The Lucky One

By: Nicholas Sparks

Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd

A U.S. Marine's brush with death leads him to the love of his life in this New York Times bestseller of destiny, luck, and the redemptive power of romance.
After U.S. Marine Logan Thibault finds a photograph of a smiling young woman buried in the dirt during his tour of duty in Iraq, he experiences a sudden streak of luck -- winning poker games and even surviving deadly combat. Only his best friend, Victor, seems to have an explanation for his good fortune: the photograph -- his lucky charm.

Back home in Colorado, Thibault can't seem to get the woman in the photograph out of his mind and he sets out on a journey across the country to find her. But Thibault is caught off guard by the strong attraction he feels for the woman he encounters in North Carolina - Elizabeth, a divorced mother -- and he keeps the story of the photo, and his luck, a secret. As he and Elizabeth embark upon a passionate love affair, his secret soon threatens to tear them apart -- destroying not only their love, but also their lives.

Filled with tender romance and terrific suspense, THE LUCKY ONE is an unforgettable story about the surprising paths our lives often take and the power of fate to guide us to true and everlasting love.©2008 Nicholas Sparks; (P)2008 Hachette Audio

Just Another Harlequin Romance

Formula: Boy meets girl, they're perfect for each other, they fall in love, one has a secret which becomes insurmountable, a nefarious villain, a tragic misunderstanding drives them apart - but true love always prevails. Throw in a bit of sexual titillation . . . because it sells.

It was Valentine's Day. I succumbed to a weak moment and bought this. Oh well, no calories.

Loved it

Great story, loved it and highly recommend it to everyone. The story is not complicated and easy to follow. Simple but love,y.

great love story!

I really enjoyed this book!! I head read, seen the movie and heard the audio as well. I found the narrator very annoying for this book though. it was hard to get past that..

Fantastic Nicholas Sparks novel

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

Definitely recommend, heartfelt and exciting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was nana so funny and caring.

Great read!

Great story! Well written and very entertaining. it had a much better ending than anticipated.

Great narration!

As always, I enjoy Sparks’ books. The only thing I can’t stand is the darn head-hopping.

I seriously don’t understand how so many authors can dedicate a chapter—or at least an entire section—to one person.

But Sparks will hop back and forth in sentences. It seriously takes away from the story, as I’m trying to figure out who’s talking.

Anyway, good story. While sad in parts, there is a happily ever after, something you can’t always count on with his books.

Well worth reading/listening. I do both. I find myself not wanting to allow the apps to update my location, often re-reading or re-listening to the story.

Not my favorite

I'm a big fan of Nicholas Sparks, but I didn't get excited about this book.

Loved it!

the narration was amazing! I love when they can really change each voice so that you know who's talking, but especially the emotion! I love me some Nicholas Sparks, but the ending left a little more to be desired. Either way, still another one I'd recommend to friends!

wonderful

Predictable, but wonderful! I got so swept up, I spent the entire day cleaning and didn't even realize it.

Love the Story line

This is one of my favorite Nicholas Sparks books, having said that I was not a big fan of the narrator when he used his "female" or "kid" voice.. I will reread the book but probably won't listen to it again.