Sunrise Point

Love the story line and the characters, every book robin car writes has a different story line and you're not quite sure how they're going to end up! It's not typical but it's so satisfying to read and makes you feel emotions you weren't quite sure you could get from a book! I hope she never stops writing! My friends are tired of hearing me tell them to read her books, and a lot of them have and can't put them down.

Each time that I read one of the books from Virgin River series, I am amazed at how you are drawn into the story as if you know these characters. She takes realistic situations such as Tom Cavanaugh and Nora Crane and presents them like it could be real life of two people that the author knows. Tom wanting the preserve the family orchard and the independence of Nora trying to make a living for her two daughters bring together family values and love. Maxie Cavanaugh is a wise but suddle character to keep both lives in the right direction. She allows them to make their own decesions about what each need. Competion with a character who is out for what she can get just add to real life drama that is seen in today's lifestyles. I would recommend this book. It is a fast read book and you do not want to put it down until you know the end. HM

I thought this book was a great read. Another reviewer commented on how it felt a little different from many of the other Virgin River books - I agree with that and think that these differences made the book better AND worse than others in the series in certain ways. I loved that the story departed from its focus on the main couple much less than in previous books. I am one of the exceptions who, with the other books, appreciated the opportunity to visit with old characters but frequently felt like Robyn Carr attempted to incorporate too much of that, to the detriment of the main story (which often didn't FEEL like the main story because of that tendency). Secondly, I've always heard other reviewers rave about Carr's gift for dialogue but never really got why they felt that way until this book. In earlier stories, I actually cringed throughout a lot of the exchanges between characters because I just couldn't imagine a group of ex-marines sitting around, chattering to one another about the joys of pregnancy and child-rearing. This book featured mostly the back-and-forth between the main characters, Tom and Nora, and a handful of secondary characters like Tom's wonderful grandmother, Maxie - I found that dialogue to be believable, charming, and at times, very funny. Finally, as others may have already mentioned, Mel's presence in this book is much reduced, and accordingly there was none of the odd, distracting, and often judgmental focus on things like women's health and breastfeeding. One thing I didn't like as much about this book was the lack of sexiness. I've always considered Robyn Carr a little more subtle in this regard than many other romance authors, but she's usually still considerably steamier than this - there were really only one or two love scenes between Tom and Nora, and they were sweet but somewhat anticlimatic. I have nothing against a slow-burn romance and, really, often find that sort of thing preferable, due to the intensity created. I just don't feel that readers get as much payoff in that department as they may be hoping for in this book. Secondly, I didn't really like the portrayal of Darla, the woman Tom considers pursuing instead of Nora. I did enjoy the plot device she provided; however, I don't know why authors feel the need to make a character like this unlikeable to serve her intended purpose. To me, that was an over-simplifying and unnecessary touch, and I think it would have been interesting to see Tom realize Nora was the right person for him, even IF Darla had been friendly and thoughtful, in addition to beautiful, fashionable, and successful. Also, as some others have pointed out, a new character (Hank Cooper) was introduced via a storyline that wasn't particularly interesting and didn't really add anything to or complement the main story. I was repeatedly taken by surprise when the book would abruptly drop the main storyline and check in with the seemingly unrelated secondary tale, and toward the end, I started skimming the stuff about Coop, Jack, and company. Finally (and I'll admit that this is nitpicky), was I the only weirdo who was completely (albeit temporarily) taken out of the story when Nora got excited talking about Jeter putting the Yankees-Red Sox game into overtime? I am not a sports fanatic, but even I know that baseball goes into extra innings, not overtime. It's a small error, but one that really kills the point of that scene, which is to portray Nora as a fun girl who can hold her own in a sports talk with Tom. I feel like I've listed a lot of shortcomings, so don't let that mislead you into thinking I felt this was a poor book. Ultimately, Sunrise Point was a sweet, slowly developing love story, that, in spite of some small problems, kept drawing me back in once I started reading it.

I read all of the Virgin River series and absolutely loved it. There is just enough steamy mixed with adventure, mystery, sometimes crime, and lots of drama! I couldn't put them down. It only took me about 4 months to read all of this series (many many books to enjoy!) and I wish there were more! 10/10 highly recommend this series! It is way better than the TV rendition.

Coming back to Virgin River via the 19th book in the series, Sunrise Point, was like coming home. It's almost like the opening theme of Cheers - where everybody knows your name (and your business). Nora Crane has had a very tough life and ended up dumped unceremoniously in Virgin River by her scumbag ex. She must figure out a way to make a living for herself and her two young daughters, Berry and Fay. Enter a seasonal job at Cavanaugh's apple orchard. Nora's never picked apples in her life, but she's willing to work hard. At first she's turned away, but Maxie Cavanaugh hires her on when her grandson Tom wouldn't. At the same time, Nora's past is catching up with her... I read Sunrise Point in essentially one sitting. I love the characters and the genteel charm of Virgin River. Nora reminds me a lot of someone very close to me and I admire her strength of character and her determination. I absolutely hated Darla, the widow of a Marine buddy of Tom's. She was just not what Tom or anyone in Virgin River needed. Sunrise Point is a delicate and delectable romance, filled with great characters in a wonderful town. I sometimes wish I lived in a place like Virgin River. It just goes to show - what you think you want is not always what you truly need. Virgin River Series: Virgin River (1), Shelter Mountain (2), Whispering Rock (3), A Virgin River Christmas (4), Second Chance Pass (5), Temptation Ridge (6), Paradise Valley (7), "Under the Christmas Tree" (novella) (8), Forbidden Falls (9), Angel's Peak (10), Moonlight Road (11), "Midnight Confessions" (novella) (12), Promise Canyon (13), Wild Man Creek (14), Harvest Moon (15), Bring Me Home for Christmas (16), Hidden Summit (17), Redwood Bend (18), Sunrise Point (19), My Kind of Christmas (20)

I am so thankful for Robin Carrs Book. I learned a lot and remembered Sentences from the Book exactly the same ma Dad told me. I love all her book in the Series from Virgin Rivers, the People she describes are wonderful Characters and makes me feel verz connected to my upbringing in a little village in Switzerland. Thank zou Robin Carr for sharing zour books with me Elisabeth Zillig’Goeltenboth

Nothing better than a happy ending bring your tissues!!!!!! Well worth the read x highly recommended! The story is way better than the back cover leads you to believe x

All of Robyn Carr's books on Virgin river have been wonderful. It is so great to read a good book, learn to love the characters and hear about them after the book is over. Such a great concept and I am really enjoying all of them.

Dieser Roman ist nun schon der 19. Teil der Virgin River-Reihe. Nachdem mich der letzte Teil ein wenig enttäuscht hat, da dieser vor sich hin plätscherte, war ich auf diesen natürlich gespannt. Beim Lesen wurde ich dann ziemlich positiv überrascht. Dieser Roman ist einfach nur super, wenn nicht sogar der Beste der ganzen Virgin River-Reihe. In diesem Roman entführt Robyn Carr die Leser auf die Apfelplantage von Tom Cavanaugh, der diese nach seinem Militärdienst von seiner Großmutter, die ihn auch großgezogen hat, übernommen hat und nun sesshaft werden möchte. Er wünscht sich eine Frau, mit der er sein Leben auf Plantage verbringen kann. Er hat auch genaue Vorstellung wie diese Frau sein muss. Als die junge alleinerziehende Mutter Nora Crane (die bereits in den beiden vorherigen Bänden jeweils einen kurzen Auftritt hatte) auf seiner Plantage auftaucht und als Apfelpflückerin arbeiten möchte, lehnt er sie zunächst ab und will sie zunächst auch nicht einstellen, da er denkt, dass sie mit ihrer zierlichen Statur nicht belastbar genug für den Job ist. Toms Großmutter jedoch legt ihrem Enkel nah Nora einzustellen. Es kommt wie es kommen muss: Tom entwickelt Gefühle für Nora, obwohl sie nicht so ganz seiner Traumfrau entspricht und sogar zwei kleine Kinder hat. Nora wiederum hegt zwar auch Gefühle für Tom, möchte jedoch keine neue Beziehung, da die letzte zum Vater ihrer Kinder katastrophal endete (nachzulesen im vorherigen Band "Hidden Summit"). Verkompliziert wird die Situation der beiden auch noch durch die Frau von Toms verstorbenen Militärkameraden, die ihn an den Wochenenden besucht und Interesse an ihm bekundet. Toms Großmutter mischt sich dann auch noch ein, da sie ihren Enkel in den richtigen Händen sehen möchte und hat auch so ihre eigenen Vorstellungen wie sie dies bewerkstelligen kann. Dieser Roman ist alleine schon aufgrund des herrlichen Liebeswirrwarrs lesenswert. Tom und Nora entwickeln zwar sehr schnell Gefühle für einander, wollen sich aber beiden diese nicht eingestehen. Dadurch entsteht ein Gefühl von ständiger Spannung, bei der man nur so darauf wartet, dass sie sich entlädt. Wunderbar sind auch die indirekten Vermittlungsversuche von Toms Großmutter Maxi, die mit spitzer Zunge und sehr viel Elan immer wieder einmischt. Beim Lesen kommt man immer wieder ins Schmunzeln und taucht tief ins Geschehen ein. Obwohl Tom und Nora im Grunde total unterschiedlich sind, sind sie sich doch ähnlicher, als sie ahnen. Die beiden mögen etwas unterschiedliche Vorstellungen zu ihrer Zukunft haben, aber irgendwann müssen auch die Beiden erkennen, dass das Leben manchmal Überraschungen bereithält. Das Einzige, was ich an diesem Roman kritisieren möchte, ist die Tatsache, dass rund um Jack Sheridan, eine kurze Nebengeschichte entwickelt wird, die total sinnlos ist: In Virgin River taucht ein alter Freund von Luke Riordan auf, der Jack als den Mann identifiziert, der ihn vor Jahren fälschlicherweise der Körperverletzung an einer Frau beschuldigte. Wie sich schnell rausstellt, war das Ganze ein Missverständnis. Diese Nebenhandlung machte für mich jedoch keinen Sinn, da es zum Einen nicht in die Gesamthandlung passt und sich die ganze Angelegenheit auch viel zu schnell in Wohlgefallen auflöst. Trotz dieser kleinen Kritik finde ich, dass dies der beste Roman der Reihe ist, da die beiden Hauptpersonen hier sich nicht Knall auf Fall ihren Gefühlen hingeben, sondern immer wieder mit sich und ihren Gefühlen hadern. Die Charaktere sind bei Gott nicht perfekt und gerade das macht die ganze Geschichte glaubwürdig. Und sind wir doch mal ehrlich: Wer findet eine Lovestory mit dem Thema "arme junge Frau trifft ihren (reichen) Prinzen" nicht wunderbar romantisch. Jeder der als Kind Cinderella geliebt hat, wird diesen Roman als Erwachsene lieben. Ich für meinen Teil jeden Falls habe diesen Roman beim Lesen geliebt. Dieser Roman bekommt von mir total verdiente 5 Punkte.

Am rereading the Virgin river series as I do in November. I enjoy all of the books but this one is very special to me.Thank you for the 😊.