Book Review: Safe Haven - Nicholas Sparks

Safe Haven - Nicholas Sparks

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.

3/5 stars (liked it)

This is the fourth book I have read by Nicholas Sparks and it is a lot different than the other books.  Most of his books are just tear jerker love stories.  This one had a lot of suspense, especially at the end when Katie's past comes back.  There is also the typical love story.  Alex is such a great man and father, who wouldn't love him.  Over I liked the book and I really liked the cover with the bike.

Book Review: Nights in Rodanthe - Nicholas Sparks

Nights in Rodanthe - Nicholas Sparks

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a tender story of hope and joy; of sacrifice and forgiveness -- a moving reminder that love is possible at any age, at any time, and often comes when we least expect it. At forty-five, Adrienne Willis must rethink her entire life when her husband abandons her for a younger woman. Reeling with heartache and in search of a respite, she flees to the small coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. But when a major storm starts moving in, it appears that Adrienne's perfect getaway will be ruined -- until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At fifty-four, Paul has just sold his medical practice and come to Rodanthe to escape his own shattered past. Now, with the storm closing in, two wounded people will turn to each other for comfort -- and in one weekend set in motion feelings that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives.

3/5 stars (liked it)

A short quick book to read.  I had forgotten to bring my book and have had this sitting at my desk so I thought I would read it.  Like any other Nicholas Sparks book that I've read they follow the basic formula.  A couple quickly fall madly in love, something happens to separate them and the endings aren't usually happily ever afters.  Good book to read at the beach or when you're stuck inside in a snow storm.