Since she began publishing romance novels in 1980, Carr has written over 28 standalone romance novels, a trilogy of Grace Valley books, the 22-book Virgin River series, the five-book Sullivan’s Crossing series, and a non-fiction guide to writing. However, even with all these titles under her belt, she might be surprised by her TV success.

Carr’s first TV adaptation, Virgin River, has lasted seven seasons on Netflix, while her second adaptation, Sullivan’s Crossing, was recently renewed for a fourth season. As if Sullivan’s Crossing season 4 wasn’t enough evidence of her work’s popularity among audiences, the first two seasons of the CW series have also reached top 10 positions in Netflix’s most-watched streaming charts.

As such, it is perfect timing for another show by the iconic author. Carr would be a fool not to strike while the iron is hot, and that’s exactly what the author did by pairing up with showrunner Roma Roth to develop an adaptation of her Thunder Point book series.

The Romantic Drama Will Be Developed By Sullivan’s Crossing Showrunner Roma Roth

Similarly, while Virgin River centers on both Mel and Jack in its later seasons, the show begins with Mel moving to the eponymous small town, and she is undeniably still the POV character for the series. This has worked out well for both shows, although one could argue that Sullivan’s Crossing would benefit from spending less time with Maggie.

If the show spent more time working out what makes her love interest, Chad Michael Murray’s Cal, tick, then viewers might have an easier time believing in its central pairing. As is, Sullivan’s Crossing introduced Cal’s late wife via flashbacks, but the rest of his backstory is only thinly sketched, while every minor issue that Maggie faces earns an episode of focus.

When Hank Cooper visits Thunder Point for the funeral of a friend, he finds out he has inherited a property in the town that is central to a heated feud between the locals.

This won’t be the case with Thunder Point, as Carr’s third show will squarely center a male lead in an intriguing change to her winning formula. When Hank Cooper visits Thunder Point for the funeral of a friend, he finds out he has inherited a property in the town that is central to a heated feud between the locals.

Sullivan’s Crossing was renewed for season 4 in early June 2025.

Thunder Point Brings Together The Best Parts of Sullivan’s Crossing and Virgin River
The Story Is A Classic Robyn Carr Setup
As proven by that brief outline, Thunder Point has all the best parts of the Carr formula, but also has an opportunity to avoid the issues that both shows now face. Virgin River has received criticism for its low-stakes story and lack of action, while Sullivan’s Crossing faces the opposite problem as of season 3’s finale.

When Maggie’s secret husband appeared in Sullivan’s Crossing season 3’s ending, it became clear that the CW show was one step removed from becoming a full-blown soap opera. For viewers who tuned in to see a more grounded brand of small-town storytelling, the melodrama of this twist wasn’t entirely welcome.

Although the characters are new, this doesn’t mean that the upcoming series boasts no connection to Carr’s earlier shows.