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    The Chance
    The Chance
    The Chance
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    The Chance

    Written by Robyn Carr

    Narrated by Therese Plummer

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    About this audiobook

    With its breathtaking vistas and down-to-earth people, Thunder Point is the perfect place for FBI agent Laine Carrington to recuperate from a gunshot wound and contemplate her future. The locals embraced Laine as one of their own after she risked her life to save a young girl from a dangerous cult. Knowing her wounds go beyond the physical, Laine hopes she'll fit in for a while and find her true self in a town that feels safe. She may even learn to open her heart to others, something an undercover agent has little time to indulge. Eric Gentry is also new to Thunder Point. Although he's a man with a dark past, he's determined to put down roots and get to know the daughter he only recently discovered. When Laine and Eric meet, their attraction is obvious to everyone. But while the law enforcement agent and the reformed criminal want to make things work, their differences may run too deep; unless they take a chance on each other and find that deep and mysterious bond that belongs to those who choose love over fear.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 25, 2014
    ISBN9781470393625
    The Chance
    Author

    Robyn Carr

    Robyn Carr is an award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty novels, including highly praised women's fiction such as Four Friends and The View From Alameda Island and the critically acclaimed Virgin River, Thunder Point and Sullivan's Crossing series. Virgin River is now a Netflix Original series. Robyn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit her website at www.RobynCarr.com.

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    • 5/5
      This book was phenomenal. I would highly recomend. So many twist and turns. I never expected it to end the way it did. It definanty kept me hooked and guessing. Overall i'd say read it.
    • 4/5
      Received this audio book from Library Thing to read and review. This is my first audio book. Also, my first read in the Thunder Point series. I liked Ms Carr's characters and the way they interacted with each other. The setting of Thunder Point, Oregon was perfect for the story. Laine Carrington is a smart, caring and tough FBI agent who has been injured saving a young girl from a cult. She goes to Thunder Point to recuperate. She meets Eric Gentry who has also moved to Tunder Point to get to know his recently discovered daughter and put his past behind him.. Their attraction to each other is obvious. As Eric works through his dark past and Laine heals from both her physical and emotional wounds, they come together. Now, will they take a chance on each other and find the love they both deserve?
    • 4/5
      THE CHANCE is the fourth book in the Thunder Point series. It stands alone well but, I'm sure, would be a richer experience for readers who had read the first three books. There are lots and lots of characters and relationships in this story which would have been clearer had I read the first books.There are also three main plot threads in this story. The first is the romance between FBI agent Laine Carrington and ex-con Eric Gentry. Laine is looking for a place to recover from being shot while on her last undercover case and reassess her life while Eric is looking to connect with the daughter he didn't know he had and build a new business. The two don't seem to have a lot of interests in common but the sexual chemistry between them is epic.The second plot thread is also a romance. Al Michel is a drifter who has worked for Eric in the past. Ray Anne is a local realtor. He is still recovering from a teenage marriage and the crib death of his son. His reaction was to run and these 38 years later he is still running. He also has a feeling of inferiority because he can't read because of dyslexia. He might have found a home in Thunder Point if he's brave enough to stay.The third thread is not a romance. It is the story of a seventeen-year-old trying to keep things together for his family. His mom is in the stage of MS when she needs constant nursing care. He has two younger brothers. He is trying to hold on until he is eighteen so that he can get custody of his younger brothers and keep the family together. The boy works for Eric in his garage and is befriended by Al.All of these threads are woven together quite well as all the characters deal with their complicated pasts and come to some happier future. Fans of romances with large casts of characters will enjoy this story.
    • 5/5
      OMG so good. So many flawed, real people.
    • 3/5
      FBI agent Laine is recovering from a gunshot wound in Thunder Point. Eric is new to town, after finding out about his now teen daughter, he wants to get to know her. A reformed criminal, he buys the gas station in town & moves his detailing/restore work to town. He meets Laine at the diner, and then with chance meetings....keeps seeing her around. What does an ex-FBI have in common with a mechanic/"body man" - the double entendres throughout were fun.
    • 5/5
      have always loved Ms. Carr's novel as they seemed to be so down to earth with her characters beginning believable that you can't think they are real people! As I got involved with Laine Carrington, a wounded FBI agent recovering in Thunder Point. I fell in love with Eric Gentry the first time we met and loved his ability to care and worry about others, but he soon learned that Laine could take care of herself once she showed him!
    • 5/5
      I love these Thunderpoint books. The characters and relationships feel real and the town seems like a place you would love to visit. As with all the books there are a couple of side stories going on in addition to the main story of Laine Carrington and Eric Gentry. Each are intriguing and keep you turning the pages. I definitely recommend this entire series and this book.
    • 4/5
      Another great Thunder Point novel!
    • 5/5
      I do enjoy this authors stories with plenty of action that moves right along and frequently tackles serious issues. I liked the secondary romances and reminiscing about previous characters in the series. FBI agent Laine takes time off to recoup from her gunshot wound and meets local mechanic Eric.
    • 3/5
      Where I felt the some of the books in this series had way too much drama, I felt this one had hardly any. The 'issues' to overcome were kind of made up and brought in from the outside. I finished the book but I didn't love it. I'll read the next one but I won't be chomping to have it released.
    • 5/5
      Really good book. Laine first appeared in the previous book, The Hero, as the undercover FBI agent who helped Devon and others escape from the commune. She was shot during the operation and has returned to Thunder Point to recover. She had been put on desk duty which she hated, so she has taken a year's leave of absence to finish her recovery and decide what she wants to do now. Eric sold his business in Eugene and has moved to Thunder Point to be closer to his daughter. Neither is looking for a relationship, but the chemistry between them is too strong to ignore.I loved both Laine and Eric. Laine is trying to figure out what she wants to do next. The undercover operation took a lot out of her besides the injury she sustained and she isn't sure that she wants to continue as an agent. She liked what she saw of Thunder Point and has gone there for her recovery time. It also gets her away from her father, who has always given her grief about her profession. She is drawn to Eric from the first time she met him, and she can see that he's interested too. I loved the way that she asked him out when he didn't move fast enough for her. Eric is a pretty laid back kind of guy. After a less than stellar youth that earned him a stint in prison he has turned his life around. He spends most of his time building his new business and trying to spend time with his teenage daughter. He encounters Laine several times and is more attracted each time. He doesn't consider himself a good bet relationship wise, so he tries to keep his distance from Laine. That doesn't work, and they are soon deeply involved with each other.I really liked to developing romance between them. They are honest with each other about their expectations, which reduces their chances of conflict. Those that they do have they are able to resolve fairly easily by talking things out. She is surprised by his prison record, but she doesn't let it stop her from getting to know Eric better. Laine's job as an FBI agent surprises Eric, and he has a hard time at first accepting that she constantly puts herself into dangerous situations. I loved her demonstration of how well she can take care of herself and Eric's reaction to it. It was a great illustration of how well the two of them suit each other. Though they started out as simply two adults enjoying each other's company, they soon found themselves in a much deeper relationship than they expected. I loved Eric's support of Laine as she dealt with her issues with her father. Laine's difficult relationship with her father takes an interesting turn when he shows up in Thunder Point. When those issues pulled them apart, their unhappiness at being separated was obvious. Eric worries that Laine won't be able to return to Thunder Point and he can't leave as he gets to spend time with his daughter. I was really rooting for them to get their HEA, and loved the way it worked out at the end.I loved seeing Laine's relationships with various members of her family. As her relationship with Eric changes her, her relationships with her family change also. I loved seeing the discussions she had with her sister-in-law as they finally got to know each other. The changes she went through also affected the way she looked at her father and their relationship. Her pain as she deals with him is heartbreaking but also makes the resolution of that story line very satisfying.There are also two wonderful side stories. An old friend and employee of Eric's shows up to work with him and takes a liking to Ray Anne. She has always been an interesting character with her flamboyant clothing and direct attitude. She and Al hit it off in an unexpected way, and I really enjoyed seeing the way she changes around him. Al is an interesting guy who has some issues that cause him some insecurity around her. Al also takes an interest in helping a teenage employee of Eric's who is dealing with some major family issues. He does what he feels he can, but those same issues make him feel that he can't do more. I loved seeing him finally get the courage to reach out for a second chance.
    • 4/5
      I received this book through the Early Reviewers program as an audio book. I haven't utilized many recorded books in the past but found I enjoyed listening to it while I worked. The story was very captivating including romance and some suspense. It encouraged me to read or listen to other books by this author.
    • 4/5
      Audio book version:Although I have not read the prior three books in the Thunder Point series, and knew nothing of these characters, I was easily submersed into their lives and unpretentious town. I really enjoyed the main characters and the secondary characters reminded me of people I know. That’s what books should do—produce scenes, characters, and storylines that readers can relate to.Robyn Carr is a new-to-me author. I enjoy her tone and the ease of imagery. Her narration isn’t wordy, and her ability to emote the character’s emotions is appreciated.Thérèse Plummer, the voiceover artist who narrates this book, has a pleasant voice and superb inflection, which makes this audio book more engaging than many other audio books I’ve read.I enjoyed this contemporary romance. The relationship between Laine and Eric is believable, and overcoming the past is a strong foundation of this story. I’m pleased to discover Robyn Carr’s books and plan to read the previous installments of this story, and I’m also encouraged to seek out more audio books with Therese Plummer as the narrator.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The Chance, by Robyn Carr in audio format from the Library Thing Early Reviewer program. I was not required to write a positive review and the options I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
    • 4/5
      The Chance by Robyn Carr was an unusual read for me. It was one of the first “romance” books I have read in quite some time and I enjoyed it. It is the story of Laine Carrington, an injured FGI agent who goes to the Thunder Point, a small town on the Oregon coast, both to recover from her on the job injuries and make some decisions about the direction of her life. Laine is unmarried and young and is still haunted by a negative relationship with her physician father. She is also saddened by the loss of her mother. She has a twin brother who appears to be the favored child, following the foot steps of their parents by becoming a doctor. In the small town Laine makes new friends and a local mechanic Eric bring a new twist to her life.My main criticism of the book is its abrupt ending, as if the author had to hurriedly cut it off to write another book or the continuing story of these characters. At lease it is my assumption that another book will follow for there were too many unresolved issues for it to be ended in this manner. I gave it a 4 star review because it kept me interested in the outcome of the characters and it was well delivered. I appreciate the copy provided by LibraryThing for review.
    • 3/5
      I received the audio version of this book from the Early Reviewer's group and was happy to read it. I have read 1 or 2 other books by this author and enjoyed them. The premise of this story is that Laine moves to Oregon after getting shot in the shoulder while working for the FBI. She is taking stock of her situation and trying to decide what to do next with her life. Eric is an ex-con who has just found his daughter and isn't sure if he can take on anything else when he meets Laine.Unfortunately I found their story to be really boring. It seems like all of the potential problems fell by the wayside until her father shows up in the last third of the book. Luckily there is a great cast of secondary characters who seem much more interesting than the main characters. I've read other of Ms. Carr's books, but none in this series. Perhaps I would have enjoyed it more if I already was familiar with more of the characters.
    • 4/5
      I am so happy that I received a copy of this book from Early Reviewers otherwise I wouldn't have discovered this author. I so enjoyed the characters in this little Oregon town and will definitely go back and start at the beginning of the series. Carr reminds me so much of some of my favorite authors especially Susan Wiggs. If you enjoy a sweet romance with some bumps in the road and discovering new characters in a small town setting this series is for you.
    • 3/5
      The Chance takes readers back to Thunder Point and revisits a character, Laine Carrington, who appeared in a previous book in the series. Laine meets Eric Gentry, a mechanic and this is their story. Each of them has past issues to deal with and once again Robyn Carr is good at moving the plot along at a believable pace. Recommend for fans of Robyn Carr. Review based on an ARC from NetGalley.
    • 4/5
      Robyn Carr writes moving, compelling contemporary romance. The Thunder Point series features characters who are dealing with the struggles and challenges of everyday life. In this book, Laine, a wounded female FBI agent, falls in love with Eric, who owns a gas station in town. The relationship progresses naturally and realistically. Overall, I really enjoyed this story.
    • 4/5
      I'm feeling a little conflicted with this book, maybe because I keep comparing Thunder Point with Virgin River and definitely is not the same...I found it a little fast paced and then slow, fast and slow. I must confess that Laine didn't appeal to me, but making a connection with the other books of the series, it was a nice reading...Maybe it's my problem because, in my opinion, Robyn Carr is way better in the Virgin River series.
    • 4/5
      4 STARSI like Thunder Point series. This book had a lot of new characters in it and some old ones. I like her characters and the lives that intertwine with each other. The main characters in this story is Laine the FBI Agent that got shot rescuing Mercy.Laine is still recovering from her shoulder surgery and decides to take off a year to heal. She decides to come to Thunder Point.I enjoyed learning about Laine and her family. She is smart, tough and caring.Eric has just moved to Thunder Point and started a business. He wants to be closer to his daughter before she leaves Thunder Point,Eric is a good boss. He made mistakes in his youth and learned from them. He cares about his workers.The story makes you care about the characters and want to know more about them. I hated to put it down.Their is love scenes that I skipped over. Lots of drama, emotions were touched as I was reading it.I will continue to read Robyn Carr's Thunder Point. It makes me want to visit and live their. The setting is a make believe town in Coos Bay area.I was given this ebook to read for purpose of giving honest review from Netgalley and HarlequinPublisher: Harlequin MIRA (February 25, 2014) 368 pages ASIN: B00FBZKZLS