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Tom Cavanaugh võib ju arvata, et tahab harilikku naist, kuid Neitsijõel kiputakse ikka ootamatult armuma... Endine mereväelane Tom Cavanaugh on naasnud koju Neitsijõele, et perekonna õunapuuaias ohjad üle võtta ja paikseks jääda. Ta teab täpselt, missugune naine on täiuslik: armas, korralik, võib-olla pisut naiivne. Sobiv abiellumismaterjal. Nora Crane on selle täielik vastand. Aga miks ei suuda Tom rabavalt üksikemalt pilku pöörata? Noral jäi kolledžiharidus pooleli, kuid ta on elukooli auvilistlane. Ta on läbi elanud raskeid aegu ja valmis kõigeks, et peret ülal pidada, kaasa arvatud abitöödeks Cavanaughʼde aias saagikoristushooajal. Ta on alati keskendunud vee peal püsimisele... aga järsku ei suuda ta tahumatut ja sõnakat Tom Cavanaughʼd enam peast heita. Nii Noral kui ka Tomil on perekonnast oma arusaam. Aga mõlemad tõestavad teineteisele, et nad eksivad...
280 pages, Paperback
First published April 24, 2012
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Robyn Carr
156 books12.5k followers Robyn Carr is a RITA® Award-winning, eleven-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of over sixty novels, including the critically acclaimed Virgin River series and Sullivan's Crossing series. Robyn's new women's fiction novel, THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB, will be released in January 2024. The new hit Sullivan's Crossing TV series (season 1) inspired by Robyn's book series was released in the USA in the fall of 2023! Plus, season 5 of the worldwide fan-favorite Virgin River TV Series is now streaming on Netflix (July 2023) with two holiday episodes coming November 30, 2023. Both TV series have been renewed for another season!
Robyn is a recipient of the Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award 2016, and in 2017, VIRGIN RIVER was named one of the HarperCollins 200 Iconic Books of the past 200 years. Robyn currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can visit Robyn Carr's website at https://www.robyncarr.com/.
Robyn is a recipient of the Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award 2016, and in 2017, VIRGIN RIVER was named one of the HarperCollins 200 Iconic Books of the past 200 years. Robyn currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can visit Robyn Carr's website at https://www.robyncarr.com/.
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February 10, 2012
Sunrise Point was a WONDERFUL addition to an addictive series. For me, this one rated WAY up there when it comes to all of the books in this series. Be forewarned that this story goes for the heart. The romance unfolds slowly, and it becomes a beautiful friends-to-lovers romance.
Desperate for money and willing to work hard, Nora applies for a backbreaking job of picking apples at Tom Cavanaugh’s orchard, but what she ends up with is a life changing experience of friendship, family, safety, comfort and love like she has never known. But these good things don’t come quickly. While Tom is drawn to Nora, he is not interested in a woman with so much baggage. Two kids and an ex-boyfriend doing time in prison? No thanks.
Shortly after Nora starts work at his orchard, he begins testing the waters with a possible romantic relationship with Darla, a beautiful widow of a former military man he served with. She is nothing like Nora. She is polished, stunningly beautiful, educated, wealthy, independent and without baggage. Only one problem: she’s kind of a spoiled bitch.
Tom Cavanaugh was a wonderful hero, albeit a bit clueless with women but that was part of his charm. While he initially believes Darla to be a better catch for him, his growing friendship with Nora challenges him every step of the way. Watching him come to the realization that Nora was by far the better woman, and that their ‘friendship-only’ status be damned, was incredibly fun to read. I loved every minute of it.
And then there was Maxine, Tom’s grandmother and one of my new favorite secondary characters in Virgin River. I pray we see more of her, I loved that old woman and her lady friends to pieces. Her words of wisdom were well done. She helps Tom to eventually find the right answers without being obvious or pushy, she simply reminds him of what’s important and lets him work it out.
You may remember Nora from Bring Me Home for Christmas as the young lady with a 1-month old who was left abandoned in a rundown home with no windows, refrigeration, food…etc. She made another appearance in Hidden Summit as a neighbor to Leslie, where we got to see that she is doing much better, making friends, but still struggling to make ends meet. I knew I would like her as a heroine of her own romance, but I was not prepared to like Nora this much. Her HEA is one of the sweetest ones in this series, and definitely one of the most deserving.
There were other storylines going on as well, but they did not shorten the romance part down at all. Nora learns more about her parents, the pesky black bear with three cubs returns to wreak more havoc, and Luke Riordan has an old buddy (Coop) come into to town to do some hunting. Turns out Coop has an unfriendly past with Jack, but we will have to wait to see how that story unfolds. I assume Coop will be a hero or major character in a later story. I wasn’t all that impressed with his cocky attitude and the chip on his shoulder, but there were glimpses of a pretty solid guy too, so for now I’m holding judgment if I will like him or not.
I should probably mention again that this was a slower paced romance, so don’t expect any hot and heavy passion early in the book. But it does come, and it does deliver! I would even recommend this book if you want to read it stand-alone. I wouldn’t say that for many of the books, but this one could easily be read out of order as a stand-alone. I sure wish there was another book in this series for me to read, as I always hate reading the last book in her annual trilogies cause that means I have to wait another year to read more. But it was an awesome ending, and I look forward to more, more, more (please!!)
Desperate for money and willing to work hard, Nora applies for a backbreaking job of picking apples at Tom Cavanaugh’s orchard, but what she ends up with is a life changing experience of friendship, family, safety, comfort and love like she has never known. But these good things don’t come quickly. While Tom is drawn to Nora, he is not interested in a woman with so much baggage. Two kids and an ex-boyfriend doing time in prison? No thanks.
Shortly after Nora starts work at his orchard, he begins testing the waters with a possible romantic relationship with Darla, a beautiful widow of a former military man he served with. She is nothing like Nora. She is polished, stunningly beautiful, educated, wealthy, independent and without baggage. Only one problem: she’s kind of a spoiled bitch.
Tom Cavanaugh was a wonderful hero, albeit a bit clueless with women but that was part of his charm. While he initially believes Darla to be a better catch for him, his growing friendship with Nora challenges him every step of the way. Watching him come to the realization that Nora was by far the better woman, and that their ‘friendship-only’ status be damned, was incredibly fun to read. I loved every minute of it.
And then there was Maxine, Tom’s grandmother and one of my new favorite secondary characters in Virgin River. I pray we see more of her, I loved that old woman and her lady friends to pieces. Her words of wisdom were well done. She helps Tom to eventually find the right answers without being obvious or pushy, she simply reminds him of what’s important and lets him work it out.
You may remember Nora from Bring Me Home for Christmas as the young lady with a 1-month old who was left abandoned in a rundown home with no windows, refrigeration, food…etc. She made another appearance in Hidden Summit as a neighbor to Leslie, where we got to see that she is doing much better, making friends, but still struggling to make ends meet. I knew I would like her as a heroine of her own romance, but I was not prepared to like Nora this much. Her HEA is one of the sweetest ones in this series, and definitely one of the most deserving.
There were other storylines going on as well, but they did not shorten the romance part down at all. Nora learns more about her parents, the pesky black bear with three cubs returns to wreak more havoc, and Luke Riordan has an old buddy (Coop) come into to town to do some hunting. Turns out Coop has an unfriendly past with Jack, but we will have to wait to see how that story unfolds. I assume Coop will be a hero or major character in a later story. I wasn’t all that impressed with his cocky attitude and the chip on his shoulder, but there were glimpses of a pretty solid guy too, so for now I’m holding judgment if I will like him or not.
I should probably mention again that this was a slower paced romance, so don’t expect any hot and heavy passion early in the book. But it does come, and it does deliver! I would even recommend this book if you want to read it stand-alone. I wouldn’t say that for many of the books, but this one could easily be read out of order as a stand-alone. I sure wish there was another book in this series for me to read, as I always hate reading the last book in her annual trilogies cause that means I have to wait another year to read more. But it was an awesome ending, and I look forward to more, more, more (please!!)
November 11, 2018
Sunrise Point de Robyn Carr era una historia que tenia muchas ganas de leer, no solo debido a que forma parte de una saga muy amena y entretenida sino tambien porque habia pasado un tiempo desde que lei un libro de este estilo.
Por desgracia, Sunrise Point no cumplio mis expectativas por completo, la historia de Nora y Tom es dulce pero no considero que sea memorable o que destaque, tampoco ayudo que no conectara al 100% con los personajes, Maxie fue estupenda, las hijas de Nora adorables, pero Tom y Nora fueron unos protagonistas bastante grises, les faltaba chispa y personalidad.
Aun asi no puedo decir que sea un mal libro, puesto que esta bien narrado y yo pase un rato agradable leyendolo, pero honestamente la pareja protagonista no fue de mi agrado.
El romance me parecio forzado y soso, tampoco conecte con ellos, ni juntos ni por separado y lo que termino de arruinarlo fue la falta de romance y de escenas significativas entre ellos que sustentaran su relacion, no consegui creerme su supuesto amor.
En resumen, Sunrise Point tiene algunos aspectos positivos, la pluma de la autora es buena y el mundo que crea entorno al pueblo de Virgin River es pintoresco y encantador, pero falla al tener una pareja protagonista floja y sin sangre en las venas. Una historia mas, del monton.
2.5 Estrellas!
August 25, 2020
Audiobook: Narrator - Therese Plummer
As always, this narrator hits it out of the ballpark with another amazing narration. She is the official voice for Virgin River!
Unfortunately, this was not a favorite by a long shot. This author went back to having ½ the book telling the story of who should be the main characters and the other ½ about other characters that we don’t know. I did enjoy watching Jack get all worked up. He’s by far my favorite VR character - at least after he settled down - and he’s known to get a little riled but it’s always fun watching it happen.
As for Tom and Norah, I loved Norah and her dedication to making a better life for her children. She’s living in poverty and desperate to get herself out of it. Watching her take on a job that would break a lot of men was wonderful. Tom’s grandmother was also a force to be reckoned with and I adored her as well.
Tom on the other hand was an idiot. Most of the book is about him “dating” another woman who was the widow of a man he served with. She doesn’t appear to be grieving much (it’s been a year?). Either way, it’s about him being attracted to her body and it takes him way too long to realize that she doesn’t mesh with him or his lifestyle despite what he hears her say and her expectations. I think he was mostly all about getting him some. Everything between him and this other woman is after he meets and hires Norah. Nothing develops between Tom and Norah until the very end and then bam, out of nowhere we have a couple and it’s over.
I’m not recommending this one to anyone who has issues with other women, even if they don’t actually cause drama. However, it is still sweet on charm with the community.
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As always, this narrator hits it out of the ballpark with another amazing narration. She is the official voice for Virgin River!
Unfortunately, this was not a favorite by a long shot. This author went back to having ½ the book telling the story of who should be the main characters and the other ½ about other characters that we don’t know. I did enjoy watching Jack get all worked up. He’s by far my favorite VR character - at least after he settled down - and he’s known to get a little riled but it’s always fun watching it happen.
As for Tom and Norah, I loved Norah and her dedication to making a better life for her children. She’s living in poverty and desperate to get herself out of it. Watching her take on a job that would break a lot of men was wonderful. Tom’s grandmother was also a force to be reckoned with and I adored her as well.
Tom on the other hand was an idiot. Most of the book is about him “dating” another woman who was the widow of a man he served with. She doesn’t appear to be grieving much (it’s been a year?). Either way, it’s about him being attracted to her body and it takes him way too long to realize that she doesn’t mesh with him or his lifestyle despite what he hears her say and her expectations. I think he was mostly all about getting him some. Everything between him and this other woman is after he meets and hires Norah. Nothing develops between Tom and Norah until the very end and then bam, out of nowhere we have a couple and it’s over.
I’m not recommending this one to anyone who has issues with other women, even if they don’t actually cause drama. However, it is still sweet on charm with the community.
Multi POV
Safe
Triggers
February 15, 2012
Full review coming closer to release date...for now just a preview:
Hard to believe with hardly any appearances by the usual Virgin River crew (except for preacher Noah Kincaid)--just a brief view of Mel, Paige, Preacher, and a small sub story involving Jack, Luke, and Luke's army buddy Coop (destined to have his own book)--but this book really captured my interest. I guess that's a testament to Robyn Carr's storytelling skills--this woman can write about the most mundane things and she has me enthralled. The way she writes her characters (even the brand new ones like Coop) makes you believe you know them personally--she just brings them to life beautifully.
Anyway, regarding Sunrise Point...this is former Marine Tom Cavanaugh's story.
...this was a young man. And so handsome that he almost took her breath away. He had wide shoulders, a tanned face, brown hair, expressive brows and the kind of dark brown eyes that would glitter in the sun. His features might be ordinary, but put together so perfectly, he was hot. A hunk with that dangerous wholesome look about him--the look that had trapped her in the past.
Handsome and strapping thirty-year-old Tom is retired from the military and ready to take over the running of his family's apple orchard from his still lively 74 year old grandmother, Maxie. Tom's ready for the next stage in his life, and that includes finding a woman to marry. He thinks he knows what he's looking for (a beautiful, educated woman with a upstanding family background and a high moral code) but what he thinks he wants is not what's going to be good for him.
Enter 23-year-old pretty, petite single mother Nora Crane.
When she first walked in, he thought she was a fresh-faced teenager and his immediate prediction was that Buddy would be after her. She was so damn cute with her ponytail, sweet face and petite body. When she admitted to being twenty-three with two children, he couldn't hide his shock. But worse than the shock--if she'd told him she was twenty-three and not a single mother, he'd have followed up with some kind of advance that would lead to a date. He wouldn't have hired her because that could have been problematic, hiring someone who sent little sparks shooting through his body.
Nora takes a job at Tom's apple orchard, one she desperately needs to feed her young family. Tom doesn't want her there, and resents the attraction he feels for Nora. Sure, she's pretty and desirable and hard working, but she comes with a ton of baggage--making her all wrong for the just a bit judgmental Tom. Tom thinks he has the perfect woman all lined up (beautiful widow Darla, a career woman with big plans for Tom) and stubbornly refuses to see that his fantasy woman is all wrong for him...
Very enjoyable read, even if the actual romance develops late in the book, and I felt a bit short-changed. RC makes up for it a bit with a sweet epilogue. I think readers are going to fall in love with Nora (and Tom, once he comes to his senses). 4 1/2 stars
More to come...
*ARC provided by Netgalley
Hard to believe with hardly any appearances by the usual Virgin River crew (except for preacher Noah Kincaid)--just a brief view of Mel, Paige, Preacher, and a small sub story involving Jack, Luke, and Luke's army buddy Coop (destined to have his own book)--but this book really captured my interest. I guess that's a testament to Robyn Carr's storytelling skills--this woman can write about the most mundane things and she has me enthralled. The way she writes her characters (even the brand new ones like Coop) makes you believe you know them personally--she just brings them to life beautifully.
Anyway, regarding Sunrise Point...this is former Marine Tom Cavanaugh's story.
...this was a young man. And so handsome that he almost took her breath away. He had wide shoulders, a tanned face, brown hair, expressive brows and the kind of dark brown eyes that would glitter in the sun. His features might be ordinary, but put together so perfectly, he was hot. A hunk with that dangerous wholesome look about him--the look that had trapped her in the past.
Handsome and strapping thirty-year-old Tom is retired from the military and ready to take over the running of his family's apple orchard from his still lively 74 year old grandmother, Maxie. Tom's ready for the next stage in his life, and that includes finding a woman to marry. He thinks he knows what he's looking for (a beautiful, educated woman with a upstanding family background and a high moral code) but what he thinks he wants is not what's going to be good for him.
Enter 23-year-old pretty, petite single mother Nora Crane.
When she first walked in, he thought she was a fresh-faced teenager and his immediate prediction was that Buddy would be after her. She was so damn cute with her ponytail, sweet face and petite body. When she admitted to being twenty-three with two children, he couldn't hide his shock. But worse than the shock--if she'd told him she was twenty-three and not a single mother, he'd have followed up with some kind of advance that would lead to a date. He wouldn't have hired her because that could have been problematic, hiring someone who sent little sparks shooting through his body.
Nora takes a job at Tom's apple orchard, one she desperately needs to feed her young family. Tom doesn't want her there, and resents the attraction he feels for Nora. Sure, she's pretty and desirable and hard working, but she comes with a ton of baggage--making her all wrong for the just a bit judgmental Tom. Tom thinks he has the perfect woman all lined up (beautiful widow Darla, a career woman with big plans for Tom) and stubbornly refuses to see that his fantasy woman is all wrong for him...
Very enjoyable read, even if the actual romance develops late in the book, and I felt a bit short-changed. RC makes up for it a bit with a sweet epilogue. I think readers are going to fall in love with Nora (and Tom, once he comes to his senses). 4 1/2 stars
More to come...
*ARC provided by Netgalley
May 7, 2012
I was definitely disappointed in this latest installment in the Virgin River series.
I liked Tom and Nora and I saw their spark and chemistry, but I didn't enjoy the way their romance progressed. There was so much time spent with a potential other girlfriend who clearly wasn't going to come even close, it felt very contrived and forced. And then suddenly the two leads are hooked up and we're heading toward the end. A lot of time enjoying a real budding romance wasted, IMO.
I enjoyed the developments in Nora's life. She's a nice character with a good work ethic and a desire to better her situation for herself and her children in the most honest way possible.
Tom's development was a little tedious considering he didn't really have much to overcome aside from his own narrow standards. He does learn a lot, but he's a smart guy, he could have learned it faster.
So, I can't rate this one very highly, but I did like the leads. Better luck next time.
ETA: I also have a huge complaint on being flim-flammed on the price. I paid $6.39 for this book because I pre-ordered it. A week after release it's now priced at $3.99. Message received. I will never pre-order a Virgin River book again. And I'll wait until a week or two past release to buy it. What a terrible way to punish the most loyal fans of a series.
I liked Tom and Nora and I saw their spark and chemistry, but I didn't enjoy the way their romance progressed. There was so much time spent with a potential other girlfriend who clearly wasn't going to come even close, it felt very contrived and forced. And then suddenly the two leads are hooked up and we're heading toward the end. A lot of time enjoying a real budding romance wasted, IMO.
I enjoyed the developments in Nora's life. She's a nice character with a good work ethic and a desire to better her situation for herself and her children in the most honest way possible.
Tom's development was a little tedious considering he didn't really have much to overcome aside from his own narrow standards. He does learn a lot, but he's a smart guy, he could have learned it faster.
So, I can't rate this one very highly, but I did like the leads. Better luck next time.
ETA: I also have a huge complaint on being flim-flammed on the price. I paid $6.39 for this book because I pre-ordered it. A week after release it's now priced at $3.99. Message received. I will never pre-order a Virgin River book again. And I'll wait until a week or two past release to buy it. What a terrible way to punish the most loyal fans of a series.
December 16, 2018
Una sencilla historia que se centra en la vida de Nora, una madre soltera de dos niñas, con una vida muy difícil y dispuesta a trabajar en lo que sea para sacar adelante a sus hijas, me han gustado los protagonistas y que no haya sido un instalove, pero para ser ser una historia romántica, le ha faltado mucho, ya que recién cuando estamos en 80% de libro, este empieza a desarrollarse, para luego terminar de una forma apresurada, le doy 2.5 y aquí termino el #RetoRita2.0 #RetoRita2018 .. #RitaCarr
June 27, 2020
Always good to be back in the Virgin River family! Another good, solid feel-good romance. Highly recommend this series.
December 29, 2016
Please note that I gave this book 2.5 stars and rounded it up to 3 stars on Goodreads.
You can’t see my face, but my face is just still right now. This was the next to the last book in the Virgin River series and it was such a letdown. I think that having it be about a character we heard about here and there from the previous books was the main issue. I had no interest in Nora from the previous books and I was wondering why she kept popping up. Also Nora being 23 and like I think 5 feet with two kids and her being attracted to Tom didn’t work. Probably because based on what I read, Tom had to be at least in his late 30s or early 40s. There is no real tension in this book either, it’s just reading about two people kind of doing their own thing but slowly becoming attracted to each other. When we do get a love scene I maybe sort of yawned my way through it. We once again get an epilogue in this book that I was surprised to see. It didn’t really work for me, but oh well.
Nora is a single mother with two little kids doing her best to keep her head afloat. She goes looking for work at Tom’s family’s apple orchard. He initially turns her away thinking she is too young and small to be able to do much good, but his grandmother makes him hire her. Nora starts to think of Tom romantically, but tries not to when he starts dating another woman.
Tom. Eh. He is a former Marine (mostly all of the men in Virgin River are former Marines. Thinks about it, yes I think they are) who is determined to meet and marry a “classy woman”. He decides that type of woman he is looking for is a widow of a friend of his that died in Afghanistan. At least Tom realizes this woman is completely selfish and she and he would not make a good match, but I did get a kick out of his grandmother ready and waiting to throw this woman out of their shared home.
We have references to previous characters per usual. But there is not really a B plot in this book at all. The majority of the book is dealing with Nora and Tom and Nora has a whole host of things going on.
I think the romance was lacking as I already said because I didn’t really get a sense while reading that these two were hot and bothered for each other. Nora was mostly like a little sister to Tom through the whole book so maybe that is why I found it jarring.
You can’t see my face, but my face is just still right now. This was the next to the last book in the Virgin River series and it was such a letdown. I think that having it be about a character we heard about here and there from the previous books was the main issue. I had no interest in Nora from the previous books and I was wondering why she kept popping up. Also Nora being 23 and like I think 5 feet with two kids and her being attracted to Tom didn’t work. Probably because based on what I read, Tom had to be at least in his late 30s or early 40s. There is no real tension in this book either, it’s just reading about two people kind of doing their own thing but slowly becoming attracted to each other. When we do get a love scene I maybe sort of yawned my way through it. We once again get an epilogue in this book that I was surprised to see. It didn’t really work for me, but oh well.
Nora is a single mother with two little kids doing her best to keep her head afloat. She goes looking for work at Tom’s family’s apple orchard. He initially turns her away thinking she is too young and small to be able to do much good, but his grandmother makes him hire her. Nora starts to think of Tom romantically, but tries not to when he starts dating another woman.
Tom. Eh. He is a former Marine (mostly all of the men in Virgin River are former Marines. Thinks about it, yes I think they are) who is determined to meet and marry a “classy woman”. He decides that type of woman he is looking for is a widow of a friend of his that died in Afghanistan. At least Tom realizes this woman is completely selfish and she and he would not make a good match, but I did get a kick out of his grandmother ready and waiting to throw this woman out of their shared home.
We have references to previous characters per usual. But there is not really a B plot in this book at all. The majority of the book is dealing with Nora and Tom and Nora has a whole host of things going on.
I think the romance was lacking as I already said because I didn’t really get a sense while reading that these two were hot and bothered for each other. Nora was mostly like a little sister to Tom through the whole book so maybe that is why I found it jarring.
May 31, 2018
This is not the type of book I usually read. I noted on the cover it was listed as a romance novel. Thank goodness it was a pleasant story about a young mother and her two children. No sex until the end of the story.
The book is well written. It is mostly a feel-good story. The characters are interesting. I am immobilized with a fractured ankle and for some reason I am having problems listening to audiobooks. A friend brought me a box of books to read. This book was in the box. If you want an easy read that leaves you feeling good this book is for you.
I read this as a paperback. It is 377 pages published by MIRA Publishing Company.
The book is well written. It is mostly a feel-good story. The characters are interesting. I am immobilized with a fractured ankle and for some reason I am having problems listening to audiobooks. A friend brought me a box of books to read. This book was in the box. If you want an easy read that leaves you feeling good this book is for you.
I read this as a paperback. It is 377 pages published by MIRA Publishing Company.
May 22, 2019
Un libro entretenido, para pasar el rato y que se lee rápido. La fórmula es bastante repetida durante toda la serie y, la verdad, esperaba un poco más.
Mi puntuación un 6.
Mi puntuación un 6.
August 15, 2019
*spoiler*
Rapido e indolore, talmente rapido che non lascia nulla.
Fino al 75% tra Nora e Tom non succede nulla, sono solo amici, poi lui viene punto da Cupido e la insegue tra i meli nel frutteto e le salta addosso ogni due per tre.
Ma tutto in amicizia, sia chiaro.
Bravo Tom, come te la racconti bene!
Allora, questo ci stava anche, se fosse successo nella prima parte del libro, invece succede tutto alla fine, l'autrice si rende conto che le pagine stanno finendo e allora mette il turbo. ma talmente veloce che tutto è inverosimile.
In una notte Tom passa da "siamo solo amici" a "ti amo, voglio sposarti".
Boh.
E lei poi?
Tutte le palle sul fatto che vuole fare da sola, riprendere a studiare?
Sai che c'è? Qui c'è un tizio che vuole sposarmi, è ricco e fan**** l'automia!
Infatti nel giro di qualche mese è di nuovo incinta...
Veramente inutile la parte su Coop, cosa c'entra? Non c'è nessuna interazione con i due protagonisti, ma solo qualche battuta con protagonisti vecchi dei libri precedenti, che io non ho letto, quindi, non me ne fregava nulla e rovinava la lettura.
Almeno potevano fare più str*** Darla, che so, che aveva mire sul frutteto o nella famosa valigetta portadocumenti ci fossero carte per l'esproprio per qualche risorsa nel sottosuolo... nulla.
Dopo l'illuminazione Tom la carica in macchina e tanti saluti.
Non lo consiglio per niente!
Rapido e indolore, talmente rapido che non lascia nulla.
Fino al 75% tra Nora e Tom non succede nulla, sono solo amici, poi lui viene punto da Cupido e la insegue tra i meli nel frutteto e le salta addosso ogni due per tre.
Ma tutto in amicizia, sia chiaro.
Bravo Tom, come te la racconti bene!
Allora, questo ci stava anche, se fosse successo nella prima parte del libro, invece succede tutto alla fine, l'autrice si rende conto che le pagine stanno finendo e allora mette il turbo. ma talmente veloce che tutto è inverosimile.
In una notte Tom passa da "siamo solo amici" a "ti amo, voglio sposarti".
Boh.
E lei poi?
Tutte le palle sul fatto che vuole fare da sola, riprendere a studiare?
Sai che c'è? Qui c'è un tizio che vuole sposarmi, è ricco e fan**** l'automia!
Infatti nel giro di qualche mese è di nuovo incinta...
Veramente inutile la parte su Coop, cosa c'entra? Non c'è nessuna interazione con i due protagonisti, ma solo qualche battuta con protagonisti vecchi dei libri precedenti, che io non ho letto, quindi, non me ne fregava nulla e rovinava la lettura.
Almeno potevano fare più str*** Darla, che so, che aveva mire sul frutteto o nella famosa valigetta portadocumenti ci fossero carte per l'esproprio per qualche risorsa nel sottosuolo... nulla.
Dopo l'illuminazione Tom la carica in macchina e tanti saluti.
Non lo consiglio per niente!
April 12, 2021
Wonderful!
February 16, 2023
4.5 stars
Nora and her two little girls are amazing!
Nora and her two little girls are amazing!
June 11, 2020
Nora Crane is the ideal woman, the ideal single mom, in order to do right by her 2 little girls she applies for a job at an orchid and when she is turned away she is hurt as the boss man, Tom Cavanaugh, was a bit of a dick, judging her with out a second thought. Lucky his grams has other ideas and makes him give her a chance.
Tom Cavanaugh is a vet and home doing what he loves, running the apple orchid, what he never expected is to be drawn to the pixie little single mom. She works her ass off, she is a great mom, she walks miles to works and back, she works thru pain and wounds so she wont lose her job and oh did I say, she is damn pretty and sexy.
I loved Nora, i grew to love Tom, I loved her kids and Grams! I love this series, I been bouncing around but I think I will start and go in order now.
Tom Cavanaugh is a vet and home doing what he loves, running the apple orchid, what he never expected is to be drawn to the pixie little single mom. She works her ass off, she is a great mom, she walks miles to works and back, she works thru pain and wounds so she wont lose her job and oh did I say, she is damn pretty and sexy.
I loved Nora, i grew to love Tom, I loved her kids and Grams! I love this series, I been bouncing around but I think I will start and go in order now.
March 11, 2021
As an avid reader, I find many wonderful books, but there's not another series that surpasses the Virgin River one for me. While I have loved each installment, this book was special. After being introduced to Nora in a previous book, I wasn't sure that she was going to work as a heroine for me. As talented as I have seen Carr to be, I should have known better. She made Nora into a character that I loved and really rooted for. Even Tom, whom I thought was a little too judgemental of Nora, made a very appealing main character and hero. Nora's precious little girls added to the story, as did Maxie. Darla was a character that was fun to hate, and I feel that we haven't seen the last of the interesting Coop. I was shocked by the bad feelings between he and Jack as I haven't seen Jack in that mode before. I will be so anxiously awaiting the return of the Virgin River characters to see what Carr has in store for them next.
At twenty-three years of age, Nora Crane has already led an extremely difficult life. Believing herself to have been abandoned by her father and then kicked out by her mother, she is trying to raise two young children after being abused and left in dire circumstances by her ex-boyfriend. A hard worker who is determined to make a decent life for herself and her children, she hires on as seasonal help at the apple orchard run by Tom Cavanaugh and his grandmother, Maxie. Tom Cavanaugh has been running his grandmother's apple orchard since leaving the military. He is ready for the next step in his life - a family of his own. He is immediately entranced by and attracted to Nora, but she is not the sort of woman he wants in his life. He does not want a woman with a sordid past, or responsibility for another man's children. Tom tries to ignore his feelings for Nora and bond with a woman who he believes is more suitable, but his heart won't follow in the direction he wants. As he tries to convince himself that he can have a light and casual relationship with Nora, circumstances in her life demand that Tom either step up and try to claim her as his own or let her go. Nora, who feels she has been unwise in her relationships, must decide whether she can trust her heart and Tom.
I enjoyed every second I spent reading this book, and it just kept getting better. It is one of my favorite of the Virgin River Series. The conflicts in this one were believable and interesting and the characters were wonderful. I highly recommend it to all VR fans. I received this book as an ARC through Netgalley.
At twenty-three years of age, Nora Crane has already led an extremely difficult life. Believing herself to have been abandoned by her father and then kicked out by her mother, she is trying to raise two young children after being abused and left in dire circumstances by her ex-boyfriend. A hard worker who is determined to make a decent life for herself and her children, she hires on as seasonal help at the apple orchard run by Tom Cavanaugh and his grandmother, Maxie. Tom Cavanaugh has been running his grandmother's apple orchard since leaving the military. He is ready for the next step in his life - a family of his own. He is immediately entranced by and attracted to Nora, but she is not the sort of woman he wants in his life. He does not want a woman with a sordid past, or responsibility for another man's children. Tom tries to ignore his feelings for Nora and bond with a woman who he believes is more suitable, but his heart won't follow in the direction he wants. As he tries to convince himself that he can have a light and casual relationship with Nora, circumstances in her life demand that Tom either step up and try to claim her as his own or let her go. Nora, who feels she has been unwise in her relationships, must decide whether she can trust her heart and Tom.
I enjoyed every second I spent reading this book, and it just kept getting better. It is one of my favorite of the Virgin River Series. The conflicts in this one were believable and interesting and the characters were wonderful. I highly recommend it to all VR fans. I received this book as an ARC through Netgalley.
January 6, 2024
Review on :Beyond Reading
Sunrise Point was majorly disappointing to me. I'm not going to make this review lenghty, purely because I don't want to turn anyone off from reading it but, lord, it annoyed me.
The book is centred around Nora, with her two children, and Tom. Let me start with a few good things; Nora isn't afraid of hard work, Maxie is a gem, Nora's dad is pretty cool and her children were adorable. Ok, with that aside, Nora's personality was weak and she came off a little whiney at times. Moving on from there, that budding romance between Tom and blonde-whats-her-face was nerve-grating. I mean, I came to read about Tom and Nora, not Tom and whatever-her-name-was and his ogling of her assets (I think it was Darla?). Speaking of the romance, it took FOREVER for Nora and Tom to get any action in - and I'm only talking about romance, not romance-making - where, beyond that point, the falling-in-love seemed rushed. Other than that, there was some pointless sub-plot involving Coop and Jack, which would have been forgivable if it weren't in the middle of an annoyingly boring plot and if it had actually led somewehere, which it didn't - I'm just hoping there's a book about Coop coming up next to justify it.
With all of that, the book was still decent enough to scrape 3 stars from me... Don't ever count on a second reading, ever, though.
Sunrise Point was majorly disappointing to me. I'm not going to make this review lenghty, purely because I don't want to turn anyone off from reading it but, lord, it annoyed me.
The book is centred around Nora, with her two children, and Tom. Let me start with a few good things; Nora isn't afraid of hard work, Maxie is a gem, Nora's dad is pretty cool and her children were adorable. Ok, with that aside, Nora's personality was weak and she came off a little whiney at times. Moving on from there, that budding romance between Tom and blonde-whats-her-face was nerve-grating. I mean, I came to read about Tom and Nora, not Tom and whatever-her-name-was and his ogling of her assets (I think it was Darla?). Speaking of the romance, it took FOREVER for Nora and Tom to get any action in - and I'm only talking about romance, not romance-making - where, beyond that point, the falling-in-love seemed rushed. Other than that, there was some pointless sub-plot involving Coop and Jack, which would have been forgivable if it weren't in the middle of an annoyingly boring plot and if it had actually led somewehere, which it didn't - I'm just hoping there's a book about Coop coming up next to justify it.
With all of that, the book was still decent enough to scrape 3 stars from me... Don't ever count on a second reading, ever, though.
June 20, 2012
Since she first appeared in Bring Me Home for Christmas, Nora Crane has been a favorite character for me. Impoverished and abandoned, she found herself in Virgin River with her two children, huddled in a derelict house with no heating during a blizzard.
The people of Virgin River helped her through that first Winter and have been supporting her in her efforts to get back on her feet.
Three books later she is still poor and in need of a job. When she sees a notice pinned to the board at Jack's Bar for a job picking apples she applies. Tom owns the orchard with his grandmother, and when he sees her he dismisses her application without a second thought, but his grandmother has other ideas and over-rules him.
Sunrise Point had some great moments, but it was a long way from the best book in the series. The relationship between Nora and Tom was stalled for most of the book and it only really got going in the last couple of chapters. One of the things I like about Robyn Carr's writing is the way she weaves different stories together into one book, but it wasn't working for me in this book.
The people of Virgin River helped her through that first Winter and have been supporting her in her efforts to get back on her feet.
Three books later she is still poor and in need of a job. When she sees a notice pinned to the board at Jack's Bar for a job picking apples she applies. Tom owns the orchard with his grandmother, and when he sees her he dismisses her application without a second thought, but his grandmother has other ideas and over-rules him.
Sunrise Point had some great moments, but it was a long way from the best book in the series. The relationship between Nora and Tom was stalled for most of the book and it only really got going in the last couple of chapters. One of the things I like about Robyn Carr's writing is the way she weaves different stories together into one book, but it wasn't working for me in this book.
September 9, 2017
5 Sunrise Point Stars
My heart is full to bursting!
I loved this love story no one deserved a happy ever after more than Nora.
She has not had an easy life at all but she makes the most out of it for herself and for her very young daughters.
You want her to find the special someone who is going to see what a wonderful lady she is.
Make her feel like a woman.
Well Tom Cavanaugh isn’t who she would have picked he is mean and judgemental until he isn’t. And things start to heat up but not in the way you would think.
I loved there back and forth and how it took them time to become friends then possibly something more.
I am sad; this was the last other than a Christmas novel left of this series. It has been a journey I have loved every step of the way.
Whenever I would pick up a Virgin River novel it was like coming home. All the characters from past books make appearances one way or another and it’s so organic you never feel like you’re missing any of your favorites.
I loved the narration I can’t tell you how wonderful Theres Plummers voice is you have to experience it for yourself.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
My heart is full to bursting!
I loved this love story no one deserved a happy ever after more than Nora.
She has not had an easy life at all but she makes the most out of it for herself and for her very young daughters.
You want her to find the special someone who is going to see what a wonderful lady she is.
Make her feel like a woman.
Well Tom Cavanaugh isn’t who she would have picked he is mean and judgemental until he isn’t. And things start to heat up but not in the way you would think.
I loved there back and forth and how it took them time to become friends then possibly something more.
I am sad; this was the last other than a Christmas novel left of this series. It has been a journey I have loved every step of the way.
Whenever I would pick up a Virgin River novel it was like coming home. All the characters from past books make appearances one way or another and it’s so organic you never feel like you’re missing any of your favorites.
I loved the narration I can’t tell you how wonderful Theres Plummers voice is you have to experience it for yourself.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
December 30, 2014
2 ½ Stars
What little romance there was in this book didn't start until last 20% of the story. The first 80% was spent with the hero trying to convince himself that another girl would make him happy. So not my kind of love story. For me, this book was long, boring and not up to par with the rest of the series.
What little romance there was in this book didn't start until last 20% of the story. The first 80% was spent with the hero trying to convince himself that another girl would make him happy. So not my kind of love story. For me, this book was long, boring and not up to par with the rest of the series.
October 7, 2025
One more silly book after this, and then I am going to try to resuscitate my brain cells with some Georgette Heyer.....
January 12, 2018
3.5 stars
October 29, 2015
I will admit that I have been waiting to see if Nora would get her HEA. When we first met her she couldn't have been more pathetic. Slowly she has started to take control of her life and with this book she is determined to start making a better life for her girls.
I love how Nora was tenacious about working at the orchard, she was willing to walk over 6 miles just to work. Then there was the hard work itself. She wasn't afraid of the work, but it was more than she imagined. I loved that Maxie was in her court the whole way.
Nora exploring about her past and her parents made me sad. Had things not happened in the past the way they did, Nora probably wouldn't have been dumped in Virgin River. The new information seems to give her hope and helps to settle her.
Tom was funny, he was instantly attracted to Nora, but he didn't want to be and he fought it so hard, hard enough that he let himself get pulled into a fake relationship with another woman. Darla was a trip, Tom knew what she was after from the start, but he had to just try. I loved Maxie giving Darla crap and being flippant and sarcastic with Tom about her.
I did like the slow burn that was Tom and Nora's courtship. It seemed like half the time they weren't doing anything but talking, but the slow pace was just what both of them needed. I loved the ending, how Nora was forced to make a decision about her future, one that forced Tom to face what he was feeling and lay everything on the line.
I loved all the stuff with the town, the weekends and the orchard and then again at Jilly's farm was great. It shows the spirit of Virgin River and the biggest appeal of this series.
My only complaint about this book is the storyline with Coop. The whole animosity with Jack and what happened in the past seemed to come out of left field. The only thing that I can think of why it would be added was to bring Coop in for a future book. While I am not opposed to that, Coop did seem interesting, I wasn't sure what the deal with Jack was there for.
I love how Nora was tenacious about working at the orchard, she was willing to walk over 6 miles just to work. Then there was the hard work itself. She wasn't afraid of the work, but it was more than she imagined. I loved that Maxie was in her court the whole way.
Nora exploring about her past and her parents made me sad. Had things not happened in the past the way they did, Nora probably wouldn't have been dumped in Virgin River. The new information seems to give her hope and helps to settle her.
Tom was funny, he was instantly attracted to Nora, but he didn't want to be and he fought it so hard, hard enough that he let himself get pulled into a fake relationship with another woman. Darla was a trip, Tom knew what she was after from the start, but he had to just try. I loved Maxie giving Darla crap and being flippant and sarcastic with Tom about her.
I did like the slow burn that was Tom and Nora's courtship. It seemed like half the time they weren't doing anything but talking, but the slow pace was just what both of them needed. I loved the ending, how Nora was forced to make a decision about her future, one that forced Tom to face what he was feeling and lay everything on the line.
I loved all the stuff with the town, the weekends and the orchard and then again at Jilly's farm was great. It shows the spirit of Virgin River and the biggest appeal of this series.
My only complaint about this book is the storyline with Coop. The whole animosity with Jack and what happened in the past seemed to come out of left field. The only thing that I can think of why it would be added was to bring Coop in for a future book. While I am not opposed to that, Coop did seem interesting, I wasn't sure what the deal with Jack was there for.
April 26, 2012
The latest in the popular and beloved “Virgin River” series has a little different feel to it than other books in this series. I almost get the feeling that RC is starting to put some distance between the core group and the forthcoming installments.
Without detouring too much, the story stuck closely with the lead couple, Tom and Nora. Nora first arrived on scene in “Bring Me Home for Christmas” and instantly I felt an emotional tug on my heartstrings. She’s owned up to mistakes in her past and works hard in any job she can find to provide a better life for her little girls. Cheering her on just comes easy. Tom has returned to Virgin River and his family-owned apple farm after serving in Afghanistan as a Marine. He is ready to settle down, marry and start a family of his own. And he has specific criteria for the woman he plans on marrying. Between the young single mother of two and his grandmother Maxie, Tom’s apple cart gets turned upside down and all his best laid plans roll away. Nora and Tom’s relationship simmers slowly from a budding friendship into a solid romantic relationship. Not my favorite of the series, but “Sunrise Point” is indeed a strong and positive addition to the series.
Robyn Carr once again brings her alluring storytelling talents to this one. The characters, both old and new, are appealing and lovable. The subject matter hits its mark dead center of your heart. As always, the small community pulls together to do what they do best: lending a helping hand to those in need. It was especially nice to catch up with Rev. Noah Kincaid, along with Jack and Mel, Preacher and Paige, Luke and Shelby Riordan, and Luke’s brother Colin.
Most disappointing was that the epilogue felt bland, forced, and a bit rushed.
Without detouring too much, the story stuck closely with the lead couple, Tom and Nora. Nora first arrived on scene in “Bring Me Home for Christmas” and instantly I felt an emotional tug on my heartstrings. She’s owned up to mistakes in her past and works hard in any job she can find to provide a better life for her little girls. Cheering her on just comes easy. Tom has returned to Virgin River and his family-owned apple farm after serving in Afghanistan as a Marine. He is ready to settle down, marry and start a family of his own. And he has specific criteria for the woman he plans on marrying. Between the young single mother of two and his grandmother Maxie, Tom’s apple cart gets turned upside down and all his best laid plans roll away. Nora and Tom’s relationship simmers slowly from a budding friendship into a solid romantic relationship. Not my favorite of the series, but “Sunrise Point” is indeed a strong and positive addition to the series.
Robyn Carr once again brings her alluring storytelling talents to this one. The characters, both old and new, are appealing and lovable. The subject matter hits its mark dead center of your heart. As always, the small community pulls together to do what they do best: lending a helping hand to those in need. It was especially nice to catch up with Rev. Noah Kincaid, along with Jack and Mel, Preacher and Paige, Luke and Shelby Riordan, and Luke’s brother Colin.
Most disappointing was that the epilogue felt bland, forced, and a bit rushed.
October 14, 2012
4 1/2 Stars!! A very rich, warm, lovely, enjoyable installment in the Virgin River series! Review to follow...
May 24, 2020
3.5 STARS
I have been longing over the last few books to finally have Nora's story. Overall, I felt Carr cheated her character. This strong, independent lady overcame so much. I loved her strong spirit and devotion to her daughters. While I enjoyed Nora's growth, the romance was completely flat. Tom went from having a sort of girlfriend, to nothing ever serious with Nora, to love/marriage in the blink of a eye. There was no romantic buildup that I've come to expect from this series. Also, the introduction of Cooper's character/storyline felt out of balance. I've since learned he will be in a spinoff series, but that storyline was unnecessary to Nora's book.
I'm excited to start the finale.
I have been longing over the last few books to finally have Nora's story. Overall, I felt Carr cheated her character. This strong, independent lady overcame so much. I loved her strong spirit and devotion to her daughters. While I enjoyed Nora's growth, the romance was completely flat. Tom went from having a sort of girlfriend, to nothing ever serious with Nora, to love/marriage in the blink of a eye. There was no romantic buildup that I've come to expect from this series. Also, the introduction of Cooper's character/storyline felt out of balance. I've since learned he will be in a spinoff series, but that storyline was unnecessary to Nora's book.
I'm excited to start the finale.
April 29, 2012
When Carr gets it right, she gets it so right. I was disappointed with the last installment in the series Redwood Bend, it was a three star book -- still good but not great. But Sunrise Point makes up for that and more. While Sunrise Point has a few characters from previous books, I believe that this book can be read out of order and as a standalone, however it does push along the story arc as well and close up some loose ends. The heroine of the story was first introduced in Bring Me Home for Christmas and has appeared in a few of the stories since #16. There are some visits with the good old characters -- Noah, Jack and Ellie are referenced, but that is about it. The story truly centers around Tom and Nora, Nora's personal struggles to raise her family and deal with her family history, and Tom's desire to settle down with the right woman.
As in most of the Virgin River stories, there is a small love triangle that is not tension filled and used mainly to allow the characters to see what they really want out of life. The love interest that ends up getting discarded is funny and the scenes surrounding her make it clear she is not going to be the one chosen. Tom, the hero of Sunrise Point, has to figure out if what he wants is simply a beautiful woman or a woman that may have some baggage, but is truly he his soulmate. In a funny way, Carr shows what it takes to be really beautiful and thin (definitely not eating the rich and fat meals often served in Virgin River!) and the hero figures out there is more to what he wants in his partner.
Nora had a rocky beginning introduction in Virgin River, in Bring Me Home for Christmas she is abandoned with two small young kids and no means to support them. Since book #16, Carr doesn't use this as merely a throw in story, she shows how Nora struggles to get a job that will pay for babysitting, how she struggles to buy clothes and car seats. Carr doesn't fail to show how hard it can be for a single mother without means and family to help her.
Sunrise Point is not as steamy as the past few Virgin River books and it is much slower paced. But it is still very sweet and rewarding.
As in most of the Virgin River stories, there is a small love triangle that is not tension filled and used mainly to allow the characters to see what they really want out of life. The love interest that ends up getting discarded is funny and the scenes surrounding her make it clear she is not going to be the one chosen. Tom, the hero of Sunrise Point, has to figure out if what he wants is simply a beautiful woman or a woman that may have some baggage, but is truly he his soulmate. In a funny way, Carr shows what it takes to be really beautiful and thin (definitely not eating the rich and fat meals often served in Virgin River!) and the hero figures out there is more to what he wants in his partner.
Nora had a rocky beginning introduction in Virgin River, in Bring Me Home for Christmas she is abandoned with two small young kids and no means to support them. Since book #16, Carr doesn't use this as merely a throw in story, she shows how Nora struggles to get a job that will pay for babysitting, how she struggles to buy clothes and car seats. Carr doesn't fail to show how hard it can be for a single mother without means and family to help her.
Sunrise Point is not as steamy as the past few Virgin River books and it is much slower paced. But it is still very sweet and rewarding.
June 9, 2018
Tom Cavanaugh thought he wanted to escape from his family's apple orchard business so he joined the Marines. After his two years, he decided the last thing he wanted to do was be anywhere else but home. Nora Crane has had a tough life to be so young but she is filled with determination and resolve to make the best of it for her two young daughters. (You may remember Nora as the young woman from Bring Me Home for Christmas that was stranded in a snow storm with no heat or milk for her newborn infant.)
When the Cavanaughs posted a notice at the church for apple pickers, Nora jumped at the opportunity to have a pretty decent paying job for a change. Tom Cavanaugh took one look at her and turned her down...he didn't need the distraction. His grandmother, Maxie, intervenes and Nora is hired. And so begins the transformation of Tom and Nora's lives.
I really liked how most of this book is devoted to the development of a relationship between Tom and Nora. He's convinced she's not his "type" and goes off on a journey with someone who seems to meet all of his criteria. Nora is developing sort of a crush on Tom from afar and doesn't even entertain a notion that a relationship could ever develop. Their own self-development and awareness was interesting to watch unfold, assisted by the good people around them, Maxie for Tom and Noah Kincaid for Nora (you remember him as the pastor of the Presbyterian Church). To complicate matters for Nora, revelations about her parents significantly alter her life in the meantime.
There is secondary story involving Luke and one of his former Army buddies, Hank Cooper, that had the makings of something pretty interesting but fell flat by the end of the book. I'm hoping that Hank will be resurrected in a future story but I was disappointed in this storyline.
Overall, this is a pretty solid addition to the series, even though it won't be in my top favorites. Nora and Tom are really likable characters, even though he could be rather dense at times. Darla, the woman providing a diversion for Tom, was a bit over the top in terms of characterization but she did her job and provided some humorous moments. Again, I'm a fan of the multiple storylines and this book fell short in that respect. I'm rating it 3.5 stars but would rather round up to 4 than lower it to a 3.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley.)
When the Cavanaughs posted a notice at the church for apple pickers, Nora jumped at the opportunity to have a pretty decent paying job for a change. Tom Cavanaugh took one look at her and turned her down...he didn't need the distraction. His grandmother, Maxie, intervenes and Nora is hired. And so begins the transformation of Tom and Nora's lives.
I really liked how most of this book is devoted to the development of a relationship between Tom and Nora. He's convinced she's not his "type" and goes off on a journey with someone who seems to meet all of his criteria. Nora is developing sort of a crush on Tom from afar and doesn't even entertain a notion that a relationship could ever develop. Their own self-development and awareness was interesting to watch unfold, assisted by the good people around them, Maxie for Tom and Noah Kincaid for Nora (you remember him as the pastor of the Presbyterian Church). To complicate matters for Nora, revelations about her parents significantly alter her life in the meantime.
There is secondary story involving Luke and one of his former Army buddies, Hank Cooper, that had the makings of something pretty interesting but fell flat by the end of the book. I'm hoping that Hank will be resurrected in a future story but I was disappointed in this storyline.
Overall, this is a pretty solid addition to the series, even though it won't be in my top favorites. Nora and Tom are really likable characters, even though he could be rather dense at times. Darla, the woman providing a diversion for Tom, was a bit over the top in terms of characterization but she did her job and provided some humorous moments. Again, I'm a fan of the multiple storylines and this book fell short in that respect. I'm rating it 3.5 stars but would rather round up to 4 than lower it to a 3.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley.)
February 5, 2012
I do not think I have ever had a cry "ready" for an entire book before. Happy tears, sad tears, or proud tears, I was ready to show the ultimate emotion for this book every step of the way!! I was so inspired by Nora. Her dedication, and "sticktoitiveness" (as my father would call it) was so admirable! I have never been such a champion of a heroine ever.
Sunrise Point grabs your heart and never lets go. I was thrust into a world of poverty and perseverance, again . . . I grow up in similar conditions and, for various reason, my parental figure was not as driven. Now, as a devoted mother and a valued wife/partner I know how hard Nora struggled and I am so happy that Robyn Carr created the perfect character and story to show the resilience of a dedicated mother! I will do anything to see to my children's safety and welfare and I felt that from Nora and from her local support system. It truly takes a village and I love the Virgin River village :D
Maxie, owner/matriarch of Cavanaugh Apple Orchard persuades her grandson to give, single, destitute mother, Nora, a picking job. Thankful for her position at Cavanaugh Orchards, Nora does not disclose her on-the-job injuries for fear of termination. Tom Cavanaugh is not fooled by her stoic behavior . . . and so the love story begins.
Darla is a GREAT addition, makes me wonder how many dumb men are hoodwinked by conniving women? Juxtaposed to Nora and Maxie's plight with no-good men, blinded by the light, I guess . . . The adventure Nora embarks on is so fun to travel. She has been dealt a lot of shit in her life, about time something goes right!
Although the "regulars" (aside from Rev. Noah) do not interact with Nora & Tom, Jack, Mel, Preach, and Paige were not far away from Virgin River and the side story that is Hank Cooper (aka Coop). I can only imagine Hank Cooper's story is next. We all know the where but . . . Who? What? When?
My favorite Virgin River book so far! Give me more Robyn Carr :D
Thank you NetGalley.com for providing me with this ebook!
Sunrise Point grabs your heart and never lets go. I was thrust into a world of poverty and perseverance, again . . . I grow up in similar conditions and, for various reason, my parental figure was not as driven. Now, as a devoted mother and a valued wife/partner I know how hard Nora struggled and I am so happy that Robyn Carr created the perfect character and story to show the resilience of a dedicated mother! I will do anything to see to my children's safety and welfare and I felt that from Nora and from her local support system. It truly takes a village and I love the Virgin River village :D
Maxie, owner/matriarch of Cavanaugh Apple Orchard persuades her grandson to give, single, destitute mother, Nora, a picking job. Thankful for her position at Cavanaugh Orchards, Nora does not disclose her on-the-job injuries for fear of termination. Tom Cavanaugh is not fooled by her stoic behavior . . . and so the love story begins.
Darla is a GREAT addition, makes me wonder how many dumb men are hoodwinked by conniving women? Juxtaposed to Nora and Maxie's plight with no-good men, blinded by the light, I guess . . . The adventure Nora embarks on is so fun to travel. She has been dealt a lot of shit in her life, about time something goes right!
Although the "regulars" (aside from Rev. Noah) do not interact with Nora & Tom, Jack, Mel, Preach, and Paige were not far away from Virgin River and the side story that is Hank Cooper (aka Coop). I can only imagine Hank Cooper's story is next. We all know the where but . . . Who? What? When?
My favorite Virgin River book so far! Give me more Robyn Carr :D
Thank you NetGalley.com for providing me with this ebook!
May 5, 2012
Great story that just makes you feel so good. A little slow on the romance, but I just fell in love with the characters...all of them... not just Nora and Tom (h&H), but Nora's little girls, Maxie ( Tom's grandma), Jeb ( Nora's father). Once again so richly filled and very heartwarming, and at times heartbreaking (for Nora and her girls)...your typical Virgin River story.
May 2, 2020
There were parts of Sunrise Point which were compelling and had me on the edge of my seat, and other parts which were lacking. I know that Carr writes women’s fiction from time to time, and I can see the beginnings of that in this installment. I had been anticipating Nora’s story since she was introduced several books back, and Carr didn’t disappoint into delving into her background and her journey to accept herself and her mistakes. I loved reading about Nora’s journey to find her dad and come to terms with the abuse she dealt with as a child. I teared up at times because I felt for Nora, her internal struggles and her determination to give her daughters a better life and the unconditional love she gave them. Having said that, I feel like the book was disjointed at times - like Carr had a bunch of scenes written, but she didn’t know how to connect them. The book felt different than her others in this series even though the setting takes place in Virgin River. Carr introduces Hank Cooper, a hero for her Thunder Point spin off series, who is interesting, but his story just didn’t seem to fit here. Also, I loved the scenes with Tom and Nora as they become friends - you can feel their connection, but the romance was so rushed that I was disappointed in the slow build up. There were so many scenes with Tom and another woman in the book, who Carr wants the reader to know isn’t a fit for him. I would have rather had more romance between Nora and Tom. I feel like they were just thrown together in the end and it made me sad - all of the character development was there, but Carr seemed more interested in showing the reader how Tom struggles with what he doesn’t want in another woman and Nora’s search for her dad. I enjoyed scenes in this book, - and the introduction of Maxie, Tom’s grandmother is stellar - but for the first time ever in this series, the transitions were just lacking for me. I so wanted to love this book more because Carr teased readers with Nora’s life situation for several books. I loved Nora as a heroine, but I wish I had enjoyed her romance with Tom as much.
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