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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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Loved the movie, love the book more

I bought the book because I loved the movie.

As in any movie adaptation though, the book is richer in descriptions, explanations and thought provoking. I’m glad that I bought it. I still love the movie, but I loved the character build-up and explanation in the book more.

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surviving against the odds

Great story of a brave woman who had been abused by her husband. Listen to the end. There is a happy ending.

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Katie’s ability and strength to find a path to get away from Kevin and start a fresh life.

Kevin, as a detective, he was still an alcoholic abuser of a kind and wonderful woman. Even though he was a large prof Katie’s history. Domestic violence and alcoholism are Terri things, and there are many victims who are still afraid to speak out. Especially in Katie’s situation, with Kevin being a detective.

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Safe Haven

Well I am hooked! This was my first purchase, I thought what the heck it didn't cost anything I will give it a try. What a great first book to try. I found myself volunteering to go to the store just to listen to the rest of it. The reader was wonderful!

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Sappy and Cliche-ed Romance Novel

After listening to this book, I realized that this author wrote "The Notebook" and "Message in a Bottle." If I had remembered that, I wouldn't have bought this book. This story is a romance, and filled with cliches. It didn't hold my interest much at all, although I was interested in how the main character escaped from her husband. So read this book if you like sappy romances with unreal characters. Otherwise, don't.

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One of my favorites

This book had twist and turns and I couldn't put it down. I good mix of romance and thriller.

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Easy listen

This was my 1st Audiobook. Sparks wrote this well, good story line (reminded me of the movie sleeping with the enemy) but a different twist at the end. The narrator did a good job, but haven't listened to others as this was my 1st.

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Surprising ending

Nice reading. One gets involved very easily with the story. Amazing to see how two people can have very different perspectives about the same experience. And it only gets better toward the end.

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couldn't stop listening to this!

Excellent love story and life story! The mystery was fun to follow even if I thought I knew each plot outcome I didn't guess it most of the time.

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Won't disappoint Nicholas sparks fans

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

It's a good love story with some suspense and a twist at the end

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