten. Sie hat alles unter Kontrolle - und das soll auch so bleiben. Doch ihr Sohn wird langsam flügge und entwickelt seinen eigenen Kopf. Als dann noch der neue attraktive Nachbar vor der Tür steht, spürt Lin Su, dass ein neues Kapitel in ihrem Leben beginnen könnte. Allerdings müsste sie dafür bereit sein, sich zu öffnen und sich bei jemandem fallen zu lassen.

Wanted: Midwife/nurse practitioner in Virgin River, population 600. Make a difference against a backdrop of towering California redwoods and crystal clear rivers. Rent-free cabin included. When the recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees this ad, she quickly decides that the remote mountain town of Virgin River might be the perfect place to escape her heartache and to reenergize the nursing career she loves. But her high hopes are dashed within an hour of arriving - the cabin is a dump, the roads are treacherous, and the local doctor wants nothing to do with her.

When the recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees an advert for a midwife in the remote town of Virgin River, she decides this is the perfect place to escape her heartache, and to revitalise the nursing career she loves. However, her hopes are dashed within an hour of arriving: the cabin is uninhabitable, the roads are treacherous, and the local doctor wants nothing to do with her. But when a tiny baby is abandoned on a front porch, Mel must decide whether to stay and help or cut her losses and leave.

New to the Windsor court, beautiful and quick-witted Felise Scelfton instantly becomes the coveted object of desire. Spurred on by her flirtatious manner and rumors of her dowry, knights brandish their swords for her hand in marriage, but King Henry II has already decided her fate—His royal command gives her hand to Sir Royce Leighton, the scarred and brooding lord of Segeland, in order to seal a political alliance. Despite a tempestuous beginning, their arranged marriage gives way to desire, and Royce’s bitter memories are soothed by his alluring young wife.

Anne Gifford's dowry—or lack thereof—is of no concern to Sir Dylan DeFrayne. Wrapped in each other's arms, what more could they possibly need? Yet the young lovers' passion can never be sanctioned—the DeFraynes and Giffords have been sworn enemies for decades. Lest more blood be shed, the two must keep their affair a secret…and plot their elopement. Clad in threadbare hand-me-downs, Anne never expects the powerful and aged Brennan Forbes to remember her face, let alone propose marriage.

Alle sind gekommen, um die Hochzeit des Jahres in Thunder Point zu feiern. Nur der Bruder der Braut, Matt Lacoumette, ist nicht in Stimmung: In seinem Leben haben Romantik und Liebe ausgedient. Prompt lässt er seine Verbitterung an der sensiblen Ginger aus. Am nächsten Tag zwingt ihn seine Schwester, sich bei Ginger zu entschuldigen. Dabei stellt Matt fest, dass auch sie schwere Schicksalsschläge ertragen musste. Können sie gemeinsam die Wunden ihrer Seelen heilen und neues Glück finden? "Die zarte Liebesgeschichte von Ginger und Matt ist süß.

Mit ihrem Leben in Thunder Point ist Floristin Grace zufrieden, aber ein bisschen aufregender dürfte es schon sein. Vielleicht nicht ganz so wild wie bei Extremsportler Troy. Als er anbietet, ihr neue Horizonte zu eröffnen, überlegt sie nicht lange. Während ihrer Ausflüge entdeckt Grace, dass sie mehr als Freundschaft für Troy empfindet. Allerdings hat sie dem ganzen Küstenstädtchen verschwiegen, wer sie wirklich ist. Und auf Lügen kann man doch keine Zukunft aufbauen, oder?

John "Preacher" Middleton genießt die Ruhe in dem friedvollen Virgin River. Plötzlich wird seine Welt auf den Kopf gestellt: Mitten in der Nacht steht eine Frau vor seiner Tür. Ohne zu zögern, kümmert er sich um sie. Denn Paige weckt nicht nur seinen Beschützerinstinkt, sondern ebenso Gefühle, an die Preacher nicht mehr geglaubt hat. Doch Paige kann auch in Virgin River ihre tragische Vergangenheit nicht hinter sich lassen. Wird es Preacher gelingen, ihre verletzte Seele zu heilen? Jetzt als Netflix-Serie.

Von vorn anfangen, das wünscht sich Mel Monroe von ganzem Herzen! Nach dem Tod ihres Mannes kann sie das Leben in der Großstadt nicht mehr ertragen - es gibt zu viele Erinnerungen. Da kommt der Job im beschaulichen Virgin River gerade recht. Allerdings beginnt der Neuanfang mehr als holprig: mieses Wetter, das Haus eine Ruine. Schnell stellt Mel fest, dass das Landleben nicht so idyllisch ist wie gedacht. Doch der attraktive Barbesitzer Jack setzt alles daran, sie vom Gegenteil zu überzeugen.

Anna McNichol knows how to take charge. Raised by a single mother, she’s worked to ensure her three children have every advantage she didn’t. And while her marriage has its problems, she values commitment and believes in "till death do us part." Now an empty nester, she’s at the peak of her career and ready to seize the opportunity to focus on her future.

Marine corporal Rick Sudder is back home in Virgin River - his military tour having ended abruptly on the battlefield. But the carefree boy who left full of hope is gone, replaced by a man who believes his future is bleak. Can the passion and commitment of a young woman who has never given up on him mend his broken spirit and shattered heart? As the people of Virgin River rally around Rick, another new arrival tests the town’s famous welcoming spirit. Dan Brady has a questionable past, and he’s looking for a place to start over.

When Paul first saw Vanessa, it was love at first sight. Unfortunately, it was the same for his best friend, Matt, who took the initiative, and eventually married her. Now Vanessa finds herself a widow with a newborn baby, relying heavily on her husband’s best friend. But as Vanessa heals from her tragedy and looks to the future, she realises Paul has evoked more than friendly feelings in her. Feelings she fears he does not return.

At 25, after five years caring for her mother, it's time for Shelby to leave her sheltered life and experience freedom and adventure. Time for travel, college and romance. But when she visits Virgin River, she runs into Luke Riordan, decidedly not whom she has in mind. A handsome pilot, Luke exited the army after 20 years, four wars and having been shot out of the sky three times. At 38, he's tough and jaded. Specialising in no-commitment and one-night stands. These two are totally wrong for one another. But sometimes what you want and what you need are two very different things.

With snow falling over the redwood forests, secluded Virgin River is the ideal place to spend the holidays. Each year, the close-knit community gathers in the town square to decorate and light a massive tree. Carols are sung, hot chocolate is shared - and a surprise left under the Christmas tree is about to bring two special people together!

Gerri can't decide what's more devastating: learning her rock-solid marriage has big cracks, or the anger she feels as she tries to repair them. Always the anchor for friends and her children, she realizes it's time to look carefully at herself. The journey is more than revealing—it's transforming. Andy has come to believe that a lasting love is out of reach. When she finds herself attracted to a man without any of the qualities that usually appeal to her, she questions everything she thought she wanted in life.

Marine Corporal Rick Sudder is home early from Iraq - his tour ended abruptly on the battlefield. The carefree boy is gone, replaced by a man who believes his future is as bleak as his mirror image. But can the passion and commitment of a young woman who has never given up on him mend his broken body and shattered heart? As the people of Virgin River rally around Rick, another recent arrival tests the tightly knit mountain town’s famous welcoming spirit.

At 25, after five years as her mother’s caregiver, it’s time for Shelby to experience freedom and adventure. Time for travel, college, and romance. But when she visits Virgin River, she runs into Luke Riordan, decidedly not whom she has in mind. A handsome Blackhawk pilot, Luke exited the army after 20 years, four wars, and having been shot out of the sky three times. At 38 he’s tough and jaded. His major was in one-night stands, with a minor in commitment avoidance.

In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son - breaking her heart while filling it with a whole new kind of love. But the one man she longs to share this love with now acts as if she doesn’t exist. Paul Haggerty lives by the marine motto: Semper Fi. Ever faithful to his best friend, he’s done right by Matt’s widow as best he can...considering he’s been secretly in love with her for years. Now, just as he’s about to make his move, another woman has staked her claim on him - a claim that will be tough to escape.

Cassie has sworn off men after yet another bad date though, deep down, she’s still looking for Mr. Right. A long-haired, tattooed biker is definitely not him, so there’s no harm in a few Harley rides through Sonoma. Right? Julie married her high school sweetheart too young and now wonders how her life became all about leaky faucets and checkbook balances. Maybe love isn’t enough to sustain the perfect couple.