Safe Haven
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4.5 • 7.8K Ratings
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Publisher Description
In a small North Carolina town, a mysterious and beautiful woman running from her past slowly falls for a kind-hearted store owner . . . until dark secrets begin to threaten her new life.
When a mysterious young woman 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 her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit 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 realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
In this deeply moving and suspenseful novel, the author of The Notebook tells a tale of tender love blooming in the wake of despair. Katie arrives in the small town of Southport, N.C., determined to leave her painful past behind. With the help of kindhearted widower Alex and his kids, Kristen and Josh, Katie finds the strength to face down her greatest fear. Sparks’ simple, straightforward prose draws you into this alternately heartwarming and harrowing journey.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
When Katie turns up in Southport, N.C., her presence in the small town and determination to keep to herself raises questions. But when events beyond her control force Katie to open up and she begins to fall in love she must come to grips with a dark secret from her past. Narrator Rebecca Lowman captures the essence of Sparks' novel and creates numerous voices and dialects for his characters, including the smooth Southern drawl of Katie's mysterious neighbor and sisterly confidant Jo, as well as the New England accent of Katie's estranged husband Kevin. Lowman also does her best to keep Katie from descending into movie-of-the week victimhood, particularly as the heroine enters into a budding romance with widower storekeeper Alex. A Grand Central paperback.
Customer Reviews
Looks like another must have!!
Definitely buying this book when it's released! You really can't go wrong with anything Nicholas Sparks!
Great Read!
I have read all of Nicholas Sparks' books and this was one of my favorites. I read it in 2 days - it was a page turner. I found myself having trouble putting down. I strongly recommend this book!
Awesome!!!!!
I really loved the book the ending for me was the best part very emotional. I love Nicolas Sparks books