The Newcomer (Thunder Point #2), by Robyn Carr [Start Date: February 06, 2015]

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

      

The Newcomer by Robyn Carr

Single dad and Thunder Point's deputy sheriff "Mac" McCain has worked hard to keep everyone safe and happy. Now he's found his own happiness with Gina James. The longtime friends have always shared the challenges and rewards of raising their adolescent daughters. With an unexpected romance growing between them, they're feeling like teenagers themselves-suddenly they can't get enough of one another.

And just when things are really taking off, their lives are suddenly thrown into chaos. When Mac's long-lost-and not missed-ex-wife shows up in town, drama takes on a whole new meaning. They're wondering if their new feelings for each other can withstand the pressure...but they are not going down without a fight.

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Chapter Breakdown

Date		Chapters		PPDQs*

February ??	Chp.01 – 07		Ezi/ShoSho
February ??	Chp.08 – 13		Ezi
February ??	Chp.14 – 19		Trea

*PPDQs = Person Posting Discussion Questions

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

Reserved

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I'm in .

[Ezi]

Thank you.

Okay. Gina and Mac are still together.
Ashley is Gina's daughter and friends with Eve
Eve is Mac's daughter and dating Landon (Sarah's little brother and charge)

Ashley is dating Crawford Downey Jr "Downey" who plays ball like Landon. But now Downey is at Oregon's State.

Aunt Lou helps Mac care for the 3 kids as a mother figure...and she's dating Joe now :D
Cecilia Jayne: CJ is Mac's ex wife who left them 10 years ago
Antoinette LeClair: CJ's Lawyer

[Ezi]

Regarding Ashley:
(view spoiler)[ Did you think it was disingenous of Gina to act like she didn't know her daughter Ashley & Downey were having sex?

With what happened to her, why hasn't she been having a sex talk with her daughter Ashley? Not necessarily about pregnancy but just sex and love for young people and consequences...
That bugs me

Downey is doing what young people do. I can understand that. 200 texts is EXCESSIVE girl. I agree with Downey, it's stalking.

If I text you twice, maybe three times and get no response, well screw you too!

My dad wouldn't let us date exclusive before we were 18 years. He said we were too young to be "acting like you are married". I plan to insist upon the same with my kids. I will have to insist that they not sleep around though--so that part will be tricky (hide spoiler)]

[Ezi]

Sarah:
(view spoiler)[ I thought this heifer had gone all in with Cooper cashing in her chips. Why not talk to him and share her woes with him? At least talk to Landon. He is a kid, but he isn't a kid, you know? Why won't she commit to him when they love each other?

Listening to Cooper say that he loves Sarah in the forever way and will be patient. That he can outlast her doubts sounds like stuff women say.

Cooper asked Sarah "Is it me?"

SMH @ Coop. Sarah has turned you into a girl (hide spoiler)]

[⚜️XAR]

I'll go grab it from the Library again tomorrow! Are we doing DQs like last time? Those were fun! Or will we take the approach like we're doing with Castles Ever After?

Edit to Add: Library's e-copies are in! I'm grabbing one now!

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I'm thinking DQs

[Ezi]

Holy Crap:
(view spoiler)[ Mac's ex-wife CJ came to Gina's diner looking like a million bucks. Gina is freaking out, LOL!!!!

don't worry Gina, I got your back. CJ may be model beautiful, but she doesn't have staying power. Mac is your best friend. It's not just sex but love, passion and friendship. What does CJ have to offer other than white teeth and a pretty face? (hide spoiler)]

[⚜️XAR]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Holy Crap:"

Hey, Ezi, since you've already started the book, could I suggest you do the first set of DQs? That will give some of the other readers time to catch up, I think.

[Ezi]

@CJ:


(view spoiler)[ This cow hasn't written, called, visited or emailed in 10 years. Now she comes rolling into town in a sports car with her Dooney & Burke purse.
Does she expect us to roll out the carpet to greet her?
WHY NOW BITCH? STAY AWAY FROM US, I mean Mac and them.


Go Mac!!!!!
Way to tell her off. She doesn't even know what Dee, Ryan or Eve looks like. What happened to her golfer lover? Why does she care now? She is wearing designer clothes and knew Mac was just a police detective, why couldn't this heifer send her kids $10 a month or something. I am so mad. (hide spoiler)]

[Ezi]

I wish Aunt Lou would go gangsta on CJ

[Jonetta]

Your posts are hilarious! Totally agree with you.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Yes, hilarious, Ezi.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

So, are we reading this this month, or next?

[ShoSho , Moderator]

We can do it this month . I can squeeze it in this month , can you?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I don't know if I can squeeze anything in this month, but don't mind me. I'm house hunting and freaking out over it, because I saw one I really, really want today. But, I know not to go with my first look-around. Still, there is only one left of the model I want!!! Eep!

[Gisela, Moderator]

I can squeeze it in. I'm currently listening to , I'll start this one when I'm done.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Gisela wrote: "I can squeeze it in. I'm currently listening to , I'll start this one when I'm done."

Ooooh just looking at the cover makes want to listen to it again !

[Ezi]

ShoSho wrote: "Gisela wrote: "I can squeeze it in. I'm currently listening to , I'll start this one when I'm done."

Ooooh just looking at the cover makes want to listen to it again !"

I listened to it again on 1/31 and still loved it as much as the first time

[Ezi]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Yes, hilarious, Ezi."

Jonetta wrote: "Your posts are hilarious! Totally agree with you."

Thank you. I've had to stop listening and tend to the kids and hubby. I'm sleepy now

[Ezi]

Trea wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Holy Crap:"

Hey, Ezi, since you've already started the book, could I suggest you do the first set of DQs? That will give some of the other readers time to catch..."

This seems hard but I'll try. How many chapters am I responsible for ?

[⚜️XAR]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "This seems hard but I'll try. How many chapters am I responsible for ?"

I'm not one of the mods, but last book there was a break down over 3 days: chapters 1-7, 8-14, and 15-20.

There's 19 chapters in this one, so I'd break it down to chapters 1-7, chapters 8-13, and chapters 14-19, if we're still doing the three day break down. It'll depend on what Winter, Shosho, and Lisa Kay decide.

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

We can go with that Trea.

[⚜️XAR]

Winter (Online Elf) wrote: "We can go with that Trea."

Ezi, would you be willing to take on Chapters 1-7 then?

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

Ezi, will you do the first set? Going with Trea's breakdown it'll only be Ch. 1-7.

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

Whoops forgot to refresh and didn't see your comment Trea! :)

[⚜️XAR]

Winter (Online Elf) wrote: "Whoops forgot to refresh and didn't see your comment Trea! :)"

*chuckles* Tis ok, Winter, blame it on a lack of coffee/tea!

[Ezi]

Can I do chapters 8-13 instead.
I am listening to Chapter 8 right now and it would be easier for me to formulate questions as I listen to that right now.

[Ezi]

Mac & Gina time alone:
(view spoiler)[ i never gave thought to the fact that it takes drama to get alone time to spend the whole night together with the two blended families.
That must be very hard to be in relationship with two families of small kids.

I am happy for them as they are too cute (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Okay, do I start reading before ?

[Ezi]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Okay, do I start reading before ?"

READ BOTH :D
(*Do it, Do it, Do it)--nothing like peer pressure :D

[Ezi]

Ezinwanyi’s Discussion Questions for Chapters 8 –13
(view spoiler)[
Chapter 8:
❖Do you feel that Ashley’s emotional state is normal given the incident? If you are a parent would you do the same as Gina regarding Dr. Simone’s approach or would you try a different tactic?

❖Would you seek Legal recourse? Against whom?

❖Were you surprised by Downey’s mother? Was there some truth in her opinions?


Chapter 9:
❖What do you think Spencer & Bridget Lawson nee Cunningham have to tell Cooper?

❖What do you think of Cooper’s decision not to share with Sarah the result of his trip to see Bridget Lawson? Do you buy his rationale?

❖Let’s all speculate about Sarah’s response had Cooper told her.


Chapter 10:
❖ What do you think about the interaction with Cooper, Austin & Spencer?

❖ Are you shocked by Frank Downey’s support?

❖ Why do you think Cee Jay wants visitation with the kids right now? What do you think about the decision to exclude Aunt Lou? Were you surprised at how the visit went?


Chapter 11:
❖ Let’s try and figure out what’s going on with Cee Jay and her attorney? I suspect…

❖Why do you really think Gina went to see Eric? What are your impressions of Eric? Have we seen the last of him?


Chapter 12:
❖ I like how Spencer has handled the situation with Cooper and Austin. Do you foresee trouble with this gang?

❖We now have Downey family sighting. Crawford & Frank...do you see what I see?


Chapter 13:
❖

❖ (hide spoiler)]

[Ezi]

It's going to be hard to wait a month to read book 3. I think I getting hooked. thank goodness I have 30 books for Meet & greet to try and distract me.

I have had a bunch of so-so books, but this series is hitting the spot. I am so glad I voted for this series :D

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "READ BOTH :D
(*Do it, Do it, Do it)--nothing like peer pressure :D"

LOL! Such faith! I'm trying to pack and plan when I'm going to look at houses and get my taxes ready now, so I don't have to do them in the middle of moving and a million other things. Like when my next doctor and dentist appointments are. (I want to do all those little things b/f I move.)

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "It's going to be hard to wait a month to read book 3. I think I getting hooked. thank goodness I have 30 books for Meet & greet to try and distract me."

Great, Ezi.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Okay, do I start reading before ?"

I finished my book and this a fast read. Let's start this now.
Trea can you start now?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Alright. It is pouring down rain here. I might just cuddle up under the covers with the book and ignore the thousand and one things I need to do.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Alright. It is pouring down rain here. I might just cuddle up under the covers with the book and ignore the thousand and one things I need to do."

A very good idea! Heeheee

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

LMBO!

[⚜️XAR]

ShoSho wrote: "Lisa Kay wrote: "Okay, do I start reading before ?"

I finished my book and this a fast read. Let's start this now.
Trea ca..."

I have it from the library, but I'm in the middle of another book that I hope to finish up tonight, so I hope to start tomorrow, and get it finished before Sunday for the Dance Party song.

[Ezi]

Lisa Kay wrote: "LMBO!"

yes. I am working on the DQ questions and I am up to chapter 11 on audio.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Didn't Downy played football? Why is he on a baseball scholarship?

[Ezi]

ShoSho wrote: "Didn't Downy played football? Why is he on a baseball scholarship?"

He's playing a bunch of stuff. His parents didn't go to college, and right now he is a meal ticket that they are trying to hitch their wagon to.

So yes, he is playing Football and baseball

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I just read Ezi's comments . They look like pretty good DQs. What do you say we turn them into DQs? I can do that and I can add one or 2 questions for chapter 7 . Hmmm?

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I got them ready , just say the word and I post them !

[⚜️XAR]

ShoSho wrote: "I got them ready , just say the word and I post them !"

Post them! I'm starting this morning!

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Ezinwanyi’s Discussion Questions for Chapters 1-7


(view spoiler)[
1. Did you think it was disingenuous of Gina to act like she didn't know her daughter Ashley & Downey were having sex? With what happened to her, why hasn't she been having a sex talk with her daughter Ashley? Not necessarily about pregnancy but just sex and love for young people and consequences...
(view spoiler)[That bugs me.My dad wouldn't let us date exclusive before we were 18 years. He said we were too young to be "acting like you are married". I plan to insist upon the same with my kids. I will have to insist that they not sleep around though--so that part will be tricky . (hide spoiler)]


2.Downey is doing what young people do. I can understand that. 200 texts is EXCESSIVE girl. I agree with Downey, it's stalking.If I text you twice, maybe three times and get no response, well screw you too! Comments ?


3.Sarah: I thought this heifer had gone all in with Cooper cashing in her chips. Why not talk to him and share her woes with him? At least talk to Landon. He is a kid, but he isn't a kid, you know? Why won't she commit to him when they love each other?


4.Listening to Cooper say that he loves Sarah in the forever way and will be patient. That he can outlast her doubts sounds like stuff women say.

Cooper asked Sarah "Is it me?"
SMH @ Coop. Sarah has turned you into a girl!


5.Mac's ex-wife CJ came to Gina's diner looking like a million bucks. Gina is freaking out, LOL!!!!don't worry Gina, I got your back. CJ may be model beautiful, but she doesn't have staying power. Mac is your best friend. It's not just sex but love, passion and friendship. What does CJ have to offer other than white teeth and a pretty face?


6.This cow hasn't written, called, visited or emailed in 10 years. Now she comes rolling into town in a sports car with her Dooney & Burke purse.

Does she expect us to roll out the carpet to greet her?
(view spoiler)[WHY NOW BITCH? STAY AWAY FROM US, I mean Mac and them.Go Mac!!!!!
Way to tell her off. She doesn't even know what Dee, Ryan or Eve looks like. What happened to her golfer lover? Why does she care now? She is wearing designer clothes and knew Mac was just a police detective, why couldn't this heifer send her kids $10 a month or something. I am so mad (hide spoiler)]


7.(ShoSho's Q )I'm soooo disappointed at Downey . He seemed like a stand up guy in book#1 but from that phone conversation with Landon he sounded like an ASS! I don't blame him for wanting to date other people (he's only 18 ,too early to commit) but he should have handled the break up  better and now the doctored pic . Can they sue the girlfriend or Downey for what they(she) did ? (hide spoiler)]

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Let me know if you want something added to the Qs

[⚜️XAR]

ShoSho wrote: "Let me know if you want something added to the Qs"

Thank you for posting them, ShoSho!