Monday, March 18, 2013

The Wanderer by Robyn Carr

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Thunderpoint #1
Publication Date: 26th March 2013
Pages: 384
Book Source: Harlequin Mira & NetGalley

Synopsis: Nestled on the Oregon coast is a small town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Locals love the land's unspoiled beauty. Developers see it as a potential gold mine. When newcomer Hank Cooper learns he's been left an old friend's entire beachfront property, he finds himself with a community's destiny in his hands. 

Cooper has never been a man to settle in one place, and Thunder Point was supposed to be just another quick stop. But Cooper finds himself getting involved with the town. And with Sarah Dupre, a woman as complicated as she is beautiful. 

With the whole town watching for his next move, Cooper has to choose between his old life and a place full of new possibilities. A place that just might be home.


Karen's Thoughts:
Being a huge fan of Robyn’s Virgin River series I was very excited to see her branch out into a new series and I'm happy to say I'm pretty sure it's going to be another winner.

In the back of my mind I wondered briefly whether it was just going to be a re-run of the Virgin River series in a new location and with similar characters with new names. Put doubts aside, The Wanderer feels fresh and new.

As I find with most first books in a series there is a lot of information to take in, getting to know new people and the character and feel of the town.

The Wanderer is really the story of Cooper and Susan, but there are a couple of lovely background stories with other residents of Thunder Point. So lovely that I’m looking forward to ‘living’ with them again some time soon.


To find out more about Robyn Carr and her work visit her website


Guest review by Karen Barr





17 comments:

  1. I read this last week and enjoyed it (review will post next week). Being a big fan of Robyn Carr I had the same concern as you - but I shouldn't have. It's kind of fun to have a new setting and community of characters to meet, isn't it? Nice review!

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    1. It was nice to have a new community to get involved in Mary...glad you liked Robyn's new one too!

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  2. I have been told to read a Carr book...one day

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    1. There are a lot of them Blodeuedd...but well worth a try

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  3. Wasn't this a fab read! There was a danger that this would be Virgin River mark 2 but I think it is sufficiently different, especially with the secondary relationship that I am hoping will feed into the next book!

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    1. I'm really looking forward to hanging out with these characters again Marg...such a pain to wait for the next book!

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  4. I must have been living under a rock, I haven't read anything by Robyn Carr but I'm happy to start with at the beginning of a new series ... not quite so daunting lol. Thanks for a great review Karen :)

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    1. Your very welcome!

      I put off reading the Virgin River series for a long time for that reason Teddyree...I knew if I enjoyed it I would have to buy all the books!

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  5. Sounds really good. I haven't heard of this author or book before. I'm sure the writer takes you to the coast next to the characters. Great review.

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    1. Thanks Nina...I love reading about small communities...I kind of feel like I've had a holiday to the US coastline!

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  6. This sounds really good!! Adding to my check out list!! :)

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    1. I hope you get to try this one Julie, it was a lovely story.

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  7. I stiil want to read Carr and like the idea of getting in at the beginning of a series.

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    1. Certainly not as daunting as starting out with the Virgin River series...although I'm sure if you like this one you'll want to read the VR tales!

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  8. I haven't read this author but I do have her first book with the other series!! I'm glad that you really enjoyed this one and that it's fresh!!!

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    1. Staci...I'll just point out that Robyn Carr is personal friends with Jill Shalvis and Kristan Higgins...I don't think I need to say anymore!

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