Reviewed by
Nancy Crocker
In The Hero (Thunder Point #3) by Robyn Carr: We find Rawley Goode giving a stranger and her three year old daughter a ride after finding them walking on the side of the road. He offers to take them wherever she would like to go, but a slow plan enters Rawley's head and it includes getting Devon and her little girl Mercy to Thunder Point.
Devon McAllister has left the compound with her daughter Mercy with nothing more than a backpack and forty dollars. Anything will be better than what she has been living through the last few years. She accepts a ride from a stranger and when he takes her to Thunder Point everything just feels right. Devon cannot believe how kind and generous everyone is. She soon finds work and eventually a small home for her and Mercy, but fear is always at the back of her mind.
Spencer Lawson finds himself instantly drawn to Devon. He doesn't let her know at first that he overheard her conversation with Rawley. Being a recent widow he isn't sure he is ready for anything more than friendship. He starts settling in as the new high school football coach. But he cannot deny the growing attraction he feels for Devon.
We also learn more about Rawley, while he was in the first two books we never really knew to much about him. I have to admit I was impressed where his back history went. Also enjoyed a few laughs regarding his finances. We also learned what a true friend he can be and defiantly someone you would want in your corner. I loved the direction his character went in this book.
Another thing I love about Robyn Carr books is how the community comes together almost like a big family. We see this again in this book, along with a handful of friends helping to make Devon feel welcomed. The last third of the book had me on pins and needles I don't want to get to carried away, but there were a number of surprises and yes more than one Hero in my opinion.
Here is the list of books in the series so far:
The Wanderer
The Newcomer
The Hero
I love the Thunder Point series so far and I am looking forward to the next book ... The Chance
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by
Nancy Crocker
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr is the second book in the Thunder Point series. The first being The Wanderer. And for this reader it is another Hit. Instead of focusing on one couple like most Romance novels do. This one continues to follow the relationships of a number of couples. And all of these relationships will be tested in one way or another.
While Mac and Gina's relationship moves steadily along, they both have family emergencies that need to be addressed. Mac's ex has arrived in town after abandoning Mac and the children ten years ago. Claiming to want to get to know her children. While Gina's daughter "Ashley"suffers a severe heartbreak and cruel practical joke that leaves her devastated.
Cooper and Sarah are falling more in love, but both will have life changing news. A call from Cooper's father will have him making a trip back to Texas. Where he will come face to face with a major shock. Sarah's career will have her facing difficult decisions, for her and Landon. And where will this leave her and Cooper?
You also have the young loves of Landon and Eve. Along with those young teenage hormones. And Ashley's relationship with Downy will fall apart, with an unsuspecting friend coming forward to help her through this.
A few of the Thunder Point citizens will have to come face to face with Exes, even if they want this trip down memory lane or not. And not all of these meetings will be a good thing.
Some have gripping news, some have their own selfish agendas and others have grown up and come through in a time of need.
I love Robyn Carr's writing style. Along with the romance you have, some humor, friendships, family and a community that comes together for each other. And at times, yes I can admit I wanted to "bitch slap" a couple of the characters. Trust me when I say they deserved it. Which shows what a really good writer Robyn is to make a reader feel such emotions. She also writes such a beautiful description of Thunder Point, it is so real you feel like you are living there. I have to admit I would love to visit a place like Thunder Point, and maybe kick back at Ben & Cooper's.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series! The Hero due out in August 27, 2013
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
