<I>Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that started it all?</I><P><I>Virgin River has sheltered more than a few lost souls over the years?and there's always room for more?</I><P>Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Though she still has fears she can't escape, she also has someone who wants to show her just what it means to trust again.<P>A decorated marine reservist, LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty. Twice divorced, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have found?a woman who can tie up his heart forever.<P>Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Passionate, strong and gentle, he vows to give back to her what she's so selflessly given him?her heart, and with it, a new beginning.