Unabridged.

Narrator: Therese Plummer.

In RITA Awardwinning, New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carrs Temptation Ridge, two lonely hearts are surprised by love while visiting the close-knit mountain community of Virgin River. After caring for her terminally ill mother for five years, 25-year-old Shelby McIntyre wants to experience travel, college, and romance. And then she runs smack dab into Luke Riordannot exactly the collegiate Mr. Right of her dreams. A rugged Blackhawk pilot, Luke just retired from the Army after two decades, four wars, and three helicopter shoot-downs. At 38, hes tough as nails with a major in one-night stands and a minor in commitment avoidance. While Luke fears getting hurt again by a younger woman, Shelby isnt interested in a battle-hardened veteran. And yet sparks fly as these polar opposites try to withstand the force that draws them together. As this irresistible romance unfolds, The⁺ѓre⁺ђse Plummers compelling narration masterfully captures the vulnerability and ardor of unexpected love.