• A Bend in the Road

  • By: Nicholas Sparks
  • Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
  • Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,354 ratings)

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A Bend in the Road

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
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Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. Missy had been his first love, and Miles fervently believes she will be his last. As a deputy sheriff in the North Carolina town of New Bern, Miles Ryan not only grieves for Missy, but longs to bring the unknown driver to justice.

Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews. The second grade teacher of his son Jonah, Sarah had left Baltimore after a difficult divorce to start over in the gentler surroundings of New Bern. Perhaps it is her own emotional wounds that make her sensitive to the hurt she first sees in Jonah's eyes, and then his father's. Tentatively, Sarah and Miles reach out to each other. Soon, they are both laughing for the first time in years...and falling in love.

Neither will be able to guess how closely linked they are to a shocking secret - one that will force them to question everything they ever believed in...and make a heartbreaking choice that will change their lives forever.

©2001 by Nicholas Sparks (P)2001 by Time Warner AudioBooks

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not easy to figure out

I hope they think this one into a movie. I could not figure out who the person was. it was great even at the end.

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EXCELLENT

What can one say about a Nicholas Sparks novel that has not been said countless times before. Terrific , fantastic, heart warming. Don't pass this one by.

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the bend in the road

loved it and there was definitely a plot twist and interesting. loved the characters and mystery

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Wow you shouldn't pass this book by!

This book was amazing kept.you on your toes and your heart in the story.

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Heart Breaker

I always like the human struggles depicted in Sparks' novels and this early one was engaging and heartfelt. I found the who -done-it and characters believable. The ending was weak in my opinion.

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A story about how broken hearts can mend.

As a believer, I know if you focus very hard, good things can come out of bad beginnings. This powerful story is a reminder. I laughed, I cried, and I appreciated how Nicholas Sparks always does that for the readers. Bravo again Mr. Sparks!

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Excellent Book

This author is excellent and writes superbly! Great storyline. Enjoyed his last 2 books also. I suggest reading his books.

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Everything. But the characters the most

The ending was my favorite but I really enjoyed the story line. The little bit of mystery

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Kept you on edge

I liked you couldn’t really figure out who killed Missy until almost the end. I liked beside the suspense it had the romance also.

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Another great book by Nicholas Sparks

I am never let down by the stories from Mr. Sparks. They are always fresh, just sit back and enjoy stories. Thank you.

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