The Family Gathering (Sullivan's Crossing)

I adore Robyn Carr but it feels like forever since I read her books... I thought nothing could compare to Virgin River but Sullivan's Crossing has captured my heart along with the dysfunctional and complex Jones family.

If you haven’t read the series it doesn’t matter it works as a standalone read with a HEA. It centers on the story of Dakota and Sid. Dakota's family lives in Sullivan's Crossing. His parents were of the hippy generation but his parents had a lot more issues than just being "far out". His father had a mental illness that went untreated. His mother kept them together but the kids have all been impacted In different ways.

Dakota joined the Army and spent his adult life serving his country. In a dispute with a "crazy" officer he wound up ultimately discharged even though the investigation showed the officer had lost his mind...

Sid's family is also in Sullivan's Crossing. She is in S.C. recovering from a very bad divorce that left her shattered and is living with her widowed brother. She meets Dakota and even though he is into her she is not interested...

This is the story of their HEA. Robyn Carr has created real yet flawed characters that make you care. This is an emotional saga that sucked me in...
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The Family Gathering by Robyn Carr is a sweet, family-centric romance. This third installment in the marvelous Sullivan’s Crossing series can stand on its own, but I highly encourage readers to read the previous books for important backstory.

Dakota Jones shocks his brother Cal and his sister Sierra with his unexpected arrival in Colorado. The former Army Ranger has not exactly kept in touch on a regular basis so no one in the family is aware of what has been going on with their brother recently. Since he rarely stays in one place for very long, Dakota surprises himself by renting a cabin and finding a job soon after coming to town. Even more astonishing, he strikes up a friendship with romance potential but their relationship is complicated by her trust issues and interference from hairstylist Alyssa and overly aggressive Neely Benedict. An additional and very unanticipated complication arises when the siblings’ sister Sedona comes to town sans family and they discover she, too, has not emerged from their tumultuous childhood unscathed. Will this unforeseen drama send Dakota running? Or will it be the impetus he needs to finally put down roots?

Dakota joined the Army as soon he graduated from high school and rarely looked back. His sporadic visits to the family farm have gradually tapered off but he always kept in touch with his siblings. Following his surprising exodus from the Army, Dakota is ready to spend some quality time with his siblings but he is not quite ready to make a commitment to remain permanently in Colorado. However, as he becomes more enmeshed in his siblings’ day to day lives and their extended families, Dakota discovers walking away won’t be as easy as it proved to be in the past.

Although he is not looking for a permanent relationship, Dakota is not averse to a no strings fling. The first woman who briefly catches his eye is Alyssa but she comes across as a little too desperate to hold his attention. Dakota next meets Neely whose hot and cold attitude is not exactly his thing and he quickly falls victim to her penchant for wreaking havoc once she realizes his interest lies elsewhere.

Dakota is quickly smitten by a very unexpected woman but she is not at all ready for a romance. His patience with her finally pays off when their easygoing friendship gradually tips into a physical relationship but she is wary of committing to anything other than a temporary fling. Dakota is initially fine with the status quo but when his feelings for her deepen into something that looks a lot like love, will he convince her to take a chance on taking their relationship to the next level?

On the family front, the only sibling whose life is without complications is Cal. Sierra and her firefighter boyfriend are contemplating the next step in their relationship but are they ready for an even bigger change in their lives? Always considered the “normal” one, Sedona’s life is nowhere near as perfect or untroubled as everyone else (including Sedona) assumed and she is finally forced to face her worse fears. Instead of running away from these obstacles, Dakota surprises himself and his siblings by eagerly stepping into the fray.

The Family Gathering is an emotionally-charged, engrossing novel with a thought-provoking storyline and a lovely cast of colorful characters. Dakota is a wonderful lead protagonist and watching him make peace with his past while discovering what he wants for the future is incredibly gratifying. Robyn Carr keeps the story moving at a brisk pace as she wraps up a few dangling storylines from earlier works. With a great cast of characters, a hint of suspense and a delightful love story, old and new fans will find themselves charmed by this newest addition to the heartwarming Sullivan’s Crossing series.

I received a complimentary copy for review.

The Family Gathering is a beautiful novel of the bonds of familial love that can grow from the unlikeliest places. Robyn Carr brings readers back to Sullivan's Crossing as the Jones siblings gather for Sierra and Connie's wedding and to welcome Dakota to the neighborhood.

Dakota is discharged from the army and takes this opportunity to venture to the place his brother and sister have relocated and found so much blissful happiness. Even as the women of the town flock to him, the only woman to catch his eye is the saucy bartender, Sidney. As Dakota fends off an unwanted suitor turned stalker and charms Sid, Sierra and Connie take on temporary foster care of an orphaned baby who becomes their entire world. Carr makes this story a true family gathering as the siblings rally around Sedona, who fears she may have inherited their father's schizophrenia. Her marriage is falling apart, but she'll do whatever it takes to keep the facade of perfection from shattering.

I honestly didn't think anything else in this series would top Any Day Now, but The Family Gathering really surprised me. The range of emotions from heartache to absolute joy is astounding. The characters throughout the series have become a family through the traditional means, marriage, and forming tight bonds during trying circumstances. When one of them has a breakdown they all come together to help her remain rooted in reality. Even though this is mostly Dakota and Sid's story the highlight for me was Connie and Sierra. Their part in the story was amazing and completely unexpected, but it made the story feel like it was wrapping up lose ends and giving the couples we've come to love the start of their happily ever after. I can say with absolute certainty that this is a Robyn Carr novel you don't want to miss!
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We’re back at Sullivan’s Crossing in Timberlake, Colorado, this time focused on Dakota Jones. He’s the elusive brother of Cal and Sierra who left home as soon as he became of age and has never returned. He’s an Army Ranger recently discharged from the service and comes to visit his siblings, not certain (as usual) how long he’ll stay. But, a surprising thing happens to him this time. He begins bonding with his extended family and others in the community, a first for him. And, he’s becoming drawn to the attractive bartender at the bar and grill, though she’s keeping him at arm’s length.

I really enjoyed this story as it’s not only about Dakota but, typical of a Carr novel, has several other storylines in motion. All of the Jones siblings were profoundly impacted by their parents’ dysfunction, manifesting itself differently in each of them. Dakota has avoided establishing roots and meaningful relationships with his brother and sisters. It was interesting to follow his transformation as he immersed himself in their extended lives (babies, spouses, their spouses’ families), giving him an alternate image of family, so diametrically opposite of his childhood experiences. Even more intriguing was his developing relationship with Sidney (Sid) who had her own baggage and made him work hard for her attention.

The story tackles mental illness with meaningful insight and doesn’t pretty up the outcomes when sister Sedona makes her appearance. It was sometimes frightening but always enlightening. I learned a lot about what schizophrenia is and isn’t and how other disorders (anxiety, depression, OCD) can develop and create behaviors that look normal but can be anything but.

There’s other drama that just makes this a layered and richer story. I love the community and family that’s been created by the Joneses despite their tragic upbringing. There’s a strong message here about resilience and not falling victim to your circumstances. I love this series and certainly found this story appealing on so many levels.

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Two things I absolutely love about Robyn Carr’s stories are the powerful sense of family she creates, and the amazing characters who populate those families. I fell in love with the characters in her Virgin River series, and again reading her Thunder Point novels. Sullivan’s Crossing has the same sense of place with a totally unique and yet powerful family—the kind of family we build, not necessarily the one we’re born into. THE FAMILY GATHERING offers both.

The series revolves around the campground and nearby town at Sullivan’s Crossing in Colorado, and while there are a number of siblings involved, each book so far has continued the theme that family doesn’t have to share blood to have a powerful connection. In THE FAMILY GATHERING, Dakota Jones comes to Sullivan’s Crossing to see his brother, and meet his new sister-in-law and their baby. He’s not one to settle and sees this as just another stop along the way.

But Sullivan’s Crossing has a way of drawing people in, of helping them find the roots that have so far eluded them. Dakota is no exception, and before long there is a woman involved. Unfortunately, she’s not the least bit interested in dating.

I absolutely loved the dialog between Dakota and Sid. Their convoluted journey from friendship to love is a trip to be savored. There’s some drama along the way that was unlike anything I’ve read recently, if at all, but I can say without giving anything away that Neely is an absolutely fascinating character—not necessarily in a good way! I find myself going back to reread snippets of the story (I’ve already read the book twice) merely to enjoy the experience “one more time.”

This is definitely a book I’d recommend to any reader who wants to lose themselves in a wonderful story, the kind that leaves you with that “ah” moment at the end. Robyn Carr never fails to deliver!

I love family gatherings.

Especially if it’s about big families who support each other during hard times, rejoice and celebrate after battles fought, and never give up on each other. Robyn Carr excels at small town characters and she always puts relatable and real life elements into her plots. It’s palpable how much she cares about her stories and characters.

The Family Gathering was indeed a gathering and a continuing of some of the side stories that have started in book 1-3. With each book these supporting characters become more dear and tangible. Their stories matter as much as the main couples. Sullivan’s Crossing is a story about an entire family and their friends. It’s not just about one couple, although they get 75% of the story, everyone of the Jones siblings has a part in this very touching and feel good romance.

I love that the author always adds many small plots that keep the story interesting and fast paced. Her books are never boring. They are touching, moving and very real.

In The Family Gathering, Dakota Jones is coming to town after being discharged from the Army. He is feeling lost, not sure what to do next, and not believing that he is ready to settled down or even be able to stay long in one place. But the Crossing hasn’t let any of the Jones siblings down yet. It’s the small town feel and the down to earth characters that make this series so enjoyable and ultimately gives Dakota a reason to put down roots.

It’s the human interactions, as well as the new friendships and family relations that bring me back to the authors writing again and again. There aren’t many authors that do it as well as Robyn Carr. So, if you love small towns, a quirky and interesting cast, moving and touching plots and relatable and genuine characters that are down to earth and very much like you and me. This series is for you.

Once again, Carr brings the romance, characters and small town to life. I would love to spend the summer in one the cabins on the lake. I could see myself having a meal in the quaint Colorado town and taking long hikes with my husband. This is one of the things that draws me to Carr’s small-town series. Like the Virgin River series, Sullivans Crossing shares siblings, newcomers, and townsfolks making the reader feel as if they are returning for a visit.

With Dakota’s story comes some interesting threads. Carr added some suspense which brought back a familiar character that stalked Dakota. Dakota takes an interest in a relationship-shy bartender. I enjoyed the friendship that developed from volunteer work to personal growth. It was fun seeing it slowly turn into more. The suspense angle could have complicated this fragile relationship, and I love that Carr didn’t go there. Instead, she gave us level-headed, mature characters.

Of course, we spend times with the Jones and their significant others. We even get to attend a wedding. The Jones children had an unusual childhood with a mentally ill parent, and all of them worry about falling prey to the disease. Carr did an excellent job of showcases mental illness as she highlights symptoms and treatments. She did this while allowing us to experience the effects on self and family. It was well done and carefully researched.

A situation with Connie and Sid had me in tears, but I trusted Carr to take care of them. Sierra has a central part in The Family Gathering that allowed all of the Jones to grow and has our hero longing to connect with family again and to change his long-term outlook.

"In our family, we don't hide crazy...we put it on the porch and give it a cocktail."
-Anonymous

The family gathering is the third book in the Sullivan's Crossing series, but it works very well as a standalone novel. Having said that, I do recommend reading the first two books (What we find and Any Day Now) as they introduce the reader to characters that are seen in this book and provide you with their backstory. Robyn Carr builds a community in her books centered around family members; so, with each book in the series we see characters we already know and watch them interacting with the new characters.

The Family Gathering is mainly about Dakota Jones who has recently left the military and reconnecting with his family. While having a drink he sets his eyes on an attractive bartender named Sid who has an interesting back story herself. While these are the two main characters, the book also touches on the love story of Tom and Lola.

I'll admit it, I enjoy a good romance book. I especially enjoy Robyn Carr books because she builds a community of characters who interact with each other. Her books are not only about people but also about their town, their sense of community, and their relationships with others. Her characters are well rounded and believable. I also love that she touches on heavy subjects and this book was no exception. This book touched on divorce, adoption, stalking, betrayal, marriage, starting over, and mental illness.

Thank you to Harlequin-Romance and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The third book in Sullivan's crossing series. In this story Dakota the other Jones sibling(Cal from book one and Sierra from book two brother) has left the army and not sure what's next for him. He comes to Sullivan's crossing thinking it will be for a moment and that he can visit both his siblings and their family. As with the previous siblings he too continues to deal with the after affect of having a mental ill father who has opted out of being medicated. Dakota starts to settling down and find himself in an unwillingly competition over few woman trying to fight for his attention. Interestedly enough the only woman's he interested is the bartender Sid. The continuous theme in this series are the secondary characters(Lola and Tom) whose spouses have left them and they together they having a relationship and combining their six children amongst the two of them. This is not your typical romance I dare say its a mixture of women fiction a bit of intrigue and pinch of suspense. I love that we get to see all the Jones siblings attending Sierra and Connie's wedding. There is also some incident that arises with their other married sibling Sedona that keep you turning the pages. With Robyn Carr novels you can never go wrong and these storylines are truly developed and make you want to read more about them and the people of Timberlake. Was giving arc by netgalley.

After years in the Army, Dakota Jones is discharged and comes to Sullivan’s Crossing to spend time with his brother and sister before deciding where to go next. He likes the little town, especially a female bartender named Sid. Although friendly, Sid tells Dakota she is not interested in a relationship. She came to Colorado after a bitter divorce and is not looking for a man. He asks if he would qualify as a friend. Their friendship evolved into love but a stalker harasses them. Neely had propositioned Dakota and did not take his “no” seriously. It takes action from the sheriff to get this psychopath to leave.

I loved the interaction between Dakota and Sid. She leans back at the bar and takes it all in leisurely not even hinting that she is a physicist famous in the study of quantum computing. She sees he is a lady killer and is not going to be a notch in his bedpost. He usually has women falling for him and is stunned when Sid does not. He is determined to change her mind about him but along the way, he changes too. Also though it was funny how Sheriff Stan got back at the snooty Neely. She thought she was so smart but he got her actions on camera and put it on social media. I thought it was a great book and deserving of more than 5 stars.

The Family Gathering is book three in the Sullivan’s Crossing series. The Jones siblings are all brought together for their sister Sierra’s wedding. They shared an unusual upbringing by free-spirit parents (some would call them hippies) and have all managed to become high-achieving adults but not without their own issues. The primary focus of this novel is Dakota, fresh out of the army and looking for some time to clear his head and decide what he wants to do. Someone who will figure into his plans is Sidney. She’s had her own difficulties and has worked through a lot of them – so she can relate on a few levels with Dakota. I loved seeing how all the siblings from the previous books were doing and how they figured into Dakota’s story. Along with the family dynamics the novel addresses mental illness and how it affects a family. I also liked seeing some minor characters whose story began in the first book and continued through the next two. Robyn Carr’s books have a great sense of community and family and always leave me with a content feeling – and looking forward to the next book. Recommended to fans of the author and contemporary romance with a small town setting. *Review copy from the publisher

Robyn Carr brings readers a novel about families and the bonds that hold them together. The Family Gathering is the third book in the Sullivan's Crossing series and shares the heartfelt emotion and love that every Robyn Carr book has. Carr has a way of storytelling that you won't soon forget. With amazing characters and real life situations, Carr draws the reader in and holds them to the very end. Readers looking for a read that will make them smile, cry a little and feel genuinely satisfied after, will love this one.

What I liked:

I don't know about you guys, but I have serious soft spot for military men. Their heart for service and love for family and country is something that speaks to me. In Robyn Carr's latest book, The Family Gathering she gives reader a main character that may not be perfect but he has a good heart and a code of honor. Dakota Jones is one of my favorite leading men ever, from Carr's writings. The character embodies the idea of a man who wants to come to terms with his past and build a future that matters. After his unexpected exit from the Army, Dakota comes to Colorado where some of his sibling's have settled. It's an eye opening experience as he begins to really get to know his family. I loved the way Carr was able to show how important family is and what each person adds to the mix. Such a good character.

The family dynamic in this book is just wonderful. These kids went through an intense childhood together but never really got to know each other as adults. I know that feeling from my own experience. My family is close knit but I don't often feel that I know my siblings as people. I loved that Carr explores the ins and outs of the family bond in this novel. Though it is a romance as most of Carr's books are, the idea of family and what that means is weaved heavily throughout the book and it's such a nice aspect of it. I loved seeing Dakota interact with his brothers and sisters and how that changed him as a man.

Mental illness is not something you often see tackled in a romance novel. But in The Family Gathering, sister Sedona is dealing with the possibility that she is dealing with schizophrenia passed down from her father. The family gathers close around her and how they work through this situation is heartrending. I felt like I had actually learned quite a bit about a disease that most people don't really want to talk about. Carr not only entertains with this book but also educates and that's a pretty big challenge.

The romance was really kind of secondary for me. It was really good. I liked Sid. She was spunky and sassy and just the right compliment to Dakota. She had some issues of her own and she had to deal with the other single women being after Dakota, but she really held her own. I was so happy that Dakota was able to see himself with someone and settle down. That was very satisfying. But the family relationships in this novel were everything. It was nice to see how Sid fit in with this dynamic family group.

What I didn't like:

Why is it that a new single guy in a small town is fresh meat? And what's more, Dakota becomes stalker bait. I'm not faulting Robyn Carr's writing at all. It's the truth of what often happens. Are we that desperate people? lol... I'm not. Hope you aren't either.

Bottom Line:

Such a good book. I love Carr's writing. She is one of my favorites and this book really showed her ability as a writer. The family bonds were amazing. I loved watching these siblings get to know each other in real and meaningful ways. I loved how they pulled together for Sedona and I hope that Carr returns to Sullivan's Crossing again soon. I haven't had quite enough of this family yet. You'll be hooked for sure once you read the first page.

This was such a great book. Dakota Jones just got released from the army then took a walk about in Australia and decided to come to Sullivan’s Crossings to visit his brother Cal and sister Sierra. He is there in time for Sierras wedding to Connie and Cal and Maggie birth for their baby girl. While in Sullivan crossing, he meets a bartender name Sid. She is a divorcee who is helping her brother Rob raise his two sons and work at his bar to figure out if she wants to go back to her old job computer programming. The two have no plans to meet anyone, but you know how plans go. Dakota gets a job on a garbage truck, spends time with his family, and enjoys bothering Sid for a date. I was glad that they bought the hold Jones family together to see what was happening with Cal and Maggie, Sully, Sierra and Connie, and they even brought in the older sister Sedona and her problems. It was another riveting and special book about families dealing with their past and present problems and each other. I like how they all got together to help when one was in trouble. Thank you Robyn....you wrote another fascinating story.

I'm a fairly critical reader, read a lot of well regarded mystery/ police procedurals and adventure as well as non fiction and just loved this story. I read the novel proceeding this and so remembered many of the characters. I see that a common complaint of those who dissed the story was too many characters, too complicated. There were quite a few characters but they were seamlessly integrated into the plot and not at all difficult to follow. Those readers would be best sticking to simplistic romances, but I suspect Ms. Carr has moved well beyond that and it's a pleasure following her characters to fulfillment. Like many writers who have gradually matured and moved on to more involved scripts, they often lose some readers but gain others. Introducing varied storylines and characters into a whole isn't always successful but Ms. Carr ably managed it, wrapping it up in a terrific ending. She did a great job with integrating tension into the characters everyday lives and I had a difficult time putting the book down. Looking forward to her next story.

After being absent for many years, Dakota Jones decides it is time to spend time with his siblings. He's not really sure where this will lead of if he will even want to stay around. He just knows that something is missing in his life. And so he comes to Sullivan's Crossing to be with his older brother and younger sister.

While this is the third book in the Sullivan's Crossing series, it is my first. I enjoyed spending time with Dakota and his family. Dakota is an interesting character who comes home with lots of emotional baggage. His family is not without their own personal struggles. But together, they support each other and work together.

This was a lovely story about redemption, perseverance and love. I liked all the characters, minus a few of the troublemakers. I thought this was a realistic portrayal of the difficulties that people encounter and what they do to overcome them.

I received this book from Harlequin via Netgalley.

Robyn Carr became an overnight success halfway through her Virgin River Series after more than thirty years of writing. She's been on the New York Times' and USA Today's bestseller lists ever since. And with good reason.
The Family Gathering is Book 3 in her Sullivan's Crossing series. I fell in love with this series at first book. I eagerly awaited Dakota's story.It was worth the wait.
You can read this book as a stand-alone novel, but if you haven't already read them, I'm betting The Family Gathering will lure you into exploring the community Robyn created in Sullivan's Crossing. A Carr book is never just about the main characters. There are so many glorious side stories. And we finally get to meet Sedona.
There are moments in this book that wrung my heart and others I purely rejoice in. I want more Sullivan's Crossing.
I was given a copy of this book in return for a fair review. As you may have noticed I am a huge Robyn Carr fan. I own all her books.

One thing you can always count on with a Robyn Carr book, and that's an emotionally satisfying story. The Family Gathering upholds this promise.

Dakota Jones is returning to the small town where all his family lives, a place he ran away from years ago. After spending some years in the service, then going on a walkabout in Australia to try to find himself, he has no plans to stay in Sullivan's Crossing. But reuniting with his brother and sister and seeing how all of their less-than-perfect childhood hasn't held them back from living happy lives inspires Dakota to stay around--for a little while. Then he meets Sydney, the pretty bartender who starts him thinking more about the future . . .

Robyn Carr's books are like my plush terry robe and cushy slippers. Always a comfortable read, though not predictable. I admire how she manages to intertwine several character arcs within one novel. A really nice read.

This is the 3rd book in the Sullivans Crossing Series. It could be read as a stand alone but there are a lot of characters and you get details about their back stories in the previous books. It is a good series so I would recommend the reader read all the books in order.

This is a story about family. Dakota Jones, ex Army Ranger has come to Sullivan’s Crossing where two of his siblings live. He plans to visit for awhile and has no plans to settle, but the little town grows on him. He meets Sid and is intrigued by her. Dakota and Sid both have issues to resolve from their childhoods and past relationships before they can move on to a possible future.

This book deals with, divorce, mental illness, blended families, stalking, and adoption. If you enjoy reading family sagas you will enjoy this book and the previous 2 in the series. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Another member of the Jones family has come to Sullivan's Crossing. Dakota Jones has left the military and has not decided what to do or where he will end up. He has found that he is enjoying seeing family after years of staying far away. He also finds someone that he wants to get to know better so he decided to stay while. Sid is a bartender but again she is so much more. She has very large trust issues and it is going to take a lot of patience on Dakota 's part before she even begins to trust him. This is a mix of Dakota and Sid's story and everything happening to the other members of the Jones family as well as some other side characters in the story. Family and acceptance is very important as each of Jones siblings face happiness and sadness as the story progresses.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

The Family Gathering is the final book of the Sullivan's Crossing trilogy. I dont feel that it stood alone well. If you are a fan of small town settings and family/character based series, the three book arc is very entertaining, I went with 4 stars because I have read the entire series and I was satisfied with this conclusion. The reason that I say it it doesnt stand alone well, is there are so many story threads to be followed to their ends that the book can get quite convoluted. Dont get me wrong, the characters are rich and layered - just plentiful! Robyn Carr is a favorite for me because of the small town worlds she creates - beautifully detailed, rich in acceptance, and peopled by quirky, engaging characters, the town itself almost becomes a character in my eyes.

Returning back to Sullivan's Crossing, this time it's Dakota Jones, brother of Cal and Sierra. Dakota is now discharged from the military where he'd escaped his crazy upbringing. He's looking for a place to settle and joins his brother and sister in Timberlake for what he thinks will be just a short time. Enter Sid, who's recovering from a devasting divorce and working as bartender at her brother's place, These two flawed characters hit it off, overcome a stalker or two and meld even more into the community, and eventually find their own love story.

This wasn't as fluid a story as the two previous ones, it did seem a bit choppy in parts, almost as if it'd been written in different places. But the end result was satisfactory.

I'm a Robyn Carr fan, however this book was somewhat of a disappointment. I agree with those who have said that the book doesn't seem like a Robyn Carr book. Plus in order to fill out the book there's a fair amount of repetition with both the characters and narrator retelling the same background stories over and over. In addition I didn't find the characters to be brought to life in this book as they have been in her other books. I did like reading about the entire Jones siblings this time instead of being introduced one by one. All in all I have to wonder, as others have said, if there was a ghost writer involved in the creation of this book.

I hope this series keeps on going. I can’t get enough of this town. I thought Virgin River series was Robyn’s best work but along came Sullivan’s Crossing. Each book is not just one love story. You still get to see the families grow. We get to see Dakota and Sid fall in love, Cal and Maggie with their daughter, Elizabeth, Sierra and Connie get married and extend their family and a look in Sedona’s life, which everyone thought was perfect. We also visit the rest of the town. Including Tom and Lola and they try to connect both of their families. I’m also left wondering if maybe Rob will find love soon. Love It!!

I actually really enjoyed this novel. Typically, I find it difficult to keep up with series because I read so many other books in between releases, but I found myself "settling in" to Sullivan's Crossing quite easily (and comfortably). There were a LOT of competing story lines in this book, but I didn't mind bouncing around... although I thought the Neely character and associating narrative was unnecessarily distracting.
All in all, another quick and satisfying read by Robyn Carr!

I have been waiting for this book for a LONG time .. and it was definitely worth the wait! What a wonderful story of the Jones family .. a loving, mixed up, bunch of siblings who put their lives on hold to help each other get through life’s major struggles. This is well-written and draws the reader into the middle of the story! Robyn Carr is an excellent writer .. I don’t think I have missed any of her books!!

The Family Gathering is the next book in Robyn Carr’s series, Sullivan’s Crossing. Dakota Jones, brother of California and Sierra Jones, moves to the Crossing after his years in the Army. Characters are unique and well-developed. Nobody, but nobody tells a story like Robyn Carr! From the first sentence to the last, I was totally involved in the story. I couldn’t put the book down.

This book will make you laugh and make you cry but in the end you can celebrate all the Jones family's happiness. Cal, Maggie, Sedona, Sierra, Dakota, Sully, Sid, and Connie all have issues throughout the story but coming together as a family helps everything be resolved. Great read!!!!! Enjoy!

Robyn Carr is a wonderful storyteller. Her characters pull you in and take you on their journey. Although this story centers on the Dakota and Sid, the stories of the siblings, specifically Sedona and Sierra were woven in. This book made me laugh and cry and sigh with content.

This was a great 3rd Book to this series. I really enjoyed reading it, though I do hope that this book is not the end of it . There are more people that need their story told. Maybe not Need, so much as, I Want them to be told. I borrowed this book from my online Library.

This was one of the best stories I’ve read of family , love and the dynamics of every day living. I know anyone who likes to delve deeper into wholesome books will love this. I can’t wait to read more of Robyn’s stories.

Another great series. Really enjoyed getting to know everyone in Sullivan's Crossing. Family, friends and community is what life is about. Loving, liking, forgiving and moving forward past pain helps us heal.

Characters from previous books in the series continue to play a part, and are integral to the new ones introduced. The "drama" is genuine, not artificially contrived just to make a story. Robyn Carr continues to write great stories with great characters that keep you waiting for her next release.

Characters from previous books in the series continue to play a part, and are integral to the new ones introduced. The "drama" is genuine, not artificially contrived just to make a story. Robyn Carr continues to write great stories with great characters that keep you waiting for her next release.

Beautifully written. Sounds like real people with real problems. I love the way everyone is interwoven. Makes me wish I could live in a town like Timberlake. I’d have liked a short (or not so short) follow up on Alice though.