With Thunder Point, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr has created a town where hard work and determination are all it takes to make dreams come true
Blake Smiley searched the country for just the right place to call home. The professional triathlete has traveled the world, but Thunder Point has what he needs to put down the roots heâs never had. In the quiet coastal town, he can focus on his training without distractions. Until he meets his new neighbors and everything changes.
Lin Su Simmons and her teenage son, Charlie, are fixtures at Winnie Banksâs house as Lin Su nurses Winnie through the realities of ALS. A single mother, Lin Su is proud of taking charge and never showing weakness. But she has her hands full coping with a job, debt and Charlieâs health issues. And Charlie is asking questions about his family historyâquestions she doesnât want to answer.
When Charlie enlists Blakeâs help to escape his overprotective mother, Lin Su resents the interference in her life. But Blake is certain he can break through her barriers and be the man she and Charlie need. When faced with a terrible situation, Blake comes to the rescue, and Lin Su realizes he just might be the man of her dreams. Together, they recognize that family is who you choose it to be.
Praise for #1 New York Times and #1 USA TODAY bestselling author Robyn Carr
âThe captivating sixth installment of Carrâs Thunder Point series (after The Promise) brings up big emotions.â
âPublishers Weekly on The Homecoming
âIn Carrâs very capable hands, the Thunder Point saga continues to delight.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Promise
âSexy, funny, and intensely touching.â
âLibrary Journal on The Chance
âA touch of danger and suspense make the latest in Carrâs Thunder Point series a powerful read.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Hero
âWith her trademark mixture of humor, realistic conflict, and razor-sharp insights, Carr brings Thunder Point to vivid life.â
âLibrary Journal on The Newcomer
âNo one can do small-town life like Carr.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Wanderer
âCarr has hit her stride with this captivating series.â
âLibrary Journal on the Virgin River series
One
Not much that happened on the beach got by Charlie Simmons. He was fourteen and his mother was the nurse who tended Winnie Banks, a lady with ALS who lived on the hill overlooking the beach. Charlie came to work with his mother every day. He hung out around the house, the town, the beach. He was, more than anything, a practiced observer. More observer than participant, something heâd change if possible.
It was the third week of August, the house next to Winnieâs was complete inside and out, and a moving truck had finally backed up to the garage. Charlie had seen the new owner back when heâd first looked at the house. Heâd ridden across the beach road on a bicycleâa very expensive-looking road bike. Heâd visited with Cooper on the deck that faced the bay. They went into the house together and didnât come back out, at least on the beach side. Cooper had later reported the guy with the bicycle was interested and made an offer.
When the moving truck pulled up and began to unload, Charlie went out front to have a look. All the houses along this ridge backed up to the Pacific, with the perfect view from their decks and living rooms, but their front doors and garages faced the road at the top of the hill. Charlie saw Cooper talking to the movers so he waited patiently until he was finished.
âJust be sure that gym equipment goes downstairsâitâs heavy. Heâs making the game room on the lower level his workout room. Living quarters on this level. You should be able to identify the master bedroom, kitchen, living room, bath, on this floor for everything else. Iâll be down at the bar when youâre ready for me to sign off on delivery.â
When Cooper was walking back to the bar that he owned, he passed right by Charlie. âWhoâs moving in, Cooper? The guy with the million-dollar bike?â
Cooper grinned. âThe same. Heâs out of town right now.â
âIn a race?â Charlie asked.
âBig triathlon in Australia.â
âHoly smokes,â Charlie said. âHeâs an Ironman?â
Cooper laughed. âHe is.â
âWhatâs his name?â Charlie asked.
âBlake Smiley. You going to look him up?â
âItâs what I do, Cooper. You want me to fill you in?â
âI think I have enough information, but thanks.â
âYou ever want to compete in a triathlon, Cooper?â
âAbsolutely never,â he said, clearly amused. âNot that I donât admire the folks that can do that...â
âWhenâs he going to be here?â
âIâm not sure. Any day now, I guess.â
âIâm going to track the race. Do you know where in Australia?â