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Grace Dillon, proprietor of Thunder Point's flower shop, likes her low-key life. Following Seth and Iris' wedding, in which she served as maid of honor, she begins to spend some time as a friend with hunky high-school teacher Troy. Troy, Iris' adventure-seeking ex-boyfriend (fans of Carr's series will remember Iris from The Homecoming, 2014), decides to appoint himself Grace's fun coach but soon finds himself falling in love with the reticent florist. Grace has a fascinating hidden past as a world champion figure skater. Her wealthy family spared no expense in helping her excel, but when she gave up skating she also severed ties with her controlling mother, also a world-class skater in her time. Ray Anne, the always on-the-prowl real estate agent who just may have finally found true love, takes in her niece, Ginger, who is horribly depressed. As usual in Thunder Point, members of the close-knit community encounter serious issues, but loving and supportive friends and family pull together and succeed in making life better for all involved. Another feel-good installment in this cherished series.--Tixier Herald, Diana Copyright 2015 Booklist

Carr fills her seventh visit to Thunder Point (after The Homecoming) with a charming cast of characters and a tender love story. Grace Dillon-formerly known as champion ice skater Izzy Banks-moves to the small Oregon town and buys a small flower shop, hoping to escape the overwhelming pressures of the competitive skating world. High school teacher Troy Headly is getting over a long relationship and looking for some lighthearted fun, so he offers a no-strings-attached relationship to the too-serious florist. Things heat up quickly when the two realize that they feel far more for each other than mere friendship. But after Grace's estranged mother returns to town with a bombshell revelation, their relationship might be nipped in the bud. Carr neatly weaves in glimpses of the happily-ever-afters from previous books in the series, which will please longtime readers. This is a solid smalltown romance with heart. (Mar.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Done with the pressure, fame, and dangers of competitive figure skating, gold medalist Izzy Banks (nee Isabella Grace Dillon Banks) defies her controlling mother and drops out of sight, eventually building a thriving flower business and new life for herself in Thunder Point, OR, as Grace Dillon. She's even found a new romantic relationship with high school teacher Troy Headly that might become serious. Then Grace's past surfaces, turning her life upside down and forcing Troy to come to terms with his feelings. Although the focus here is on Grace and Troy, familiar characters continue their stories in the background, while a few new folks make an appearance as fans keep up with the town's doings. VERDICT Best friends-turned-lovers sort out their feelings and meet the future head-on in an insightful, multilayered story that is laced with laughter and tears and is a wonderful addition to Carr's engaging series. Each story is complete in itself, but new readers may wish to start at the beginning with The Wanderer. Best-selling author Carr (The Homecoming) lives in Henderson, NV. (c) Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Grace Dillon, proprietor of Thunder Point's flower shop, likes her low-key life. Following Seth and Iris' wedding, in which she served as maid of honor, she begins to spend some time as a friend with hunky high-school teacher Troy. Troy, Iris' adventure-seeking ex-boyfriend (fans of Carr's series will remember Iris from The Homecoming, 2014), decides to appoint himself Grace's "fun coach" but soon finds himself falling in love with the reticent florist. Grace has a fascinating hidden past as a world champion figure skater. Her wealthy family spared no expense in helping her excel, but when she gave up skating she also severed ties with her controlling mother, also a world-class skater in her time. Ray Anne, the always on-the-prowl real estate agent who just may have finally found true love, takes in her niece, Ginger, who is horribly depressed. As usual in Thunder Point, members of the close-knit community encounter serious issues, but loving and supportive friends and family pull together and succeed in making life better for all involved. Another feel-good installment in this cherished series. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.

Done with the pressure, fame, and dangers of competitive figure skating, gold medalist Izzy Banks (née Isabella Grace Dillon Banks) defies her controlling mother and drops out of sight, eventually building a thriving flower business and new life for herself in Thunder Point, OR, as Grace Dillon. She's even found a new romantic relationship with high school teacher Troy Headly that might become serious. Then Grace's past surfaces, turning her life upside down and forcing Troy to come to terms with his feelings. Although the focus here is on Grace and Troy, familiar characters continue their stories in the background, while a few new folks make an appearance as fans keep up with the town's doings. VERDICT Best friends-turned-lovers sort out their feelings and meet the future head-on in an insightful, multilayered story that is laced with laughter and tears and is a wonderful addition to Carr's engaging series. Each story is complete in itself, but new readers may wish to start at the beginning with The Wanderer. Best-selling author Carr (The Homecoming) lives in Henderson, NV.

Carr fills her seventh visit to Thunder Point (after The Homecoming) with a charming cast of characters and a tender love story. Grace Dillon—formerly known as champion ice skater Izzy Banks—moves to the small Oregon town and buys a small flower shop, hoping to escape the overwhelming pressures of the competitive skating world. High school teacher Troy Headly is getting over a long relationship and looking for some lighthearted fun, so he offers a no-strings-attached relationship to the too-serious florist. Things heat up quickly when the two realize that they feel far more for each other than mere friendship. But after Grace's estranged mother returns to town with a bombshell revelation, their relationship might be nipped in the bud. Carr neatly weaves in glimpses of the happily-ever-afters from previous books in the series, which will please longtime readers. This is a solid smalltown romance with heart. (Mar.)