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scottishlindsay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
We've been introduced to Laine and Eric before but in this book we really dive into their story and their romance. I wanted to really like Laine but found her character repetitive and a little blah. Eric is a great character. I liked the look into Ray Anne's romance with Al and seeing Justin's struggles, hopefully there's more to come there. The end felt a bit rushed and I didn't like how past characters were essentially left out of this book, except in passing.
laurapecora's review against another edition
3.0
I liked a lot of things about this book but the second half dragged and then the resolution happened too quickly. I would have liked more scenes with Ashley, Eric's daughter. Both her interacting with Eric and her interacting with Laine.
desertlover's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 STARS
I had moments where Laine's daddy issues annoyed me, but I ended up liking the overall message of the book. I adored Eric and his full circle story of redemption. However, I wanted a little more buildup in the romance. I especially enjoyed the Al/Ray Anne and Justin side stories. I was sad the original characters mainly disappeared and hope they are back in a more prominent role in the next book.
I had moments where Laine's daddy issues annoyed me, but I ended up liking the overall message of the book. I adored Eric and his full circle story of redemption. However, I wanted a little more buildup in the romance. I especially enjoyed the Al/Ray Anne and Justin side stories. I was sad the original characters mainly disappeared and hope they are back in a more prominent role in the next book.
erinla42's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
suzysuzy34's review against another edition
5.0
I love this author, she tells great stories, has wonderful heroes and heroines in her books, the females are strong/sassy/funny/likeable without being too in your face or over the top.
Loved this book too, Laine and Eric were a great couple. Robyn Carr also knows how to tackle serious issues, in this book we had a 17 year old boy called Justin who was a carer for his mum with MS and also struggled to keep his family together (his two younger brothers) and Laine's dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, real issues tackled and I'm enjoyed every book she has wrote so far.
Great side storyline with Ray Ann too, she's a side character since book one and she has really developed and grown on me, glad she found someone too, the lovely Al.
Loved this book too, Laine and Eric were a great couple. Robyn Carr also knows how to tackle serious issues, in this book we had a 17 year old boy called Justin who was a carer for his mum with MS and also struggled to keep his family together (his two younger brothers) and Laine's dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, real issues tackled and I'm enjoyed every book she has wrote so far.
Great side storyline with Ray Ann too, she's a side character since book one and she has really developed and grown on me, glad she found someone too, the lovely Al.
mschrock8's review against another edition
4.0
Thunder Point is home to many lovely people. I am glad to continue to get to know them in this series.
It was hard to hear Senior's struggles with my dad's age and needs.
Listening length 10.24 hr
It was hard to hear Senior's struggles with my dad's age and needs.
Listening length 10.24 hr
kdurham2's review against another edition
3.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
The fourth book in the Thunder Point series and as the previous book, this one as the others takes a look at different people in this small town in Oregon. In this one, a FBI agent moves to town after a very hard assignment that involves a previous character in the book and she is trying to decide what her next steps will be in her life both personally and professionally.
As always, Robyn Carr includes a little love, but what I like most about this series is that in each book different characters take center stage, but you still receive updates about the ones you have read in previous books. Eric and Laine were easy characters to get to know and it was interesting watching them learn about each other and see if their extremely different pasts would work well together.
The fourth book in the Thunder Point series and as the previous book, this one as the others takes a look at different people in this small town in Oregon. In this one, a FBI agent moves to town after a very hard assignment that involves a previous character in the book and she is trying to decide what her next steps will be in her life both personally and professionally.
As always, Robyn Carr includes a little love, but what I like most about this series is that in each book different characters take center stage, but you still receive updates about the ones you have read in previous books. Eric and Laine were easy characters to get to know and it was interesting watching them learn about each other and see if their extremely different pasts would work well together.
caveatlectors's review against another edition
5.0
I loved reading this one almost as much as the first with Sarah and Cooper. Having so much faith, trust, and great communication really made this one work.
jen286's review against another edition
4.0
The Chance was a really sweet, nice love story. It was just really...I can't figure out what I want to say. I just felt really good at the end. It was so nice and easy and not a lot of drama and just a really great read. A really clean romance which was nice. It seems like most books you have lots of drama at the end, but this really didn't. Yes there were some issues that had to be worked through, but it was just a nice read. It made me smile.
Laine and Eric are both new to town. Eric grew up in Thunder Point, but he left his then pregnant girlfriend and got into some trouble with the law. He didn't know he had a daughter, and in the last book when he did find out he did start to have a relationship with her. He moved back to town at the end of the last book to be closer to his daughter.
Lanie is an FBI agent who was also in the last book briefly. She was in the compound where Devon had been living undercover. She was trying to help the women and children escape. Since the shoot out at the end of the last book she has been having some issues sleeping and moving on. She takes a leave of absence and settles in Thunder Point for a year of relaxation. She needs to figure out if she wants to continue working for the FBI or what she wants to do now.
When Lanie and Eric meet they are both interested in each other. Eric doesn't really think he is good enough for her so he is kind of shy about it. Lanie finally takes charge and they start dating. They do have some ups and downs, but they are so sweet together. It is obvious that they both care about the other and they are both great people. Yes, Eric has a dark past, but he has learned from it and is a better person because of it. They help each other grow and become better people.
Lanie does have some family issues that need her attention later in the book. Since her family lives on the other side of the country this causes strain on her and Eric's relationship. Not drama, just makes them miss the other person. Eric is so supportive and knows that this is what Lanie needs to do. They both just try and figure out a way to make their situation work and it was great to read. I loved how supportive Eric always was and how he understood and didn't get all crazy about what happened.
There is also a second story in this book, the story of Ray Anne and Al. Ray Anne has been in all of the other books I believe, but she was never a main character. She seems like a bit of a flirt and I always pictured her as wearing clothing that is too young for her. I never really cared much for her, but she was a good secondary storyline in this book. Al has just rolled into town and is helping Eric at his shop. They are both attracted to each other and they start dating. Ray Anne is not known to be lucky in love. She has been married numerous times before, but with Al it is different. Al, on the other hand, doesn't stay in one place for long. He goes wherever he wants when things start getting to be too much. He has a great storyline with Justin and his brothers and it is just really sweet. Al doesn't think he can help the boys, but he does in his own way. Yes, Al messes up towards the end, but he ends up making everything right. Really a great secondary plot line.
Overall the book was a really nice read. You don't see too much of the other characters from prior books in this one. They are there, but there is not as much story with them in it as prior books have had. It was a really great read and I am excited for the next book.
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
Laine and Eric are both new to town. Eric grew up in Thunder Point, but he left his then pregnant girlfriend and got into some trouble with the law. He didn't know he had a daughter, and in the last book when he did find out he did start to have a relationship with her. He moved back to town at the end of the last book to be closer to his daughter.
Lanie is an FBI agent who was also in the last book briefly. She was in the compound where Devon had been living undercover. She was trying to help the women and children escape. Since the shoot out at the end of the last book she has been having some issues sleeping and moving on. She takes a leave of absence and settles in Thunder Point for a year of relaxation. She needs to figure out if she wants to continue working for the FBI or what she wants to do now.
When Lanie and Eric meet they are both interested in each other. Eric doesn't really think he is good enough for her so he is kind of shy about it. Lanie finally takes charge and they start dating. They do have some ups and downs, but they are so sweet together. It is obvious that they both care about the other and they are both great people. Yes, Eric has a dark past, but he has learned from it and is a better person because of it. They help each other grow and become better people.
Lanie does have some family issues that need her attention later in the book. Since her family lives on the other side of the country this causes strain on her and Eric's relationship. Not drama, just makes them miss the other person. Eric is so supportive and knows that this is what Lanie needs to do. They both just try and figure out a way to make their situation work and it was great to read. I loved how supportive Eric always was and how he understood and didn't get all crazy about what happened.
There is also a second story in this book, the story of Ray Anne and Al. Ray Anne has been in all of the other books I believe, but she was never a main character. She seems like a bit of a flirt and I always pictured her as wearing clothing that is too young for her. I never really cared much for her, but she was a good secondary storyline in this book. Al has just rolled into town and is helping Eric at his shop. They are both attracted to each other and they start dating. Ray Anne is not known to be lucky in love. She has been married numerous times before, but with Al it is different. Al, on the other hand, doesn't stay in one place for long. He goes wherever he wants when things start getting to be too much. He has a great storyline with Justin and his brothers and it is just really sweet. Al doesn't think he can help the boys, but he does in his own way. Yes, Al messes up towards the end, but he ends up making everything right. Really a great secondary plot line.
Overall the book was a really nice read. You don't see too much of the other characters from prior books in this one. They are there, but there is not as much story with them in it as prior books have had. It was a really great read and I am excited for the next book.
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland