The Hero: Book 3 of Thunder Point series

Love Robin Carr and the stories she writes. I felt like I was in Thunder Point with the rest of the characters. She made me want to move there to experience the close knit community myself. Great story!

The first few chapters are so slow that I lost interest quickly, even though we met Rawley...what a great guy..I enjoyed seeing past friends, and I may try and read again to see how it goes..Because I am a Robyn Carr fan and I wanted to love this series.

This was a big disappointment. The characters and situations were not realistic. Everyone in that town is from a dysfunctional family or living a bazaar life. I am nearly 75 years old and have never met people like this in all those years. Did not enjoy it and will not be reading any more of Robyn Carr's works.

In The Hero (Thunder Point #3) by Robyn Carr: We find Rawley Goode giving a stranger and her three year old daughter a ride after finding them walking on the side of the road. He offers to take them wherever she would like to go, but a slow plan enters Rawley's head and it includes getting Devon and her little girl Mercy to Thunder Point.

Devon McAllister has left the compound with her daughter Mercy with nothing more than a backpack and forty dollars. Anything will be better than what she has been living through the last few years. She accepts a ride from a stranger and when he takes her to Thunder Point everything just feels right. Devon cannot believe how kind and generous everyone is. She soon finds work and eventually a small home for her and Mercy, but fear is always at the back of her mind.

Spencer Lawson finds himself instantly drawn to Devon. He doesn't let her know at first that he overheard her conversation with Rawley. Being a recent widow he isn't sure he is ready for anything more than friendship. He starts settling in as the new high school football coach. But he cannot deny the growing attraction he feels for Devon.

We also learn more about Rawley, while he was in the first two books we never really knew to much about him. I have to admit I was impressed where his back history went. Also enjoyed a few laughs regarding his finances. We also learned what a true friend he can be and defiantly someone you would want in your corner. I loved the direction his character went in this book.

Another thing I love about Robyn Carr books is how the community comes together almost like a big family. We see this again in this book, along with a handful of friends helping to make Devon feel welcomed. The last third of the book had me on pins and needles I don't want to get to carried away, but there were a number of surprises and yes more than one Hero in my opinion.

Here is the list of books in the series so far:
The Wanderer
The Newcomer
The Hero

I love the Thunder Point series so far and I am looking forward to the next book ... The Chance

5/5 stars

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 3.5 stars __Contains mild sexual content
Note: Mostly a stand-alone read. 3rd in the Thunder Point Novel series.

EASY READ. Appealing storyline, small-town theme, likable characters, familiar supporting cast for those reading the series. HOWEVER, the ending is very predictable, the vocabulary is weak, the relationships are little convoluted, the romance is so low-key it is almost comatose, and there are some unsatisfying plot holes leading to the predictable ending, and the storyline just drags in places, all of which detract from the book.

THE STORY follows trapped cult-member and single mother, Devon McAllister, her three-year-old daughter, Mercy, the local high school football coach and widower, Spencer Lawson, and his ten-year-old son, Austin. As the story unfolds, Devon finally manages to escape from the heavily guarded cult compound and hitchhikes to Thunder Point. There she goes into hiding, lands a good job, and starts a new life, all with the help of the generous town's people. As she settles into an independent life she loves, she catches the eye of Spencer and a sweet romance develops. But as things fall apart at the cult compound she left behind, life becomes increasingly dangerous for Devon and Mercy, until Spencer and other members of the town step in to protect her from the controlling and paranoid cult leader.

OVERALL, the romance never fully develops and the appealing storyline falls apart a little at the end. The THUNDER POINT series includes The Wanderer, The Newcomer, The Hero, The Chance, The Promise, The Homecoming, One Wish, A New Hope, and Wildest Dreams.

You may also enjoy the complex characters and storytelling of N. Bruhns, A. Stuart, or E. Palfrey. For sweet, funny, heart touching romances, try Susan Fox, Cara Colter, or Nikki Logan.

Young woman and child flee cult / drug operation. But no one tries to find them to bring them back, so there's not much tension on that front until almost an afterthought at the end, when it's resolved before tension even has a chance to build. And though she'd lived in the cult compound for years, she'd only been "one of them" for just long enough to get pregnant, so there's no de-programming to do, and no fighting to get out from under the thrall of the cult leader--she'd done that long before the book opened--so there's no tension on that front. And she's picked up right away by Rawley, who gives her food, clothes, a place to stay, a cover story, etc., etc., so there's not much tension on the "will she manage to support herself and her child away from the cult" front, either. In fact, there's not much tension at all.

All the prior characters return, and we see them getting on with their lives. The greater focus on Rawley was good, but he goes from a monosyllabic, hermit character to a Chatty Cathy, people-loving, extrovert--and in the first scene. Nothing gradual about it. There are new characters to focus on, but they're pretty one-dimensional. Our h has two suitors at the beginning, the doctor and the coach, and they're so poorly written, I kept forgetting which first name went with which character and had to flip back to check.

It's not awful, but it's not great, either. No highs or lows, just a flatline of a story.

Overall, I like the Thunder Point series. I am glad that it doesn't incorporate lots of home birthing parties and lectures on tripling up on birth control, unlike Virgin River. However, I agree with other reviewers that it's more of an ongoing soap than individual stories. Although each book as somewhat of a plot, they are all subsumed by the broader community relationship threads. And those are stale. I love Gina/Mac and Coop/Sarah, but they get together and then go sailing along through each book. No conflict, little drama (even when Mac's ex showed up on The Newcomer. That was a wasted opportunity!). So here, we have Spencer, who has been widowed for all of THREE MONTHS when he meets Devon and falls quickly and permanently in love and wants to get married. Yes, there is lip service to "when you know, you know," but you can't tell me that shacking up 3 months after losing your wife of 10 years is a wise decision. Especially when you have a 10 year old kid (who isn't biologically yours, but that's another story for another day). Anyways, I'd prefer more focus per book on one couple for the main story, and more attention paid to the plot. This book had an intriguing plot about the fanatical religious zealot and his compound, but it wasn't utilized well. The suspense all came at the end, almost as an afterthought, and it wasn't very suspenseful. I will read the next installation, but I hope the focus is a little more narrow. And bring back Landon and Eve and give them some good old-fashioned YA drama.

I liked this book much better than the last. I was able to buy three days ago at my local grocery store (they don't pay attention to release dates). I still found the first half of this book very slow moving. I loved the characters Devon and Spencer and more if the doctor Scott, old vet Rawley and the rest of the past characters. I think the reason I keep buying this full price series is the characters just come alive off the page and I feel like I am in this beautiful seaside town. This book started to pick up with Devon and Spencer's romance and was interesting with Devon coming from a cult like commune. The first half of this book was just slow reading. It had a good ending and thank goodness none of the teenage drama from the last book. It sounded like at the end there will be more to the series and I hope so. I do recommend reading this book for the scenery and the town alone.

Honestly, this seemed more like a short story. The relationship between Spencer and Devon didn't take up much of the book. Most of the book was expansion of the back stories of side characters, which is nice if you are reading the series I suppose, but not so much if you're just intending to read this novel as a stand alone. To me, it just seemed rather choppy and not very well organized. I did really like Rawley's character and considering

Spencer comes across as an ass, especially in the whole section about a female teacher who would exercise at the same time the football team would practice. Then later in the book, despite being the one who pursued a relationship with Devon despite her misgivings, he suddenly turns a cold shoulder and considering what Devon had just been through? He is an ass, his reasons are understandable, if he had brought them up before the relationship had started but as it was... I don't like him and didn't see his appeal.

I liked Devon, I thought she was a strong and likable character - I wish more time had been spent on her and her daughter. The little background information that was given was interesting and makes you want to learn more.

Speaking of kids - they're pretty much the only side characters who get almost no screen time or interaction with other characters. They're usually always "somewhere else". And our villain - he could've made for a fascinating character but so little attention is paid to him.

The book wasn't horrible, but I am really not a fan. Would not recommend.

What a story! Carr takes a concept that many of us never think about and turns it into an unforgettable romance. The contrast between the Fellowship and Thunder Point was so poignant that it not only captured my attention, but definitely had me thinking a mile a minute. The way in which she developed all aspects of the story, tying the intertwining lives of the characters together, gives you the big picture, while also allowing you to enjoy the story as the characters live it. Romance and suspense, danger and friendship all make their way into this intricately crafted tale.

Devon was quite the heroine for this story. Her worries and fears are so real. Her loyalty to her daughter at all costs made me smile, while the little bit of happiness she took for herself gave me hope. Not only did Carr let readers know how Devon ended up with The Fellowship, she also made it very clear why she stayed there. Our hero Spencer, however, made me want to scream into a pillow at times, and hug him at others. He was your stereotypical male, all in until it’s too much then gone again. Despite that, I really enjoyed getting to know him on all fronts. Rawley goes from a minor character that I didn’t quite know what to do with to a completely developed individual with unexpected depths. I absolutely loved getting to know him so much better. He was one of my favourite parts of the story.

Once again Carr has created a story that had me on pins and needles throughout. I love how emotion pours from the pages as I get to experience the lives of her brilliant characters.

The Thunder Point series, in spite of my brief hiatus from it, still feels like home - comfortable and cozy. This small town and its residents are familiar friends, easy to slip back in amongst and enjoy. Each new addition comes with a new set of characters to love, unspooling their lives into stories of courage, settling down and love.

The Hero is my favorite of the series, simply because the story just kept me turning the pages. Apart from the familiar characters (like Cooper & Sarah, Landon & Eve, Gina & Mac, Rawley, and more), we're introduced to Devon. She might just be my new favorite character of the entire series! She's had a difficult past, particularly in the past few years, but she is determined to rise above it. Her ability to be a mother to her daughter Mercy is admirable, only eclipsed by her kind heart, optimism and willingness to work hard.

It makes my heart flutter to think about the romance that blooms between Devon and Spencer. While I wish I'd gotten a better idea of who he was (which perhaps means I should read The Newcomer?), in the end, all that mattered was that he knew how to take care of a woman and treat her right. His connection to the Thunder Point community is so strong, and that's something that I feel like Devon truly needed in her own life.

Devon also had issues stemming from her past to deal with. In the beginning, it looks like she made her escape with her daughter Mercy - and with thanks, surprisingly, to Rawley, the silent elderly man who helps Cooper out. She starts to forge her own path, carving a life out for herself and Mercy in Thunder Point. It was only a matter of time before the issues found their way into her new world, and it is then when Devon is truly tested.

There's quite a bit of action in the latter part of the novel. It is during these times that we witness Rawley and his incredible (hidden) abilities. It is also during these times that we see Devon rally, gather her courage and fight for her daughter and her right to live freely. It got intense fairly quickly, with things escalating to a nerve-wracking climax.

The Hero was a wonderful visit back to the town of Thunder Point, allowing readers to see how the characters they know and love are getting along. It also provides a new addition to the town's stories, complete with new characters to fall in love with. The title of this book is pretty apt, as many times, we see various characters being heroes in their own right, in ways big and small. That's really what it's all about, in my opinion - learning how to be a hero and allowing one's self to be a hero - and Carr weaves it excellently into her tale.

Originally Reviewed on The Bewitching Biliophile Book Blog, I received a copy of the book @ Book Expo America and it was signed by the author in exchange for an honest review. This didn't influence my reading experience of my rating and review.

So this is book three in the series, I do have the first books and yet foolishly I started at the end instead of the beginning, This story just sounded so compelling that I had to read it. and I certainly wasn't disappointed. With well written, strong, compelling characters, I was immediately drawn into the story. I want to move to this town, I would love to meet all the people that live there, yes, small towns are a nit of a pain when it comes to everyone knows your business but when you need help they are willing to be there more than anyone else (in the right towns anyway).

I always wanted to know something about what would compel someone to join a commune and in reading Devon's story I truly began to understand. I believe she is extremely brave for wanting to get away for knowing herself well enough and demanding more for her daughter than what Jacob could give her. Despite her desperate need to belong to and make herself a family because of her early life, she knew what was there wasn't what she needed. She then made a new life for herself. And I just love it!!

There are moments within the book I wasn't happy with Devon because I think she could have done more, but then ou look and realize that it isn't her character to do these things, and yet in the end, she was ultimately her own hero. I loved Rawley and was totally looking forward to hearing more of his story, and seeing how much he was growing with Devon and Mercy in his life.

Spencer or "Pencer" as Mercy called him. I liked him as a character, he was both strong and vulnerable at the same time, he was desperate to no longer be hurt after so much tragedy had visited him in such a short time. I totally felt for him as a character, he really grew as a man and as a 'hero' for Devon. That moment that all characters must face when thrown into a deep relationship came well and really made both of them look deep and accept their own boundaries. I really loved Decon in that moment because she truly showed how much living in Thunder Point made a difference in her life.

I would love to come back and see the rest of the story and see how Mercy grows, how Thunder Point saves others and catch up with the other characters we got a glimpse of in this book. Excuse me while I go read books 1 & 2.
★★★★☆

5 Stars

I have enjoyed getting to know Thunder Point and was excited to read this third novel Hero. It's is a small town close to the beach in Oregon. This one brings new characters into town, changes some characters, old familiar characters we get to see how their life is going. Some action, lots of drama, new friends forming, new family ties getting stronger. Some romance and a couple of love scenes that I skipped over. Mostly it tells about life.

Devon McAllister is walking down the road early one morning wearing a backpack and carrying her daughter 3 year old Mercy. When Rawley Goode picks her up. Rawley recognizes her style of dress and hair as belonging to a commune away off he offers her a ride and breakfast at the bar he is on his way to open. Rawley has had some bad times in the past. He wants to help her get on her feet.

Devon decides to trust Rawley for Mercy's sake. She lets him take her home but first to walmart buys some clothes for Her and Mercy. While she is picking out a couple of pants for both of them she sees Rawley has bought groceries and more important a car seat for her daughter safety.

Rawley is in his 70's and has no family left. He lives in a house and does things for the bar. He does not talk a lot. He served three tours in Vietnam. He has been homeless and starts to open his home and heart to Devon and Mercy.

Cooper and Sarah decide on a date for their wedding. Sarah is leaving the coast guard. They arrange musical houses and plan to build a new home close to the bar.

Spencer is living in Cooper's RV but is looking for a better place for him and Austin. He is the new football coach and is trying to get past loosing his wife, and parents in the same year. Austin now has two dad. Cooper and Spencer are working together to build good friendships between them. He is lonely.

Devon gets a job working for the new clinic in town. She is pretending that Rawley is a distant cousin and when things did not work out he offered her a place to stay. When really she escaped the commune with the help of one of the other woman's help. She had to stay because she could not leave without her daughter. The commune was getting dangerous.

I read this book the day I received it and look forward to reading more books by Robyn Carr in the future. She makes communities that anyone would love to live in where they care about each other and want to help. That you can't help to want to come see what they are doing next in their town.

I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it when finished by Netgalley and Harlequin.
08/27/2013 PUB Harlequin Imprint Harlequin MIRA 384 pages ISBN 9780778314592

I was excited to read this final installment (I think it's the final?) and had high hopes that it would take me back to the wonderful world of book one (book two, The Newcomer, was not so great). Oh, I was sorely disappointed. I can see the attempt to bring out the lesson of trust but it just did not work. I didn't feel enough substance in Devon and Spencer's relationship to care about the trust issues. They were poor examples to carry this message. I could see a better potential for Devon and the doctor (Scott).

You might ask, "Jinky, how about the lesson of heroism as the book title alludes to?". Like in book two, this title did not fit. The hero was inconclusive to me (btw, I was incorrect to assume who the hero would be as I stated in book two's review). Reading between the lines, any of the characters that overcame their personal struggles was a hero because they saved themselves. That's an awesome sentiment but I was looking for a clear hero. I'm fickle that way.

What I did like in this book was Rawley. His page time brought heart to the story and I enjoyed his contribution. But as great as his role was in this installment, he could not carry the book alone. Devon and Spencer's characters were too intrusive. They carried a very heavy dullness that weighed the read. However, I was pleased to see the main characters I adored from book one. But unfortunately, they too could not save the book. Bummer.

Stick to book one, The Wanderer. That was very good.

**Ebook copy provided by publicist through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit I love the Thunder Point series, but this may be my favorite yet. I'm going to make this as spoiler free as I can.

Devon is a very strong young woman who digs even deeper inside to save her daughter. She is "rescued" by Rawley and we learn so much more about him in this one. He helps Devon to adjust to society again and gain confidence in herself. Through all this she's a good mother and grows every day, it was heartening to watch the whole town support her and care for her even though they knew her and Rawley's "story" wasn't exactly true.

Spencer is also new to Thunder Point as their new football coach. He's a decent hero, I didn't fall in love with him, but I did like and understand where his thoughts were coming from. He has his own issues and child to deal with, but he does pull some typical bone headed male moves.

My favorite character of this whole series, not just this book, is Rawley. I liked him before, but this story really helped me love him. There was so much revealed about him and it was both heartwarming and breaking.
There's a second (or third?) story line that's about the compound and it's women that Devon escapes from. The leader is the reason she needs the protection the town gives her. The way the book ended I'm pretty sure we will hear more about some of these characters.

(Received copy from publisher in exchange for a honest review.)

Another winner by Robyn Carr! While we catch up on all the characters we have already met, this book adds a woman who's running for her life with her small child and ramps up the storyline of the small town of Thunder Point. Devon and Mercy grabbed my attention and my heart when crusty bachelor and war veteran Rawley takes them into his home and his heart. Their fear and trepidation was so palpable it jumped off the page and once again, the residents of Thunder Point welcome them with open arms and work their magic on them both. Devon is strong and her devotion to her child is unending and the growing attraction between her and Spencer is deliciously romantic until things take a nasty turn. I love this series and highly recommend it to contemporary romance fans who love a book that grabs your attention and won't let you go. This book is awesome!

Devon and her young daughter Mercy escape the clutches of a cult. Along the way, she runs into a crusty war vet who takes her into heading to Thunder Point, Oregon. She is soon enamored of this small coastal town and the residents who welcome her with open arms. Then she meets handsome coach Spencer, who makes her start to feel again. But trusting is not her strong suit, particularly with the circumstances of her association with the cult following her. Can she let her guard down and learn to trust again?

The third in Carr's Thunder Point series cements more relationships as it introduces new characters to the fold. I was a little disappointed with the pairing of Spencer and Devon - they just lacked chemistry - their relationship just seemed a little boring and some of the townspeople came off a bit corny in the end. And speaking of the end, it just seemed a bit abrupt; almost as if the author realized she had to turn in a certain number of pages to turn in and suddenly whipped out the last 75 or so. I really like this author, so I am not abandoning ship!

The Hero by Robyn Carr is the third book in her Thunder Point series and for the first time I got that sensation of coming home. The town and the people residing there are beginning to feel like family and while I still miss my beloved, Virgin River, I am now confident Thunder Point will be a wonderful replacement. Hopefully there will be Christmas issues and all will once again be right in my universe.
The tale begins when we meet Devon McAllister. She is walking down a lone stretch of highway with a backpack and her daughter Mercy. Rawley happens upon them and senses right away they are in trouble. He offers to feed them and help Devon by giving her a ride to her destination. He ends up taking them in and helping them get back on their feet. Spence Lawson and his son Austin are living in the trailer outside of Cooper's place while he searches for a place to rent now that he has accepting the coaching job at the high school. Devon is running from something, and the townsfolk and Spencer plan to protect her from it. The tale that unfolds gives us updates on all the locals, has danger and a side of romance that was sweet.
Devon McAllister is bright, has a degree in early education and doesn't seem like the type to be duped but that is exactly what happened. Alone after the death of her aunt and suddenly homeless, she meets a charismatic man who sweeps her off her feet and brings her to his compound. After escaping she fears for herself and her daughter, but slowly takes back her identity and begins to build a life in Thunder Point. We have known Rawley since the beginning and have accepted his quiet ways and odd behavior, so watching him transform as he helps Devon and Mercy was delightful. Spencer has had a rough time of it after the loss of his wife and watching him be caught off guard for his feelings for Devon was fun. The romance developed slowly despite the physical beginning and I enjoyed watching it all unfold. Of course we get updates on the townsfolk, and Eric, Ashley's Dad.
Carr creates towns that you want to pack up and move too. Thunder Point off the coast of Oregon is no exception, with its quaint streets and family attitudes. Everyone knows everyone and newcomers add to the mix. Devon's story and those of the group, "The Followers" was interesting and at times suspenseful. The romance had heat, some tender moments and a little drama that gave us time to catch up with the local happenings. I am excited about some of the changes that are coming to Thunder Point and it looks like we will have another new resident soon. The plot can be predictable at times but it addresses daily life in a small town wonderfully and I cannot help but slip into the world and lose myself. ARC provided by publisher for unbiased reviewe and originally published at caffeinated book review

After the very disappointing second book in this series I was hoping The Hero would be a good read like the first book was. Thankfully it was and I did enjoyed it greatly.

The book opens with Devon being picked up by Rawley after escaping the Fellowship where she has been living. She has her three year old daughter with her and is really trying to start her life over. She has not had much luck thus far in her life, but she got lucky when she got a ride with Rawley. I really liked seeing him come out of his shell. You got to see more interactions with him and Devon and Mercy, her daughter, and just see how great he is. In the prior books you only got to see the quiet, gruff side of him. So I liked that.

Then Devon and Mercy are so sweet. Devon is not used to everyone being so kind and caring towards her. It is nice that she found a small welcoming town like Thunder Point. Everyone knows everyone and it is like a big family almost.

Of course there is love in the air and Devon and Spencer come together. They are both pretty standoffish at first, both thinking they are not ready for anything. They just can't fight it forever though and they were pretty great together. Yes, it seems sudden for Spencer since his wife just did not that long ago, but since it was a long illness it was like he lost her before that. I can't imagine losing your spouse like that and having a small child to take care of. Of course there is an issue at one point, but it gets worked out pretty quick.

We also get to see more of Sarah and Cooper which was nice. I still really like them together and they continue to grow and live their lives together. This book didn't have as much on the teenagers which I liked (that is why I didn't like the second book - too melodramatic with the teenagers).

Overall a great read. If you enjoyed the first book in the series definitely give this one a read. I like how the books are about lots of people in town instead of just one couple. Good reads.

This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland

Devon McAllister made a brave decision and left the commune she was part of with her young daughter. While they were walking along the road, loner Rawley Goode stops and picks them up on his way to work at Cooper's bar in Thunder Point. Rawley convinces Devon to stay with him until she can get on her feet. Devon finds herself connecting with the people of Thunder Point and coming out of her shell, not only for herself, but her daughter Mercy. Spencer Lawson has settled in at Thunder Point and is the new coach of the high school football team, adjusting to widowed life and being a semi-single father. Spencer finds himself drawn to Devon, her quiet strength and determination. But will Devon's past and Spencer's grief keep them apart?

`The Hero' is the third book in Robyn Carr's Thunder Point series. I've really come to love the characters and the setting Ms. Carr has created. `The Hero' introduces a new character, Devon McAllister, and fleshes out some of the newer characters, such as Spencer Lawson and Dr. Scott Grant. I enjoyed the growth we see Devon go through as she finds her feet in a town which accepts her just as she is. The slowly blooming romance is sweet and tender and the major action toward the end will keep you on the edge of your seat. `The Hero' is a great book in a endearing series which will touch your heart.

Thunder Point series: The Wanderer (1), The Newcomer (2), The Hero (3)

This book reads like a mostly happy, low conflict saga that exists solely as an affirmation of the lead female character and women in general. The main character does not seem to struggle much before she heroically overcomes her challenges. I counted 8 chapters in which nothing happened - except, of course, life affirming, smarmy relationships and warm feelings. Even the women in the town are not threatened by a pretty, young woman that comes into their lives and interacts with their husbands. This is a town where there is no conflict, everyone loves each other and gets along and accepts everyone else. The men are wonderfully protective, the women delightfully accepting. Where is this town? Does it really exist in the real world? Okay, maybe this is just a book for women to feel good about themselves... sorry, i am just a guy and shouldn't be reading these...

Welcome back to Thunder Point! The Hero is book 3 in this series, and it's a winner!

In The Hero by Robyn Carr we not only meet new people, we continue with the people we've already met. Spencer has just moved to Thunder Point with his son Austin. Who is also Cooper's son that he never knew about. Spencer and Cooper have a remarkably good relationship, both of them loving Austin. But Spencer is lonely. His wife was sick for a few years before she died, and slowly the woman he married no longer was. As much as he loves her and misses her, Spencer is lonely.

Devon and her daugher Mercy arrive unexpectedly and somewhat mysteriously in Thunder Point, alone with shattered illusions and dreams...and afraid. She finds shelter and help from Rawley, a Vietnam Vet who is used to being on his own. Slowly Devon finds herself again and starts to feel secure. The last thing she wants or is looking for is a relationship...but that's exactly what she finds in Spencer. They take it slow, both of them need a friend too, but there is no denying the attraction between them. But Spencer has lost more than his wife lately, and soon is feeling overwhelmed. Not just by his relationship with Devon, but by everything. Is he as ready to move on with Devon as he thought? At the risk of hurting and losing Devon, Spencer needs some time. When Devon's past catches up with her and Mercy though, Spencer just might realize what he stands to lose now. Can they heal each other and move on, or is it too late?

I loved The Hero! Once again Robyn gives us realistic characters that are easy to relate to. People you'd want to hang out with! A place you'd love to live! She manages to write about feelings and situations that bring the characters to life like they're sitting right next to you. I loved all of the characters in The Hero, but I think Rawley is one of my favorites. He is way more than most people give him credit for, in his silent way, and Devon and Mercy really manage to get into his heart. When the going gets tough you know he is someone you can count on. All of the characters in The Hero, actually the whole series, are refreshingly mature, dealing with adult situations in a realistic and honest manner. I love this!

I highly recommend The Hero and this series, you won't be disappointed. Robyn writes a romance that will have you staying up way too late!

5/5 stars

I listened to The Wanderer, the first book in the Thunder Point series, as an audio book and found I was hooked on the series.

Plot: This is a plot that revolves on escaping from a cult and learning to trust.

Characters: I loved the fact that the main characters in the first two books were still front and center in The Hero. Devon is a good addition to the series and it was nice that Rawley Goode has a important part in the story. We know much more about his characters in this story. This is a story that depends on character development and the fact that we the reader like and want to know more about the characters is important to the story. Thunder Point is also an important character is the series and it continues to be developed as the story moves along.

Writing: The writing moves the story in an even manner. It is an easy to read story and each elements shows up just when needed. There are a few elements that I felt were not developed enough for the action but they did keep the story moving. This is a story written in the active voice and everything moves based on dialog and action with a minimum coming from inside a character's head.

Tension: The external tension comes from the danger that Devon and her daughter are in if the cult finds them. The internal tension comes from the changes several of the characters must make to have an HEA.

Backstory: Much of the backstory is from the previous two books in the series. A little is from the Virgin River series but The Hero can stand on its own. I do think that I enjoyed the story more because I know and like many of the characters already.

I have said this before. Thunder Point is a world that is too good to be true. There are bad people in the books but they get what is coming to them and then they disappear. It is that ideal placed where we would all like to live and that is what keeps me reading. I liked The Hero and am looking forward to book four in the series.

Robyn Carr is one of those authors whose books I grab when I see them on NetGalley. I downloaded this one Wednesday and had it read by Thursday, so it definitely caught my interest and was an engaging read. Like the earlier books in the series, this one is set in a small town on the Oregon coast. Everyone knows everyone and most folks are good. Most folks have something in their past that is less than ideal. None of the featured relationships involve unattached young folks who get together, marry and then have a child. Devon joined a commune and is now the single mother of a child sired by the leader of said commune. Spencer is a widower, and what's more, when his wife was ill they learned that their son was not his son, but rather, Cooper's. Cooper is with Sarah. She's divorced, and has been raising her younger brother all these years. The Sheriff's wife left him and their kids. Now, he is married to Gina, who was impregnated by a high school boyfriend who disappeared, but who is now back, and Gina and Mack are ok with that. Mack's Aunt Lou marries a younger man of a different race. Yes, it is kind of soap-opera-ish but like a soap opera watcher, the reader becomes attached to these folks. While clearly part of a series, the back story isn't necessary to enjoy this story.

I liked both Spencer and Devon. I could see Devon changing in both appearance and attitude as the book progressed. Spencer didn't undergo those big changes but I always liked him--your basic loving Dad and all-around good guy. Things get a little steamy with them a couple of times.

While the whole book was an enjoyable read, this is one where I found the climax scene to be very unrealistic. Without any spoilers, not only could I not see it resolving as it did, I couldn't believe the characters were involved in it. Not surprisingly, it ends happily ever after.

I'd like to thank the publisher for making a review copy available via NetGalley. Grade: B- (the minus is for that climax scene).

Third in the 'Thunder Point' series. A young woman and child are hitching lifts along the Oregon coast. Devon has escaped a commune and old Rawley picks her up on his way to open the beach bar one morning. He passes on the kindnesses he's been shown in life, and tells her to do the same instead of repaying him. Fed and introduced as Rawley's cousins, Devon agrees to stay for a while to conceal herself. She had gained a degree in early childhood education, and now after a few years of brainwashing she starts to readapt to life.

Sarah Dupre, resigning from the piloting arm of the Coast Guard, is contentedly engaged to Cooper, who owns the beach bar.

I found the start of the book slow after the initial chapters, as Devon reflects at length on the commune and her early life. She joins the unemployed workers, made more difficult because she hasn't retained her driver's licence. People are kind to her and she gets work. Tension is hinted at by Devon's recollection of men at the commune growing marijuana and their leader's paranoia. I really am not keen on commune stories - see one and you've seen them all - and anyone who wants a thorough account would do better to read 'The Nineteenth Wife'.

The town's community has been introduced in the earlier two books - a new reader may get a little bored by incessant soap-opera chatter about who is going to live where and with whom. The promised wedding is charming; but lengthy. Normality makes for quiet reading. The previous sub-plots are merely background this time around. Devon finds an admirer and there is an adult scene but her life is not settled. The action is piled on right at the end, making a rousing finale, and among brave men and women we can pick whom we would call THE HERO. I preferred the previous book but Carr's fans will want to read this one.

The Hero was a bit of a slow starter for me. The beginning was a lot of interaction between Devon and Rawley, which was a bit bland. Once I moved past the relationship building between Rawley and Devon, and got to Devon making connections to the rest of Thunder Point, that's when it started to pick up.

Spencer was slow to make his move toward Devon, but once he did, he made up for lost time. I liked Spencer upon meeting him in the previous book, but for some reason I thought he was older in the previous book. But Spencer in The Hero, had his moments. Even through his moments, he remained likeable, and I understood his hesitance.

On the flip side of that, Devon had been through some things as well, and spoke with him more than once about his unlikeliness of being ready to be in a relationship. He assured her she could trust him and that he was, but then he wasn't.

As for Thunder Point, I fall in love with the town a little more with each installment to the series. I'm looking forward to reading more about Scott, and hopefully him finding his love interest. With Devon and the situation she fled, I'm thinking it may bring a few new faces to Thunder Point. I hope to see more of at least two people from Devon's past, Reese and Laine. Hopefully they'll call Thunder Point home as well.

First I want to let you know it only took me 5 days to read this because I was on vacation. Like, the kind of vacation that you're out and about and walking all day. Please don't let the time it took me to read this book sway your thoughts on if I thought it was a good book or not. I really enjoyed this book, as I have most of Robyn Carr's books so far.

For those that have read the previous two books in the Thunder Point series, you may be thinking that it's crazy for Spencer to be falling in love already. Let me assure you, there are a couple of points in the book where this issue is addressed...and addressed adequately for my taste. There is even a bit about Austin and how he's handling his mom's death in there, too.

Not only do we get to know Spencer a bit better in this book, but we also get to know Scott better. I'm hoping his story will be soon because he is a very patient man! Rawley comes out of his shell and shocks everyone, including Cooper. And the new character of Devon with the possibility of her "sisters" coming to town at some point were a great addition to the town.

I can't wait to read on...

Originally Reviewed on The Bewitching Biliophile Book Blog, I received a copy of the book @ Book Expo America and it was signed by the author in exchange for an honest review. This didn't influence my reading experience of my rating and review.

So this is book three in the series, I do have the first books and yet foolishly I started at the end instead of the beginning, This story just sounded so compelling that I had to read it. and I certainly wasn't disappointed. With well written, strong, compelling characters, I was immediately drawn into the story. I want to move to this town, I would love to meet all the people that live there, yes, small towns are a nit of a pain when it comes to everyone knows your business but when you need help they are willing to be there more than anyone else (in the right towns anyway).

I always wanted to know something about what would compel someone to join a commune and in reading Devon's story I truly began to understand. I believe she is extremely brave for wanting to get away for knowing herself well enough and demanding more for her daughter than what Jacob could give her. Despite her desperate need to belong to and make herself a family because of her early life, she knew what was there wasn't what she needed. She then made a new life for herself. And I just love it!!

There are moments within the book I wasn't happy with Devon because I think she could have done more, but then ou look and realize that it isn't her character to do these things, and yet in the end, she was ultimately her own hero. I loved Rawley and was totally looking forward to hearing more of his story, and seeing how much he was growing with Devon and Mercy in his life.

Spencer or "Pencer" as Mercy called him. I liked him as a character, he was both strong and vulnerable at the same time, he was desperate to no longer be hurt after so much tragedy had visited him in such a short time. I totally felt for him as a character, he really grew as a man and as a 'hero' for Devon. That moment that all characters must face when thrown into a deep relationship came well and really made both of them look deep and accept their own boundaries. I really loved Decon in that moment because she truly showed how much living in Thunder Point made a difference in her life.

I would love to come back and see the rest of the story and see how Mercy grows, how Thunder Point saves others and catch up with the other characters we got a glimpse of in this book. Excuse me while I go read books 1 & 2.
★★★★☆

5 Stars

I have enjoyed getting to know Thunder Point and was excited to read this third novel Hero. It's is a small town close to the beach in Oregon. This one brings new characters into town, changes some characters, old familiar characters we get to see how their life is going. Some action, lots of drama, new friends forming, new family ties getting stronger. Some romance and a couple of love scenes that I skipped over. Mostly it tells about life.

Devon McAllister is walking down the road early one morning wearing a backpack and carrying her daughter 3 year old Mercy. When Rawley Goode picks her up. Rawley recognizes her style of dress and hair as belonging to a commune away off he offers her a ride and breakfast at the bar he is on his way to open. Rawley has had some bad times in the past. He wants to help her get on her feet.

Devon decides to trust Rawley for Mercy's sake. She lets him take her home but first to walmart buys some clothes for Her and Mercy. While she is picking out a couple of pants for both of them she sees Rawley has bought groceries and more important a car seat for her daughter safety.

Rawley is in his 70's and has no family left. He lives in a house and does things for the bar. He does not talk a lot. He served three tours in Vietnam. He has been homeless and starts to open his home and heart to Devon and Mercy.

Cooper and Sarah decide on a date for their wedding. Sarah is leaving the coast guard. They arrange musical houses and plan to build a new home close to the bar.

Spencer is living in Cooper's RV but is looking for a better place for him and Austin. He is the new football coach and is trying to get past loosing his wife, and parents in the same year. Austin now has two dad. Cooper and Spencer are working together to build good friendships between them. He is lonely.

Devon gets a job working for the new clinic in town. She is pretending that Rawley is a distant cousin and when things did not work out he offered her a place to stay. When really she escaped the commune with the help of one of the other woman's help. She had to stay because she could not leave without her daughter. The commune was getting dangerous.

I read this book the day I received it and look forward to reading more books by Robyn Carr in the future. She makes communities that anyone would love to live in where they care about each other and want to help. That you can't help to want to come see what they are doing next in their town.

I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it when finished by Netgalley and Harlequin.
08/27/2013 PUB Harlequin Imprint Harlequin MIRA 384 pages ISBN 9780778314592

I was excited to read this final installment (I think it's the final?) and had high hopes that it would take me back to the wonderful world of book one (book two, The Newcomer, was not so great). Oh, I was sorely disappointed. I can see the attempt to bring out the lesson of trust but it just did not work. I didn't feel enough substance in Devon and Spencer's relationship to care about the trust issues. They were poor examples to carry this message. I could see a better potential for Devon and the doctor (Scott).

You might ask, "Jinky, how about the lesson of heroism as the book title alludes to?". Like in book two, this title did not fit. The hero was inconclusive to me (btw, I was incorrect to assume who the hero would be as I stated in book two's review). Reading between the lines, any of the characters that overcame their personal struggles was a hero because they saved themselves. That's an awesome sentiment but I was looking for a clear hero. I'm fickle that way.

What I did like in this book was Rawley. His page time brought heart to the story and I enjoyed his contribution. But as great as his role was in this installment, he could not carry the book alone. Devon and Spencer's characters were too intrusive. They carried a very heavy dullness that weighed the read. However, I was pleased to see the main characters I adored from book one. But unfortunately, they too could not save the book. Bummer.

Stick to book one, The Wanderer. That was very good.

**Ebook copy provided by publicist through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit I love the Thunder Point series, but this may be my favorite yet. I'm going to make this as spoiler free as I can.

Devon is a very strong young woman who digs even deeper inside to save her daughter. She is "rescued" by Rawley and we learn so much more about him in this one. He helps Devon to adjust to society again and gain confidence in herself. Through all this she's a good mother and grows every day, it was heartening to watch the whole town support her and care for her even though they knew her and Rawley's "story" wasn't exactly true.

Spencer is also new to Thunder Point as their new football coach. He's a decent hero, I didn't fall in love with him, but I did like and understand where his thoughts were coming from. He has his own issues and child to deal with, but he does pull some typical bone headed male moves.

My favorite character of this whole series, not just this book, is Rawley. I liked him before, but this story really helped me love him. There was so much revealed about him and it was both heartwarming and breaking.
There's a second (or third?) story line that's about the compound and it's women that Devon escapes from. The leader is the reason she needs the protection the town gives her. The way the book ended I'm pretty sure we will hear more about some of these characters.

(Received copy from publisher in exchange for a honest review.)

Another winner by Robyn Carr! While we catch up on all the characters we have already met, this book adds a woman who's running for her life with her small child and ramps up the storyline of the small town of Thunder Point. Devon and Mercy grabbed my attention and my heart when crusty bachelor and war veteran Rawley takes them into his home and his heart. Their fear and trepidation was so palpable it jumped off the page and once again, the residents of Thunder Point welcome them with open arms and work their magic on them both. Devon is strong and her devotion to her child is unending and the growing attraction between her and Spencer is deliciously romantic until things take a nasty turn. I love this series and highly recommend it to contemporary romance fans who love a book that grabs your attention and won't let you go. This book is awesome!

Devon and her young daughter Mercy escape the clutches of a cult. Along the way, she runs into a crusty war vet who takes her into heading to Thunder Point, Oregon. She is soon enamored of this small coastal town and the residents who welcome her with open arms. Then she meets handsome coach Spencer, who makes her start to feel again. But trusting is not her strong suit, particularly with the circumstances of her association with the cult following her. Can she let her guard down and learn to trust again?

The third in Carr's Thunder Point series cements more relationships as it introduces new characters to the fold. I was a little disappointed with the pairing of Spencer and Devon - they just lacked chemistry - their relationship just seemed a little boring and some of the townspeople came off a bit corny in the end. And speaking of the end, it just seemed a bit abrupt; almost as if the author realized she had to turn in a certain number of pages to turn in and suddenly whipped out the last 75 or so. I really like this author, so I am not abandoning ship!

The Hero by Robyn Carr is the third book in her Thunder Point series and for the first time I got that sensation of coming home. The town and the people residing there are beginning to feel like family and while I still miss my beloved, Virgin River, I am now confident Thunder Point will be a wonderful replacement. Hopefully there will be Christmas issues and all will once again be right in my universe.
The tale begins when we meet Devon McAllister. She is walking down a lone stretch of highway with a backpack and her daughter Mercy. Rawley happens upon them and senses right away they are in trouble. He offers to feed them and help Devon by giving her a ride to her destination. He ends up taking them in and helping them get back on their feet. Spence Lawson and his son Austin are living in the trailer outside of Cooper's place while he searches for a place to rent now that he has accepting the coaching job at the high school. Devon is running from something, and the townsfolk and Spencer plan to protect her from it. The tale that unfolds gives us updates on all the locals, has danger and a side of romance that was sweet.
Devon McAllister is bright, has a degree in early education and doesn't seem like the type to be duped but that is exactly what happened. Alone after the death of her aunt and suddenly homeless, she meets a charismatic man who sweeps her off her feet and brings her to his compound. After escaping she fears for herself and her daughter, but slowly takes back her identity and begins to build a life in Thunder Point. We have known Rawley since the beginning and have accepted his quiet ways and odd behavior, so watching him transform as he helps Devon and Mercy was delightful. Spencer has had a rough time of it after the loss of his wife and watching him be caught off guard for his feelings for Devon was fun. The romance developed slowly despite the physical beginning and I enjoyed watching it all unfold. Of course we get updates on the townsfolk, and Eric, Ashley's Dad.
Carr creates towns that you want to pack up and move too. Thunder Point off the coast of Oregon is no exception, with its quaint streets and family attitudes. Everyone knows everyone and newcomers add to the mix. Devon's story and those of the group, "The Followers" was interesting and at times suspenseful. The romance had heat, some tender moments and a little drama that gave us time to catch up with the local happenings. I am excited about some of the changes that are coming to Thunder Point and it looks like we will have another new resident soon. The plot can be predictable at times but it addresses daily life in a small town wonderfully and I cannot help but slip into the world and lose myself. ARC provided by publisher for unbiased reviewe and originally published at caffeinated book review

After the very disappointing second book in this series I was hoping The Hero would be a good read like the first book was. Thankfully it was and I did enjoyed it greatly.

The book opens with Devon being picked up by Rawley after escaping the Fellowship where she has been living. She has her three year old daughter with her and is really trying to start her life over. She has not had much luck thus far in her life, but she got lucky when she got a ride with Rawley. I really liked seeing him come out of his shell. You got to see more interactions with him and Devon and Mercy, her daughter, and just see how great he is. In the prior books you only got to see the quiet, gruff side of him. So I liked that.

Then Devon and Mercy are so sweet. Devon is not used to everyone being so kind and caring towards her. It is nice that she found a small welcoming town like Thunder Point. Everyone knows everyone and it is like a big family almost.

Of course there is love in the air and Devon and Spencer come together. They are both pretty standoffish at first, both thinking they are not ready for anything. They just can't fight it forever though and they were pretty great together. Yes, it seems sudden for Spencer since his wife just did not that long ago, but since it was a long illness it was like he lost her before that. I can't imagine losing your spouse like that and having a small child to take care of. Of course there is an issue at one point, but it gets worked out pretty quick.

We also get to see more of Sarah and Cooper which was nice. I still really like them together and they continue to grow and live their lives together. This book didn't have as much on the teenagers which I liked (that is why I didn't like the second book - too melodramatic with the teenagers).

Overall a great read. If you enjoyed the first book in the series definitely give this one a read. I like how the books are about lots of people in town instead of just one couple. Good reads.

This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland

Devon McAllister made a brave decision and left the commune she was part of with her young daughter. While they were walking along the road, loner Rawley Goode stops and picks them up on his way to work at Cooper's bar in Thunder Point. Rawley convinces Devon to stay with him until she can get on her feet. Devon finds herself connecting with the people of Thunder Point and coming out of her shell, not only for herself, but her daughter Mercy. Spencer Lawson has settled in at Thunder Point and is the new coach of the high school football team, adjusting to widowed life and being a semi-single father. Spencer finds himself drawn to Devon, her quiet strength and determination. But will Devon's past and Spencer's grief keep them apart?

`The Hero' is the third book in Robyn Carr's Thunder Point series. I've really come to love the characters and the setting Ms. Carr has created. `The Hero' introduces a new character, Devon McAllister, and fleshes out some of the newer characters, such as Spencer Lawson and Dr. Scott Grant. I enjoyed the growth we see Devon go through as she finds her feet in a town which accepts her just as she is. The slowly blooming romance is sweet and tender and the major action toward the end will keep you on the edge of your seat. `The Hero' is a great book in a endearing series which will touch your heart.

Thunder Point series: The Wanderer (1), The Newcomer (2), The Hero (3)

This book reads like a mostly happy, low conflict saga that exists solely as an affirmation of the lead female character and women in general. The main character does not seem to struggle much before she heroically overcomes her challenges. I counted 8 chapters in which nothing happened - except, of course, life affirming, smarmy relationships and warm feelings. Even the women in the town are not threatened by a pretty, young woman that comes into their lives and interacts with their husbands. This is a town where there is no conflict, everyone loves each other and gets along and accepts everyone else. The men are wonderfully protective, the women delightfully accepting. Where is this town? Does it really exist in the real world? Okay, maybe this is just a book for women to feel good about themselves... sorry, i am just a guy and shouldn't be reading these...

Welcome back to Thunder Point! The Hero is book 3 in this series, and it's a winner!

In The Hero by Robyn Carr we not only meet new people, we continue with the people we've already met. Spencer has just moved to Thunder Point with his son Austin. Who is also Cooper's son that he never knew about. Spencer and Cooper have a remarkably good relationship, both of them loving Austin. But Spencer is lonely. His wife was sick for a few years before she died, and slowly the woman he married no longer was. As much as he loves her and misses her, Spencer is lonely.

Devon and her daugher Mercy arrive unexpectedly and somewhat mysteriously in Thunder Point, alone with shattered illusions and dreams...and afraid. She finds shelter and help from Rawley, a Vietnam Vet who is used to being on his own. Slowly Devon finds herself again and starts to feel secure. The last thing she wants or is looking for is a relationship...but that's exactly what she finds in Spencer. They take it slow, both of them need a friend too, but there is no denying the attraction between them. But Spencer has lost more than his wife lately, and soon is feeling overwhelmed. Not just by his relationship with Devon, but by everything. Is he as ready to move on with Devon as he thought? At the risk of hurting and losing Devon, Spencer needs some time. When Devon's past catches up with her and Mercy though, Spencer just might realize what he stands to lose now. Can they heal each other and move on, or is it too late?

I loved The Hero! Once again Robyn gives us realistic characters that are easy to relate to. People you'd want to hang out with! A place you'd love to live! She manages to write about feelings and situations that bring the characters to life like they're sitting right next to you. I loved all of the characters in The Hero, but I think Rawley is one of my favorites. He is way more than most people give him credit for, in his silent way, and Devon and Mercy really manage to get into his heart. When the going gets tough you know he is someone you can count on. All of the characters in The Hero, actually the whole series, are refreshingly mature, dealing with adult situations in a realistic and honest manner. I love this!

I highly recommend The Hero and this series, you won't be disappointed. Robyn writes a romance that will have you staying up way too late!

5/5 stars

I listened to The Wanderer, the first book in the Thunder Point series, as an audio book and found I was hooked on the series.

Plot: This is a plot that revolves on escaping from a cult and learning to trust.

Characters: I loved the fact that the main characters in the first two books were still front and center in The Hero. Devon is a good addition to the series and it was nice that Rawley Goode has a important part in the story. We know much more about his characters in this story. This is a story that depends on character development and the fact that we the reader like and want to know more about the characters is important to the story. Thunder Point is also an important character is the series and it continues to be developed as the story moves along.

Writing: The writing moves the story in an even manner. It is an easy to read story and each elements shows up just when needed. There are a few elements that I felt were not developed enough for the action but they did keep the story moving. This is a story written in the active voice and everything moves based on dialog and action with a minimum coming from inside a character's head.

Tension: The external tension comes from the danger that Devon and her daughter are in if the cult finds them. The internal tension comes from the changes several of the characters must make to have an HEA.

Backstory: Much of the backstory is from the previous two books in the series. A little is from the Virgin River series but The Hero can stand on its own. I do think that I enjoyed the story more because I know and like many of the characters already.

I have said this before. Thunder Point is a world that is too good to be true. There are bad people in the books but they get what is coming to them and then they disappear. It is that ideal placed where we would all like to live and that is what keeps me reading. I liked The Hero and am looking forward to book four in the series.

Robyn Carr is one of those authors whose books I grab when I see them on NetGalley. I downloaded this one Wednesday and had it read by Thursday, so it definitely caught my interest and was an engaging read. Like the earlier books in the series, this one is set in a small town on the Oregon coast. Everyone knows everyone and most folks are good. Most folks have something in their past that is less than ideal. None of the featured relationships involve unattached young folks who get together, marry and then have a child. Devon joined a commune and is now the single mother of a child sired by the leader of said commune. Spencer is a widower, and what's more, when his wife was ill they learned that their son was not his son, but rather, Cooper's. Cooper is with Sarah. She's divorced, and has been raising her younger brother all these years. The Sheriff's wife left him and their kids. Now, he is married to Gina, who was impregnated by a high school boyfriend who disappeared, but who is now back, and Gina and Mack are ok with that. Mack's Aunt Lou marries a younger man of a different race. Yes, it is kind of soap-opera-ish but like a soap opera watcher, the reader becomes attached to these folks. While clearly part of a series, the back story isn't necessary to enjoy this story.

I liked both Spencer and Devon. I could see Devon changing in both appearance and attitude as the book progressed. Spencer didn't undergo those big changes but I always liked him--your basic loving Dad and all-around good guy. Things get a little steamy with them a couple of times.

While the whole book was an enjoyable read, this is one where I found the climax scene to be very unrealistic. Without any spoilers, not only could I not see it resolving as it did, I couldn't believe the characters were involved in it. Not surprisingly, it ends happily ever after.

I'd like to thank the publisher for making a review copy available via NetGalley. Grade: B- (the minus is for that climax scene).

Third in the 'Thunder Point' series. A young woman and child are hitching lifts along the Oregon coast. Devon has escaped a commune and old Rawley picks her up on his way to open the beach bar one morning. He passes on the kindnesses he's been shown in life, and tells her to do the same instead of repaying him. Fed and introduced as Rawley's cousins, Devon agrees to stay for a while to conceal herself. She had gained a degree in early childhood education, and now after a few years of brainwashing she starts to readapt to life.

Sarah Dupre, resigning from the piloting arm of the Coast Guard, is contentedly engaged to Cooper, who owns the beach bar.

I found the start of the book slow after the initial chapters, as Devon reflects at length on the commune and her early life. She joins the unemployed workers, made more difficult because she hasn't retained her driver's licence. People are kind to her and she gets work. Tension is hinted at by Devon's recollection of men at the commune growing marijuana and their leader's paranoia. I really am not keen on commune stories - see one and you've seen them all - and anyone who wants a thorough account would do better to read 'The Nineteenth Wife'.

The town's community has been introduced in the earlier two books - a new reader may get a little bored by incessant soap-opera chatter about who is going to live where and with whom. The promised wedding is charming; but lengthy. Normality makes for quiet reading. The previous sub-plots are merely background this time around. Devon finds an admirer and there is an adult scene but her life is not settled. The action is piled on right at the end, making a rousing finale, and among brave men and women we can pick whom we would call THE HERO. I preferred the previous book but Carr's fans will want to read this one.

The Hero was a bit of a slow starter for me. The beginning was a lot of interaction between Devon and Rawley, which was a bit bland. Once I moved past the relationship building between Rawley and Devon, and got to Devon making connections to the rest of Thunder Point, that's when it started to pick up.

Spencer was slow to make his move toward Devon, but once he did, he made up for lost time. I liked Spencer upon meeting him in the previous book, but for some reason I thought he was older in the previous book. But Spencer in The Hero, had his moments. Even through his moments, he remained likeable, and I understood his hesitance.

On the flip side of that, Devon had been through some things as well, and spoke with him more than once about his unlikeliness of being ready to be in a relationship. He assured her she could trust him and that he was, but then he wasn't.

As for Thunder Point, I fall in love with the town a little more with each installment to the series. I'm looking forward to reading more about Scott, and hopefully him finding his love interest. With Devon and the situation she fled, I'm thinking it may bring a few new faces to Thunder Point. I hope to see more of at least two people from Devon's past, Reese and Laine. Hopefully they'll call Thunder Point home as well.

First I want to let you know it only took me 5 days to read this because I was on vacation. Like, the kind of vacation that you're out and about and walking all day. Please don't let the time it took me to read this book sway your thoughts on if I thought it was a good book or not. I really enjoyed this book, as I have most of Robyn Carr's books so far.

For those that have read the previous two books in the Thunder Point series, you may be thinking that it's crazy for Spencer to be falling in love already. Let me assure you, there are a couple of points in the book where this issue is addressed...and addressed adequately for my taste. There is even a bit about Austin and how he's handling his mom's death in there, too.

Not only do we get to know Spencer a bit better in this book, but we also get to know Scott better. I'm hoping his story will be soon because he is a very patient man! Rawley comes out of his shell and shocks everyone, including Cooper. And the new character of Devon with the possibility of her "sisters" coming to town at some point were a great addition to the town.

I can't wait to read on...

Robyn Carr's one of my all-time favorite authors and her Virgin River series I could read over and over again.
Small-town romance is this author's specialty and in the Thunder Point series she takes us to the coast of Oregon.
"The Hero" is the heart-warming story of Devon McAllister's escape from a cult with her 3 yr old daughter.
Picked up and taken in by grouchy, kind-hearted Rawley, Devon begins a new life in Thunder Point. Encouraged by the warmth and friendliness of the people in town, she begins to live with the confidence that she lost years ago.
Spencer Lawson lost both his wife and his parents in the last year. Reluctant to open his heart to anyone new he then meets Devon. Both starting new lives, their friendship quickly blossoms into more. But with one last terrifying moment to overcome, connected to Devon's past, before they might be able to reach out and grab the happiness that awaits them.
I loved revisiting all of the characters that have come to mean so much to me and I look forward to "The Chance" the next book in the Thunder Point series.

Robyn Carr is a talented writer. This is book 3 in her Thunder Point series and it could stand alone, but I recommend the series. I do think that part of my enjoyment was in seeing the characters from previous books appear. The story premise involves escaping from a cult and I found the book well plotted. This was a character driven story (including the character of Thunder Point) and again Ms. Carr did not disappoint. The lead characters were engaging, fully developed and so very easy to become attached to. The secondary characters were full and also moved the story along well.
The pacing was fast but even, the tension builds quite well, and the suspense is appropriate to the story. The dialogue is witty as always, and appropriate to the characters and the situations.
The Hero is another good read from Robyn Carr, and I look forward to the next in this appealing series.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

I debated a bit whether to rank this a 3 or 4 - it really falls in the middle.

There are some real positives with this story. It feels like Ms. Carr is settling more into the sweet spot with this series now, and since so much of the "world building" took place in the first books, there is less heavy lifting to do. Still, there is a lot going on - which is pretty much par for the course with series books that are rooted in small town.

I like Spencer, and truly feel for him as he tries to get over his wife's death, and to settle into a new town with his son. Devon is on the run, and must feel like she's landed in Disneyland compared to her recent life. But because there are a lot of other moving pieces to the story, the main relationship (meaning Spencer and Devon) didn't always get the attention and room it needed to develop and deepen on the page. And the threat represented by the cult was also given short shrift, since (unless I somehow missed it) we really weren't told how Devon and Mercy were found, and then things wrapped up maybe too neatly. Then again, we do need our happy ending.

I am liking this series more, yet it is still hard not to draw comparisons to the Virgin River series and wish things were just a little different.

The third book in the Thunderpoint series, shows a young woman, Devon, fleeing with her child Mercy from a commune and away from the controlling, scarey leader Jacob. She ends up on the road into Thunder Point, were old, crusty Rawley picks her and Mercy up and takes them to his home. Rawley has seen and experienced enough in his life and now wants to do something good back in kindness.The bar owner Cooper, his wife Sarah and the others convince her to stay and she gets a job at the new clinic. She is not out of danger as the people from the commune are looking for her and Mercy. The new football coach, Spencer, is very taken with both Devon and Mercy. Just recently being widowed and finding out Cooper is the biological father of his son, he has to determine if this love and interest is rebound, loneliness or a second chance.
I find these books are a lot like her Virgin River series and follow alot of the same story lines with just the characters different names. It was fun, romantic and suspenseful at time. I enjoyed the easy read of it.

First off, who is the Hero of the title? It has to be Rawley because Spencer comes off as a rather bland nonentity, with a vague backstory and not much character development. The plot sort of bumbles along - longly, boringly, everybody's story being touched on but never really developed. It doesn't even have some steamy sex to make up for its lack of substance. Eventually some action! But even that is sort of vague and not very well thought out. At one point she tries to kick down the door, goes to get an axe and then opens the door using the doorknob. WTH? I picked this book for our book club based on rave reviews, "best selling author". Boy am I glad I read it before I passed it along.

Having stepped out of my regular reads and trying a romance series I was not to excited about book two The Newcomer. This one kept my interest a bit more but was so slow to get me hooked. These books are fast Summmer reads which is why I tried them. I liked Devon and her daughter her courage to leave a cult commune and have no place to go and not much money took courage.

I love the Thunder Point town and how they all help each other out. Having been to Oregon I can see the town as Robin Carr has built this quaint town into a beautiful escape for us. We get to know Spencer Lawson from the last book much better. His compassion for Devon is something I was not expecting.

It picks up about 3/4 the way through and you are looking for something to happen but get quite a different twist. If you love romance novels you will probably love this book. If like me it was trying something new it may be just okay. Robin Carr is an excellent writter.

As always, I had to give this book five stars, like I always give to any of Robyn Carr's books. And, five stars should also go to Robyn Carr for another job well done.
In this book, who is the hero? Is it Spencer, the man whose wife just died recently? Or, is it Devon, the woman who just recently left the commune where she lived with her daughter Mercy?
I never mind reading one of the Thunder Point series books again because they are all so good. Thunder Point seems like a great little town to live in if it was a real place. And, the people in this town seem like they would make good friends if they were real. I can never wait to read the next book in the series. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves a good story about a great town with great people that live there. Oh, and don't mind a little romance on the side. Enjoy the wonderful world of Thunder Point by Robyn Carr.

Congrats on surprising this reader with a tiny bit of suspense. The author brought two damaged individuals together and created an incredible couple. Spencer, who was first introduced in The Newcomer, is a recent widower trying to raise another man’s biological child in a brand new town. Not to mention he is trying to get settled into his brand new job as the athletic director and head football coach at the high school. Add to that an unexpected attraction to Devon – his depth of character is tested to the breaking point. Devon is a single mother who recently escaped a bad situation with only her daughter and little else. She takes refuse in the small community of Thunder Point.

I loved that Rawley played a large part in this book. This third book is a turning point for this series. Thunder Point is starting to feel like home…I cannot wait to read the next few installments.

Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.

I checked this e-book out from the public library.
I enjoyed the story and found it free of editing errors of poor grammar or spelling errors. However, there was the inclusion of two off story sections at about 71% and again at around 93%. I thought maybe I had experienced a garbled download at first. Then the same town (setting) name appeared but most of the characters in these two sections were not involved in this story. Neither of these sections forwarded this story.
I've come to the conclusion that these were introductions to characters and situations that will be dealt with in later books. If this was the case, then it didn't cause me to want to read more about the folks in this town. I just found it annoying.

I probably read "The Hero" much faster than I had intended but unlike the previous Thunder Point book that I read (The Newcomer), I probably could re-read "The Hero" at some point.

As with the previous books, characters from the other novels show up in "The Hero" but Devon, a mother on the run with her young daughter from a religious cult, who becomes involved with Spencer, the recently widowed father of a young son, who was introduced in a previous book.

Both have issues although Devon has the bigger problem of the two and that helped keep interest when it dragged a little. The most interesting character is the Vietnam vet who helps Devon who goes by name of Rawley. He was a character that the book could have focused more on and I would have been just fine with it.

I give this book a 4-stars because I gave The Wanderer 5 stars and The Newcomer 3-stars and this book fell right in between.

Devon McAllister and her daughter have left a place that once seemed a refuge and soon became an emotional prison. Having stolen away in the middle of the night, she and her daughter have found their way to Thunderpoint where Devon is trying to quietly forge a new life for the two of them. A small town with friendly people who truly seem to want to help, Devon is at first reluctant to reach out and connect, especially given where her trusting nature lead her before. However, she is soon unable to resist the friendship offered by several Thunderpoint residents, including the friendship offered by Spencer Lawson. Having lost his wife and now raising his son as a widow, Spencer’s heart reaches out to Devon and her daughter. Soon, however, friendship seems to promise more and that will challenge Devon’s resolve to live quietly and under the radar. Author Robyn Carr provides a tale with just enough mystery to keep the romantic vibe interesting and engaging. I’ll definitely read more from her in the future.

I am a fan of Robyn Carr and I have to say I love this series much more than the Virgin River series. I find the Thunder Point series to be full of more drama, more engaging characters and more heart. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good strong story. Devon and her very young daughter are on the run from a dangerous man who has a cult of followers. They end up in Thunder Point under the protection of a Vietnam veteran, an Iraq vet and a widower named Spencer Lawson and his young son. Devon and Spencer are drawn to each other. Neither is looking for a relationship but, of course, one develops. The subject of this story could have been taken from recent headlines. It could have easily become just another slick romance. But the characters of Thunder Point and the excellent writing of Ms. Carr keep that from happening. Enjoy a good read for a cold day.

Another hit by Robyn Carr. She has a way of making you fall in love with each of the characters in her books. Her writing style is such that I don't want to put the book down until I am done with it. This one touched on a cult religion and how a woman got out of it. Therefore there are two stories going on here. The stories of the townspeople and the story of the cult and what is happening there. I felt for Devon and wanted to help her out myself. This was a great addition to the series and I can't wait to get to the next one. I am sure there will be more adventures in store for us. This one had some action as well as the romance in it. A great series.

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The next in the Thunder Point series from Robyn Carr. With the addition of Spencer to town, this book mostly revolves around his adjustment to the small town and a new character addition by the name of Devon. Devon has stumbled upon Thunder Point by escaping a religious compound and has fear that she still isn't really safe.

I love reading about books with characters that are involved in extreme "religions." Maybe it is the religious studies major in me, but I just love reading about the psychological effects this situation can have on someone. The added addition of fear for Devon's daughter who is a child of the religious leader created some great mystery in the book. I also loved the updates on the other couples in town who were featured in previous books. It was a perfect balance of update and new storyline!

This book is part of the Thunder Point series and probably should be read as part of the series as the main male character's back story is part of the previous book's plot. The heroine escapes from a commune/cult with her daughter who was fathered by the leader of the group. She meets up with Rawley-Vietnam era vet-who helps her get established in Thunder Point among the wonderful townspeople we have met in previous outings. She meets our hero who has just moved to Thunder Point with his son after his wife's death. As always, we get an update on past books featured character's current lives which is always fun. There is an element of danger in this story as the FBI is now involved in trying to bring down the aforementioned cult leader and the heroine of our story gets involved in that. All in all, great series entry-probably not my favorite-but solid reading entertainment nonetheless.

In The Hero, we get to continue with Spencer who we met in The Newcomer. For a man who has had quite a few blows over the recent months, he’s quite well-adjusted and handles the curveballs with maturity. Of course he’s going to have a few man moments, but he’s sweet, caring, and generous. He’s not perfect, but he’s pretty darn close.

We also meet Devon for the first time. On the run from a cult, she lucks into Thunder Point and is welcomed with open arms (as is expected for these people). She’s had a rough few years too but she’s ready to start fresh and the little town is the perfect place to be. And meeting Spencer might be the best thing for both of them. I loved these two together and their growing relationship kept me quickly turning pages.

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Devon escapes with her daughter Mercy from Jacob's cult. Jacob was kind to her and cared when she really needed it and look where that got her. When she happens upon a stranger she is gun shy about help from anyone. Rawley is a grumpy old Vietnam vet with no family but man does he have a heart of gold.

His town, Thunder point is one that could only exist in a book. It's too good to be true. The people are amazing and the setting is beautiful. Spencer a recent widow and single father is drawn to her. She is hesitant but he wears her down.
It really is a sweet story with a nice HEA. Yes there are some tense moments with Jacob's cult but still a HEA for those that deserved it.

I started with this book. While it is part of a series I think it can stand alone as well. I am putting 1&2 on my TBR list.(

The Hero is the third installment to the Thunder Point series from Robyn Carr. Cooper’s bar hand, Rawley picks up a woman and child on the side of the road to give her a ride. She escaped a commune which looks like a peaceful community but really has a big drug operation. Rawley lets her and her daughter stay with him while she figures out what she wants to do but she fears for their life since the father of the child runs the commune. Another new character moves into town to run the high school football team and he takes a liking to the new girl Devon. This book is more about the change in Devon and the demise of the commune. It was my least favorite of the three books but still not a bad read. I was hoping for some more storyline with Ashley but maybe there will be more to Thunder Point in the future.

This was a nice book, but I'm not sure it was quite a romance, at least the first half wasn't. It was almost more of a story of an entire town. If you like books that go into a lot of different characters and stories than this can be a good series for you. It is very well written. It tells the story of Devon, who is on the run from a cult. For the first half it is really more her story and how she is going on with life. The second half is about the romance, but it kind of came out of nowhere and you didn't really see it build up a lot. Still, the book kept me interested throughout the whole thing, and I have difficulty finishing a lot of romances. For fans of small town contemporaries who are okay that the romance is not really center stage the entire time, this can be a good book.

Robyn Carr has written another beautiful book. I loved the fact that the main characters in the first two books were very much involved in The Hero, Robyn Carr continues to leave you a comforting "feel good" feeling with her interconnected series, and manages to introduce her readers to a cast of wonderful characters with very human problems, relationships and lives. Watching Devon and Spencer falling in love felt like watching family come together. I enjoyed the way that Robyn Carr has fleshed out the supporting characters, and it seems to me started plating the seed for future stories. Family ties are strengthened and lives are changing in this series. This book from beginning to end reminded me of why I fell in love with Robyn Carr's books. Carr's books make you feel like you are coming home.

Two wounded people: Spencer, the newly hired high school football coach mourns the death of his wife as he cares for 10-yr-old Austin and Devon, running from a cult that is a front for a marijuana grow farm, as she seeks a safe place for herself and three-year old Mercy. Neither feels the other is ready for love, but both crave it.

The healing welcome of the townspeople of Thunder Point helps each of them to see that love just might be possible, but it takes the kidnapping by the cult leader of Mercy to show Spencer that he needs to step up and SHOW Devon how he really feels. Which he does, and which she finally accepts. Hurrah!

My Review:
This is book #3 in this new series from Robyn Carr and I will be right up front and admit, I've been disappointed with this series before now. That changed with this book. And the good news is that you don't have to read the first two books to enjoy this one. It definitely works as a stand-alone...and I probably should clarify here. The first two books are NOT bad. I enjoyed the stories overall, but they entail a LOT of characters and a LOT of POV's that, to me, were very distracting to the point of annoyance while I read them.

It seems like that now that the town and dynamics have been established (a LOT of that in the first two books) this particular book settled into telling the story of a set group of characters, rather than the entire town like we've had in the last two books. (Although, there was one tiny 15 page section in the last third of the book which didn't fit...where we got a recap of ALL the other characters...I would have been perfectly happy without that in this book.) There was still more POV jumping than I like, but overall the book seemed more settled, rather than the all over the place feel we got in the first two books.

This book is about Spencer. We met him in Book #2 as his wife died. He's father to 10 yo Austin, who actually is Cooper's biological son (hero book #1). And honestly, those details are fleshed out in this book so you don't need to read the first two books to understand all that complication. He's the head coach to the high school football team and just moved to Thunder Point as an escape after his wife died and so that Austin could be closer to Cooper.

The heroine in this book is Devon, and she's a new character. She's introduced when Rawley, the barkeep at Cooper's beach bar, picks her and her 3 yo daughter up along the road. She's escaped/runaway from a commune where the leader is an ego-driven, drug growing s.o.b. He's really bad news and Devon is scared for Mercy which is why she ran away.

The hero/heroine of this story have admittedly both been through a lot. But as it's pointed out several times throughout the story, everyone in this little town has been through a lot. Yikes. I liked the whole commune aspect to the story...it's definitely an unexpected twist for a romance novel heroine. I was entertained by the story and the book in general. The sections of the book where the focus was taken off the H/h were short enough that they didn't annoy me like they have in previous books in this series.

Honestly, this is a series that I really don't feel belongs in the romance genre. I feel it would be better classified as women's fiction. This is a book series about a community/small town....and my one big complaint about it is that there are flat-out too many POV's in a single book. The scenes from Lou's POV could be COMPLETELY left out of the book and you would NEVER notice the hole. That kind of thing bugs me, but like I said, it bugged me less in this book than it did during the reading of the previous two.

Overall the book was entertaining. If you enjoy small town books, these are good. Just don't expect them to focus on a single Hero/heroine throughout the book. There are multiple POV's and layers of story all happening simultaneously.

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

I have loved Robyn Carr's new series Thunder Point from the first book. I have fallen in love not only with the characters, but the wonderful small town of Thunder Point. Thunder Point is now on my list of book places I would love to visit or live if they really existed. Wait, what am I saying they are real, right?

In The Hero we are introduced to Devon and her young daughter Mercy. Devon and Mercy have escaped a "religious" compound and are picked up by Rawley while walking along the side of the road. I could not get enough Rawley in this book. He really comes out of his shell, and helps Devon and Mercy start a new life. We really get to see this wonderful loving side of Rawley, and my heart melted every time he did such wonderful things for Devon and Mercy. There is a big ol' softie in that man that he hides.

Spencer, who we met in The Newcomer, is the new football coach for Thunder Point high. He and his son have moved to Thunder Point for a new start, and to be closer to his son's biological father Cooper after the loss of Spencer's wife to cancer. Spencer and Cooper are co-parenting their shared son which leads to some funny moments. I love that these two men who didn't really know each other came together and put the needs of their son first.

Spencer is immediately drawn to Devon. Spencer goes through so many emotions as he tries to come to terms with his feelings for Devon. The romance between Spencer and Devon evolves over time. I liked that their love story happen natural for two people who have been through a lot emotionally and physically. The actions and decisions they make regarding their relationship are what you expect real life people in their situation to make and do. This is one of the many things I love about Robyn Carr's writing. Her ability to write with such emotion and realness that it draws you in. I can totally picture these people being friends and I can put myself into the story.

Of course we get to stay caught up with old story lines, like Cooper and Sarah, and Mac and Gina. I did miss the teenagers story lines in this book, but there was enough going on the Devon and Spencer that I still found myself sucked into this book and rooting for Devon and Spencer the whole book.

I am looking forward to more stories from Thunder Point. If you are a fan of Carr's Virgin River series you will not be disappointed in the series. If you have not tried Robyn Carr's books you are missing out on some wonderfully written stories with absolutely great characters.

HAPPY READING!

Review copy provided for an honest review.

A tense drama/thriller set in a place of beauty. A young mother finds herself depending on the kindness of strangers when she runs from a manipulating cult leader with her young daughter, Mercy. This is a series, so there are parts where the story 'sags' and slows down quite a bit to fill in details about characters and their situations for those who have not read the previous books. This isn't a genre I usually read. I normally like the jump right in sort of mystery/thriller with very little exposition, but this is a good story with heartwarming characters and a small town charm that draws the reader in.

I just downloaded this third book of the Thunder Point series. I have to say I do enjoy these series (Thunder Point, Virgin River)...but they are sooooo predictable. After the first few pages of this one I knew exactly what was going to happen with Spencer and Devon....Also, sometimes everything is just so perfect in these towns that when I'm reading I actually get a cavity because everything is so sweet and nice and sugary. I wish Ms. Carr would not be so perfect and put a little more excitment in her novels. They are becoming repetitive and boring.

Book 3 of this series that numbers 9 at present begins with a minor character. What's important is the fact there may be minor characters but in Carr's world there are no unimportant ones. As new people arrive in this town of 1500 the ones we already know are not neglected; they just meet new people. This continues to be a good read with some bedroom gymnastics thrown in for those who need the titillation.

I have to say I was super disappointing in how Spencer handled Devon and her past. When she is ready to trust him he turns into a big jerk and I thought it was a wimpy quality in him. Of course he isn't the Hero in the book and the Hero himself just makes you love him all the more. It is a good read for all the other characters other than Spencer. I really don't care for him much. Devon on the other hand I love her strength and how she is able to quickly rebuild her life.

How can you NOT enjoy books written by Robyn Carr? Whether the California Coast or the Oregon Coast, she makes you believe the towns, locations and people really exist and coexist!

I expected an enjoyable love story with this last book of the series but got even more! I want so badly to find a small town just like these and live there!

Thank you, Ms Carr, for doing such a wonderful job! I, for one, appreciate all you put into your books and look forward to more in the future!

The author strayed a little bit from her usual storytelling in this narrative but still is well-written. The scenarios of the plot are totally plausible and are likely relatable to many readers. The 'romantic' scenes aren't written with as much detail but there is a nice little mystery thrown in. This was another enjoyable read by Robyn Carr; I would recommend this book along with her other novels for fans of this genre.

The story begins with a young woman escaping from a commune with her 4 year old daughter. With little money and no place to go she accepts a ride from an older man who takes her to the small town of Thunder Point. From there she has to figure out what to do and who to trust as she hides from members from the commune who might come looking for her. Likeable characters and a well developed storyline makes this a great read.

This is a nice light romance novel. The author ties the previous books in this series to this in a way that you don't lose track of who's who. I read this in between two heavier, more "literature" books and it was just the right break I needed. I will continue to read the Thunder Point books and keep up with its citizens.

I like Robyn Carr as an author. This book held my interest, and I did finish it. However, it was just OK. The storyline caught my attention but the writing seemed rather disjointed in various places. I liked the characters--primary and secondary. The reading wasn't riveting but I wasn't tempted to walk away from the book. It was an OK book. I give it a 3-star rating.

The Hero is the story of two parents - both looking for more in life but afraid to try to find it at first. The addition of the cult mentality was something very new to me and it was an interesting new twist and conflict for our characters to be challenged with. A lot happens at the end of the book, and it bordered between feeling rushed and a good suspense.

Friendly little beach town that seems to take in just about anyone looking for a new place to call home. Everyone makes them feel very welcome, that they belong like the rest of them no matter the circumstances of how they seemed to have arrived there. Everyone has their own little story of coming to and then belonging to a town that loves football, family, and friends. :)

I have never reviewed a book before but I felt I just had to on this one. It was boring, where the storyline could have been interesting, it was never fully developed, instead staying minimal and introducing other characters and their (also brief and weak) storylines as well. Very annoying. The two main characters had such little character development I never got enough about them to like them very much, and it's unfortunate because the main heroine storyline could have been quite interesting! Rawley was the hero, or even Devon herself, surely not Spencer! Just silly, and yes, I did throw it away. I can count on one hand the number of books in my 50 years ( and i am never with out a book, I am a voracious reader!) that I have been so dissappointed with or actually disgusted with, that had such bad writing, boring plot, or weak character development that I wonder how in the world it got published and I throw it in the trash! This is one of them.

Escaping a cult is a good thing and making new friends is wonderful. These new people are good at protecting those in trouble or in jeopardy. Many of the characters from the previous books in the series appear as secondary story helpers. It is helpful if you have read the other stories but enough background is provided so it is not an issue.

When I see a book by Robyn Carr I am all excited as she has never failed me yet. I love the warm and down home feelings all her books can give a reader. The Hero was no exception and I had an awful time putting the book down once I got it open. You will be carried away with the story line and love the setting as well. I highly recommend this book. sue Leech

I'm so glad I borrowed this online from my library. The writing is mediocre, characters are one dimentional, the story line is far fetched. I only read 65% of the story because kit was boring and I lost interest. There were too many characters to care about and I could just predict that Devon's daughter would be abducted by her dad Jacob and I predict that Spencer would rescue her--didn't get that far into the story--but I'd bet anything thats what happened--and then of course Devon,Mercy, Spencer and Austin lived happily ever after-the end--2 stars. Not worth finishing.

Great book. I have really enjoyed this series and onto the 4th. I only found Robyn Carr by purchasing one of her books from the store when it was very inexpensive and I'm not hooked on her. I love finding new authors that I like and she sure has become one.

Absolutely love the way Robyn Carr warms my heart with her story telling. I came across one of her books last year for the first time and I now read everything she writes, that I can get my hands on. Beautiful, sweet, romantic. I'm never disappointed.
Please keep on writing more...........

Love this series! I love that the characters continue into each book. You don't have to read them in order; but it's so much more enjoyable if you do. I am so invested in this town and the people; I wish I could move there!

I have enjoyed Robyn Carr's various series and Thunder Point is no different. They are interesting and give me a warm feeling with her lovable characters.. I do not like violence and I always know her novels will be good to read.

How can you NOT enjoy books written by Robyn Carr? Whether the California Coast or the Oregon Coast, she makes you believe the towns, locations and people really exist and coexist!

I expected an enjoyable love story with this last book of the series but got even more! I want so badly to find a small town just like these and live there!

Thank you, Ms Carr, for doing such a wonderful job! I, for one, appreciate all you put into your books and look forward to more in the future!

The author strayed a little bit from her usual storytelling in this narrative but still is well-written. The scenarios of the plot are totally plausible and are likely relatable to many readers. The 'romantic' scenes aren't written with as much detail but there is a nice little mystery thrown in. This was another enjoyable read by Robyn Carr; I would recommend this book along with her other novels for fans of this genre.

The story begins with a young woman escaping from a commune with her 4 year old daughter. With little money and no place to go she accepts a ride from an older man who takes her to the small town of Thunder Point. From there she has to figure out what to do and who to trust as she hides from members from the commune who might come looking for her. Likeable characters and a well developed storyline makes this a great read.

This is a nice light romance novel. The author ties the previous books in this series to this in a way that you don't lose track of who's who. I read this in between two heavier, more "literature" books and it was just the right break I needed. I will continue to read the Thunder Point books and keep up with its citizens.

I like Robyn Carr as an author. This book held my interest, and I did finish it. However, it was just OK. The storyline caught my attention but the writing seemed rather disjointed in various places. I liked the characters--primary and secondary. The reading wasn't riveting but I wasn't tempted to walk away from the book. It was an OK book. I give it a 3-star rating.

The Hero is the story of two parents - both looking for more in life but afraid to try to find it at first. The addition of the cult mentality was something very new to me and it was an interesting new twist and conflict for our characters to be challenged with. A lot happens at the end of the book, and it bordered between feeling rushed and a good suspense.

Friendly little beach town that seems to take in just about anyone looking for a new place to call home. Everyone makes them feel very welcome, that they belong like the rest of them no matter the circumstances of how they seemed to have arrived there. Everyone has their own little story of coming to and then belonging to a town that loves football, family, and friends. :)

I have never reviewed a book before but I felt I just had to on this one. It was boring, where the storyline could have been interesting, it was never fully developed, instead staying minimal and introducing other characters and their (also brief and weak) storylines as well. Very annoying. The two main characters had such little character development I never got enough about them to like them very much, and it's unfortunate because the main heroine storyline could have been quite interesting! Rawley was the hero, or even Devon herself, surely not Spencer! Just silly, and yes, I did throw it away. I can count on one hand the number of books in my 50 years ( and i am never with out a book, I am a voracious reader!) that I have been so dissappointed with or actually disgusted with, that had such bad writing, boring plot, or weak character development that I wonder how in the world it got published and I throw it in the trash! This is one of them.

Escaping a cult is a good thing and making new friends is wonderful. These new people are good at protecting those in trouble or in jeopardy. Many of the characters from the previous books in the series appear as secondary story helpers. It is helpful if you have read the other stories but enough background is provided so it is not an issue.

When I see a book by Robyn Carr I am all excited as she has never failed me yet. I love the warm and down home feelings all her books can give a reader. The Hero was no exception and I had an awful time putting the book down once I got it open. You will be carried away with the story line and love the setting as well. I highly recommend this book. sue Leech

I'm so glad I borrowed this online from my library. The writing is mediocre, characters are one dimentional, the story line is far fetched. I only read 65% of the story because kit was boring and I lost interest. There were too many characters to care about and I could just predict that Devon's daughter would be abducted by her dad Jacob and I predict that Spencer would rescue her--didn't get that far into the story--but I'd bet anything thats what happened--and then of course Devon,Mercy, Spencer and Austin lived happily ever after-the end--2 stars. Not worth finishing.

Great book. I have really enjoyed this series and onto the 4th. I only found Robyn Carr by purchasing one of her books from the store when it was very inexpensive and I'm not hooked on her. I love finding new authors that I like and she sure has become one.

Absolutely love the way Robyn Carr warms my heart with her story telling. I came across one of her books last year for the first time and I now read everything she writes, that I can get my hands on. Beautiful, sweet, romantic. I'm never disappointed.
Please keep on writing more...........

Love this series! I love that the characters continue into each book. You don't have to read them in order; but it's so much more enjoyable if you do. I am so invested in this town and the people; I wish I could move there!

I have enjoyed Robyn Carr's various series and Thunder Point is no different. They are interesting and give me a warm feeling with her lovable characters.. I do not like violence and I always know her novels will be good to read.

I enjoyed this book very much. The story was probably close to what happens in real life. She told the story so well. I recommend it to all adults. So as always I can't wait to get started on her next book.

I have been keeping up with the Thunder Point series ever since book #1. I love the feeling of community and family that Robyn Carr brings to her storylines--you really CARE about the people who populate her stories! Thunder Point is fictional, but it embodies qualities that can be found in many smaller communities . I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys this type of storyline.

I was taken in by the cover. Not having ready anything by Robyn Carr before, I didn't know what to expect. The read is uneven and disjointed at best. There were several opportunities to flesh the novel out such as "How did the Following find Devon?" "Where did the men of the Following go and why?" "What were Rawley's demons other than superficial references to the Viet Nam War and his being a Green Beret?" There was an insignificant plot line about a girl's father being in prison and now coming into her life that didn't contribute anything to the story line. Don't waste your money on this book.

Okay, I figured I wasn't giving this series a break so I read through this book (3rd one in the series). I'm done. I suppose I don't connect with the author, her characters, the story line or something. I don't know what. Most people love this series, so count me the odd one. I won't try again.

I have been reading this series and can't wait to get to the next book. It is an excellent on going story and I am very excited that I found an author I really like to read. Robyn Carr has a skill of incorporating suspense, action, comedy and a good love story all in one book. Very well written.

Excellent reading for the sheer enjoyment of reading. Great for taking your mind off the rest of the world. Nothing too deep just everyday situations. Robyn Carr makes you feel like you are right there with her characters.

I love reading books by this author, Robyn Carr. I have read many of her books in the series, Virgin River, so when I saw this next series I jumped at the chance to read it. I hope that there will be more books added to this series.
I especially love it when I can get them for my kindle.

I was taken in by the cover. Not having ready anything by Robyn Carr before, I didn't know what to expect. The read is uneven and disjointed at best. There were several opportunities to flesh the novel out such as "How did the Following find Devon?" "Where did the men of the Following go and why?" "What were Rawley's demons other than superficial references to the Viet Nam War and his being a Green Beret?" There was an insignificant plot line about a girl's father being in prison and now coming into her life that didn't contribute anything to the story line. Don't waste your money on this book.

Okay, I figured I wasn't giving this series a break so I read through this book (3rd one in the series). I'm done. I suppose I don't connect with the author, her characters, the story line or something. I don't know what. Most people love this series, so count me the odd one. I won't try again.

I have been reading this series and can't wait to get to the next book. It is an excellent on going story and I am very excited that I found an author I really like to read. Robyn Carr has a skill of incorporating suspense, action, comedy and a good love story all in one book. Very well written.

Excellent reading for the sheer enjoyment of reading. Great for taking your mind off the rest of the world. Nothing too deep just everyday situations. Robyn Carr makes you feel like you are right there with her characters.

I love reading books by this author, Robyn Carr. I have read many of her books in the series, Virgin River, so when I saw this next series I jumped at the chance to read it. I hope that there will be more books added to this series.
I especially love it when I can get them for my kindle.

The book is close to being trash and it is being marketed under the false
heading of "Christian Fiction". Whom ever it was that rated this book
has no real concept of Christianity. The language and depiction of
romance does not align witn the Holy Scripture. Also, you are nearly half way through
the book before the garbage starts to come out. Deceptive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book was more on track of the Virgin River series. The first two books in this series were not that good, but you need to read them to get to know the people from the other two books. This was a heart warming story of two people who have gone through some very hard times. I am glad I didn't give up on this series after the reading The Newcomer.

I love the town and the addition of new members. The new segment left a lot of loose ends. Just not my favorite of the 3 so far. I have become more attached to some characters than others. There is still lots more story line to write about. Can't wait for the next book.
M from Denver

Could not put it down! Great story from beginning to end. Can't wait for next Thunder Point book! Robyn Carr books all good stories about people in a town. She makes you want to go there to live. I love Thunder Point town.

The book is close to being trash and it is being marketed under the false
heading of "Christian Fiction". Whom ever it was that rated this book
has no real concept of Christianity. The language and depiction of
romance does not align witn the Holy Scripture. Also, you are nearly half way through
the book before the garbage starts to come out. Deceptive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!