Blake Smiley searched the country for just the right place to call home. The professional triathlete has traveled the world, but Thunder Point has what he needs to put down the roots he's never had. In the quiet coastal town he can focus on his training without distractions. Until he meets his new neighbors and everything changes. Lin Su Simmons and her teenage son, Charlie, are fixtures at Winnie Banks' house as Lin Su nurses Winnie through the realities of ALS. A single mother, Lin Su is proud of taking charge and never showing weakness. But she has her hands full coping with a job, debt and Charlie's health issues. And Charlie is asking questions about his family history—questions she doesn't want to answer. When Charlie enlists Blake's help to escape his overprotective mother, Lin Su resents the interference in her life. But Blake is certain he can break through her barriers and be the man she and Charlie need. When faced with a terrible situation, Blake comes to the rescue, and Lin Su realizes he just might be the man of her dreams. Together, they recognize that family is who you choose it to be.
Elizabeth's Review
3.5 stars Worth a Reader's Time
Review copy provided by publisher via Net Galley
If you are looking for a hot and heavy romance, this book is not for you. The romantic relationship featured in the story doesn't make an appearance until more than 3/4 of the way into the book.
If you are looking for a story about community, friendships, and the various relationships that weave themselves together to make a full life then this is the place to be. Lin Su and Blake are the latest couple to meet and fall in love in Thunder Point, OR, and while they are integral to the story we spend just as much time with Grace, Troy, Winnie, and co. Ms. Carr does a fantastic job of painting a picture of the community of Thunder Point and the various relationships that flourish there. I do have to confess that while I enjoyed Wildest Dreams and found it to be a great addition to the Thunder Point series, I did not connect with Lin Su at all. I enjoyed her son, Charlie, and the growth he showed during the story and I liked and related to Blake, but Lin Su always felt flat to me. If you are following the Thunder Point series, this is a solid addition and it is a great chance to catch up with what our local friends are doing.
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