When a mysterious young women named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: One with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children: and another with plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knot community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family.
But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her… a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport.
With Jo’s empathetic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realized that she must choose between a life of transient safety an one of riskier rewards…and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.
This is the first time reading one of Nicololas Sparks books. I have seen some of his movies and have enjoyed them but to read the words is quite different. I really enjoyed reading this tale. There is a good reason his work has been turned into movies. He is a very good storyteller. My preference is still fantasy fiction although I will continue to read different genre during the year long challenge.
This book challenge has brought me to new authors with wonderful stories but I have learned so much in their work. My challenge was to read 50 books this year, so far I have read 23 including reading writing books. I can only say that this challenge is one that I am happy to continue.
More from Nicholas Sparks.
The Notebook
Message in a Bottle
A Walk to Remember
The Rescue
A Bend in the Road
Nights in Rodanthe
The Guardian
The Wedding
Three Weeks with my Brother (with Micah Sparks)
True Believer
At First Sight
Dear John
The Choice
The Lucky One
The Last Song
To find out more click here: nicholassparks.com
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