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Safe Haven

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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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 empathic 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.

©2010 Nicolas Sparks (P)2010 Hachette Audio

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amazing loving story

once you start listening you can't stop because he's such an amazing story and he's so well explain I just loved it

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Amazing

One of my favorite Nicholas Sparks books. I cant even remember how many times I cried. It is a must read for sure.

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Wonderful

Nicholas Sparks has to be one of my favorite authors; as soon as he releases a new book, I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. I enjoy reading and listening to books. My favorite though is listening; especially if the narrartor is chosen well and in Safe Haven Rebecca Lowman was the perfect choice. I can begin listening to a book and the narrator makes the decision wheither I will continue listening or not.

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easy listen

always love the little twist at the end of Nicholas's books, always a good listen!

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Wonderful story..Happy, Sad, Touching,Satisfying

This is the first Spark's book I have read. It lived up to his excellent reputation. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good love story.

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Wow!

Well, wasn't sure what I was getting into but this has to be the best Sparks book I've dove into yet!! The narration was wonderful as well.

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Booze and beatings

My heart always aches upon hearing of cruelity. Mr. Sparks describes, in great detail, the plight of a battered woman. This upsetting senerio is softened by the happy (if somewhat unbelievable) ending. Just makes the reader hope the outcome is not the exception but the rule - which is doubtful. I enjoyed this book but would not recommend it, I believe there are much better stories available.

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Another amazing Sparks novel

What did you love best about Safe Haven?

I love how he writes in a way that pulls you into the story and allows you to feel what the characters are feeling.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked Alex the most. He moved on after the loss of his wife and while he kept to himself he continued moving forward and wasn't afraid to love again

Have you listened to any of Rebecca Lowman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not but she has a good voice and pauses at the right moments.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The last few chapters

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Safe Haven

Again, another great book!! It brought up a gamet of feelings within me. But I finished it wanting to share with all my friends.

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Great Book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

YES Highly Recommend

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Could not stop listening to this story

What does Rebecca Lowman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She did an excellent job telling the story

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Kept my attention, couldnt stop

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Great Book, Great narration

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