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suzysuzy34's review against another edition
5.0
Escapism at its best. This author is an amazing writer, and story teller, bringing a whole town and community together. We continue with Cooper and Sarah's romance and Gina and Macs.
We also have lots going on with Ashley (Ashley is Ginas daughter) in this book and the author takes on serious issues dealing teenage depression. Ashley felt her life was over when her boyfriend dumped her, she couldn't get out of bed or go to school or do everyday things. Ashley came through to the other side and got well, what an amazing job this author did.
Quote from this book. Ashley's group therapy session: "Some people will be unsuccessful at relationships with the right people. In fact some people are inexplicably drawn to people who will hurt them. But others will learn valuable lessons and graduate to positive, long term relationships with people who won't let them down or betray them. I'm not saying perfect relationships- I'm afraid there is no such thing. I'm saying positive, growing healthy relationships that can get them back on track when something derails them".
Ashley truly got stronger after going through this, was very emotional to read and very gripping.
And a little bit of Mac to Gina "the best place in my life is when I'm near you, when I'm holding you, when I'm spooning you in bed. That's my peace. That's my anchor. And you know what? I don't think it's going to be hard. I think it's going to feel like a huge relief" (Mac and Gina talking about getting married).
This author introduces couples in her first book and carries them onto the next book and so on. If you were going to try a book of this author I would really recommend starting at the beginning of a series.
We also have lots going on with Ashley (Ashley is Ginas daughter) in this book and the author takes on serious issues dealing teenage depression. Ashley felt her life was over when her boyfriend dumped her, she couldn't get out of bed or go to school or do everyday things. Ashley came through to the other side and got well, what an amazing job this author did.
Quote from this book. Ashley's group therapy session: "Some people will be unsuccessful at relationships with the right people. In fact some people are inexplicably drawn to people who will hurt them. But others will learn valuable lessons and graduate to positive, long term relationships with people who won't let them down or betray them. I'm not saying perfect relationships- I'm afraid there is no such thing. I'm saying positive, growing healthy relationships that can get them back on track when something derails them".
Ashley truly got stronger after going through this, was very emotional to read and very gripping.
And a little bit of Mac to Gina "the best place in my life is when I'm near you, when I'm holding you, when I'm spooning you in bed. That's my peace. That's my anchor. And you know what? I don't think it's going to be hard. I think it's going to feel like a huge relief" (Mac and Gina talking about getting married).
This author introduces couples in her first book and carries them onto the next book and so on. If you were going to try a book of this author I would really recommend starting at the beginning of a series.
katrenia's review against another edition
4.0
This really didn’t introduce any new relationships, but it did take those from the first book a little further. Enjoyed it!
irasandra's review against another edition
5.0
Love this new series. Lots of action going on in this story. Keeps you wanting to read till the end. Loved it, looking forward to The Hero- next.
kate_and_books's review against another edition
4.0
This book was not quite what I expected but still it was such a pleasure to read. Each couple in the book are having their ups and downs. Sarah is looking at a move within the Coast Guard. Cooper finds out that he has a son called Austin. Cee Jay is back. Gina and Mac get it together. It was well written with a lot of depth to it. I can't wait to hear Spencer's story. Thunder Point is easily becoming one of my favourite series.
nina_rod's review against another edition
3.0
Was okay. Getting to know the characters of Thunder Point, that I'm now vested in what's going to happen to them next.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
Love catching up with Landon and his mom, Sarah the rescue helicopter pilot and her love interest Cooper who runs a local beach bar after his friend left it to him. Sarah is concerned about her future and her brother as she's informed about some news from work.
Ashley is involved with Downey who is at college and she shows up to figure out why he doesn't call or text her anymore. Her mom, Gina tries to console her when she returns and the local cop is there-her moms love interest, Mac. Ashley goes to counseling to help
her overcome her pain...
Love what the townsfolk did for Rawley when his dad passed away and all the things Cooper did=so admirable.
Mac has raised his 3 kids along with his sister's help and now his ex is back in town wanting to visit=but CJ gave up all rights...
Love how problems are dealt with that relate to the internet-so up to date...
So hard to hear what all the kids are going through...but I like the solutions that are working.
Kept looking for the newcomer-thinking it was Cooper but he was new in the last book. There are many nice surprises and a lot of worries for many that sometimes don't get worked out..
The saga continues...
I received this book from Net Galley and Harlequin MIRA in exchange for my honest review.
Love catching up with Landon and his mom, Sarah the rescue helicopter pilot and her love interest Cooper who runs a local beach bar after his friend left it to him. Sarah is concerned about her future and her brother as she's informed about some news from work.
Ashley is involved with Downey who is at college and she shows up to figure out why he doesn't call or text her anymore. Her mom, Gina tries to console her when she returns and the local cop is there-her moms love interest, Mac. Ashley goes to counseling to help
her overcome her pain...
Love what the townsfolk did for Rawley when his dad passed away and all the things Cooper did=so admirable.
Mac has raised his 3 kids along with his sister's help and now his ex is back in town wanting to visit=but CJ gave up all rights...
Love how problems are dealt with that relate to the internet-so up to date...
So hard to hear what all the kids are going through...but I like the solutions that are working.
Kept looking for the newcomer-thinking it was Cooper but he was new in the last book. There are many nice surprises and a lot of worries for many that sometimes don't get worked out..
The saga continues...
I received this book from Net Galley and Harlequin MIRA in exchange for my honest review.
kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
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The second in the series that takes place on the Oregon coast, Robyn Carr takes this town to the next level and I couldn't even predict what she was going to do with this great cast of characters. This book gave each of the characters in the town a focus and storyline to move them all forward a little. I was glad to have more depth than just the surface area of learning the people and the town like the first book.
The second in the series that takes place on the Oregon coast, Robyn Carr takes this town to the next level and I couldn't even predict what she was going to do with this great cast of characters. This book gave each of the characters in the town a focus and storyline to move them all forward a little. I was glad to have more depth than just the surface area of learning the people and the town like the first book.
caveatlectors's review against another edition
5.0
A drama filled book with realistic life stories. It is wonderful to read the joy of Mac's life and to hear the horror of Ashley's hurdles while fighting to get back he life.
jen286's review against another edition
2.0
The Newcomer is the second book in the Thunder Point series. I really enjoyed the first book, but this one was a bit more...almost too melodramatic for me. The way it was written was a bit much for me at times. Overall I still enjoyed it, I was just disappointed it was not as good as the first book.
The story starts off not with Mac and Gina, but with Cooper and Sarah. Really this book is as much about them as it is about Mac and Gina, and their kids. I actually liked that in this series. It is something I normally don't like. I normally like the story to just focus on one couple, but with this it just worked to have the story be about everyone. Sarah finds out pretty quick that she could be reassigned to the east coast. She doesn't share this with anyone, not wanting Cooper to have to give up her or his business, and not wanting Landon to worry about his senior year of high school. Throughout the book Sarah struggles with this decision, to go if it comes to that or to retire, and once she finally tells Cooper what is going on everything is so much better. They are really great together, and Cooper has some drama of his own to deal with.
Mac and Gina are super close, having gotten together in the last book. Mac's ex-wife shows up in town suddenly, so Mac does some sleuthing to find out why she is really there. The synopsis makes it seem like she stirs up lots of drama, and maybe disrupts Mac and Gina, but she really doesn't. She causes some, but Mac never wavers from his love for Gina.
The main storyline in this book? The one I didn't really like because it seemed too over the top? Ashley, Gina's daughter. She was dating Downy, who is away at college, only to suddenly have him break up with her when he finds another girl in college. The way everything is written about the breakup and how Ashley deals with it was just so...it was just too much for me. I could take that she takes this not well, and need help, needs counseling, but the way it is spoken about was just too much. Gina finds out that Downy broke up with Ashley while Ashley is on her way home from seeing him. It is then many paragraphs about how horrible this is, how her daughter is going to be so distraught, how this is the worst thing to ever happen we are all going to die. Well not that last bit, but it was so....I understand parents being upset when bad things happen to their children, but the way it was written was just like it is the end of the world! It is hard to find the right words to describe it. If it was just taken down a notch it would have been fine, but since it was a huge storyline in this book it made me not like it as much as I would have otherwise. It was just a bit over the top for me the way it was written. I would have liked to have had more story of the adults in this book.
Overall the synopsis is a bit misleading. It is really the story of Ashley, Gina's daughter. Yes, Mac and Gina are in there, as well as Cooper and Sarah, but Ashley really seems to take center stage. It was just an alright read, and a bit disappointing since I liked the first book so much. I will give book three a try to see if it gets better, which hopefully it does.
Also posted to Jen in Bookland
The story starts off not with Mac and Gina, but with Cooper and Sarah. Really this book is as much about them as it is about Mac and Gina, and their kids. I actually liked that in this series. It is something I normally don't like. I normally like the story to just focus on one couple, but with this it just worked to have the story be about everyone. Sarah finds out pretty quick that she could be reassigned to the east coast. She doesn't share this with anyone, not wanting Cooper to have to give up her or his business, and not wanting Landon to worry about his senior year of high school. Throughout the book Sarah struggles with this decision, to go if it comes to that or to retire, and once she finally tells Cooper what is going on everything is so much better. They are really great together, and Cooper has some drama of his own to deal with.
Mac and Gina are super close, having gotten together in the last book. Mac's ex-wife shows up in town suddenly, so Mac does some sleuthing to find out why she is really there. The synopsis makes it seem like she stirs up lots of drama, and maybe disrupts Mac and Gina, but she really doesn't. She causes some, but Mac never wavers from his love for Gina.
The main storyline in this book? The one I didn't really like because it seemed too over the top? Ashley, Gina's daughter. She was dating Downy, who is away at college, only to suddenly have him break up with her when he finds another girl in college. The way everything is written about the breakup and how Ashley deals with it was just so...it was just too much for me. I could take that she takes this not well, and need help, needs counseling, but the way it is spoken about was just too much. Gina finds out that Downy broke up with Ashley while Ashley is on her way home from seeing him. It is then many paragraphs about how horrible this is, how her daughter is going to be so distraught, how this is the worst thing to ever happen we are all going to die. Well not that last bit, but it was so....I understand parents being upset when bad things happen to their children, but the way it was written was just like it is the end of the world! It is hard to find the right words to describe it. If it was just taken down a notch it would have been fine, but since it was a huge storyline in this book it made me not like it as much as I would have otherwise. It was just a bit over the top for me the way it was written. I would have liked to have had more story of the adults in this book.
Overall the synopsis is a bit misleading. It is really the story of Ashley, Gina's daughter. Yes, Mac and Gina are in there, as well as Cooper and Sarah, but Ashley really seems to take center stage. It was just an alright read, and a bit disappointing since I liked the first book so much. I will give book three a try to see if it gets better, which hopefully it does.
Also posted to Jen in Bookland