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Robyn Carr
Contemporary Romance
Thunder BPoint/Book 4
MIRA(Harlequin)/February 25, 2014
With its breathtaking vistas and down-to-earth people, Thunder Point is the perfect place for FBI agent Laine Carrington to recuperate from a gunshot wound and contemplate her future. The locals embraced Laine as one of their own after she risked her life to save a young girl from a dangerous cult. Knowing her wounds go beyond the physical, Laine hopes she'll fit in for a while and find her true self in a town that feels safe. She may even learn to open her heart to others, something an undercover agent has little time to indulge.
Eric Gentry is also new to Thunder Point. Although he's a man with a dark past, he's determined to put down roots and get to know the daughter he only recently discovered. When Laine and Eric meet, their attraction is obvious to everyone. But while the law enforcement agent and the reformed criminal want to make things work, their differences may run too deep…unless they take a chance on each other and find that deep and mysterious bond that belongs to those who choose love over fear.
It's small town love on the beautiful Oregon coast. It's hard not to enjoy the setting when Ms. Carr paints such a breathtaking picture of this fictional town. Makes me want to visit, if not live there. For Laine Carrington and Eric Gentry, they are living there and acclimating to small town life and the chance at love.
Ever since meeting Laine in the previous book, The Hero, I've been curious about her. She's an FBI agent who is in desperate need of some down time. It's also obvious she tends to keep herself from getting too close to people. I thought it might be difficult to know Laine but her thoughts and actions allow for insight to this intelligent, independent women.
Eric Gentry has lived through some rough times but doesn't hold any anger regarding what life has thrown at him. He simply tries to do the best he can, it's admirable if a little boring. Eric is likable enough but he fell flat when compared to Laine. I would have liked to see more of Eric's relationship with his daughter. I didn't feel like I really got to know Eric as well as I would have liked. Maybe he was too easy going, too complacent about his past. Maybe I just needed him to be a little bit more bad.
The romance could have used more sparks. It was sweet but predictable. What pulled me in and kept my interest were the other characters, most of whom we've met in previous books. I do like how Laine opens up and allows herself to make friends and settle in to her rental home. Something she didn't plan on but instead evolved as she changed the focus of her life.
Overall, a sweet romance with a strong heroine who takes control and drives the story.
Rating: B
Thunder Point Series ~
The Wanderer
The Newcomer
The Hero
The Chance
The Promise (June 24, 2014)
The Homecoming (August 26, 2014)
