Sunrise Point (Virgin River) Paperback – April 24, 2012

Presentation of this book series is most misleading. I purchased book 1 for $1.99 but found myself with the whole series and a bill of $154.71 that I can't get rid of. After ordering the book I found my library filled with what I thought were samples of the other books in the series and had no interest in fishing through the clutter. It wasn't until I received a bill that I learned that I had purchased the whole series. I have disputed the marketing and the bill but have been refused any recompense. I have not opened even one of the books and never will. I have been a customer of Amazon for 20 years and a Kindle customer since the day they came out. I will not be using Amazon for future books.

I've purchased every book in this series 'Virgin River'. Author Robyn Carr does a wonderful job os storytelling. Each book in this series introducing a new character that has moved to this quaint hamlet E. of Grants Pass Oregan. Mountains, streams, abundant wildlife , everyone who moves or lives in this little town knows and helps each other. It's a warm, woven tapestry of characters, some have suffered some sort of horrific fate and find refuse in Virgin River. It's here in Virgin River that the healing for most of the arrivals begin to heal and what would a romance novel be wout finding love. Highly recommend this series.

Sunrise Point is a nice romance. The emotions are believable but there is little sizzle or heat. The two main characters, Tom and Nora, are normal with everyday problems; Robyn Carr does a great job in keeping things realistic and consistent - e.g., Nora sticks to her principles and doesn't suddenly change when she gets around Tom. However, if you're reading the Virgin River series in sequence, you'll notice that this book's plot (single mom with two small children meets and falls for man who's not interested in someone with 'baggage', Robyn Carr's word, not mine....) is very similar to the previous book (Redwood Bend). There are a few differences (e.g., Katie (RB) has two boys who are older than Nora's two girls) but there are too many similarities and it feels like a formula pushed out to meet a deadline.Also, it's a little choppy - a character (Cooper) is added in the middle of the book and he has no relationship to or scenes with the primary characters (Tom & Nora) except that they are in the same small town. He's introduced as a guest of Lucas's, who also doesn't have any scenes with Tom or Nora. As any experienced romance reader will know, this must be Ms. Carr introducing the Hero for the next book. While this is common, it's done very choppily here and I found myself skipping over this section of the book because it had nothing to do with the H/h or plot of this one. Again, this felt poorly thought out and executed, it was as if the author realized she needed to set up the next story and was in a rush to meet a deadline. A little more finesse, and the sections on Coop and Lucas would have made much more sense.This was the second Robyn Carr book I've read - I don't recommend it as a first read. I started with Katie and Dylan's romance in Redwood Bend and thought I was hooked on a new author (for me, at least). Now, I'm not so sure. I liked Tom & Nora's story but am not sure I want to invest more time in another Virgin River story only to have it not live up to its potential.

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 have loved all of the Virgin River Series. They're not earth shattering just gentle romantic stories, comfortable and easy to read. It's the way Robyn Carr links in the new with the old and existing characters is what helps to make the stories so good. This one is no exception with the two main characters, Tom was around in the first few books and returned in the last book. Whereas Nora's entered the storyline only a few books ago and gradually becoming more prominent until finally in this one she comes to the fore. I just want them all to go on and on but I think there is only one more after this.

Enjoying this easy read Value grin Really ver series of 18 books. They are all very much of a sameness about how folks came to be living in Virgin River, the neighbourhood & how they came to be together.

I really enjoyed this book, I liked the storylines and I liked the characters. After the last few books in this series it was a good surprise.

How does the author manage to transport you to Virgin River, I feel like I know the place so well.The passion and love flow through these pages, yet another great read

This book has everything you want for a light romance, where heroine struggles with a difficult life and works to achieve something better and meets Mr. wonderful in the process. It has lovely descriptive passages of the place and the people and leaves you feeling life isn't so bad after all! I loved it.