As Virgin River gears up for its seventh season, fans are anxiously waiting to discover what lies ahead for Charmaine Roberts (played by Lauren Hammersley).

With Season 6 ending on a dramatic cliffhanger that threw Charmaine’s future into chaos, questions surrounding her safety and the fate of her twin boys have taken center stage.

But when comparing Charmaine’s on-screen drama to Robyn Carr’s Virgin River book series, one thing becomes clear: the Netflix version of Charmaine is venturing into completely uncharted territory.

The Book Version of Charmaine: A Far Cry from the Screen Drama
In Carr’s novels, Charmaine is a relatively minor character, barely casting a shadow over the central romance between Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). Introduced early in the series as Jack’s former fling, Charmaine gracefully steps aside when Jack’s heart turns toward Mel. Her brief storyline is devoid of manipulation, pregnancy plots, or the emotional tug-of-war we’ve seen unravel in the Netflix adaptation.

In fact, Charmaine never becomes pregnant with Jack’s—or anyone’s—child in the books. The entire twin pregnancy saga, which has become one of the most polarizing storylines on the show, is an invention of the Netflix writers. In Carr’s version, Charmaine exits the narrative quietly, not with chaos but with dignity, making room for Mel and Jack’s love story to flourish uninterrupted.

A Netflix-Invented Arc: Twists and Turns That Don’t Exist in the Books
The Charmaine of the Netflix universe has become a long-standing source of emotional turbulence for Jack and Mel. From falsely claiming Jack was the father of her twins to dragging him through custody disputes and emotional manipulation, Charmaine’s role on the show has evolved into that of an unstable and often unpredictable presence. This characterization has no basis in Carr’s novels, making her Season 7 fate even more intriguing—and uncertain.

The final episode of Season 6 shocked fans when Jack stumbled upon Charmaine’s ransacked home, only to discover that she and her twins had vanished. This incident came just after Charmaine successfully obtained a restraining order against Calvin, the criminal mastermind and actual father of her children. The ominous setting has left viewers fearing the worst—has Calvin taken Charmaine and the twins in a vengeful act? Could the writers be setting up Virgin River’s darkest chapter yet?

Calvin’s Looming Threat: A Powder Keg Ready to Explode

With Calvin now legally barred from approaching Charmaine and his sons, the situation is teetering on the edge of violence. If Season 7 explores Calvin’s reaction to being cut out of his children’s lives, it could take a sharp and terrifying turn. As a known criminal with a history of intimidation, Calvin may resort to abduction or even violence to regain control. This opens the door to a high-stakes search-and-rescue arc led by Jack, Mel, and possibly local law enforcement.

If this path unfolds, Season 7 might become a suspenseful race against time to save Charmaine and her sons, making it one of the most intense storylines Virgin River has ever tackled.

Could Tragedy Strike? A Possibility Fans Can’t Ignore

While Virgin River has always leaned toward heartwarming themes of love, healing, and second chances, the tone of Charmaine’s Season 6 cliffhanger deviates dramatically. The disarray of her home, combined with her sudden disappearance, suggests a level of danger previously unseen in the series. Some fans are even speculating a tragic fate for Charmaine—an outcome that would radically shift the show’s emotional landscape and deepen the stakes for the main characters.