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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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At first I wasn't sure...

Really great from start to finish. Never a dull chapter. The ending was unexpected and also perfect.

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Better than Message in a Bottle

The only other Nicholas Sparks book I've read is Message in a Bottle and I hated the ending. This book didn't have the horrible ending that one did. It was a little predictable, but a good listen.

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Partially predictable ending

This was a well written book with anticipated events in the end, but also some twist. Nicholas Sparks blended the present with the past story line well, going back and forth to explain Katie's history and why her character is hesitant to put down roots. While I was able to anticipate part of the ending, there was a twist at the very end which was a nice surprise.

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predictable but great

had it figured out before halfway through, but it was still great. amazing story and they did a good job on the movie too. (which is rare)

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Best narrator I have ever heard read a book!!!
This was a true delight to listen to. Thank you much

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Always a surprise ending

Just when you think it was over a second ending occurs! Ended with tears in my eyes.

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Underwhelmed

This is my first Spark’s book, and I surely believe he has better books than this. There’s no way someone can get this famous from writing books if this is all there is. To be fair, it wasn’t bad by any means, it just wasn’t ... good.

I personally loved the movie (I’m not a movie critic , clearly). So I thought I would love the book. I came in expecting there to be some differences - but the details in the book isn’t for the better . I couldn’t exactly “feel” for the characters.

As for the narrator, I think she did a fantastic job

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A NS favorite

I read the book years ago, and seen the movie. I bought the Audible book for my 88 yr old mom and she loved it!

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Safe Heaven

I have seen the movie but the book has so much more. This is definitely a page turner.
I recommend it highly.

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Well written and narrated.

This was a beautifully written story. The subject of abuse was realistic and gave a suspenseful storyline.

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