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Great Book!
I have loved all of Nicholas Sparks books, and this one didn't disappoint.It wasn't what I was used to by him, but I really liked it.It had tears, laughter and suspense.I got into it from the first page and couldn't put it down!

Quick delivery!
I ordered this book and before I knew it, it was on my front doorstep! Arrived fast and in brand new condition. Couldn't be happier!!

Gift for Daughter
My daughter is a huge Nicholas Sparks fan, so the book was gift for her.She has read it, loved it, and passed it on to my wife who is also enjoying it very much.

Thrilling
This is not the typical book from Sparks. It has the underlying love story, but includes a thrilling element and goes deeper into personal lives than ever before. Couldn't put it down. Definitely Read!!

Fabulous!
This book is absolutely fabulous. A fast, great read! Fast because I couldn't put it down once I started it. A much better read than some of Sparks' other books. I was hooked from the very beginning instead of 5 or 6 chapters in to it. Throw in the seller's super fast shipping, and excellent description of just how "used" this book was - I got a fantastic deal!! ... Read more

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#1 New York Times bestseller Nicholas Sparks turns his unrivaled talents to a new tale about love found and lost, and the choices we hope we'll never have to make.


Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life-- boating, swimming, and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies--he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Despite his attempts to be neighborly, the appealing redhead seems to have a chip on her shoulder about him . . . and the presence of her longtime boyfriend doesn't help. Despite himself, Travis can't stop trying to ingratiate himself with his new neighbor, and his persistent efforts lead them both to the doorstep of a journey that neither could have foreseen. Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heartwrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive? ... Read more

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The definition of true love
The Choice is a heartfelt book that deals with the meaning of true love and how far you are willing to go for the one you are in love with.The characters are vividly real and I found myself wishing for my very own Travis and the closeness shared amongst the characters.Well written, and even though the end is slightly predictable I wouldn't wanted it to end any other way.

Life in prospective
This was an awesome book.i started it a few days ago but really got into it today.I could not put it down.I found myself falling in love with Travis (almost like cheating on my husband).This is the way that true love should be.Being put in Travis's situtaion I do not know if I could have done it either.This book truely makes you put your own life and relationship in prospetive.I will definatly be reading and watching more of Nicholas Saprks.

Great Book
Not all books have a happy ending, as life gives us many choices, so does Nicholas Sparks with his characters.Happy to one, may not be happy for all!!Grat read.

Very disappointed
I have read many of Nicholas Sparks' book, and feel disappointed about this one. The first part of the book is fairly interesting, and the central character, Travis, is developed well. Gabby, his love interest, does not get the same treatment by the author. She answers mostly with brief questions. After a very few hours of their first meeting, Travis thinks to himself that she makes him laugh more than any of the women he has dated before. Absolutely nothing that the author has written for Gabby to say has been at all funny. With her quick answers to everything she says to him, and his friends she meets when she goes on a picnic and boat trip with them, leads me to believe she has any sense of humor at all (none!).

Many pages are devoted to the first few days of Travis and Gabby's first meeting. Then there is a small second section of the book about their lives together, over ten years later. Quite a lot has happened, including something to Gabby, who was so poorly developed in the first section, I find it difficult to feel much of anything about her.

I think this is my least favorite book from Nicholas Sparks.

Audio production is cluttered
This review is of the audiobook version of Nicholas Sparks's "The Choice" by Hachette Book Group.Unfortunately for the story, the audiobook production was cluttered with bizarre music in the background for select scenes.I'm not talking about a few bars at the end of the disk, but what seemed like pages of dialogue and text set to music.I'm sure it was intended to "heighten the drama" or something, but it failed utterly.Instead of being able to just listen and enjoy the story, I was forced to turn up the volume and strain to hear the words above the music.

I can't speak for everyone who listens to audiobooks, but the reason I enjoy audiobooks is not because they remind me of TV!I want my audiobooks to match the experience of reading a book as closely as possible -- no sound effects, no background music. Just a good story in a format that I can enjoy when my hands and eyes aren't free for a bound book. ... Read more

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After U.S. Marine Logan Thibault finds a photograph of a smiling young woman buried in the dirt during his tour of duty in Iraq, he experiences a sudden streak of luck -- winning poker games and even surviving deadly combat. Only his best friend, Victor, seems to have an explanation for his good fortune: the photograph -- his lucky charm.

Back home in Colorado, Thibault can't seem to get the woman in the photograph out of his mind and he sets out on a journey across the country to find her. But Thibault is caught off guard by the strong attraction he feels for the woman he encounters in North Carolina - Elizabeth, a divorced mother -- and he keeps the story of the photo, and his luck, a secret. As he and Elizabeth embark upon a passionate love affair, his secret soon threatens to tear them apart -- destroying not only their love, but also their lives.

Filled with tender romance and terrific suspense, THE LUCKY ONE is an unforgettable story about the surprising paths our lives often take and the power of fate to guide us to true and everlasting love. ... Read more

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The Lucky One
Wow! I really enjoyed this book.. I am the lucky one to have been able to read it, honestly in this day and age it is so nice to read a good book..Nicholas Sparks has a way of drawing you in with his characture development...I was cheering at the end....I was sad it was over and I am currently looking forward to his next book..Thank you Mr. Sparks..

Relaxing read, but lacks complexity
A love story like many of the others Sparks is known for.I enjoyed the story, but found it to be a simple read.The characters weren't as developed as I would have liked and the story line was a bit thin. Never-the-less, Sparks is able to get you emotionally involved with his characters and you will want to keep reading to see what becomes of them.

Great Book
Nicholas Sparks wins big!!This is a great book, as are all his stories!!

WOW!
WOW!! This book is EXCELLENT! It had me cryin, in suspense, angry, happy, shocked etc... You name it. This is the 2nd book I've read by Mr. Sparks and I have to say again, WOW. This one is a gripping one about faith, love, hope, redemption, & forgiveness. The journey that U.S Marine Logan Thibault takes you on is just incredible. I cannot say more about this one without giving it away, but please trust me, you have to read this book. I highly recommend this read.

Great characters... a few bumps
I love Nicholas Sparks.His books stay on my mind long after I finish reading them, and this book was no exception.I love the concept of this story and especially enjoyed learning about the characters with all of their human flaws.Clayton was one of the best villians I've read in a long time.He was so realistic as a control hungy, sexist, ex-husband, who was especially abusive with his police powers.Nicholas Sparks definitely did his reseach on this one.

Cons: This book is predictable with an overly dramatic ending, seemingly created directly for the big screen.I also didn't like how quickly Elizabeth turned on Logan, but that may be more of her character's flaw than a writing flaw.

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With The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and his other beloved novels, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks has given voice to our deepest beliefs about the power of love. Now he brings us the long-awaited follow-up to The Notebook-a story of an ordinary man who goes to extraordinary lengths to win back the love of his life... After thirty years, Wilson Lewis is forced to face a painful truth: the romance has gone out of his marriage. His wife, Jane, has fallen out of love with him, and it is entirely his fault. Despite the shining example of his in-laws, Noah and Allie Calhoun, and their fifty-year love affair (originally recounted in The Notebook), Wilson himself is a man unable to express his true feelings. He has spent too little time at home and too much at the office, leaving the responsibility of raising their children to Jane. Now his daughter is about to marry, and his wife is thinking about leaving him. But if Wilson is sure of anything, it is this: His love for Jane has only grown over the years, and he will do everything he can to save their marriage. With the memories of Noah and Allie's inspiring life together as his guide, he vows to find a way to make his wife fall in love with him...all over again. In this powerfully moving tale of love lost, rediscovered, and renewed, Nicholas Sparks once again brings readers his unique insight into the only emotion that ultimately really matters. ... Read more

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The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks
Everyone should read this book The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks.Actually you should read all his books. My daughter got me into reading this past summer and told me about these wonderful stories. They are true to life and inspirational.The Wedding was a great book. I would of never thought how it would of ended.Great story..

Nice small book
Nice book in good shape.. but I was hoping the size was going to be bigger..It is for my daughter who had gotten this one at a flea market and it ended up having pages missing...good lesson to stick with Amzon.com for book purchases!

The Wedding
I absolutely loved this book. It was the perfect love story. Its about how hard a husband tries to fix his and his wifes marriage. Proving his undenying love for her was the only way. He was focused 100% on re-sparking their marriage throughout the story. In the end all of his effort payed off.

the wedding
Story was just OK. I predicted halfway through the book what the whole ending was going to be. Very short story. Good if you are looking for an easy beach read or something...however not a great novel. DEFINITELY not as good as his other stories, or the prequel to The Wedding...The Notebook. If you have not read the Notebook, read that first. It plays a big part in this story.

"The Wedding"...
This is another awesome romance story by Nicholas Sparks, and again he didn't upset me with his story on this one. I recommend this story to everyone who enjoys reading romance stories out there. Take my word, I guarantee it. ... Read more

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There are a few things Jeremy Marsh was sure he'd never do: he'd never leave New York City; never give his heart away again after barely surviving one failed marriage; and, most of all, never become a parent. Now, Jeremy is living in the tiny town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, married to Lexie Darnell, the love of his life, and anticipating the birth of their daughter. But just as his life seems to be settling into a blissful pattern, an unsettling and mysterious message re-opens old wounds and sets off a chain of events that will forever change the course of this young couple's marriage.


Dramatic, heartbreaking and surprising, this is a story about the love between a man and a woman and between a parent and a child. More than that, it is a story that beautifully portrays how the same emotion that can break your heart is also the one that will ultimately heal it.

While the novel picks up the tale of Lexie Darnell and Jeremy Marsh that started in True Believer and will delight fans of that novel, it stands on its own as one of Nicholas Sparks's most deeply moving love stories. ... Read more

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If it weren't for that sad ending...
I prefer happy endings, and Sparks continually writes unhappy endings. So, you would think that I would have quit reading his books by now. But the fact remains; I love his stories.

The main character, Jeremy, has been through one too many tough times, what with his divorce and all. Then he meets Lexie, and for a while, life is good, really good. Without giving away too much, let's just say that it doesn't last. In the end, he supposedly learns life's most important lessons as the reader goes through a box of tissues. Really, don't read this in public. You'll be blubbering all over the place.

FYI, men will probably get grossed out when reading this book since it goes into a lot of feminine detail about pregnancy and baby birthing.

.... I love his books, I have almost them all.
I love his books, I have almost read them all.
i share i with my friends at school.
greeting from lIma, Perú.

Beautiful, sad, laugh out loud type of book
I both laughed our loud and balled my eyes out through the book. Not many authors and books can do that. Amazing book!

sues books
DOES NICHOLAS SPARK EVER WRITE A BAD BOOK?? NOOOOOOO
VERY GOOD READING HES A WINNER TOO

not the best sparks book but still worthwhile
not his best story line but still a decent read.i found it a bit predictable. ... Read more

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Seventeen year old Veronica "Ronnie" Miller's life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alientated from her parents, especially her father...until her mother decides it would be in everyone's best interest if she spent the summer in Wilmington with him. Ronnie's father, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town, immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local church.The tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story of love on many levels--first love, love between parents and children -- that demonstrates, as only a Nicholas Sparks novel can, the many ways that love can break our hearts...and heal them.

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Jeremy Marsh is a born skeptic and a science journalist who specializes in debunking the supernatural. When he hears about ghostly apparitions in a cemetery in Boone Creek, North Carolina, he leaves his beloved New York City for this small, rural town-and what his instincts tell him could make a great story. What he doesn't plan on is meeting and falling hopelessly in love with Lexie Darnell, who is sure of one thing: her future is here in Boone Creek, close to the people she loves. Now, if the young lovers are to be together, Jeremy must make a difficult choice: return to the life he knows in New York, or do something he could never do before... take a giant leap of faith. ... Read more

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Nicholas Sparks is always great!
This book started out a bit slow for me but as always, it ending is always worth the ride.

Great book
Another well written book by Nicholas Sparks.I have not read one yet that I did not like.

Surprise ending...
Three-fourths through the book I knew that he was going to return with the girl at the very end, somehow. In this case, Doris was the one who brought them together. If she hadn't gone to New York and told Jeremy that she wasn't really going to marry Rodney, and that it was a lie, them he probably would of kept on wondering what would have happend between them. But overall, great story.

I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading romance novels. Take my word, I guarantee it.

True Adequacy
This is the first Nicholas Sparks book I've read.Having endured the film of "Nights in Rodanthe," my nominee for Most Obvious Dumb Plot of the Year, I would not have done so without a very strong recommendation from a friend.I end with mixed feelings.
The conversations are frequently brilliant. The several pages spent trying to get simple road directions out of a local mechanic are some of the funniest I've ever read.The quirkiness and sheer likeability of the minor characers is undeniable. Boone Creek ends up being a place you'd at least want to visit, even if you can't quite picture living there. And, quite frankly, I am delighted to encounter a happy ending these days!
One of the tags given to this book is suspense, which baffles me except for the fact that by the time the nature of the cemetary hauntings was revealed, I would have been willing to beg for the secret.
It's a fast, easy, and mostly entertaining read, marred only by the main characters. Saint Jeremy Marsh is simply too good to to be believed, even by the Truest of Believers in the nobility of the male romantic lead.Lexie needs to be treated for bipolar disease, if not schizophrenia, or possibly just to be "slapped up side the head" once.
If you like this author, definitely buy this book. If you are dubious about the entertainment value of Mr. Sparks' works, you aren't going to Believe in this book, either.

True Believer
This is one of 7 books that I have purchased by this author Nicholas Sparks.I have not yet been able to start reading this particular book however if it is anything like the others by him that I have read I know I won't be disappointed. ... Read more

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Volunteer fireman Taylor McAden is driven to take terrifying, heroic risks to save lives. But theres one leap into the unknown he cant bring himself to make: He cant fall in love. A man who likes to rescue troubled women, he inevitably leaves them as soon as they want more from him. Then, one day, a record-breaking storm hits his small Southern town, and Taylor comes across a young single mother named Denise Holton in a crashed car. When she revives, Taylor finds himself looking for her missing sonand involved in a rescue different from all the others. This one will require him to open doors to his past that have been slammed shut by pain. And with Denises help, dare him to make the greatest commitment of all: love someone forever.Amazon.com Review
Denise Holden's life is a fragile mix of luck and hard work. A single mom of a speech-delayed son, Denise makes ends meet by moving to the small town of Edenton, North Carolina, and working the late shift as a waitress. When Denise crashes her car and her son Kyle flees the accident and disappears into the storm, her only stroke of luck is the quick arrival of Taylor McAden, a volunteer fireman. Taylor's got a knack for fixing people, and he can't help wanting to be involved with Denise beyond the initial rescue of Kyle.

As Taylor helps Denise recover from the accident and get to know the town, they discover a sweet bond and a magical chemistry that pulls them closer and closer. Though Taylor fits perfectly into Denise's family, he's unable to open his heart to being loved by her. As Taylor struggles to understand his conflicting desires, Denise questions the wisdom of gambling with Kyle's and her own emotions.

Author Nicholas Sparks has found a loyal audience for his stories about the internal battles that accompany the arrival of love. His heroes may be truck-driving manly men and his heroines emotional swamis, but it's easy to overlook the traditional roles when the complexities of human relationships are so beautifully described. Sparks has found his forte, and this novel is sure to be as popular as his earlier works. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien ... Read more

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Great BOok
This is the First book of Nicholas Sparks I ever read and it was wonderful one of those hard to put down books . I highly recommend this book

A Great Beach Read
This was my first NIcholas Sparks read, I grabbed it on our beach vacation just looking for anything as I had run out of reading material. I am not sorry I did, this story sucked me in immediately and I could not put it down. The characters are so real I love the way he builds them up and helps you to see what is going on inside them but your not confirmed until the character is willing to reveal themselves to you. I found a few of the fires a little hard to believe, the thematic elements were strong, being a fireman's wife I know some incidents were a little exaggerated but it was still gripping. And I can excuse accuracy for a good read. And this was defiantly a good read!

The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks
Another great story by Nicholas Sparks.He is some writer. The Rescue was a wonderful story.I just love all his books that I've read.

Makes you rethink the way you have been looking at your life
Sparks does it again! This incredible story takes you on the journey of a single mother and her son with a disability to learn a language. As she is trying to escape a storm she gets in a car ride that changes the rest of her life.

She finds herself falling for the fireman who rescued her and her son, but at the peak of their relationship he starts to pull away. Not understanding why he was acting like this she breaks up with him.

This story is amazing and as it takes you into a world that only Sparks could have written. This book is a great read for anyone interested in a great book that you can't put down.

I would however caution parents that some parts aren't very appropriate and that this book's should probably only be held in the hands of people 13 years and up.

very disappointend!
I love the author so much. I have all of his books and this is the one I really didn't like ... I couldn't believe it at first but the more I read, the more I disliked it. not recommending this book! ... Read more

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Miles Ryans life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. As deputy sheriff of New Bern, North Carolina, he not only grieves for her and worries about their young son Jonah but longs to bring the unknown driver to justice. Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews, Jonahs second-grade teacher. A young woman recovering from a difficult divorce, Sarah moved to New Bern hoping to start over. Tentatively, Miles and Sarah reach out to each other...and soon they are falling in love. But what neither realizes is that they are also bound together by a shocking secret, one that will force them to reexamine everything they believe inincluding their love. ... Read more

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wonderful
i love nicholas sparks books and this is one of the best ones I,ve read. very romantic.

Could not put "A Bend in the Road" down from reading it...
When I approached the last few pages I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen at the end. For a second, I thought they weren't going to end up together at the end after Miles went out of town, and he wasn't going to let her know anything, by that I mean if they would end up even seeing each other after Miles found out that Sarah's brother was the killer of his late wife.

This story tells about a sheriff in New Bern, who has a son that has trouble in school after his teacher lets Miles know that he needs to speak with him. Sarah, who is Jonah's teacher, ends up working with him extra after school to help him the subjects he's struggling with.

After time, Miles starts and continues to date Sarah. That's when Sarah's brother ends up confessing to her that he killed Mile's late wife, accidentally.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading romance books. I guarantee you that you won't put this book down. Take my word.

Very suspencefulromance novel!!

This is a book I couldn't put down. It was so good, a #1 New York Times Best seller. Miles Ryan is a Deputy Sheriff in New Bern. His wife, whom he truely loved and was his best friend, was killed by a hit and run accident. He is left behind to take care of his five year old son Jonah.The struggles he goes through are so suspenseful, it is a book you will not want to put down.

He falls in love after two years with a Jonah's school teacher who is so sweet and charming and very wise, they were both torn with love. Sarah the school teacher had been divorced because her husband left her when he found out she couldn't have kids, a very sad romance story. Miles and Sarah fall in love and that is just the begining.

This book is a must read you will love it, Nicholas Sparks is a great romance novelist!!

Intrigue with Lingering Questions!
A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks was written in 2001.

I read a couple of books by Nicholas Sparks during the 2009 year and found that I enjoyed them so decided to read all of his books.I have just three to go and loved a few of them, but was disappointed in two of them.A Bend in the Road is terrific!This is a romance novel, as are all of his, but it has a crime involved which adds to the intrigue.

The couple who fall in love is an elementary school teacher and a deputy sheriff in a small town in some southern state.The crime that has been committed is a hit and run accident that result in the death of a lady.

Sparks does a wonderful job of explaining the emotions of all the main characters in the book, how they are affected by the death of the lady, and what decisions they make to face the future.When all finished, it makes the reader think how he/she would respond if in a similar situation.

I gave this book five stars and highly recommend it for anyone.It is not some gushy love novel supposedly only written for female readers.It moves right along and is a book that makes you want to continue on despite the fact that there might be other things to do besides keeping your nose buried in a book!

Nicholas Sparks
As we all know, when reading a Nicholas Sparks book, the book is going to leaving you in tears for one reason or another.This book was strange and I wasn't a big fan.In fact, it was this book that made me decide I'd rather move onto a different author all together.It had a good story line but I just didn't really like the way everything ended. ... Read more

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DESCRIPTION: In January 2003, Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at 37 and 38 respectively, they were now the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas and Micah travel the globe, the intimate story of their family unfolds in the details of the untimely deaths of their parents and only sister. Against the backdrop of the wonders of the world, the Sparks brothers band together to heal, to remember, and to learn to live life to the fullest. ... Read more

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wonderful
Wonderful true life story of the amazing Nicholas Sparks.Loved reading his personal feelins and real life story.wonderful!

J.C.B. South Range Wisc.USA Three Weeks with My Brother
This book was so touching.I have read his books and love his style of writing.I appreciate his so openess about his relationship with God.He also revealed his life story and theopeness of his struggles and losses.His solid marrage father and his brother holds testimony to living wiithin his beliefs.

Three Weeks With My Brother
I just finished reading Three Weeks WithMy Brother.Nicholas and Micah sure loved doing crazy things and getting into trouble.I laughed and cried reading this book.

Roller coaster ride
I have read all of Sparks' novels and love them all, some more than others.I have had this book in my bookcase ever since it came out several years ago.It was given to me as a gift and I just didn't think I would enjoy it as much as his novels.I just finished reading it and boy, was I ever wrong.It is an excellent read!I love the relationship Sparks has with his brother, Micah.This being his life story, it has all the ups and downs that life can have.As they say, "I laughed, I cried and I couldn't put it down."(Or something like that!)I enjoyed the way Sparks transitions between the trip and stories about his life growing up and about his family.I was able to identify with much of his life story as I have experienced some of the same sadnesses and tragedies in my life.If you are a Nicholas Sparks fan, I highly recommend this book.It gives you a background into who he is and some insight into the basis for many of his novels.

Live your life to the fullest...
There's no question about this non-fictional book being a very great story about, Nicholas Sparks, himself and his brother, Micah, that went on a tour around the world to places to visit. It not only tells about being away from their wifes, and how hard it was for them being alone, especially when Catherine, Nicholas Sparks' wife, had to take care of her kids they're were all sick, including herself.

This books talks about both Nicholas and Micah, but it talks about the three deaths that occured, including their sister Dana.

And last, but not least, the Sparks' remind us to live life to the fullest.

I recommend this book to everyone out there. Take my word, I guarantee it. ... Read more

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Julie Barensons young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he dieda Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, 29-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husbands best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than shes had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire... ... Read more

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A Change of Pace
After having read most of Nicholas Sparks' novels, I came across The Guardian.I picked it up and had trouble putting it down.The book was a complete change of pace from Sparks' other novels.I would definitely say it is his best yet, and recommend it to anyone who may not like Sparks' other works and for those that are already fans.For those of you that were unhappy with his other pieces, I suggest giving The Guardian a chance.

Gross
After opening the package with the book inside there was a very gross stain on it, not sure if it was blood or ketchup I did wipe down the book with lysol wipes. Worst experience ever with an item.

Wrong item...
Wrong item was sent and received. Although was given a full refund and kept wrong book, I never received correct book.

Another great read
Once again, another great book by Nicholas Sparks.Most of what I have read from him were always more romance than anything else but this book had a little extra with suspense in the story. Look forward to reading the last few books I have not yet bought and the next new one out in the Fall.

Expected more from a Nicholas Sparks book
Shortly after losing her husband to cancer, Julie received a surprise gift of a puppy that her husband had arranged for her prior to his death.Years later, Julie has recovered from her grief and is back in the dating scene.She dates a few duds, and then finally meets Richard, who is sincerely interested and seems to be a nice, romantic man, but she doesn't quite feel a connection with him.She breaks things off with him, and begins dating Mike, who she considers her best friend, and who was her late husband's good friend, as well.But Richard isn't what he seemed, and begins stalking Julie.I love Nicholas Sparks' books and I love the idea of this book, but this one just fell flat.The relationship between Julie and Mike lacked chemistry and romance.And Richard's motives were shallow and contrived.All in all, the book was a good idea that just wasn't fully enough developed.Disappointing after reading and enjoying most of Sparks' books. ... Read more

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"Somewhere," muses Noah Calhoun, while sitting on his porch in the moonight, "there were people making love." The Notebook, a Southern-fried story of love-lost-and-found-again, revolves around a single time-honored romantic dilemma: will beautiful Allison Nelson stay with Mr. Respectability (to whom she happens to be engaged), or will she choose Noah, the romantic rascal she left so many years ago?Amazon.com Review
"Somewhere," muses Noah Calhoun, while sitting onhis porch in the moonight, "there were people making love."TheNotebook, a Southern-fried story of love-lost-and-found-again,revolves around a single time-honored romantic dilemma: will beautifulAllison Nelson stay with Mr. Respectability (to whom she happens to beengaged), or will she choose Noah, the romantic rascal she leftso many years ago? ... Read more

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Delicious
I started reading this book at bedtime and found myself closing the cover well into the wee hours of the morning, unable to put it down.The story of Noah and Allie is a testament to love.Spanning a decades long relationship, The Notebook is about a love affair which has stood the test of time and is as deeply seated in love at the end of this couple's journey as it was in the beginning.As Alzheimer's exacts its toll on Allie's mind, wiping away the memories of love and family and joy, she is left with the story of her love affair with Noah, as described in his notebook.Through the story's telling by Noah, as he reads the notebook to Allie, we learn of the stormy beginning and the relationship that almost wasn't.We feel the passion and fire of first love and the trials and tribulations they endure when it comes to an end.But though having spent years apart, neither are able to forget the other and when good fortune tosses these two back together, the chemistry between these characters is as alive and vibrant as in the beginning.

Allie and Noah's love endures and they live their happily ever after.But the true gift of this story is that the reader gets to move beyond the fairytale end experience the peaks and valleys of "ever after".Heart-wrenching and hopeful, this book has earned a permanent place on my bookshelf.Sparks clearly is a wonderful storyteller with a tremendous grasp on the complex nature of love and human nature.

Not as good as the movie...
The book was good but if you love the movie you won't love the book... it is a love story but not from the same angle... I was disapointed in it.

The best I've ever read
This is one of those books I read over and over, from the very first page, the very first line I am still moved beyond anything I've ever known. It is very possibly the best book I've ever read. To know a love like this, ever how brief cannot be described by mere mortals in our feeble words, but Nicholas Sparks does so beautifully.

Why am I crying?
I asked myself that question, "why am i crying", for about an hour while i read the last 50 or 60 pages of this book.It's not that it was particularly sad at the moment, it was just the whole situation. It's just a beautiful book and very easy to read. It's a love story that shows that love reigns above all: the rest of the world, time, diseases. Awesome book. 5 stars.

Greatest love story ever told.
I absolutely LOVE this movie and this book. I cry every time no matter how many times I watch or read. Nicholas Sparks never disappoints me. He writes with so much love and feeling it is almost as if he has lived every story he writes. Truly a great author! ... Read more

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There was a time when the world was sweeter....when the women in Beaufort, North Carolina, wore dresses, and the men donned hats.... Every April, when the wind smells of both the sea and lilacs, Landon Carter remembers 1958, his last year at Beaufort High. Landon had dated a girl or two, and even once sworn that he'd been in love. Certainly the last person he thought he'd fall for was Jamie, the shy, almost ethereal daughter of the town's Baptist minister....Jamie, who was destined to show him the depths of the human heart-and the joy and pain of living. The inspiration for this novel came from Nicholas Sparks's sister: her life and her courage. From the internationally bestselling author Nicholas Sparks, comes his most moving story yet....Amazon.com Review
In the prologue to his latest novel, Nicholas Sparks makes the ratherpresumptuous pledge "first you will smile, and then you will cry," butsure enough, he delivers the goods. With his calculated ability to throwyour heart around like a yo-yo (try out his earlier Message in theBottle or The Notebook if you really want to stick it toyourself), Sparks pulls us back to the perfect innocence of a first love.

In 1958 Landon Carter is a shallow but well-meaning teenager who spendsmost of his time hanging out with his friends and trying hard to ignore theimpending responsibilities of adulthood. Then Landon gets roped into actingthe lead in the Christmas play opposite the most renowned goody two-shoes in town: Jamie Sullivan. Against his best intentions and the tauntsof his buddies, Landon finds himself falling for Jamie and learning somecentral lessons in life.

Like John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany, Sparks maintains adelicate and rarely seen balance of humor and sentiment. While the plot maynot be the most original, this boy-makes-good tearjerker will certainlyreel in the fans. Look for a movie starring beautiful people or, betteryet, snuggle under the covers with your tissues nearby and let your inner saprun wild. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien ... Read more

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It's the innocence that really gets you
Not a fan of Sparks novel I nevertheless admire his success in the literary world, it takes a tremendous amount of work and luck to make it to the top. Personally, I find his stories cliche and his writing not so good, but there are plenty of people who enjoy his books, so it's only a matter of taste. "A Walk To Remember" is a sweet book, there's not much I can say about it. If you feel like you want to get away from the loud and offensive world of Kardashians, pick up this book. A bad-boy with a good heart, which he hides well to appear to be cool in front of his friends, meets a girl who becomes a real challenge for him. He doesn't like her, he is embarrassed to be seen with her, he hurts her feelings until she captures his heart and tames him (something even Bella Swan couldn't manage to do with her vampire)! How many times have we heard this story? Too many, but then there isn't that much new in this world and Sparks manages to create a sweet, loving, at times heartbreaking atmosphere. Be warned- the ending is not what you'd expect! I skipped the last pages, because it got too sugar coated for me: the good were very good, and the bad repelled and became very good as well.
But either way, I'd pick this book over what's on TV these days.

Not what I expected
I know that people always say that the movie is different from the book.And most will also say that the book is better than the movie.I usually agree, but this book was an exception.In fact, I think it's the only book/movie combo where I've actually liked the movie more.

Nicholas Sparks is an amazing author.His books are easy to read, yet the stories pull you in.The thing that I just could not get over with this book was how different it is from the movie.

I watched "A Walk to Remember" when it first came out, and since then it's been, hands down, my favorite movie.I love everything about it.So I just knew that I would love the book...but when I started reading the book, it was completely different.It's set in a different era; Landon isn't a "bad boy", Jamie's father wrote the play and Landon volunteered to be in it; they didn't have all of the sweet dates that helped her accomplish things on "her list"; Landon's parents were still together; and on and on and on.It was a COMPLETELY different book.The over-all moral of the story was the same, but practically all of the details were different.

That being said, I probably would have loved the book and hated the movie if I read it first.The actual book wasn't bad--it was just too different in my opinion.Since I've loved the movie for so long, the book wasn't what I thought it would be.However, I have a really good friend who loved the book before she saw that movie and she feels completely opposite.

To sum all of this up:If you love the movie, know that the book is completely different before you start it or you'll be disappointed.If you haven't seen the movie, read the book because it really is well-written.

Book...A Walk To Remember
Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite authors.A Walk To Remember is one of the best books he has written.It is not too long, so it is good for just cuddling up in a big overstuffed chair on a rainy day.It would also be an excellent book for a reading group because, unlike most books, it has questions for discussion by a group or to ponder on your own.This is a very good read and I would recommend it to anyone from teenagers to senior adults.

a wonderful book but dont watch the movie first
I was told to watch the movie by a friend I did and absolutely loved it so I picked up the book ,and while I really liked the book I was disappointed to find it completely different from the movie only a few things from the movie happened in the book, so just wanted to let everyone know cause the book is great on its own and so is the movie but to let everyone know they are pretty much two different things! I am now a fan of mr. sparks but i will read the book before I watch the other movies so I am not disappointed like that again ... don't get me wrong the book is amazing

<3
This book was so good! I'm not a big crier when I read books but this one i almost did. So touching! I saw the middle and end of the movie and knew I had to get the book! In my opinion the movie might have been a little better because the book was a little slow moving. Other then that this book is a must read for anyone a teen or above. .....love Nicholas Sparks and this is one of my favorites. :) ... Read more

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a tender story of hope and joy, of sacrifice and forgiveness-a moving reminder that love is possible at any age, at any time, and often comes when we least expect it. At forty-five, Adrienne Willis must rethink her entire life when her husband abandons her for a younger woman. Reeling with heartache and in search of a respite, she flees to the small coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina, to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. But when a major storm starts moving in, it appears that Adrienne's perfect getaway will be ruined-until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At fifty-four, Paul has just sold his medical practice and come to Rodanthe to escape his own shattered past. Now, with the storm closing in, two wounded people will turn to each other for comfort-and in one weekend set in motion feelings that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives. ... Read more

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SAPPY--SAPPY--SAPPY--SAPPY
WOW!!!THIS WAS WAY UP THERE ON THE ""GAG-OMETER"" !!!!!
VERY, VERY SAPPY---DEFINITELY A ""LIFETIME"" MOVIE BOOK.
I MADE IT THRU IT---BARELY----BUT----I'M PRETTY SURE THAT
THIS IS MY LAST ""SPARKS""--I DON'T THINK THAT I CAN DO ANOTHER.

I cried when I finished the book and thankful to god for the life I have!
This is probably one of his best work. I truely enjoyed reading it. LOVED IT! highly recommend this book!
it's very upsetting but it's worth reading it. trust me .. and read it before you watch the movie.

My First Sparks Novel
This is the first Nicholas Spark novel I have read.I've seen the movie version of "The Notebook" (one of my favorite movies) and "Nights in Rodanthe", which I enjoyed.I saw this book selling for fifty cents at a used book store and figured I'd give it a try, as usually the book is better than the movie.

I was surprised at how quickly I read through this book. I haven't read a fiction book in a long time and found myself inspired to pick it up two nights in a row.I probably finished it in about 4 or 5 hours.

Even though it wasn't all that deep, I really enjoyed it. And though I knew the ending before I even picked up the book, tears flowed freely at the end (I did however, like the ending of the movie better.The scene where she sits waiting for him after cooking an amazing meal was so sad and I was really surprised at the ending.)

I liked it enough that I want to read more of Spark's novels.I am definitely going to read another one very soon.

Nights in Rodanthe...
This is another great well-written novel by Nicholas Sparks. "Nights in Rodanthe" is an awesome love story about a man and woman named Adrieene who meet up at a motel. Adrieene had been looking over the motel for her friend. Over a weekend, they get to know one another better and Adrienne falls in love with Paul. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys romance stories. Read and find out what happens at the end.

Great read
I've read every Nicholas Sparks book. Everyone has held me captive until finished. Great reads!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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Divorcee Theresa Osborne thinks she is done with love, but when she plucks a message from a bottle found on the beach, she becomes obsessed with finding the man who had written a tender love letter to Catherine. Reprint. AB. Amazon.com Review
If you thought The Notebook was atearjerker, get out the hankies, pull up a chair, and get ready tohave your heart monkey-wrenched by Nicholas Sparks's second star-crossed love story, Message in a Bottle. When Theresa Osbornetakes a much-needed summer holiday at Cape Cod, she finds a lot morethan a break from the hustle and bustle. On an early-morning jog alongCape Cod Bay, she comes across a corked bottle with a scrolled-upmessage inside that reads, "My Dearest Catherine, I miss you, mydarling, as I always do, but today is especially hard because theocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our lifetogether..." It bobbles around in the same vein for several moreparagraphs and ends with "...am alone on the pier and I do notcare what others think as I bow my head and cry and cry andcry. Garret."

Garret may eat quiche, but no bother--beforeyou can say "Look!I found two more letters!" Theresa ishot on his trail and determined to find this mysterious yet sensitivemessage-in-a-bottle man. She finds him at a sleepy North Carolinaport, working on his beloved sailboat, The Happenstance.Fromthere, a romance buds and blossoms into a colorful bouquet ofemotional baggage. Theresa has problems with her past--or, moreaccurately, her past is a problem. She is so scarred from her"I'm a super churchgoing guy now that I've run out on mywife" ex-husband that she hasn't tried to date since her divorcesome three or four years before. And who is Catherine? And what'sGarret's bag, anyway? When Theresa finds out, she plunges to thedepths of her soul and uncorks a whopper of a secret about herself,bringing Garret to terms with who he really is.

Message in aBottle has the earmarks of sentimental tongue-wagging at itsfinest and should please romantics and cynics alike--it's sure tobring romantics to their knees, while cynics will be slapping theirsin laughter. --Rebekah Warren ... Read more

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nicholas sparks novels
love, love, love his books.haven't read one yet that i could actually put down.

Grab the Kleenex...
While not quite on par with The Notebook, Sparks delights us with an intricately wound love story that will move you to tears throughout.

disappointed
I have enjoyed Mr. Sparks books until the end of this one.Great story up to the conclusion. This is only the second book I have ever thrown away in hopes that I can save someone else the disappointment this story brings.

Message in a Bottle.....
Wonderful Novel. It's going to be a favorite of mine for a long time to come.
Enjoy!

If you find this bottle, throw it back in the ocean!!!
This is the story: Divorcee Theresa, 36, writes a column about childrearing and dotes on her 12 year old son. One day she is jogging and ruminating vainly over her decent but aging appearance when up from the shore washes a bottle full of the most sentimental tripe imaginable. The message is from an amorous Garret to a dear lost Katherine. It is "so beautiful" that Theresa and her friend cry and cry. Theresa, so touched that a man could love a woman with such unabashed sentimentallity and wanting very much to believe in a monogamous universe full of lovestruck men, covets the letter writer for her own and starts to look for him. Later,they fall in love and then it doesn't work out so they send one final message in the bottle to each other, etc. But their parting is a thank you to each other, i.e."cool breeze on my cheek will always be your spirit.."
Now I am normally a mild mannered librarian, but I found myself fervently hoping that the main character would die and this would turn into a murder mystery.I kept thinking, "is he serious?" I don't think he is, for this is one hilariously maudlin book.
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An angry rebel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life--until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah.Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who captured his heart. But 9/11 changes everything.John feels it is his duty to re-enlist. And sadly, the long separation finds Savannah falling in love with someone else. "Dear John," the letter read...and with those two words, a heart was broken and two lives were changed forever. Returning home, John must come to grips with the fact that Savannah, now married, is still his true love--and face the hardest decision of his life.Amazon.com Review

An angry rebel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life--until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah. Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who captured his heart. But 9/11 changes everything. John feels it is his duty to re-enlist. And sadly, the long separation finds Savannah falling in love with someone else. "Dear John," the letter read...and with those two words, a heart was broken and two lives were changed forever. Returning home, John must come to grips with the fact that Savannah, now married, is still his true love--and face the hardest decision of his life.

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Wokini, translated from Lakota, means "seeing a new beginning" orseeking a new vision." This book will teach you about yourself, show you what it meansto be happy and lead you on a journey to feel more satisfied in your life. ... Read more

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A Lasting Lesson
I didn't know what to expect from this book and as I read it I was continually drawn in by the authors style of the telling of his experience.I assume it is his experience because of the directness of the story being told.A wonderful book providing tools for anyone who wants to be happy in life and has the ears to hear. The beauty is in the basic approach of just being human and how we relate to the world around us. A spirit journey in the finest sense. I want to present gift copies to everyone I love; especially my kids.

Not a bad Motivational/Inspirational Book
I can't help but wonder who the target audience is/was intended for this book.At times it read very smoothly; other times I felt like it was written in an uncreative/predictable manner.It made a lot of good points; I valued a lot of the lessons and advice.I just felt like the whole story about David, the presence of his sister's spirit, etc could have been left out and it would have been just as good.I learned quite a bit; I just wasn't awed.I think there are better motivational books out there besides Wokini.

logical, practical, enjoyable, and readable
When my grandmother died I had to go through her things, and I found not one but two copies of this book. Out of curiosity I read it, and was very moved and at the same time felt enlightened. I really wish that I couldtalk to her about this story, and regret that I didn't know her wellenough, because anyone who appreciates this story is on the right path asfar as I'm concerned. I am a Christian and I am not Native American, butthose things really don't matter as the only thing you need to have whenreading this is your desire to search, to learn more of yourself and theworld. You will get out of this book much more than you spend on it!

Fate Has Led Me to This Story Once Again
By chance, I found this book in my local library, read it and had a life change.Today while looking up Nicholas Sparks I find that Wokini is in print once again. Life is good!This book will change your whole attitudeand outlook on life.It begins by breaking down the old ideas (lies) aboutwhat happiness is and is not.It follows with a day by day path on how toachieve true happiness. A great book to give and to keep!

The most inspiring and enlightening book I could recommend
I was not prepared for the dramatic change in my outlook and self-awareness after I read Wokini. I couldn't put it down, and I even took notes. Wokini answers the who, what, where, why, when, and how, ofhappiness. I bought extra copies to give to my family and friends, and Ihope they pass thir copies along to their loved ones.Wokini is such aneasy book to read. The spiritual journey described in the book carried youfrom place to place looking for not only answers but questions. ... Read more

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Nicholas Sparks with a Twist!
There is nothing this man has written that I didn't love. I was so happy to dive into another one. If you love the "love story" in each of his books, then this will not disappoint. It also involved the bond between a human and her dog (another love story). What sets The Guardian apart from his past work is that this is a love story with a twist of suspense. Couldn't put it down, and as always, hated for it to end.

Awesome Book
Wow, this is definately a good book!!I love all of Nicholas Sparks books, but this one was really good.I highly recommend this book!You'll laugh and cry with this one!

The Guardian
A privilege to read this book. Mr. Sparks has a gift of using the English language touchingly. He goes though so many emotions while keeping it a pageturner, yet a glorious experience for the reader - and the animal lover.Reader will not put it down for long

New Side to Sparks
This is by far the most captivating of any Nicholas Sparks book.This is truely a different style for Sparks which he greatly excels at. The characters in this book are very relatable and the plot continually draws the reader in which every page.

The Guardian has the usual love story that we all love of Nicholas Sparks but this time, the romance is wrapped up in a thriller which will leave you on the edge of your seat. Typical of Sparks other books, Julie (main character of The Guardian) must make a difficult decision of choosing between two men: the handsome, wealthy and somewhat mysterious man or the down to earth, friendly "good friend". Her decision will set her life spinning into danger. I read this book in two days and wish Nicholas Sparks would write more suspense. This book definitely gets an A++!

Wonderful story!
Another wonderfully written novel by Nicholas Sparks!

As most of his stories are, this one is a bit of a tear jerker as not to disappoint the fans. LOL

No spoiler alerts here...just know that this is a wonderful read for a rainy day, a day at the beach, or, anytime you just want to settle with a cup of hot tea and relax. And it SHOULD come equipped with a box of tissues!

I highly recommend this book!

Ordered from this seller with no problems. Received book in used condition as described, (which was very good), and in a very timely manner. I recommend this seller. ... Read more

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Great story
I bought this book on cd for a long road trip.I have really enjoyed this book.I love reading Nicholas Sparks books, so I thought I would try a book on cd.The narrator did a fabulous job and really held my interest.I would definitely recommend this book.

Three Weeks with My Brother
Fabulous Story!There were parts that made me laugh out loud and other parts that had me choked up and brought tears to my eyes.I listened to the CDs during a solo 9.5 hour road trip and it made the journey go so fast.I loved every minute!

My all-time favorite book!!!
Three weeks with my Brother is my absolute favorite book!It truly made me laugh out loud as well as cry when I read it on my commute home.I highly recommend it!

Great book!
I am not a Nicholas Sparks fan, but I loved this autobiography.The reader was good also.

Awesome
I have read thousands of books and I would rate this as one of my five all-time favorites.A must read. ... Read more

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Julie Barenson es, a sus veintinueve años, demasiado joven para olvidarse del amor. Su amado esposo murió en un trágico accidente cuatro años antes, haciéndole dos regalos antes de su muerte: un cachorro llamado Singer y la promesa de cuidarla para siempre. Ella sigue recordándole, pero siente que por fin ha llegado el momento de rehacer su vida. La pregunta es, ¿con quién? Quiza con Richard Franklin, un hombre guapo y sofisticado que la trata como a una reina; o Mike Harris, el mejor amigo de su difunto marido y un hombre sensato y cabal. La toma de una decisión deparará a Julie momentos de felicidad que no había sentido en años. Pero una pesadilla asomará en su vida justo entonces: los celos la sumirán en una espiral de obsesión y muerte. / Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died-a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, twenty-nine-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire. ... Read more

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too sad and depressing
I gave this book 4 stars because of the very ending.It is a great novel as far as suspense, love, and a sweet dog named Singer(The Grardian).I love the way Nicholas Sparks writes and I should have known what the ending would be, but I kept hoping this one would end good, and it could have, and still been an excellent book.I just can't read anymore of these sad books of his that leave me feeling depressed and sad.Needless to say this one was most depressing of them all.I am still crying for Singer.

susan's review
let me start off by saying this book is very intense, julie's husband died 4 years ago now she's ready to date again she meets richard and the guy isn't who you think he is. julie thinks "he doesn't rock her boat" and breaks up with him and goes out with mike but richard doesn't take it all that well and begins to stalk her and nearly kills one of her friends but thats not all there's so much intensity you'll feel chills down your spine. It's hard to explain this book but ya got to read this. ... Read more