![]() This review originally appeared at Book Lovers Inc. In addition to the romances, there is also a suspense subplot involving Ben’s death and Landon’s bullying that went just a bit over-the-top.īut I had a terrific time visiting Thunder Point, and I’m looking forward to more of this series, especially since I came in with Cooper at the beginning! Why was a man in his mid-30′s befriending her 16-year-old brother? She had serious trust issues and with good reason, however mis-aimed they might have been.Įven as their relationship changes, Sarah continues to try to keep it as less than it is to protect herself. Sarah initially lashed out against Cooper because she was concerned about his motives. Also the unfortunate but highly likely scenario that the locals would side with the long-resident family against the new guy. The portrayal of high school bullying and how Landon was trying to ignore it in the hope it would go away felt true to life. He starts out befriending her younger brother Landon, who definitely needs a friend. The secondary love story between Deputy Sherriff McCain and his best friend was almost heartbreaking at the beginning, but I was definitely rooting for Mac to finally get a clue!Ĭooper’s involvement with Sarah doesn’t initially begin with Sarah. The introductions of each character as Cooper meets them and then their stories spinning off just worked. The slowly-building romance between Cooper and Sarah doesn’t even start until one-third or more through the book, and I was more than fine with that! Should he take the money and run, just like he’s always done? Or does “taking care of things” mean it’s finally time for him to stay?Įscape Rating B+: It’s surprisingly easy to get involved with the small-town life of Thunder Point as Cooper gets involved. Taking care of things leads to getting involved with the people of Thunder Bay.īut the beachfront land he’s inherited is worth a whole lot of money. Looking into Ben’s death leads to the Deputy Sherriff. Starting with stepping between young Landon Dupre and a whole posse of football players who are planning to beat him up. ![]() A lot of property, and a cryptic message to take care of things.Ĭooper also discovers that Ben took care of a surprising number of things and people around Thunder Point, and now that Cooper has taken over his beachfront deli and bait shop, taking care of all of that has now become Cooper’s job. He discovers that there are suspicions surrounding Ben’s death, and that Ben left his property to him. ![]() Cooper wants to see where Ben ended up, show his friends that someone cared. They’ve both been out for quite a while, but they kept in touch. Thunder Point seems to be a place where everyone gets a second chance.Ĭooper is in Thunder Point because an army buddy has died just before they were supposed to meet up for a vacation. One has been even longer in coming than Cooper and Sarah’s. In spite of what sounds like some pretty nasty weather, part of the point of the story is to understand what makes Thunder Point on the coast of Oregon a special town, and why Cooper finds himself staying, and staying. He’s just one of those guys who has a hard time putting down roots.Īnd The Wanderer is kind of a “slow-build” romance, but that’s okay. Sarah has some pretty good reasons for her wandering. There isn’t just “one” wanderer in Robyn Carr’s The Wanderer, there are actually two. With the whole town watching for his next move, Cooper has to choose between his old life and a place full of new possibilities. And with Sarah Dupre, a woman as complicated as she is beautiful. But Cooper finds himself getting involved with the town. When newcomer Hank Cooper learns he’s been left an old friend’s entire beachfront property, he finds himself with a community’s destiny in his hands.Ĭooper has never been a man to settle in one place, and Thunder Point was supposed to be just another quick stop. Developers see it as a potential gold mine. Nestled on the Oregon Coast is a small town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Publisher’s Website, Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository Formats available: ebook, hardcover, mass market paperback, audiobook
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