New beginnings -- that's what both Clay Tahoma and Lilly Yazhi were looking and hoping for in a little town called Virgin River. Small towns can be tough to hide in but Clay realized rather quickly that the people of Virgin River were like a tribe -- people who could be counted on in an emergency. Taking the job of veterinary tech offered by Nate Jensen allowed Clay to leave the baggage of a divorce back in L.A. and live closer to his sister. He also looked forward to having his teenage son Gabe, raised on the Navajo Nation, closer to him. Clay needed to bridge the gap that had formed between them over the years.

Meeting Lilly was unexpected, and he was immediately drawn to her, by not only her tenacity by also an instant attraction. Their banter about their respective tribes gave them a instant connect. But sometimes what you see doesn't begin to scratch the surface of the person. Lilly has her own baggage and, while on the surface she appears quite tough and resilient, her past has the power to bring her to her knees even after all these years. Lilly had been summarily left behind by all the people she believed loved her. The only steady force was her grandfather who would take on the world to protect her. The last thing Lilly was looking for was someone else who could betray her, so she was well guarded -- but somehow Clay managed to slip through. Would he also disappoint Lilly? If he did, how would she survive another hurt? Wasn't it better to just enjoy their time together? Problem is, that isn't enough -- Clay wanted more but Lilly was ready to run again -- this time away from what probably was the love of her life.

Carr's story is about taking chances -- no guts, no glory. It's also about the inevitability of change for this town and all its people. Change isn't easy and there are many roadblocks and detours along the way -- just like in real life. PROMISE CANYON is a great story with a myriad of interwoven tales uniting a varied group of characters-- a little slice of life in a small town.