How could anything compare to Virgin River? I don't know, but I think Robyn Carr did it with this first book in the Thunder Point series.Former Army helicopter pilot (friend of Luke Riordan!) Hank Cooper is the new Jack; or maybe good guy single father (women refer to him as "Deputy Yummy Pants") Roger "Mac McCain is the Jack-like character? Anyway, you can see that newcomer (to Thunder Point, Oregon) Cooper and Mac are going to have a strong bond throughout the series, just like Jack and Preach...

My issues:1. Incorrect titleThis book should be titled “Introduction to Thunder Point.” Robyn Carr uses this book to introduce the new town and ALL its inhabitants. 2. Page 171! The MCs mentioned in the synopsis do not meet until page 171. I’M ALMOST HALFWAY DONE WITH THIS BOOK and they are just meeting?3. Outdated languageI’m confused about the year this book is representing. Characters use words like ‘posse’ and phrases like ‘hide behind your skirt’ by a teenager, but modern technology is used...

3.5 StarsI have been a fan of Robyn Carr for a long time. Long before I ever came on Goodreads,and before I had my one-click Kindle addiction! I had come across a series that took place in a small town called Virgin River. I fell in love with that town and the people in it. So when I heard that Ms. Carr had another series coming out, this time about a town called Thunder Point; I just had to give it a try! Then I won a giveaway for book #4 and decided it was time to begin the journey to Thunder

I just finished the debut of Robyn Carr’s new “Thunder Point Series.” She never fails to take me places I love to go while introducing me to captivating characters every step along the way. When I’m looking for a comfortable and peaceful reading zone, her books come to my rescue. The ever popular Virgin River Series (and yes, I’ve read each and every book) always fulfilled my reading needs in every way possible. And now, I’m eager to set out on a new adventure along the coastline of Oregon in an...

This story takes a very long time to get started. There is a lot of establishing and more than a few PoV shifts. At least part of that is that Carr is following two separate romances as well as establishing a location that is fully-fleshed and rich in detail. None of this is bad, per se, but it does rather extend out the story somewhat and provide a bar to momentum and pacing.And it works out okay. Not great, but not bad. Cooper is the biggest draw, by far. He's laid-back, understanding and just...

The Wanderer centres around Cooper and Sarah. After the death of an old friend from Army, Cooper travels to Thunder Point, Oregon to learn what happened to him. While there he learns that his friend has left him a large parcel of pristine beach front land, including a ramshackle bait shop. But Cooper is a wanderer and settling down isn't in the plan. After her ex-husband's betrayal, Sarah doesn't trust men. And especially men like Cooper who freely admits to having commitment issues. But as Coop...

I’m a huge fan of Carr’s Virgin River series and was disappointed to learn it’s on hiatus for now. But, this new series is off to a very good start with The Wanderer. Quick summaryHank Cooper (he goes by Cooper in this story) received a strange call that an old Army buddy of his had died and he needed to come to Thunder Point. Cooper is very much a wanderer, not really having settled anywhere for years. He travels with everything he needs, which includes a toy hauler and a Rhino. It was his inte...

The Wanderer is so different than anything I have read in the longest time. This is my first-time experience Robyn Carr and I can tell you that this will not be my last. I adored everything about this one, and I honestly wasn’t sure what I would think of it since the main couple here doesn’t even meet really until about half way through the book. But we see other sub plots with three other couples develop so it still had the romance I was looking for. From what I can gather after reading The Wan...

Good news for Virgin River fans!! You will be happy to know we have not been abandoned, Robyn Carr has simply moved us to the rugged Oregon coastline and given us a new cast of characters to fall in love with, (and, of course, a few to hate). Best yet, anyone who hasn't read Virgin River series will have no problem jumping into this series without feeling lost.Thunder Point is the fictional town near the very real areas of Bandon, Coos Bay, Coquille and North Bend. I was lucky enough to spend tw...

When Hank Cooper is notified that his old friend, Ben has died he travels from Virgin River to Thunder Point, Oregon. When he arrives he finds out that Ben has left him his bait shop and land. Sarah Dupre has only lived a short time in Thunder Point with her young brother, Landon but already feels at home and welcomed by the locals.Robyn Carr is almost synonymous with smalltown romances. She has perfected the formula in the Virgin River series, transplanting the setting and stories from the moun...

3.5 Stars! A strong beginning and then it 'wandered' off course and just rambled along! Maybe it was just me, but this was somewhat of a disappointment. I get this is a new series, however I couldn’t help but compare it to Virgin River, and this is no Virgin River.I enjoyed the first 50% of the book, as Cooper finds his way around Thunder Point, after that he lost me. The relationship he forms with Sarah held no appeal for me at all; I didn’t feel any chemistry between them, skimmed around thei

Robyn Carr is one of the truly great voices in contemporary romance, and fans of her Virgin River series are going to fall, and fall hard, for the people of Thunder Point.From the cover: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.

A very easy audio to listen toA well-written story, a great narrator and a cast of characters that were easy to love, made The Wanderer a very entertaining listen. Robyn Carr manages to bring Thunder Point to life and the small town and its people were positively appealing. With a bunch of romances coming to life in the small town, it was never boring. The highschool quarterback falls for the beautiful cheerleader, the deputy finally opens his eyes to the woman in front of him, and the helicopte...

I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS BOOK TO COME OUT. I LOVE HER VIRGIN RIVER AND GRACE VALLEY SERIES AND AM EXPECTING GREAT THINGS FROM THIS NEW SERIES!This new series by Carr did not disappoint. There was a lot of set up for future books, but I absolutely loved the character development and the story itself. It can be another VR series but in a different setting.Set in Oregon, Cooper's friend dies and leaves him his falling down place and the land. Cooper comes to Oregon in his fifth wheel and m...

audiobook: 10 hours and 20 minutes the moment hero and heroine meet and interact for the first time: 4 hours and 36 minutes wild guess here but; - if you want to write an intro book make it just an intro book - too many side characters I should care about but I don't - when will mystery and romance kick in? 40% in and nothing is happening except getting a background story for this small town and bunch of characters - dnf and I have no plans - right now to continue this series 1,5⭐

This first book in a new series is another winner from Robyn Carr. Hank and Sarah were wonderful characters, and their story was a good one. It kept my interest, and I enjoyed every second of reading. I loved the setting, and look forward to more in the series.