The Chance (Thunder Point)

I like Carr's books usually and had thought the first ones in the series showed promise of perhaps meeting the standards of her Virgin River series. This one doesn't come close. It was dead boring. While the lead characters were introduced in the previous books and showed promise for an interesting story line, Carr simply dropped the ball here.
The female FBI agent who worked under deep cover for six months saving innocent woman and children from the evil cult leader suffering a near fatal gun shot in the process from the last book wound fall for the high school drop out ex con car mechanic also from the previous book, had potential. That potential is never released. Without giving up too much of a very predictable plot, I can say only that there is really no exciting impediment to their romance. It wouldn't take a Dr to realize the father has dementia and that neither the cracker jack agent or physician brother did so is ridiculous. That this is the supposed obstacle to the happy ever after ending is equally ridiculous.
There is usually a secondary love story in Carr's books and here it is the real estate agent fighting ageing and making bad choices hooking up with the wandering mechanic who wanders so as to conceal his dyslexia. Again the story line is somewhat boring and predictable.
If you want to keep up with the characters from the previous books in this series than it may be worth the money. I would not recommend this as a stand alone book unless like me you were looking for a book to put you to sleep. Save your money and get this one from the library.

Robyn Carr has done it again. This series is absolutely wonderful. I got to know her writing when I read the Virgin River Series. Ms. Carr knows how to write people and life. You'll laugh and cry. You'll cheer and scream. If you like a wonderful story about life and love, ANY book by Robyn Carr will do the trick.

An excellent addition to the Thunder Point Series, I enjoyed the read very much. By this novel, one is familiar with the characters and the town. I enjoy that the ending is not too predictable and that there are some mild twists and turns to the story.

An excellent addition to the Thunder Point Series, I enjoyed the read very much. By this novel, one is familiar with the characters and the town. I enjoy that the ending is not too predictable and that there are some mild twists and turns to the story.

Got in on this series from the beginning. Quick reads, very enjoyable for all ages. Recommend reading in order as you get to know the characters and want to know what is in store for them. More characters added so there is always something new happening. As usual, Robyn Carr does not disappoint. Also recommend reading her Virgin River Series; more books in that series but I am working through them. ALL good reads.

Although you know that the main characters will end up as a couple, it's always fun to see the twists and turns they take to get there! Robyn Carr always delivers wonderful escapes and this one doesn't disappoint!

THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT READ BY Robin Carr. IF YOU ENJOY LOVE STORIES YOU MUST READ Chance. It also is a good read for those who face the need to care for parent. IT ALSO GIVES US HOPE TO SHARE WITH OTHERS.

I have enjoyed the entire series, as well as all Robyn Carr books, but I believe the Chance is right at the top of the list! I cannot hardly put any of these books down, then am sad when it is finished. Keep them coming.

After enjoying the thoroughly well written Virgin River series and the style of writing that introduces us to characters that are very realistic ,I am thrilled with Robyn Carr's new Thunder Point novels.every story captivates you .

I love this series by Robyn Carr! The Chance, Book 4 of the Thunder Point series is in no way a disappointment, like book 1,2, and 3 of the series it left me wanting more and more of these characters! Can't wait to read book 5, The Promise!

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Once again Robyn Carr takes us to Thunder Point, a small town on the Oregon coast. One of the charms of Robyn Carr’s books is her ability to create a place where we would all love to live. Thunder Point is no exception. The people are great, the scenery is wonderful and the stories touch your heart. Thunder Point has the kind of people we would all love to find where we live.

The Chance is the story of Laine Carrington, the FBI agent from The Hero and Eric Gentry, who has been a side character is several previous books. Eric did not start out as hero material. You need to read the previous books to see why.

Both Laine and Eric seem to be polar opposites but they are drawn together from the first. But wait, they are not the only romance. The Chance introduces Al, who works for Eric but never stays for long. He meets Rae Ann and we have another romance that might work or might not. Then we have Justin, the angry teenager who also works for Eric.

Mix it all up: add Laine’s disapproving Father and you have a great story.

The Chance is book 4 in the Thunder Point series and like the Virgin River series the books come in three’s. The main characters in the first three books are relegated to side characters who do not play much of a part in book 4. For me that is one of the few things I dislike about Robyn Carr’s series. I get very invested in the characters, they are around for 3 books and then they almost disappear. However it is not enough for me to quit reading the series.

4 STARS

I like Thunder Point series. This book had a lot of new characters in it and some old ones. I like her characters and the lives that intertwine with each other. The main characters in this story is Laine the FBI Agent that got shot rescuing Mercy.

Laine is still recovering from her shoulder surgery and decides to take off a year to heal. She decides to come to Thunder Point.
I enjoyed learning about Laine and her family. She is smart, tough and caring.

Eric has just moved to Thunder Point and started a business. He wants to be closer to his daughter before she leaves Thunder Point,
Eric is a good boss. He made mistakes in his youth and learned from them. He cares about his workers.

The story makes you care about the characters and want to know more about them. I hated to put it down.

Their is love scenes that I skipped over. Lots of drama, emotions were touched as I was reading it.

I will continue to read Robyn Carr's Thunder Point. It makes me want to visit and live their. The setting is a make believe town in Coos Bay area.

I was given this ebook to read for purpose of giving honest review from Netgalley and Harlequin

Publisher: Harlequin MIRA (February 25, 2014) 368 pages ASIN: B00FBZKZLS

Carr shares with us characters that are flawed and just trying to make their way in this road trip called life and with each novel we get more depth regarding the folks nestled in this small sea side town. We met Eric previously, and the town has welcomed him with open arms after a few bumps. He is a good man who made a mistake and was dealt a bad deck of cards, but chooses to look forward, and I admired him. We met Laine briefly, and I was delighted when Carr brought her into the fold. She is struggling with some issues, and yet she is confident and determined. The chemistry between them was sweet, laced with humor and built slowly. Al a wanderer, with a good soul and painful past shows up to work for Eric and is impacted by the town and its people. Justin a high school student who works at Eric’s auto body shop was one of my favorite threads. We also see a softer more vulnerable side of Rae Ann, and I enjoyed it.

The Chance was a feel good tale that touched on some serious issues while further solidifying our ties to Thunder Point. We get updates on previous characters and meet new ones. While this has a romance that is threaded throughout the tale, it is more about the people who reside here. I love how Carr touches on issues that touch your soul like illness, and the fate of three young men. The romance had a slow burning chemistry with low angst that I enjoyed. While not as heated as I would have liked Carr makes it all feel genuine.Copy received in exchange for unbiased reviewed that originally published at caffeinated book reviewer

I've read everyone of her books and this was so disappointing. No real character development. Laine is one dimensional and swings so rapidly from one position to another that I would expect her relationship with Eric to fizzle quickly. She has the maturity of a 13 year old. Both lead characters realize they have nothing in common and it's true. As for secondary characters; Al's concerns about filling out paperwork are not very realistic. He's made it through years of living, certainly these would not be the first forms he has to have help with. The Russell boys situation is jarringly out of place in a town like Thunder Point. It's not credible that only the newest guy in town is aware of what'shappenng. This is Thunder Point where, just like Virgin River, everyone is in everyone's business.

On the positive side, it's nice to "catch up" with the other citizens of Thunder Point. I wish they had played a larger role in this book.

This book had more potential than any other in the Thunder Point series so it really bothers me that it wasn't more enjoyable. I normally love all of the side characters, town life and the strong heroine but in this case, they were all distracting. There were way too many side stories and jumping around and the heroine was fairly unlikable despite the potential for a very compelling story.

Laine came to Thunder Point to recover from a gunshot wound received in the line of duty as an undercover FBI agent. That should have provided some rich material to work with but instead Carr focused on all the different things she liked to cook (steak soup in bread bowls was a favorite), her arguments with her dad and her aggressive attitude and glossed over her work and her PTSD as having to sleep with a light on sometimes. By contrast, Eric was portrayed as needy and almost weak - I kept waiting for her to need him to help with one of those conflicts but she was so capable and perfect it made reading frustrating. The switching back and forth between couples and storylines made it worse. It wasn't just past couples - there's a new story involving an employee of Eric's and three boys who need a foster parent.

I've read ahead so I know eventually the series gets better and I can't seem to give up Carr's writing anyway. It just drives me crazy when I come across a book like this one because I know she's capable of better.

This is the type of novel that you put an emotional investment into. Carr weaves a story about life, love, and everything that comes with it. The poignant look into the lives of her characters drew me into the tale, while the realistic outlook and portrayal allowed me to live it. The notion that life doesn’t always go the way that you planned, but following your heart turns out in the end really gave me hope. Carr paints every aspect of Thunder Point for her readers, making them part of the town. And not only does the scenery come to life, the entire town does. The melding of everyone’s lives in this intimate town doesn’t go unnoticed. This novel kept me emotionally, intellectually and imaginatively engaged while showing both the good and the bad that comes of families and illness.

Carr has filled this novel with emotionally engaging characters. Laine & Eric make quite the couple. Her need for her family’s approval and her recovery from her time with The Fellowship combined in a manner that I couldn’t help but envy her, even if the situation wasn’t a happy one. Her strength of character in the face of so many different types of adversity was fantastic. Eric’s reinvention of himself over time is something that gave me hope. I loved how caring he was with everyone around him. Even though these two main characters captured my heart, I loved getting to know Al & Rae Anne’s stories. These two were so much fun and so different from everyone we normally meet in contemporary romances.

Once again Carr has created a novel that made me laugh & cry. I could barely put this one down. It was absolutely fantastic. I can’t wait for more from this series.

FBI agent Laine rents a house in Thunder Point, Oregon, after spending months undercover in a cult/marijuana farm, where she helped rescue several people and ended up getting shot for her trouble. As she takes a break from the FBI and also seeks to be far away from her father, she gets to know and like the town. In particular, she meets garage owner Eric, whose past includes a five-year term in prison for armed robbery. The two, therefore, make and extremely unlikely pair. And yet they begin to fall in love with each other.

"The Chance" includes several story lines, including a second romance between two unlikely people, a teenage boy's attempt to keep his family together, and Laine's own situation dealing with a father who has always been extremely critical of her.

I found the book just OK. Part of my problem was that the men in the two romances seem a bit too good to be true. Eric, for instance, seems to be entirely without current flaws. Yes, his past is a mess and includes a child he fathered before fleeing, but once the story starts, he is unerringly honest and faithful. It's certainly not that I have an objection to honest people; it's just that the character seems rather incredible in the literal sense of the word. And there does seem to be a pattern to three of the most important men in the story in that all of them have a history of fleeing and abandoning others. Another character, for example, takes off after his child dies.

Ultimately, I think it's fair to say that I just did not think that "The Chance" dealt well enough with the substantial number of issues it invokes. I gather that there are subsequent books in the series, and perhaps they will explore these issues in more depth. Perhaps Laine's family will have problems with Eric's past. Perhaps Laine's difficulties with her father (beyond the ones I mentioned above--there is something that emerges in the second half of the book) will tax her more. I don't know. I just didn't think that "The Chance" adequately answered all the questions and issues it raises.

Reviewed by Aubrey
Book provided by NetGalley
Originally posted at Romancing the Book

Robyn Carr has been one of my favorite authors for a very long time. I feel like I’m cheating on her if I read something by someone else that writes similar to her. I still admit to missing Virgin River but Thunder Point is growing on me. I adore the quirky relationships that everyone has.

Laine was a very interesting character. She isn’t exactly broken in that she functions very well in society and has many friends but her relationship with her father leaves a hole in her heart that she really does not realize is there. She is smart and very confident. I absolutely that she takes the lead often in the relationship she starts with Eric.

Eric is a guy that needs to realize who he is and what he thinks he is are two different things. He is more than a grease monkey. Yes, he ran from his daughter before she was even born but he is making up for that.

The moral of this story is that we all have pasts but we really need to stop living there. We must move forward and be open to change. It becomes evident that it is not just Eric and Laine that need to look forward to a new future but also many of the secondary characters. The new Doctor needs to leave his past if he wants to start a future with a new love.

Once again Carr wrote a book that I could not put down. I wish she could write as fast as I could read them. I may need to reread a few of my favorite Virgin River novels while for the next few books in the Thunder Point series.

PJV Quickie: With strong lead characters and secondary characters that were interesting but didn’t take the focus off the main characters, The Chance is my favorite book in the Robyn Carr’s Thunder Point series so far. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue this series, but The Chance has convinced me to stick around and see what’s next for the residents of this lovely seaside town.

Review:
Laine Carrington is an FBI agent who was injured in the line of duty and is taking a year off to recover and reorganize her priorities. She comes back to the sleepy little town of Thunder Point after she had been rescued by several of the town’s residents during an undercover stint in a cult nearby. She knows her time in Thunder Point is temporary, but what she didn’t count on was meeting Eric, another newcomer to to the town, and forming an attraction that can’t be denied.

Eric Gentry is a mechanic who owns his own garage and likes to restore classic cars. He went to prison when he was 19 for a robbery he didn’t realize he was participating in. He’s in Thunder Point now to be closer to his 17-year-old daughter, whom he just met last year. When he sets eyes on the gorgeous new stranger he wants to get to know her better, but between his new business and his “new” daughter, he doesn’t have time for romance.

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First I should clarify I’ve read Books 1 & 2 but didn’t realize there was a 3rd book before I started The Chance, so I missed the entire Cult story. That being said, The Chance is my favorite in the series so far. My biggest complaint with the other two books is that there was more than one couple’s story at the forefront and I felt like that caused the books to feel spread thin. With The Chance, the focus was on Laine and Eric, with most of the side stories being directly related to them.

Laine is an excellent character – she’s tough and can handle herself but she’s feminine too and I really liked that about her. Strong female characters don’t have to be b!tches and Laine is a great example of that. She’s got issues with her family that pervade the story and without going into spoilers I will say that Laine deals with issues facing a lot of adults today.

Eric is a great character who’s reformed from his wild teenage years into a successful small-businessman. He and Laine appear to be opposites but fit each other so well and their romance really worked for me. There was a side-story involving Eric’s employees that was sad but ultimately hopeful and I’m sure we’ll get a better picture of how things worked out in the next book.

I do need to note that even though I read the first two books, I still found it difficult to keep up with all the characters. I'm going with a 3.75 star rating.

Recommendations:
If you enjoy an opposites-attract story, small-town stories, or romance with characters who aren’t in their twenties, The Chance may be a good match for you.

My Review:
I really enjoyed the first 40% of this book because it focused solely on Laine and Eric's romance...and their's is not a typical romance since she's an FBI agent and he's an ex-con. But Eric has completely turned around his life and is such a good guy now. He came to Thunder Point to get to know his teenage daughter who he abandoned when he was a dumb teenager himself. We've gotten to know him pretty well in the other books, so a lot of the development of this story focused on Laine and her estrangement between her and her father. She's originally from the East coast and things have gotten so bad for her that she's relocated to the West coast to get away from her father.

This entire series of books has had a different feel because it focuses on the entire town and moves between MANY points of view within the story. That's bothered me a bit throughout the series and there was about 35% in the middle of this book where that happened again. In this particular book a lot of that part of the story is even further annoying because those parts cover huge blocks of time with blanket "telling" the story (where the story is glazed over with just a recap of events instead of actually seeing them).

But beyond that section in the middle, this book is pretty good. I enjoyed Laine and Eric's story. I liked the side story about her and her father that included the complex dynamics between twins...Laine has a twin brother who has done exactly what her father wanted him to do with his life. That entire family dynamic and story worked for me. Eric as a character didn't have much of his own story besides his romance with Laine, but there was a side story with a 17 yo, Justin, who works at his station. That story was so good....BUT...and this is huge...there was no real resolution to that story. Really?!? In fact, the entire ending for the book was rather abrupt. It's like the author hit her word count and typed "the end".

So once again, I sit here with a Robyn Carr book that I'm not entirely happy with. I liked Laine and Eric. I loved Justin's story. I even liked Al and Ray Ann (another side romance story within the town). The stories are all really good and capture me as a reader. I do not enjoy the style of writing that the author has used to tell those stories...something about it just bugs me as I'm reading...the story telling just feels a bit schizophrenic. I've said over and over again that I am not going to read this series anymore because it drives me nuts, but the stories are so compelling...they stick with me. And that's huge for me because as a reader who reads 400 books/year, that doesn't happen very often. And honestly, if the stories continue to fascinate me, I'll probably continue to slog through the writing style to get to them.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.

There was a point in this book that I started thinking the heroine, Laine, was a bit too sensitive. My progression was: taking her side, thinking she was maybe misconstruing things with her father, thinking she was too sensitive, seeing Laine see the light. In hindsight, I'm glad it was written that way...like real life.

There were things I loved about this book and things that took my star rating down a notch. I'm glad Robyn Carr is introducing a dyslexic character who is older, therefore doesn't know how to read. I'm glad she's taking on the sensitive topic of the foster care system. How this gets handled is yet to be seen. With an uncle who passed away because of complications of MS, I was glad to see this disease mentioned. Again, how (and if) it's handled is yet to be seen.

Cons: for some reason I found this a slow read. Whether it was the actual story, the pacing of the writing, or my mood I have not been able to figure. But it knocked it down a star in my eyes.

On the bright side, I am still looking forward to my visits with the people of Thunder Point. The waiting list for the next book is extremely long, but I can be patient.

If you'd read The Hero then you'd met FBI agent Laine Carrington, she who went undercover at that shady Followers cult and helped Devon McAllister, main protagonist of that book, escape with her young daughter, Mercy. Today Devon and Mercy are doin' fine, thanks for asking. The Chance is Robyn Carr's fourth entry in her Thunder Point series and features as the lead that same, slightly banged-up FBI agent.

Laine Carrington has heard good things about the coastal town of Thunder Point from her good friend, Devon, and she's come to check it out. She's taken a year's leave of absence from the FBI so as to fully rehab from her gunshot wound (again, from The Hero). In Thunder Point Laine likes what she sees. And, it turns out, word of her part in rescuing little Mercy (again, The Hero) had gotten around, and so the locals are appreciative and welcoming.

And then there's Eric Gentry, also a newcomer to town. Eric is a man with a past. He's an ex-felon lookin' to stay on the straight, determined to set roots. He'd just learned that he's the father of a teenaged girl living in Thunder Point. It's why he's here, to atone for past mistakes and to get to know his daughter. A gifted auto mechanic, Eric runs a service station slash body shop. He restores classic cars. These are all elements that don't much impress Laine Carrington.

Can a dedicated federal agent and a reformed criminal make it work? Writer Robyn Carr would have you believe it's so. Don't be snookered. The Chance is not a crime thriller. There's not much cops & robbers action going on, unless you intend that phrase as a bent euphemism. Robyn Carr is firmly in her bailiwick: the small town romance. One neat factor is that Ms. Carr shows you progression in the lives of her previous characters. If you'd read the first three books, then you're in for a fun dose of catching up with old friends. It's the primary reason I advocate the reading of this series in chronological order. There's an organic feel to the cast. It's as if their lives go on even when you're not reading the books.

It's somewhat about the sudden dad, Eric, and how he copes at his workplace. Specifically, he's trying to help his troubled 17-year-old employee who just won't open up to him. Eric's arc initially encompasses Al, the restless, roving mechanic, although Al does graduate to his own thread. But, really, it's about Laine. The Chance probes her family history, and there's an ugly element to that. The book goes into great detail about her estrangement from her disapproving surgeon father. Dr. Carrington had harbored ambitions for her daughter following him in the medical field, except that Laine is adventurous in other areas, areas where there's real possibility of her getting shot. Laine's dad had always put her down. They haven't talked in a long-ass time. So why all of a sudden has he shown up on her doorstep?

Once in a while, the manly man must step aside, and then it's Robyn Carr reading time, oooh yeah. I really like Carr's Thunder Point series. She makes the place and its inhabitants so inviting to readers. No one addresses daily life in a small town so naturally. Thunder Point feels lived in. Anyway, what Laine and Eric get up to is only part of the tale. There's Devon cheerfully managing the local clinic. There's Cooper and Sarah chillin' at their beach bar, with old curmudgeon Rawley puttering around in the back because he's not comfy around people. There's Gina at the diner and her and Eric's sweet teenaged daughter, Ashley. And if there were scenes I carved more of, it's of Eric and Ashley hanging out and bonding. So what's this series of books about? It's about a place of rugged beauty, with Thunder Point hugging the stark Oregon shoreline. It's about hardy people struggling to make ends meet daily, yet always pulling for each other, giving each other a chance. Doesn't take long at all for Laine and for Eric and for you, dear reader, to feel right at home.

I had enjoyed reading the Virgin River series by Robyn Carr, and was delighted to win this audio book through Librarything in exchange for an honest review.

As with the previous books in both the Virgin River and Thunder Point series, the setting of the story is a small town where everyone knows everyone in town. It was an extra bonus to touch on the characters introduced in the previous books I had read in the series.

The Chance centers around Laine, an FBI agent who was injured in an undercover operation and has moved to Thunder Point to recuperate and take stock of her life. She meets Eric, and though he has a dark past, they quickly become involved. Laine's domineering father has caused her heartache for years, and she has never had his approval. Laine has had enough of her father's criticism and has basically told him to stay out of her life. Eric's non-judgmental caring and concern is just what Laine needs when her father shows up on her doorstep. Her father needs her and she must forgive as him as she struggles with decisions about the next path to take in her life. It is an interesting story, with no surprises and a predictable outcome. The strength of the book is the small town feel and the characters who live there.

The audio version of the book was well done, though I think I prefer reading rather than listening to this type of book. I didn't think the dialog worked as well when spoken aloud.

The Chance
Robyn Carr
Mira, Feb 25 2014, $7.99
ISBN: 9780778315995

Following a near fatal undercover assignment inside an Oregonian cult for over six months, FBI agent Laine Carrington tried to stay in her family's Boston home for her wounded shoulder and mind to heal. However, her disapproving always critical father makes recuperation impossible so she flees him and the East Coast for Thunder Point, Oregon.

Trying to start over following serving time in prison, Eric Gentry recently opened up an auto body shop in Thunder Point after learning he has a daughter he never knew about living there. When Laine and Eric meet for the first time, both feels the strong attraction even as each remains wary of relationships. As they fall in love, her father arrives in Thunder Point with desperate stunning news that shakes Laine's equilibrium as much as taking that bullet in one of her wings almost left her bleeding to death.

The fourth Thunder Point leisurely-paced relationship drama (see The Hero, The Newcomer and The Wanderer) is an engaging character study. The warm romance between the on leave agent and the ex-convict supports the underlying premise of second chances as part of family and community obligations but when to draw the line to care for oneself remains complicated.

Harriet Klausner

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

This book by Robyn Carr, and part of the Thunder Point series, revolves around Lanie Carrington, an FBI agent from previous books that I have not read (but will!). Laine is recovering from a gunshot wound in Thunder Point. There she meets Eric Gentry and sparks fly.

I absolutely loved the character of Laine. She is all kinds of kick ass and does not mind letting people know she can take care of herself. I love reading about confident and strong women. She is no damsel in distress. She will kick down doors, take names and let you know how outmatched you are. For me, she just made this book a must read.

Eric is a good character. His worry over Laine's ability to protect herself is not born out of a chauvinistic mentality, but a real worry that she has a dangerous job, might get hurt (HAS gotten hurt) and he might lose her.

I love how the relationship started and progressed. It was a very mature and level headed relationship (with all the hotness that these two created). It was a well written book and an enjoyable read. I read it in a couple of days and have already gotten more from the series.

When FBI agent Laine Carrington moves across the country to Thunder Point, she determines to remove herself from the conflict between her and her father. He has never approved of her career path, and now that she’s recovering from a gunshot wound, she feels a little distance will diffuse the situation. She does not plan on forming an attachment to any man, but her meeting with another newcomer, Eric Gentry, proves difficult to resist.
The two have nothing in common. She’s from a privileged background; he’s struggled for what he has and overcome a dark past. Their attraction to each other is quick and powerful, but can they get beyond their personal baggage to forge a future?

Ms. Carr pens another winner with this story of strong characters and family ties. I loved the interaction between Laine and her twin brother, and when difficulties befall her family, Carr showed great skill in their interaction and in Laine’s healing.

Eric is what heroes are made of and I loved his relationship with Laine, but The Chance also shows glimpses into the humanity of several secondary characters that made it a most satisfactory read. I’m finding the characters of Thunder Point as diverse and memorable as those of Virgin River. Brava!

"The Chance" by Robyn Carr is a touching romance set in the picturesque beauty of Thunder Point Oregon. As the story unfolds Laine Carrington an FBI agent has rented a house in the small town, wanting distance from her overbearing, critical father and to recuperate from a gunshot wound she suffered in a raid on an isolated compound. Plagued by the nightmare of losing one of the captives in her undercover mission, and wanting to re-evaluate her career with the FBI, Laine quickly fits into the life of Thunder Point.

After serving five years for armed robbery at nineteen, Eric Gentry struggled for years to rebuild his life and reputation. When he discovered he had a teenage daughter, Eric moved his business to Thunder Point, buying the local service station and opening a body shop. A bit of a loner, his ingenuity and motivation centered on building a relationship with his daughter and expanding his shop, Eric never expected to be attracted to the newcomer in town. As love blossoms and their trust grows, a problem emerges that raises old fears and insecurities, and the couple begin to wonder if their relationship can survive.

The plot is well-developed and realistic as Laine and Eric's love faces a bump in their relationship that could destroy it. Different in their upbringing and education they seem to have nothing in common, except that both are bravely struggling to bring continuity and stability to their future. It is that challenge that forges a deep and inexplicable bond between them.

A subplot in the narrative centers around Al Michel, a drifter employed at Eric's garage. Fleeing from a tragedy in his past, his life in Thunder Point begins to take on a new dimension when he meets Ray Anne Dysart and Justin Russell but like Laine and Eric, Al must confront his insecurity and fear before his future holds any promise. Both plots flow smoothly, mingling, and culminating in an ending that's predictable, but moving.

The characters are genuine and natural as they struggle to overcome their faults and flaws. Laine Carrington is a feisty, independent, self-confident overachiever who's privileged childhood was marred by the disparaging remarks of a judgemental father. In contrast Eric Gentry was once a self-indulgent cocky teenager from a low income family who got in trouble with the law and never finished his education. He's clever, hardworking, patient, kind and generous, but falls prey to the anxiety of losing a woman he loves and admires. Al Michel's an amiable, but guilt-ridden loner whose life is turned upside down by a kind, blunt and spirited realtor and a moody, quiet, determined seventeen year old burdened by the weight of responsibility. Dr. Paxton Carrington (Senior) is highly intelligent, stubborn, and unsupportive, masking a deep love for his daughter behind unreasonableness and pride. To a story which deals with the dynamics of family relationships, love and friendship while confronting past conflict, pain and despair, all the characters add emotional depth and intensity.

"The Chance" is a touching romance that will leave the reader begging for more from Robyn Carr. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will read more of her novels in future.

Robyn Carr really knows how to keep a story going and pack it full of emotional roller coasters and punches. Just as you might think you dislike a character, she turns them around to show a side that you can't help but forgive their previous coldness for. Through the Thunder Point series (and this book in the series in particular), she has a way of showing sides of a story that has you rooting for both and bringing situations you might have heard (or even been through) to light that just tears at your heart.

With so many characters and stories going on, you'd think it'd be confusing, jumbled, and rushed. But Robyn Carr manages to keep it all in line, coherent, and enjoyable while also being able to bring new situations and characters into the fold seamlessly.

The Chance is book 4 in The Thunder Point series. I have loved each one of these stories. The Chance is a wonderful addition to this series. With each new book I fall more in love with this series and the characters.

We met Laine Carrington in The Hero. Laine was the FBI agent that helped Devon and her daughter Mercy escape from a bad situation they all found themselves in. I was hoping that we would get more Laine in future books after reading The Hero, so I was glad to see she was the heroine of the next book.

Laine has come to Thunder Point after taking leave from the FBI. She was injured in the line of duty, and is taking time off to heal, and make some decisions that could change her life. I enjoyed getting Laine’s back story and getting to know her family. The story with Laine and her dad was very emotional. You felt Laine’s pain, confusion and regret. Several times I just wanted to hug her and tell her it would all work out in the end. Laine is such a strong character that you just root for her the entire story. I love strong kick a$$ women, and Laine is certainly in that category.

Eric Gentry has not lived the perfect life by any means. But, Eric has turned is life around for the good. Eric owned a successful repair and auto body shop in Oregon, but has moved to Thunder Point to be closer to his daughter. Eric is the father of Gina’s daughter Ashley. I was hoping we would get a little more interaction with Eric and Ashley since he just found out that he is father. I have loved “watching” the relationship grow between Eric and Ashley. I hope Ms. Carr explores this father daughter relationship further in future stories. Eric has bought the local gas station and is busy expanding the business to include auto repair and body work. Eric may have made lots of bad decisions in his younger years, but he has seen the error of his ways. For me Eric is just one of those heroes that you just fall in love with.

When Laine and Eric meet there is an instant attraction, but I was glad it was not done as Insta-Love! Their relationship develops over time. These are two people not looking for anything permanent, but want to explore their attraction further. They worry that since they come from two completely different worlds how can a relationship work between them, but soon realize that those differences make them perfect for each other. Things seem to be working against them when Laine has to deal with a major family issue. But, I loved that even apart they were stronger.

The Chance is a wonderfully written emotional love story between not only a man and a woman, but the story of love between families. Another great read from Robyn Carr.

Happy Reading!!

Review copy provided for an honest review.

The Oregon coast setting forms a majestic backdrop to Robyn Carr's characters in the popular 'Thunder Point' series. Laine Carrington featured in 'The Hero'. This undercover FBI agent was injured in a shooting and has come to Thunder Point incognito while her shoulder mends. Life is a lot more peaceful here, and she thinks it's time to explore her work options.

THE CHANCE of happiness for this brave lady comes when she meets a garage owner and mechanic, Eric Gentry. He's still settling in to Thunder Point, working hard, and she has to ask him if he'd like to have dinner somewhere. They get on well but Eric isn't sharing his whole history. Laine discovers that he has a daughter from a teenaged romance with Gina, a recently married lady who runs the diner. Is there anything else Eric's not telling her?

This is an adult romance novel so the relationship swiftly takes off in the bedroom. I liked Eric; he's practical, helpful, not egotistical, and he has an evident respect for ladies. He went through a troubled patch in his youth but hopes to keep his past quiet long enough for townsfolk to get to know the mature man. We see some restored classic cars as well as the aftermath of mountain road crashes. Laine is bossy, with her law-enforcement background. She's also estranged from her father, who was disappointed when she didn't follow him into medicine, and who develops Alzheimer's. Amusingly, Eric's teen daughter Ashley thinks Laine is a really cool girlfriend for her dad.

Followers of Robyn Carr will want to continue this soap-opera story and catch up with Cooper and Sarah at the beach bar, Devon and her daughter. The earlier books had more interwoven tales, while this one focuses on Laine and Eric who find that life isn't simple, with a later side look at a young mechanic in the garage. It depends on what you are looking for in your reading; here is no great drama but many readers will identify with the issues raised. A newcomer could easily get into the story.

I love this series, The Thunder Point. This is my 6th book I have read in this series and I plan to read more. This town of Thunder Point is a great little town where everyone helps each other out.

Eric is the Shop Owner of the restored classic cars shop. Laine Carrington is a FBI agent taking some time off recovering from an injury. She is a strong woman with a job that could intimidate men in her life. There is stuff that they both have to work through. Will they be able to work through these items in order to be together? Eric has a dark past. Laine is a FBI agent. Can they be together? Can she get past his past?

I will be reading the other books in this series. I highly recommend all of the books I have read so far.

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!
Melissa

I'll admit I was a little underwhelmed by this book during the first half. I wanted the Thunder Point of the first 3 books - you know, the soap opera-type of hopping into multiple storylines with the drama and heightened stakes. This book focused on Laine and Eric, and I wanted more....

But then something happened.... I found out that Ms. Carr did deliver more...but she did so within the the scope of the main story between Laine and Eric. She'd turned this into the 'regular' small-town romance stories where one book focuses on one couple with little tidbits about the other town inhabitants.

I'm still in love with Cooper, but Eric has shown great potential to knock Cooper off his throne as THE hero of Thunder Point! I love how these men are just regular guys; people you could end up meeting in real life (and if anyone knows a town that has so many hunks, let me know. Oh wait, I'm married.... Anywho...).

And Laine was one of those women we'd all want to befriend, the one we want in our girlfriend posse. Smart, strong, kick arse, but fragile and sensitive, and just looking for love and a place to belong.

This wasn't fireworks and crash-into-you conflict and drama - it was a story that rides very close to what can happen in real life, and that, I believe, is what makes it one of the best, if not the strongest, book in the Thunder Point series.

And yes, too - it reads very well as a standalone! There aren't even the blah-blah-blah who's who recap that can put you to sleep when Ms. Carr introduces the other town inhabitants throughout.

Copy received in exchange for a review from Netgalley

I thoroughly enjoyed this new novel in Robyn Carr's Thunder Point series. We had met Laine before in The Hero when she worked on the inside of a commune as a FBI agent, and was part of the rescue of Devon's daughter. While these books can be read alone, I would recommend that if you haven't read one, begin at the beginning. Characters come and go, there are some for example - like a favorite of mine - Rawley that develop over time.

I really liked Laine - the heroine of this book. Recovering from the shoulder wound she bagged in the rescue at the commune, she rents out the perfect little home at Thunder Point. I'd love to live there! The view sounded perfect. Her relationship with Eric develops throughout the book and was very satisfying. They are somewhat like chalk and cheese in regards to their backgrounds, yet they are just right for each other.

Laine has always had problems with her relationship with her Dad and this has deeply affected her. Laine has a twin brother a doctor and parents who were doctors. Her Dad was not happy with her choice of job and has deeply wounded Laine to the point where she has cut him from her life unless he apologises and means it. As the book develops so does this relationship, with an issue that is important - but I am not even going to mention it because I do not want to give away the plot.

As this is a family and local town community series, there are some other very satisfying relationships going on. Al, comes to work for Eric and he develops a relationship with Ray Ann - the realtor. So great to see her finding a meaningful relationship. Does it go smoothly? Read the book and see! Al has issues - again I am not going to say what, other than it is something very close to my heart.

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

I really enjoyed the first two books of the Thunder Point series and was not as into the third book, but when I saw this book 4 come across my feed, I thought I needed to take a chance on it because I really liked the first two books.

Robyn Carr's The Chance (Book 4) is about Laine, the FBI agent who was in the same commune as the featured heroine of the previous book, and Eric, a man with a spotty past who is ready to settle into a place and Thunder Point seems the place for him. Neither are looking for long-term anything. Laine just wants to recover from wounds (literal as she was injured in the line of duty) and re-think where she's headed in life. Eric is trying to establish a business and get to know his daughter.

But as is the way with many modern romances, the casual can turn serious and so it is with Laine and Eric. What I enjoyed about the novel is that I could relate to both characters, together and separately, and I liked that the relationship had understandable challenges, not convoluted ones. I still felt the story got a little crowded with other characters (that was my problem with book 3) but it didn't overwhelm.

All in all, a solid entry with a likable couple with understandable issues. Really glad I decided to check this one out.

I really have enjoyed the Thunder Point series, but with so many characters, even if you have read all of the books - I wish a list of the characters and a description would be included in the beginning in order not to get lost. It sometimes takes a while to remember who everyone is and if this is your first book you might definitely be wondering who is who and how they relate to one another.

`The Chance' seems to lack some of the depth for the characters and at points Laine, the main character becomes irritating. She wants to be her twin brother's `wingman' but he has a wife he regards as that. She has problems understanding and it reveals a dark selfish side to her character. She accuses her father of being touchy but the definition fits her too.
She is not the only character that provides an annoyance. Al cannot read and allows that and his pride to come between helping those he cares about.

There is also a loose end at the conclusion. We become interested in the characters, even with the exasperations with their behavior. Al and Justine and some boys that Al has befriended...their story is just left hanging. That could have been wrapped up in less than page; instead it feels as if they have been forgotten.
I really like this series, but have enjoyed the previous books so much more.

My review:

I have so far enjoyed Robyn Carr's books. They have this specific touch of a small town life which make you feel like coming home and so does The Chance. It's well written and the writing flows smoothly and it is easy to read. The scenery is beautifully set and you can easily relate to and like the characters.

You meet FBI agent Laine Carrington who after being shot at leaves Washington and stays in Thunder Point to recover and to plan her future. Laine discovers that she likes the place and she meets with Eric Gentry, a man with criminal past. Eric has also recently moved to the town to be closer to his daughter whose existence he wasn't aware of.

There is an undeniable attraction between Laine and Eric and as they become closer, Laine's father is showing up. Laine's relationship with her dad has been intense, because of Laine's choice of career and now Laine besides the blossoming love, needs to find a way how to deal with her father's Alzheimer's.

I was glad that there were supportive characters whose stories were added to the novel. There are Al who is working for Eric and the realtor Rae Anne who also come from very different backgrounds and it is interesting to read how their paths collide.

The Chance is a story about family and love, about overcoming the shadows of the past and about looking towards the hopeful future.

I first met Laine in the prequel to this book in the Thunder Point Series by Robyn Carr. Layne an injured and recovering FBI agent is back in Thunder Point after the adventure in the previous book (I won’t give it away, but you don’t need to have read it to enjoy this book). Back in town, Laine has several encounters with transplant Eric. Eric has come to town to start over and is building a new auto business in town. Once it becomes clear that Laine and Eric are attracted, Laine finally asks him out. Neither is truly interested in anything serious given their individual pasts. This seems to be fine initially until their feelings start to grow. Ultimately Laine’s life comes back and takes her attention away and the two have to start asking whether ‘casual’ is what they really want. Like all of the prior books I’ve read by Carr, the characters are well developed. The pace of this particular book was somewhat slower that others that I’ve read, but revisiting characters from prior books was a welcomed bonus I look forward to in each of the new additions to the Thunder Point series.

I've never read anything of Carr's before so I came at this without any prior knowledge of the characters of this series. The writing is strong and the story well fleshed out. Carr deals with some weighty issues in this book (criminal history, dementia, child abuse) so it can seem like a lot of content for a romance. The biggest positive is that this book works very well as a stand alone. There were a couple of minor characters mentioned that I could not place in the plot but overall you could pick up this book a get the complete story.

I like that the focus of the book is on the adult characters and mature relationships. This is a very fast read and quite satisfying. There is frank language and intimate content. The plot has a lot of layers and the flow is really smooth.

This one was a little bit different then the rest. I loved getting into Eric's head and seeing just how much he has grown and how Laine transitioned from an undercover FBI agent to a softer person who was willing to tear down her own walls. Getting to know the people in their world such as Al and Ray Anne and even Justin in how he is trying to keep his fragile family together. I loved all the characters in this book. But I must be honest in saying I really missed the others we have come to know. What happened with the Coopers? Last thing mentioned she was about to deliver and then time flies and there is no mention of baby nor mama. I felt cheated in that. I do like how the stories interweave with everyone who has been in them so far and I get that there are only so many people one can fit into a book without making it too crowded but this really annoyed me. I've come to really like and enjoy each character and want to know what is happening in their world.

Despite my wanted missing pieces I really did enjoy this book and took it slow in the reading just so I could spend time with each of them and get to know them. I'm loving this series and really recommend it.

Eric isn't who I would have thought to but Laine with, from reading the previous book. In my mind I had her with the town doctor, Scott Grant. But from Eric and Laine's first encounter, you could definitely feel the chemistry between them. I just wish there was more interaction between Laine and Eric's daughter Ashley since the two woman are a major part of his life.

Aside from the blossoming relationship between Eric and Laine, I loved seeing the repair of Laine's relationship with her father. It was a very heartbreaking thing to see. At time I felt like crying right along with them. Her father really didn't have an active role in her life other than to express his disapproval of her. But seeing how their relationship turned around when her father opened up to her was enough to make it a five-star read in and of itself.

Of course the town and the people played a large part of the story. I really latched on to the story of Justin and his brothers, and I'm excited to see what becomes of their story. I was a bit iffy about Eric's friend Al, but I'm hoping he'll end up being a great guy. He and Ray Anne could be so great together if the get out of their own way.

As always, I'm packing up and moving into another Robyn Carr book! :)

Another terrific edition of life in Thunder Point, with many of the same characters found in the first three books along with several newcomers to this endearing coastal town that welcomes everyone with open arms. My favorite thing about this series is the instant emotional connection I feel with the characters from the very first page. Eric is a lonely figure trying to recover from his past and Laine is recuperating from an injury she sustained in the line of duty with the FBI. Meanwhile, Al gets involved with a family struggling to survive and stay together while he battles his own demons. Multilayered characters and exceptional writing always keep me engrossed in every new adventure Robyn Carr writes.

As with the entire Thunder Point series, THE CHANCE is every much as entertaining as the first books. The thing about a series is that you meet the characters and begin an ever-growing curiosity about them, and each subsequent book answers a little more about each one. It is fun to watch and read as the characters evolve and transition.

In THE CHANCE, it is the woman's turn to take charge and it really is a fun book. We follow along as Laine doesn't pull any punches about calling Eric down on his interest in her and asking him out on a first date, and then a second.

There's also a tough fellow with a huge heart as we follow the story of a drifter as he settles down. I'm sure we'll be seeing more of his story as time goes on.

If you follow my reviews, you'll know that I'm not one to regurgitate the book blurb or give away the story line. I like to let the reader find those things out for themselves. That's the fun of reading. But, if you like a light-hearted romance series where you live and grow along with the characters, you'll enjoy the Thunder Point series. The writing is outstanding and I think worth five stars.

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I had seen very good advanced reviews for that book; it sounded really interesting. I knew Ms. Carr's name, of course, but I had never read any of her books, but I was really curious about this one. I entered the Goodreads First Reads giveaway, and I was one of the very lucky winners. Very lucky indeed. Basically, it's the story of a man and a woman, living in a small town, who fall in love. It's as simple and as complicated as that. What impressed me most is Ms. Carr's writing. You do not read words, nor sentences, nor paragraphs nor chapters. She pulls you right into the characters' world. You do not notice the writer at all, she's that good. For a while, you inhabit the same world as those people; they're not characters anymore but your neighbours, your friends. This is high praise because seldom does this happen. The characters simply live their life and you get a chance (no pun intended) to be a part of it for a little while. Of course, the protagonists are very well-rounded, well-defined, they speak and they live: they are not words on the page. I also hope in the future we get to know what happens with Justin Russell and his brothers. Ms. Carr, let us be part of the Russell brothers' world as well.

have always loved Ms. Carr's novel as they seemed to be so down to earth with her characters beginning believable that you can't think they are real people! As I got involved with Laine Carrington, a wounded FBI agent recovering in Thunder Point. I fell in love with Eric Gentry the first time we met and loved his ability to care and worry about others, but he soon learned that Laine could take care of herself once she showed him!

The Chance is about two people with normal, complicated lives who fall in love and have to figure out how to make it work regardless of their other obligations. I think that is my favorite part of Robyn Carr’s characters – they are just like you and me, with normal problems and normal feelings and normal issues. They have to figure out how (or even if) they can make one life together with all the associated complications from two individual ones. It’s sweet and honest and straight-forward and I loved every minute of it.

Laine has some family complications she has to figure out, as well as trying to decide what she wants to do with her job going forward. Considering she’s on a year-long hiatus from her East Coast job, it isn’t surprising that Eric is a little hesitant about what that means for a future together. He’s got a job, friends and family in Thunder Point and he wants to be there at least a little longer. It doesn’t lead to a lot of large scale drama, instead it’s a very real one that could happen to anyone you know. If you like home-grown, real-life, small-town romances, you can’t miss with Robin Carr.

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FBI agent Laine (also undercover in the cult/commune with Laine) and car Restoration expert/mechanic Eric. As always, Ms. Carr's stories are heart wrenching but always end with a sweet little HEA. This one was even more so for me. Lanie has always butted heads with her dad Paxton Senior, it all started b/c she chose the FBI. It seemed like he wasn't proud when in actuality he was, very proud. But also very scared.

Her recovery is going great in Coos Bay until her dad just shows up. She puts 2 & 2 together and suspects her father has Alzheimer's.and right before her eyes she watches this big strong man crumble. My father in law suffers from Alzheimer's and was recently put into a care facility. So you can see why this was a hard read for me.

I really enjoyed Laine, she was a great alpha female in my eyes.

Like other Robyn Carr books, I shared “The Chance” another from the Thunder Point series with the women in my life to get their perspectives. This series is set in Thunder Point, Oregon, a small, picturesque town where the citizens know and help each other.

FBI agent Laine Carrington comes to Thunder Point to recuperate from a gunshot wound and to decide her future with the Bureau and her family. There she meets Eric Gentry, another newcomer to Thunder Point. They discover a mutual attraction despite having nothing in common. She is an FBI agent, he a reformed criminal and mechanic. Author Robyn Carr does a great job of developing the plot. Carr keeps the storyline interesting and unpredictable. You will want to keep reading just to find out how it ends. As the Thunder Point series builds from book to book, the main characters interact with the newcomers. “The Chance deserves five stars.

This review pertains to The Chance by Robyn Carr. Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read and review. I am a huge fan of Robyn Carr and her books are always at the top of my reading list. The Chance is book 4 is the Thunder Point series but easily reads as a standalone novel. I absolutely loved this book and it is classic Robyn Carr writing. Great Characters, we originally met Laine in a previous book. A great setting, back in the seaside town of Thunder Point. Her writing about Thunder Point almost makes the town a secondary character. It sounds like a wonderful place!! I love the secondary romances often featured in Robyn Carr's books. It is these stories which make putting her books down impossible! Don't make the mistake I made last night....I started this book at 8pm and was up to 3am reading! Highly recommended to romance readers and fans of Robyn Carr. You will not be disappointed in this book!

Book 4 of the Thunder Point Series. FBI agent Laine Carrington is recuperating in Thunder Point after being shot in the stand off at a Commune trying to get Devon's daughter back from the child's evil father and leader of the commune. Eric Gentry has opened an auto shop in Thunder Point with Mac and Gina's blessing. Erik and Gina have a daughter between them after a short romance when they were teenagers. Erik ran out on Gina, leaving her to raise Ashely alone. Because of medical issues Ashley encountered, Gina had to find Eric for medical history. They all were able to get past the past and Eric has become a part of his daughters life and the town of Thunder Point. Eric, being a past criminal, and Laine being an FBI agent, makes interesting bed fellows. I felt this book got a little too long adding to many other story lines in it. It was predictable, but romantic and sweet.

This series has sentimental and romantic characters that you can follow from book to book. It does slow the tension down a little to have the back story fill-in, but not a lot. I'm used to much faster paced thrillers, but if you are a romance fan you will love this series. The author features different characters in each book, usually ones we've met at least briefly in the last book of the Thunder Point group. This one focuses on Laine Carrington and former bad boy Eric Gentry. I like the FBI agent Laine who is recovering from a gun shot wound in the arm. She is energetic and sassy, definitely not afraid to speak her mind. I liked her character a great deal. The reader follows the ups and downs of this unlikely match as well as the other loveable characters.

I agree with some of the other reviewers that this book is a tamer romance novel. However, as I do prefer contemporary romance stories that tells stories that speaks to the heart rather than those that just seem to be about sex and sex and sex, I must say that I still enjoyed the story very much.

I also agree with another reviewer that there wasn't really much involvement between Laine and Devon which was kinda disappointing. Laine had first appeared in The Hero - Devon's story. Subsequently after getting shot and burned out, she decided to move to Thunder Point. I would have loved it if Robyn had delved more into their friendship.

Nevertheless, I really enjoy reading about the characters in Thunder Point and I love it that Robyn touches on real life issues like Alzheimer's, kids coping with their mother's illness.

This is my second book by Robyn Carr and my second in the Thunder Point series of books, based in a fictional small town in Oregon. Being a northwest gal myself, I've enjoyed these books set in the Pacific Northwest.

In The Chance, we meet Laine Carrington, who’s become like family after her job as an FBI agent led her to saving a Thunder Point resident and her child from a dangerous cult. After her on the job injury, she decides to recuperate and relax in small Thunder Point, a town on the water. She rents a house with one requirement– a great view– and moves right in. After having her car checked over by the local mechanic shop owner Eric Gentry, she finds herself smack in the middle of new love.

I shouldn't say she finds herself there. The one thing I love about Laine is that she’s no shrinking violet, sitting around pining and waiting for a man to make his move. After giving Eric a few days to act on his obvious attraction, Laine takes the step to ask him out. I liked her confidence, displaying personality traits that made her an excellent FBI Agent.

The Chance takes us through the blossoming of Laine and Eric’s relationship. He comes clean about his past as a troubled youth. She talks (a lot) about her issues with a strict father who never approved of her life as an FBI agent. Laine seems really hung up on the competition between her and her brother, Paxton, who became the doctor that Paxton, Sr wanted them both to become.

Throughout the story we meet other Thunder Point residents and revisit others we’ve seen before like Gina, Mac and Devon. Ray Anne, the local real estate agent, meets Al, a friend of Eric’s and the definition of drifter. Romance blooms all over this book, people coupling up left and right, it seems. We also meet Justin, a seventeen year old with the world on his shoulders.

The overwhelming theme of this book seems to be conquering fear. In the past, these characters would have run from adversity- or even love, but something about the town and the people in it makes people stay and put down roots. Open their hearts to love and forgiveness and most of all second chances.

I really enjoyed the story line between Laine and Eric; their relationship was loving and easy, something that seemed to mean a lot to both of them. But I was especially interested in the rekindling of a relationship between Laine and her father, Paxton, Sr, who shows up on her doorstep and is obviously ill with Dementia. Suddenly a man that had disapproved of her throughout her entire life needed her more than anything. Laine is powerless to do anything but help him and in the process achieves a new bond and a rebuilt kinship with her father.

As always with romances, I have nits. Laine lands in town, only planning to stay a year, but launches into what seems like a serious relationship with the town mechanic. Moves him in with her and everything. The same with Al and RayAnne… a man admits that he’s a drifter, known for blowing in and out of town on a whim, but Ray Anne lets herself get involved with him, and gets hurt in the process. Lots of InstaLove (defined as characters who fall in love in days or weeks), which isn’t as annoying in this novel as in others.

While The Chance was a great read, it was also very dialog heavy. Lots of big blocks of dialog, some rather unrealistic. Felt much like a backstory dump, a bit like a screen play. Not impossible to read, but I could have gone with a bit more showing and lots less telling.

I think if you enjoy a lovely, romantic story set in a small, sleepy town where the residents are like family, you’ll enjoy reading The Chance.

Trust is what this book was about. For Laine it is finding balance in her life. Before Eric could tell her about his past, she hears part of it. He lays it all out there. Does she trust him or does she walk away. For Eric, he has to trust that if he lays it all out there, that Laine will give him the chance. He also has to trust that his clientele will keep coming to the garage in spite of his past. Now Justin has no reason to trust anyone. To him the adults have failed him & his brothers. In the mix comes Al. He is not good at staying. He is gaining Justin's trust. I love how it all comes together at the end.

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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.

I love going to Thunder Point. By now it is like going to visit old friends. I know the residents and I end up envying every new character who gets to live there. The story is strong and held my interest. This is my 5th or 6th visit to the town. Laine is an FBI agent who gets wounded and goes to Thunder Point to heal and to feel safe again. Eric Gentry is new to town and has come to the town to get to know his recently discovered daughter. The relationships that they form with each other and the town are well developed fun to watch develop. I can't wait to return to Thunder Point.

(A sweet story with lovable characters)
Robyn Carr is a romance wizard when it comes to creating emotion packed, small town stories featuring characters you instantly fall in love with from the start. “The Chance” by Ms. Carr will touch you deeply. Well-written and beautiful with just a touch of humor, this novel is guaranteed to pull you in to a story-line brimming with small-town drama, a place where romance, family, love, friendship and kindness abounds.

Recommended
4 Stars

This is the fourth book in the Thunder Point series and I found it very hard to put down. Normally I don't buy paperbacks because I have a kindle and prefer to read books electronically but a friend gave me the first 3 books (I had already read one electronically) and I blew through them. I lent them to another friend who doesn't have access to a kindle or computer and she loved them as much as I did so I purchased the rest of the series in paperback so she could read them. I love this series, very similar to Debbie Macomber's books. I just started The Promise and look forward to receiving The Homecoming.

A friend of mine recommended Robyn Carr to me; she said her novels were top shelf material, and I tend to agree. I’m a sucker for romance and heroes and heroines dealing with their inner demons and their past. I felt like there was a lot of this going on in The Chance, especially with Eric, and I enjoyed the dynamics between him and Laine. I also enjoyed the town of Thunder Point, so much so I think I’m going to go back and read the first three books as well as continue on with the series.

Good romance light reading. FBI female investigator on leave falls for a local body shop guy. Another relationship between an older mechanic and a female realtor has interesting moments. Realistic dialogue. A family of boys with a mother ill with MS brought into the plot skillfully where the older mechanic decides to foster parent 3. Both the Oregon coast and Philadelphia are settings beautifully described. And female heroine has a twin brother surgeon In training and a surgeon father who develops Alzheimer's, successfully provided for finally with a live-in couple, known to the family. Realistic goings-on.

I finally broke down and purchased this book because I couldn't wait on my library's hold list any longer. Really enjoyed Laine and Eric's story, even though I was hoping the Doctor's was next-he's waited long enough! I miss my old friends from Carr's Virgin River series and I do hope that one day she decides to revisit those old friends but I am thoroughly enjoying Thunder Point.

Another great book by Robyn Carr.
Her books always sweep me away from the here and now. She has such a wonderful way of capturing your imagination. I find myself sad when the characters are sad and mad when they are, that is the mark of a true story teller.
I highly recommend any of Robyn Carr's book, this one is just another great read written by her.

The Chance is a good story, but for me, lacks the magic of other books in the Thunder Point series. The characters are not as dazzling, the depth of plotting is less than her usual work. Robyn Carr writes good prose, usually solid plotting and characters that bring the story to life. This one was just under par.

I enjoy reading series books. This series by Robyn Carr is so good. The characters are great and the story lines interesting. I like that there is this group of people who come together as a community and family to love and support each other. Each book could be read as stand-alone, but I like the references to people I already "know."

Thunder Point is really turning into a place I love to go visit. I will recommend reading these in the correct order though. I read two in opposite order and it was a little confusing. So many of the characters carry through from book to book which I love, but it does mean the order is important.

I love reading another story about folks in a town I've become familiar with since reading this series. Reading the story of Eric and Laine was enjoyable. The way the troubles with Laine's father played out seemed very authentic. I'm glad I found Robyn Carr and her books, have truly enjoyed reading every single one.

Another winner from Robyn Carr! Thunder Point is a great setting and the characters all likeable and endearing. You can't miss with a book from this author. Read the first three Thunder Point books so you'll know the town and the people. I'm sorry to see the series end but look forward to another Robyn Carr book soon.

This book felt stilted and thrown together. Not up to the usual quality of Robyn Carr's work. Felt as though she just had to get a book done and those of us who love her work will buy it based on her name alone.

Robyn Carr has a great formula for her Thunder Point series and this one does not disappoint. You don't have to read the first 3 to love this one, but it's great to see the characters from the first ones continue in this one. Great summer series!

Okay, this was written for women and I'm a guy. We guys aren't expected to enjoy romances. However, this is just plain lackluster writing, something I don't expect from this author. This one is just for the author's #1 fans.

A book by Robyn Carr is like a trip home. All the characters are people you know and enjoy visiting. Whether it is Virgin River or Thunder Point you are right at home. She makes you feel as if they are real and a part of your life. You laugh at their antics and weep with them for their pain.

A heart warming story. Normally the lovie-dovie stories bore me and I flip through the pages without getting into details. This is one of the exceptions. Besides the story between Laine and Eric, there are several side stories that ties nicely with the main story. A must read.

Loved this book by Robyn Carr. This is one of my favourite books from this series. Love the sweetness between Kaine & Eric. Also the secondary storyline between All & Rayanne. Still love the Virgin River series best, but this one is growing on me.

Over the years I have read and enjoyed many of Robyn Carr's books and that is why I jumped on ordering this one. I should have saved my energy. This had to be one of the most boring and insipid books I have tried to read in years. I asked my sister to give it a go and she only managed about half to two thirds of the way through. I recommend you reread some of her others and skip this mess.

Well, I have never read this author before and I thought I would try something different from what I usually read. Going along in chapter 1 I liked the story line just fine except for the cursing I could have done without. I decided to continue anyway because I did like the storyline. It was unfortunate that I made that decision. Very soon afterward as I was reading along There was an explicit sex scene. That was definitely not what I was expecting nor did I want to read that. So, I am not going to finish the book.

Robyn Carr turns out entertaining books about a region in Oregon. I f you have read others, then you know that characters from other books appear in this book. Not a bad read. If you like Carr, you will enjoy this book.

I loved it. All Robin Carrs' s books are exceptional. I love the Thunder point series. You get to keep in touch with all the characters through out the series. This book was great. Shows that if you clean up your like there is always a second chance.

Those familiar with Ms. Carr's Thunder Point novels will enjoy this continuing peek into the lives of its happy couples. Though Eric and Laine seem mechanical and forced at times, their relationship examines some very real stumbling blocks. The complex web of family connections and dysfunctional bonds Laine and Eric experience will really resonate with readers.

Kaitlin
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More

Another wonderful book by Robyn Carr. I have read all the books in the Thunder Point series, and all I can say is "Robyn, keep going!!" Once again, characters are strong and complex, but ultimately likable. The author has interwoven three very intriguing subplots in this book, involving some new characters and some minor characters from previous books in the series. Keep your tissues handy! Loved this book!

Let me start by saying, Robyn Carr's books are a must read for me. I think I have read all or most of her stories. The large majority are very enjoyable. That being said, I find myself disappointed in The Chance. To me, it felt slow and not very romantic. I had to push myself to finish. The most emotional aspect of the book is the story line between the heroine and her father and not the romance.

I gave this 5 stars because this book made me laugh, cry, and FEEL so much. I have a deeper understanding of the trials of Alzheimer's patients, and of people who get trapped by poor choices. Robyn Carr tackles these difficult subjects with compassion and heart.

I love Thunder Point, and want to visit there and meet all of the residents! I wish it were a real place.

I finally broke down and purchased this book because I couldn't wait on my library's hold list any longer. Really enjoyed Laine and Eric's story, even though I was hoping the Doctor's was next-he's waited long enough! I miss my old friends from Carr's Virgin River series and I do hope that one day she decides to revisit those old friends but I am thoroughly enjoying Thunder Point.

Another great book by Robyn Carr.
Her books always sweep me away from the here and now. She has such a wonderful way of capturing your imagination. I find myself sad when the characters are sad and mad when they are, that is the mark of a true story teller.
I highly recommend any of Robyn Carr's book, this one is just another great read written by her.

The Chance is a good story, but for me, lacks the magic of other books in the Thunder Point series. The characters are not as dazzling, the depth of plotting is less than her usual work. Robyn Carr writes good prose, usually solid plotting and characters that bring the story to life. This one was just under par.

I enjoy reading series books. This series by Robyn Carr is so good. The characters are great and the story lines interesting. I like that there is this group of people who come together as a community and family to love and support each other. Each book could be read as stand-alone, but I like the references to people I already "know."

Thunder Point is really turning into a place I love to go visit. I will recommend reading these in the correct order though. I read two in opposite order and it was a little confusing. So many of the characters carry through from book to book which I love, but it does mean the order is important.

I love reading another story about folks in a town I've become familiar with since reading this series. Reading the story of Eric and Laine was enjoyable. The way the troubles with Laine's father played out seemed very authentic. I'm glad I found Robyn Carr and her books, have truly enjoyed reading every single one.

Another winner from Robyn Carr! Thunder Point is a great setting and the characters all likeable and endearing. You can't miss with a book from this author. Read the first three Thunder Point books so you'll know the town and the people. I'm sorry to see the series end but look forward to another Robyn Carr book soon.

This book felt stilted and thrown together. Not up to the usual quality of Robyn Carr's work. Felt as though she just had to get a book done and those of us who love her work will buy it based on her name alone.

Robyn Carr has a great formula for her Thunder Point series and this one does not disappoint. You don't have to read the first 3 to love this one, but it's great to see the characters from the first ones continue in this one. Great summer series!

Okay, this was written for women and I'm a guy. We guys aren't expected to enjoy romances. However, this is just plain lackluster writing, something I don't expect from this author. This one is just for the author's #1 fans.

A book by Robyn Carr is like a trip home. All the characters are people you know and enjoy visiting. Whether it is Virgin River or Thunder Point you are right at home. She makes you feel as if they are real and a part of your life. You laugh at their antics and weep with them for their pain.

A heart warming story. Normally the lovie-dovie stories bore me and I flip through the pages without getting into details. This is one of the exceptions. Besides the story between Laine and Eric, there are several side stories that ties nicely with the main story. A must read.

Loved this book by Robyn Carr. This is one of my favourite books from this series. Love the sweetness between Kaine & Eric. Also the secondary storyline between All & Rayanne. Still love the Virgin River series best, but this one is growing on me.

Over the years I have read and enjoyed many of Robyn Carr's books and that is why I jumped on ordering this one. I should have saved my energy. This had to be one of the most boring and insipid books I have tried to read in years. I asked my sister to give it a go and she only managed about half to two thirds of the way through. I recommend you reread some of her others and skip this mess.

Well, I have never read this author before and I thought I would try something different from what I usually read. Going along in chapter 1 I liked the story line just fine except for the cursing I could have done without. I decided to continue anyway because I did like the storyline. It was unfortunate that I made that decision. Very soon afterward as I was reading along There was an explicit sex scene. That was definitely not what I was expecting nor did I want to read that. So, I am not going to finish the book.

Robyn Carr turns out entertaining books about a region in Oregon. I f you have read others, then you know that characters from other books appear in this book. Not a bad read. If you like Carr, you will enjoy this book.

I loved it. All Robin Carrs' s books are exceptional. I love the Thunder point series. You get to keep in touch with all the characters through out the series. This book was great. Shows that if you clean up your like there is always a second chance.

I thought The Promise book 3 in the series was so predictable wow add boring to this one. The last one was slow but this one just never took off for me. We have new characters introduced and ones we got to know in first 3 books are not front and center. FBI agent Lanie Carrington comes to recuperate after being shot. Yes, Thunder Point would be a great place. The thing I like about the book are the descriptions of the town that's about it.

As usual there is language I don't care for. Eric Gentry is also new to Thunder Point and guess what he meats Laine. He has a dark past and secrets and she is filled with fear. It's all so predictable. If I didn't have to read this book I would have quit. Robin Carr is a good writer just my style.

I absolutely loved this.It was hard to put down and moved pretty fast. I fell in love with the characters and I want to read more of this series. I thought she explored old age and comparable symptoms well. Well done Robyn.

I love this series. This is the best one yet. I really didn't see the end coming and am now anxiously waiting for the next book. Great new characters and wonderful follow-up on past books' characters.

Follows directly from The Hero incorporating people we've already met. Still set in Thunder Point, the community just keep growing. I've never been a fan of Romance Novels but this series just seems to keep growing on me. Book four in the series ends with many plot lines unresolved making it imperative I read Book five.

I have read other books in this series and other series by this author. They are romance and you know there is going to be a happy ending, however Robyn Carr makes each story interesting. I very much enjoy her books.

I love spending time in any of the wonderful worlds created by Robyn Carr. Her characters are so down-to-earth and believable - filled with flaws, foibles, and (the majority!) redeeming character traits. I (and I believe MOST of her readers) would like the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities like Thunder Point, Virgin River, or Grace Valley - as long as I could live among people with integrity & values like her characters...

Great story as only Robyn can write. Secondary characters from earlier stories have their chance for love. Eric deserves his second chance at life after throwing it away when he was too young and Laine deserves happiness after her dedication to the FBI. They both get what they deserve after life throws them a curveball with her father's illness. It makes you feel good when it all works out.

I believe this book is so good to incorporate all the characters from Thunder Point. I love the
way Robyn Carr writes. Can't wait for another book of hers to read! Step out and enjoy all
of the Thunder Point and Virgin River books, you won't be disappointed!

I can't remember the last time I read a book that grabbed me emotionally and had me actually thinking about the characters when I was going about my day. Robyn Carr gave the characters depth and had some heartbreaking real-life situations that many people have to deal with these days. I'm glad I read this series and can't wait for Dr. Scott's story. And, maybe something for Justin Russell? * hint, hint*

When I read Robyn Carr's books, I become immersed in the story. Reading her books takes me away like a vacation. I love the flawed, realistic characters who have survived the ups and downs of life. This story was the best Thunder Point book yet. This story If second chances was enjoyable and satisfying. I look forward to the next...

I normally like Robin Carr's books, but I really didn't care for this. The story never developed enough for me to care for the main characters, Eric and Laine. I loved the first three books. The characters from the first three books should have been more involved in the lives of these two characters.

This plot was very slow moving. Usually I can't put the book down until I reach the end, but this time, I didn't find that urge to finish it until I reached the last few chapters. I actually found myself falling asleep a few times. Definitely not the best book of the series.

I LOVE Robyn Carr! I was first introduced to her writing in the Virgin River series, and this series is just as good. Her characters become "real" and I look forward to "visiting" them with each new book. I only have one complaint...Write faster Robyn!

This is the worst book I've read in years: same tired love lost theme, pages filled with trivial details and repetition about
minor characters, absolutely nothing note worthy. I've learned my lesson about "series"; they are for the 12 year old
reader.

The entire series is intriguing. New characters are added in each book of the series. The author slowly introduces the new characters and how their life experienes meld in with this small, tight and supportive community. The range of characters add spice to the ongoing transition.