I never miss a book by Robyn Carr -- it's kind of an unwritten law in my world. Carr's writing just gets to me, it moves me and makes me laugh and smile. So it's natural that when I spy a new offering from this goddess of romance novels I can't wait to start reading. THE HOMECOMING is such a wonderful story -- once again placed in Thunder Point and neighboring towns -- that it took me two turns to actually start writing my review. Once I cracked open the book I didn't want to take the time to write down any thoughts or ideas that might have crossed my mind while reading THE HOMECOMING. So now that I have revisited this amazing town with Robyn Carr I am ready to review.

First let me say with gusto THE HOMECOMING is jam packed with some of the most wonderful characters ever. Sure there are the leads -- any show or production has leads followed by supporting cast. THE HOMECOMING has the most remarkable and memorable supporting cast I've ever had the delight in meeting. And I am absolutely sure you will agree. This is indubitably one of the most charismatic tales in the Thunder Point series and that is saying a lot.

This is Seth and Iris; story. Two people who have known and loved each other all their lives -- they were next door neighbors and their mothers were best friends. It doesn't get much closer than that. The problem was one that is age old -- Iris had more of her heart invested in this friendship than Seth. Sure they hung out together but not at school and they did not hang with the same group. Seth was the football star and his groupies were gorgeous and clingy. Iris was part of the brainy group and she decidedly was a late bloomer as they say.

But this friendship between Seth and Iris was lovely -- until it was not. You see Seth being a teenage guy didn't know how to get out of the way of a somewhat enlarged ego. His worries were about Seth's world. He more or less used Iris as a sounding board for what ailed him. Iris could forgive Seth for being so self-evolved but not for betraying her.

Fast forward many years Iris is still in Thunder Point and Seth recently returned as part of the police department. Seth has never quite understood why Iris has given him the cold shoulder ever since their senior year in high school. Sure he disappointed her about the prom but she should have gotten over that after all these years.

Suffice it to say Seth is going to have quite a wake-up call when he finally gets the answer to why Iris is going out of her way to avoid any contact with him and has definitely shut the door on resuming their friendship.

Add to this mix some great friends and confidents and you have the recipe for an honest look at getting past things that hurt us when we are most vulnerable. There is no rule book about learning self-confidence or how to prevent having a youthful heart crushed.

Iris' job as guidance counselor has her interacting with teenagers who are going through various and assorted challenges associated with those tender years. Iris' experiences are what help her interact with these young adults. As she extends her help to her students Iris is forced to face some of her own missteps.

Probably Iris' biggest hurdle is her inability to move ahead. Forgive and forget past hurts. Look for that bright future she dreams about for herself. The one she used to picture with Seth.

THE HOMECOMING is going to excite Robyn Carr's fan base and definitely add many more readers to that mix. THE HOMECOMING is a reading adventure that needs no introduction. So I purposely only touch on the basic premise of this engaging story. It is a testament to the talent of Robyn Carr that this series is still going strong. THE HOMECOMING has strong characters, witty sharp dialog, several inspiring interwoven sub plots and promises of more to follow.