Happily paired up in The Wanderer, Gina James and Sheriff "Mac" McCain, both single parents and longtime friends, and helicopter pilot Sarah Dupré and beach-bar owner "Coop" Cooper are beginning to settle into their newfound relationships when the past returns with a vengeance, joy, and startling revelations, rocking their worlds and those of their loved ones. An unwelcome ex-wife, a shocking disclosure from a former lover, a job reassignment with life-changing potential, and a teenage romantic drama are only a few of the surprises that drive the intricate plot in the latest addition to this addictive series. VERDICT With her trademark mixture of humor, realistic conflict, and razor-sharp insights, Carr brings Thunder Point to vivid life, reprising familiar characters, introducing some engaging new ones, and delivering a spot-on combination of romance and women's fiction that will appeal to fans of "community builders" such as Susan Wiggs and Jill Shalvis. Carr lives in the Las Vegas area.