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Nestled on the Oregon coast is a small town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Locals love the land’s unspoiled beauty. Developers see it as a potential gold mine. 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. Cooper has never been a man to settle in one place, and Thunder Point was supposed to be just another quick stop. But Cooper finds himself getting involved with the town. And with Sarah Dupre, a woman as complicated as she is beautiful.
Welcome to Grace Valley, California - where blood runs thicker…ties are stronger…and love is all the more sweet. Visitors to the town often remark about the valley's peace and beauty - both of which are plentiful. Unlocked doors, front porches, pies cooling in the windows - this is country life at its finest. But visitors don't always see what lies at the heart of a community. Or just beyond.… June Hudson grew up in Grace Valley, the daughter of the town doctor. Leaving only to get her medical training, she returned home and followed in her father's footsteps.
Between the urban bustle of Denver and the high-stress environment of a career in neurosurgery, Maggie Sullivan has hit a wall. When an emergency high-risk procedure results in the death of a teenager, Maggie finds herself in the middle of a lawsuit - and experiencing levels of anxiety she's never faced before. She knows she needs to slow down before she burns out completely, and the best place she can think to do that is Sullivan's Crossing.
Nikki Burgess survived a terrible marriage and a worse divorce. She's just about given up hope of ever finding happiness. But when her ex-husband suddenly dies, she gets custody of her kids again - and a chance to start over. Dixie McPherson, on the other hand, has had way too much love. She has 11 tennis bracelets, dozens of trinkets, piles of sexy lingerie, and a tarnished reputation when all she ever wanted was true love, a partner, and a family. Carlisle Bartlett is loyal, kindhearted, and the funniest guy slinging drinks in the back of an airplane. But he has an ugly little secret. The only kind of love he's used to comes with bruises.
A television talk show host returns to her childhood summer home to rebuild her life after she's fired for falling ratings. The return is bittersweet as the house has been neglected for years. She's flooded with memories of the wonderful summers she spent with her sisters and cousins before a tragic event changed everything. Working to uncover what really happened the last summer they were all together, she reaches out to her family and the women all gather for an uneasy family reunion.
From number-one New York Times best-selling author Robyn Carr comes the story of four friends determined to find their stride. This honest look at marriage examines the challenges, heartaches, and sacrifices along with the joy in discovering what it means to be a wife, mother, friend, lover - and most important: your true self. Gerri can't decide what's more devastating: learning her rock-solid marriage has big cracks, or the anger she feels as she tries to repair the damage. Always the anchor for friends and her three angst-ridden teenagers, it's time to look carefully at herself.
Nestled on the Oregon coast is a small town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Locals love the land’s unspoiled beauty. Developers see it as a potential gold mine. 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. Cooper has never been a man to settle in one place, and Thunder Point was supposed to be just another quick stop. But Cooper finds himself getting involved with the town. And with Sarah Dupre, a woman as complicated as she is beautiful.
Welcome to Grace Valley, California - where blood runs thicker…ties are stronger…and love is all the more sweet. Visitors to the town often remark about the valley's peace and beauty - both of which are plentiful. Unlocked doors, front porches, pies cooling in the windows - this is country life at its finest. But visitors don't always see what lies at the heart of a community. Or just beyond.… June Hudson grew up in Grace Valley, the daughter of the town doctor. Leaving only to get her medical training, she returned home and followed in her father's footsteps.
Between the urban bustle of Denver and the high-stress environment of a career in neurosurgery, Maggie Sullivan has hit a wall. When an emergency high-risk procedure results in the death of a teenager, Maggie finds herself in the middle of a lawsuit - and experiencing levels of anxiety she's never faced before. She knows she needs to slow down before she burns out completely, and the best place she can think to do that is Sullivan's Crossing.
Nikki Burgess survived a terrible marriage and a worse divorce. She's just about given up hope of ever finding happiness. But when her ex-husband suddenly dies, she gets custody of her kids again - and a chance to start over. Dixie McPherson, on the other hand, has had way too much love. She has 11 tennis bracelets, dozens of trinkets, piles of sexy lingerie, and a tarnished reputation when all she ever wanted was true love, a partner, and a family. Carlisle Bartlett is loyal, kindhearted, and the funniest guy slinging drinks in the back of an airplane. But he has an ugly little secret. The only kind of love he's used to comes with bruises.
A television talk show host returns to her childhood summer home to rebuild her life after she's fired for falling ratings. The return is bittersweet as the house has been neglected for years. She's flooded with memories of the wonderful summers she spent with her sisters and cousins before a tragic event changed everything. Working to uncover what really happened the last summer they were all together, she reaches out to her family and the women all gather for an uneasy family reunion.
From number-one New York Times best-selling author Robyn Carr comes the story of four friends determined to find their stride. This honest look at marriage examines the challenges, heartaches, and sacrifices along with the joy in discovering what it means to be a wife, mother, friend, lover - and most important: your true self. Gerri can't decide what's more devastating: learning her rock-solid marriage has big cracks, or the anger she feels as she tries to repair the damage. Always the anchor for friends and her three angst-ridden teenagers, it's time to look carefully at herself.
Mike Cavanaugh was a firefighter; it was his job to rescue people. Though inviting them home wasn't usually part of the job description. But when he pulled Christine Palmer out of her burning house, something about the gutsy single mom made him want to protect her, to make her life a little better.
Jennifer Chaise is proud of her life. Coming from nothing, she's used her beauty to her advantage and is swept up in a glamorous world of wealth and privilege as the mistress of a high-flying businessman. But when she walks in on a violent scene in their Las Vegas hotel room, Jennifer knows she can no longer ignore the truth about her boyfriend, and she flees. Desperate to escape the men searching for her, she invents a whole new persona - with a new look and a new name - as she hides out in a small Nevada town.
Still reeling from her young son's death, Jackie Sheppard retreats to a small town in the Colorado Rockies. Comforted that no one knows of her tragic past, she's thrilled to take a job at a family law firm, where she meets Tom, the local carpenter. Jackie's distrust of others hinders their relationship, but they slowly build a budding romance. However, as she begins to settle into her new life, disturbing things start happening to Jackie...
After her divorce, Charlene Dugan vowed never to get married again - a promise she has kept for twenty-five years. Until the fateful day she finds herself uttering the well-known phrase - "Let's get married!" Almost immediately, Charlene's seemingly perfect life begins unraveling at the seams. Daughter Stephanie's own relationship is about to disintegrate, and she might be just a teensy-weensy bit jealous of her mom. And Charlene seems to be spending more time with her ex-husband than with her fiancé, Dennis.
Clare Wilson is starting over. She's had it with her marriage to a charming serial cheater. Even her own son thinks she's given his father too many chances. With the support of her sisters, Maggie and Sarah, she's ready to move on. Facing her 40th birthday, Clare is finally feeling the rush of unadulterated freedom.
A RITA Award winner, New York Times best-selling author Robyn Carr has garnered popular acclaim for her contemporary romances. Set in beautiful Northern California, A Summer in Sonoma follows the trials of four women who’ve been friends since seventh grade. As they teeter on the brink of 30, they learn that life can change in an instant—and having old friends to lean on may never be more important.
In the aftermath of her financier husband's suicide, Emma Shay Compton's dream life is shattered. Richard Compton stole his clients' life savings to fund a lavish life in New York City, and, although she was never involved in the business, Emma bears the burden of her husband's crimes. She is left with nothing. Only one friend stands by her, a friend she's known since high school, who encourages her to come home to Sonoma County. But starting over isn't easy, and Sonoma is full of unhappy memories, too.
Together for the first time in one volume, two classic holiday stories - plus a bonus novella - from number one New York Times best-selling author Robyn Carr.
In this touching work, four women—all writers—come together after a painful loss. Recently deceased Gabby Marshall leaves behind a letter asking her friends to complete her unfinished manuscript. Taking vacations from their own lives, the ladies settle at Gabby’s home and get to work.
Blessed with great beauty and wealth, Emily Armstrong had the highest privileges that youth can bestow. But all that is behind her now. Pregnant and abandoned by the man she loved, she struggles to survive in the slums of Philadelphia after the Civil War. Vowing never to be fooled by love again, she builds a new life as the mistress of a boardinghouse, known for her morals, virtue, and strictly guarded heart. But when a traveler from out West visits for the Centennial Exhibition and checks into Emily's lodging, something stirs within her. Rugged yet ever the gentleman, this cowboy is nothing like the man who left her pregnant long ago.
When famous - and infamous - country singer Rye Crenshaw saunters into the diner where she cooks, Tory Simmons is certain she's got him pegged. He's a bad boy who indulges himself in all things, women included. But while she couldn't care less about country music or arrogant men, Rye makes her an offer she can't refuse when he asks her to be his private chef on his multi-city concert tour. The job is the answer to all her prayers: it will clear out her debt and finance the fresh start she desperately needs.
Widowed at thirty-three with two small kids, Beverly Simpson wants someone to blame. Angry, hurt, and full of regret for what she's lost, she rails against a once trusted God and hides her loneliness behind a sassy exterior. Joe Clark, intrigued by Bev’s irreverent approach to life, stubbornly pursues her. However, the pair have two very different outlooks on life. Joe is a dedicated preacher, while Bev insists she no longer believes in God. Despite being polar opposites, they can’t hide their attraction to each other...
Robyn Carr is a number-one New York Times best-selling author known for stories blending romance, warmth, and heartfelt charm.
In The Hero, Devon McAllister takes her daughter and flees to the tiny, coastal town of Thunder Point, Oregon. There, she meets high school football coach Spencer Lawson, a widower focused on raising his young son. Neither of them are looking for love, but they may be the only ones who can heal their wounded hearts.
Would you consider the audio edition of The Hero to be better than the print version?
with audio you get the emotions that come with closing your eyes and seeing it played out. Sometimes I just love to read, and others, I just love to listen and put myself right inside the book.
What other book might you compare The Hero to and why?
Robyn has a way of writing the Thunder Point series like her Virgin River series. But I got to say, I dearly love Thunder Point with each book she writes this series gets better.
What about Therese Plummer’s performance did you like?
Ms. Plummer is one of my two fav's when listening to books. As a female. She can do all the voices and you have no problem of understand who she is while talking. She is Amazing and I dearly love to listen her.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, I did, laugh and cry. I think so far is my fav of the books in the Thunder Point series.
Any additional comments?
First let me say this. This is not erotica. I started out reading Robyn Carr's books years ago. Of course it's still a little hard to go back to just fiction book, expect when it's Robyn's Thunder Point series. You have suspense, drama, clean romance, all the sweetness of dear friends that look after one another. I dearly love her books. . But with this book, I didn't leave it all day. Yep, never let go. And it's like that with her books. This book starts out dark, unsure of what is to come. If you want to read this book, I suggest you please read her other Thunder Point books. The Wanderer, The Newcomer, and The Hero. this one I just read. They will make more sense of understanding the closeness of this small Oregon town. A town that adores the beaches and each other and how they let no one down when they need a helping hand. It's hard to see the suffering in this one, but I had to remember when they are at and what they are all going to do for this girl that find her way to Thunder Point. Best thing that ever happens to her. It's a town I would love to live in. In the Hero, it's not who you suspect, as the Hero, you figure it out in the last 45 minutes of this book. Someone who is at ease with everything rears his head and takes over to protect what he feels is an unjust thing that is going on near his town. And it was. I cannot tell you, if you want a warm and fuzzy book to love and where can fall in love will all of them. This Book is for you..The entire series is. I could not wait for this one to arrive and once I did, I got everything done early and late so I could have it all to myself. I don't do that but with a couple of my books. This series is one of them. The town of Thunder Point has some of the best stories to tel. Join them and start with the first and book, and it your in a mind to, read them all. I love my Romance/ Erotica Books, no doubt, and can't wait to find the next one. but when this hit the stands, it clears my head and reminds me that sometimes we just need to pay it forward.
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Would you listen to The Hero again? Why?
Yes, because it brings out new twists and undercurrents in the story
What did you like best about this story?
The number of characters involved in it.
What does Therese Plummer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her voice brings warmth, joy, and realism to the characters!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Old heroes never die, they just wait until their needed again.
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Yep, I liked the first two books in the series, but this book was hard to finish. It seemed that the closer I got to the end, the harder it was to read (or listen) because it was really unbelievable.
Basically the main female character, Devon, escapes from a cult-like group and moves to Thunder Point, AKA, “Stepford Beach”. These Stepford citizens rally around this stranger and totally embrace her. Acts of kindness include coming over and cleaning up Devon’s filthy apartment and giving her furniture. She even shares an au pair with the local physician who gives her a job. Do they really know Devon or her background? Nope! But that’s okay. She’s now one of them and everything is terrific! Devon even finds a steady guy and BOOM they are in love.
So in the back of my mind, I kept wondering if it would’ve enjoyed it more had I only read the book and not listened to the audio. Why? Because the characters and situations were a bit unbelievable. Second, the dialog and actions didn’t make sense. Read previous paragraph.
Some of the questions I asked myself were: (1) If the FBI took you away for questioning, in an ongoing investigation, how many times would they let you contact friends and family to let them know what you are about to do, where you’re going…none of which is an attorney? (2) How often would the FBI let you visit, at length, with another buddy that’s also being questioned in the midst of the same ongoing investigation? (3) Would the FBI be concerned that you might discuss certain events and possibly alter your recollections to more closely reflect each other’s? (4) How does Cooper know so much about Rawley when Rawley can barely speak two sentences a day?
Back to the story. Everything is fantastic in Stepford Beach, but it can’t stay "Stepford" forever. Danger ensues, and oddly, the narrator’s voice and cadence suddenly turns uber-dramatic, I thought she might hyperventilate. Her breathing got really heavy and thick. She panted through sentences like, “He was DRIVING right down the RIVER. She shook her head in confusion, standing up to peek over the bridge and YES, HE WAS DRIVING down the river! She continued a bit later, “…she struggled and fought. ‘No, no, let the child be…leave her alone. No’”. My favorite line was “Don’t be afraid, I had a breakdown, that’s all.” Just so you know, it wasn’t a mental breakdown per se, I wouldn’t laugh at that, but in the context of the entire dialog, it was kinda silly. I giggled a lot in this chapter.
This story felt like listening to a bedtime story – albeit with adult subject matter. Most of the story was okay, but the ending was not great. The last unbelievable act was when the friends and neighbors jumped into their vehicle, guns blazing, and drove off to locate a missing person. And where was the FBI? Who knows, I can't even remember, but they weren't there.
Those were just a few examples of why I didn’t really like it. But I will say this: the narrator, Therese Plummer does excellent voices. I like her a lot! I prefer her male voices to her female voices. She's generally fantastic!
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Devin...oh poor Devin she had to escape a cult like atmosphere with her small child and who found her? Grumpy old Raleigh to the rescue!!! he saves her and her child and helps her get back on her feet and gain her confidence again..The people in this town embrace her and save her and her little girl again when needed...they protect her and help her all they can...it was wonderful!!
I RECOMMEND!!!! I RECOMMEND IT 100%!!!!
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Well I’ll be! This book was not what I was expected yet what I needed.
Rawley who we meet in the previous books was only one half of the hero of this book. Spencer was the second for me. He comes and save the football team when they needed it most but he also helps save Devon just as much as Rawley did.
I am loving this series, it’s a little like Virgin River but it’s also its’ own charm. I don’t think I was ready for that. Too like it almost as much as I like Virgin River.
Devon and her daughter have been through the ringer and if you think about it so has Spencer and his son. I think I like that they needed each other. I do wish we had more interaction with Austin Spencer’s son especially when his dad starts dating. I kind of want to know how he felt.
Again gushing here about Therese Plummer she is amazing again bringing each person a voice. I just love her work.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
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The main part of book is so detail and the ending is always so rushed.
This intriguing romantic and adventurous story like the first two would be a great catalyst for life lessons if the unnecessary profanity was eluded. What a great story to share with teens about life and human trafficking extra for the profanity. I truly wish the authir would rewrite this series without it. it would benefit some real life situations and help take the harlequin and profanity out please
This book is a good story, and informative background on characters if you are not starting on book one. You can jump right in and not feel out of the loop. Good easy listening, solid and interesting characters for a relaxing read! I started on book one and enjoyed them. I just downloaded the next book!
What made the experience of listening to The Hero the most enjoyable?
I own most of Robyn Carr's books in print or on Kindle, and have been gradually buying them in audio. I really love her characters, and although not every book is terrific, the ongoing story makes it well worth reading all of each series. This book is a little silly; the plot is improbable and the characters didn't really have any chemistry to speak of - although I liked them well enough when they were introduced in the previous books of this series. As usual for RC, the secondary characters are wonderful.
The real problem with this audiobook is the narration. Therese Plummer is a gifted actress; her character voices are appropriate to the character, believable (even the male characters), and easily distinguishable. She reads slowly and with great clarity. But although she is sometimes just a little much (or, as Therese would say it, "Just. A LITTLE. MUCH!), I could hardly tolerate her Amazing Over-Pro-noun-ci-ation! of NEARLY Every! Word! in this particular book. I put it away for a while, but it didn't get easier. Did not finish, sadly. And it has spoiled me for her voice in RC's other books - my teeth start grinding Right! Away!
I enjoy listening to Robyn Carr's books while I sew and quilt my quilts. Sweet!
was very easy to listen to this is a really good series hope it never ends