by Robyn Carr
Part of Thunder Point, book 4
First published 2014
FBI agent Laine Carrington arrives in Thunder Point, Oregon, nursing both a gunshot wound and deeper psychological scars from her undercover work. The small coastal town welcomed her as a hero after she saved a local girl from a cult, but Laine struggles to find her place among people who live normal lives. She hopes the breathtaking Oregon coastline and genuine community will help her heal and discover who she really is beyond her dangerous job. Eric Gentry has also just arrived in Thunder Point, carrying secrets from his criminal past. He wants to build a new life and connect with the daughter he recently learned existed. When Laine and Eric meet, their mutual attraction is immediate and obvious to everyone around them. But their backgrounds create a seemingly impossible divide. She represents law enforcement while he represents everything she once fought against. Both must decide whether to risk vulnerability and trust, choosing love over the fear that has shaped their guarded lives.
Genres: romance, mystery, crime, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Thunder Point, Oregon
Period: contemporary
350 pages · Kindle Edition · MIRA
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness