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Sullivan's Crossing show is gaining popularity and has been praised for portraying humane emotions and deep bonds within a closely knit community. The show is based on Robyn Carr’s Sullivan’s Crossing novels, and many fans are interested in reading the books after witnessing the story of Maggie in the beautiful small town of Sullivan.
The show felt like a cold breeze to many, and so are the books, each time exploring a different character's story, settling in Sullivan's Crossing to belong and heal. If you are thinking of reading the book as well, you must follow the reading order for the maximum experience. Read on for the complete guide to reading in order.
Here is the order in which you should read Sullivan's Crossing books
1. What We Find (2016)
What We Find portrays Neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan returning to her father's campground in the crossing. She is going through a professional and personal turmoil, and there she meets Cal Jones, a quiet, grounded man with his unique past, which sparks a slow but deep bond between the two. Here, the book covers some themes of healing, love after loss, and how life gives us second chances, just like the show Sullivan's Crossing.
2. Any Day Now (2017)
Published in 2017, Any Day Now should be next in the order, as it showcases Sierra Jones, Cal's sister, arriving in Sullivan's Crossing for a fresh start. She discovers how she can love again and discovers community, but her past keeps chasing her. This book explores the journey of overcoming trauma and finding peace within the family.
3. The Family Gathering (2018)
Next in the order is The Family Gathering, and this time, the third Jones sibling, Dakota Jones, comes to the town looking for a place to belong. She finds a new romance, but is also forced to face the family secrets and past. The show features some strong stories of personal growth, forgiveness, and dealing with old wounds.
4. The Best of Us (2019)
The Best of Us portrays Dr. Leigh Culver moving to Timberlake, which is near Sullivan’s Crossing, for a fresh start, and finds herself drawn to Rob Shandon. The time their love blossoms, she gets buried in family responsibilities, which pulls the character away from each other, again unfurling a resonating story of duty, love, and longing in the beautiful town of Sullivan.
5. The Country Guesthouse (2020)
The Country Guesthouse is the last in the order, and it explores the story of Hannah Russell inheriting a country house and heading to Sullivan’s Crossing for peace and healing, only to find unexpected love and the healing power of friendship.
These books are thought to be standalone, but are still connected. As mentioned, the books always spotlight a different character tied to the crossing. Maggie and Cal appear throughout, but don't remain the main focus in all the parts.
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The books are set in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, offering a rustic, healing landscape. The TV series, however, relocates the story to fictional Timberlake, Nova Scotia, crafted to distinguish it from Virgin River and provide a fresh setting. The books and the show come with slightly different character arcs, like Maggie and Cal are together in the book from the very beginning. Their love stays consistent. In contrast, the TV show Sullivan's Crossing portrays their relationship as slow-burning across three seasons and adds more twists and complexities.
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