Robyn Carr - The Best Of Us

In Sullivan’s Crossing, #1 New York Time sbestselling author Robyn Carr has created a place where good people, powerful emotions, great humor and a healthy dose of common sense are the key ingredients to a happy life. Sullivan’s Crossing brings out the best in people. It’s a place you’ll want to visit again and again.

Dr. Leigh Culver loves practicing medicine in Timberlake, Colorado. It is a much-needed change of pace from her stressful life in Chicago. The only drawback is she misses her aunt Helen, the woman who raised her. But it’s time that Leigh has her independence, and she hopes the beauty of the Colorado wilderness will entice her aunt to visit often.

Helen Culver is an independent woman who lovingly raised her sister’s orphaned child. Now, with Leigh grown, it’s time for her to live life for herself. The retired teacher has become a successful mystery writer who loves to travel and intends to never experience winter again.

When Helen visits Leigh, she is surprised to find her niece still needs her, especially when it comes to sorting out her love life. But the biggest surprise comes when Leigh takes Helen out to Sullivan’s Crossing and Helen finds herself falling for the place and one special person. Helen and Leigh will each have to decide if they can open themselves up to love neither expected to find and seize the opportunity to live their best lives.

ROBYN CARRis an award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty novels, including the critically acclaimed Virgin River, Thunder Point and Sullivan’s Crossing series, as well as highly praised women’s fiction like Four Friends and The Summer That Made Us. Robyn and her husband live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

www.RobynCarr.com

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Sullivan’s Crossing

THE FAMILY GATHERING

ANY DAY NOW

WHAT WE FIND

Thunder Point

WILDEST DREAMS

A NEW HOPE

ONE WISH

THE HOMECOMING

THE PROMISE

THE CHANCE

THE HERO

THE NEWCOMER

THE WANDERER

Virgin River

MY KIND OF CHRISTMAS

SUNRISE POINT

REDWOOD BEND

HIDDEN SUMMIT

BRING ME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

HARVEST MOON

WILD MAN CREEK

promise canyon

MOONLIGHT ROAD

ANGEL’S PEAK

FORBIDDEN FALLS

PARADISE VALLEY

TEMPTATION RIDGE

SECOND CHANCE PASS

A VIRGIN RIVER CHRISTMAS

WHISPERING ROCK

SHELTER MOUNTAIN

VIRGIN RIVER

Grace Valley

DEEP IN THE VALLEY

JUST OVER THE MOUNTAIN

DOWN BY THE RIVER

Novels

THE SUMMER THAT MADE US

THE LIFE SHE WANTS

FOUR FRIENDS

A SUMMER IN SONOMA

NEVER TOO LATE

SWEPT AWAY (formerly titled RUNAWAY MISTRESS)

BLUE SKIES

THE WEDDING PARTY

THE HOUSE ON OLIVE STREET

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The Best of Us

Robyn Carr

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ISBN: 978-1-474-08858-9

THE BEST OF US

© 2019 Robyn Carr

Published in Great Britain 2019

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Praise for Robyn Carr and Sullivan’s Crossing

“A beautifully crafted plot with multiple story lines, relatable characters, and a setting that makes readers want to head for the Rockies.”

—Library Journal on The Family Gathering

“A moving tale about the power of love, familial bonds and finding a safe and loving place to call home.”

—The National Examiner on The Family Gathering

“Carr addresses serious problems realistically and sympathetically while seamlessly weaving them into the fabric of her engrossing story. Characters from the first installment pop in and out like old friends.”

—Booklist, starred review, on Any Day Now

“Insightfully realized central figures, a strong supporting cast, family issues, and uncommon emotional complexity make this uplifting story a heart-grabber…. A rewarding (happy) story that will appeal across the board and might require a hankie or two.”

—Library Journal, starred review, on What We Find

“Robyn Carr has done it again.... What We Find is complex, inspirational, and well-written. A romance that truly inspires readers as life hits them the hardest.”

—San Francisco Review Journal

“Carr sets the bar for contemporary romance. haracters, and an inviting setting make Carr’s latest an enhancement...to any fiction collection.”

—Booklist, starred review, on What We Find

To Sarah Burningham,

my friend and PR guru, with deep affection and gratitude.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Praise for Robyn Carr and Sullivan’s Crossing

Dedication

Part 1

Chapter 1

Part 2

Chapter 2

Part 3

Chapter 3

Part 4

Chapter 4

Part 5

Chapter 5

Part 6

Chapter 6

Part 7

Chapter 7

Part 8

Chapter 8

Part 9

Chapter 9

Part 10

Chapter 10

Part 11

Chapter 11

Part 12

Chapter 12

Part 13

Chapter 13