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Struggling to care for her sick father and raise her teenage children alone, a divorced mother spends the weekend at a North Carolina inn, only to meet a former surgeon running from his past.
Adrienne Willis is 45 and has been divorced for three years, abandoned by her husband for a younger woman. The trials of raising her teenage children and caring for her sick father have worn her down, but at the request of a friend and in hopes of respite, she's gone to the coastal village of Rodanthe in North Carolina to tend the local inn for the weekend. With a major storm brewing, the time away doesn't look promising...until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives.
At 54, Paul is a successful surgeon, but in the previous six months his life has unraveled into something he doesn't recognize. Estranged from his son and recently divorced, he's sold his practice and his home and has journeyed to this isolated town in hopes of closing a painful chapter in his past. Adrienne and Paul come together as the storm brews over Rodanthe, but what begins between them over the weekend will resonate throughout the rest of their lives, intertwining past and future, love and loss.
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"Probably the best of the Spark's long list of stories. I found the most interesting aspect of this book was how he deals with Time. He tells the story with flashbacks and keeps filling in detail picking and choosing from different times. A very good read. "
— David (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Ladies and gentlemen, start your tear ducts…Sparks doesn’t stray too far from his bittersweet, lost-love formula…but you’ll cry in spite [of] yourself.”
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“A page-turner.”
— Connecticut Post -
“Two lonely people come together and find the kind of deep, committed love that has been absent from their lives for too long…Nicholas Sparks has done it again.”
— Forth Worth Star-Telegram -
“In the best tradition of Robert James Waller…Nicholas Sparks ventures into a genre ruled, almost exclusively, by women. Nights in Rodanthe will be popular with lovers of tasteful romantic fiction.”
— Martha’s Vineyard Times -
“The intense yet short-lived romance in Nicholas Sparks’ novel, Nights in Rodanthe…offers a story that is…passionate and memorable…Sparks’ smooth, sensitive writing and simple story line that doesn’t end with every wish coming true make this a novel that can hold its own.”
— Associated Press -
“Sparks…is back at it with his latest mix of love story and pathos. He doesn’t disappoint…Sparks has a very solid fan base, and they will be clamoring for his latest.”
— Booklist -
“JoBeth Williams’ tender narration captures the introspection and sadness of Adrienne’s tale, as well as its passion. Her detached portrayal of Paul and Adrienne’s lives before they find each other conveys all the flatness of their existence, despite the many events filling their days…Soft piano interludes elegantly separate chapters and polish the finished work.”
— AudioFile
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
Nights in Rodanthe Listener Reviews
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" Good Book. I would recommend it to others. Not my favorite Sparks but definitely a good read. "
— Angie B, 10/14/2018 -
" I didn't really want to like this book. I've always thought Nicholas Sparks is so commercial. I really liked this book. Recommend it to anyone who is a romantic a heart. "
— Sonny, 2/10/2014 -
" Could not put this book down just loved it so much so intense "
— Lisa, 2/9/2014 -
" This one was ok, but not one of my favorites. Similar to Message in a Bottle, this is not the typical "happily ever after" that we've come to expect from the typical love story novel. However, it is entertaining and an easy book to read. Not my first choice, but not my last either. "
— Darren, 2/3/2014 -
" painful, overpowering books. "
— Chiva, 2/2/2014 -
" Sparks does it again! Every book he writes I can picture the whole story, fall in love with the characters and always end up wanting more! So happy he keeps writing. :) "
— Deb, 1/23/2014 -
" I don't normally read books like this, but I was pleasantly surprised. It made for a good and rather easy beach read. "
— Katrina, 1/23/2014 -
" Love a rainy, stormy day if spent with the right person! "
— Marynelson321, 1/22/2014 -
" This book would have been better had I not seen the movie first. Unfortunately, I knew what was going to happen so I wasn't at all surprised. No need to read the book if you've seen the movie. "
— Mckenna, 1/14/2014 -
" Typical Nicholas Sparks. If you like his other books, you will like this one. If you are looking for depth, substance, or something not completely predictable, you will want to pass. Read it for book club. It is a quick and easy read, there is that. "
— Sara, 1/13/2014 -
" typical Nicholas Sparks book. Easy and quick read. "
— Ktouton, 11/28/2013 -
" Another good love story, just like The Notebook "
— Yesenia, 10/25/2013 -
" This is a wonderful story, major tear jerker! But wonderful none the less! "
— Sylvia, 8/27/2013 -
" Nice story, but a little unbelievable in some respects. "
— Michelle, 8/4/2013 -
" I picked this one up at a local thrift store for 10 cents because of how my mom loved the movie. I loved this book. Well worth the 3 days I spent reading it. "
— Roxane, 7/19/2013 -
" I have to say I really liked this one. It was full of sadness and heartbreak but had a positive message. I could really identify with the main character; her experiences and emotions touched me deeply. "
— Christy, 7/19/2013 -
" I thought it was gonna be like the Notebook sorta. But it was still a good book c': "
— James, 3/7/2013 -
" good..... was a little boring but ok "
— Ruthie, 2/19/2013 -
" I thought this book was great. It is a wonderful love story and a love like that can be found. "
— Crystal, 11/25/2012 -
" I'm not sure why I continue to read Sparks' books...compelled, I suppose(?) to read his collection. This one was the first one I couldn't get past the first few chapters. I'll have to pick it back up when in the right mood...although, what that is...I don't know. "
— Jacinda, 9/23/2012 -
" I'm not one for love stories, but if I'm going to read one, I know I can count on this author to write a good one. And he didn't disappoint with this one, it was a good story, and a fast read. "
— Ceciliahill55, 8/13/2012 -
" I'm not sure why I continue to occasionally read a Nicholas Sparks book, but I actually enjoyed this one more than most of his others that I've read. "
— Angela, 8/12/2012 -
" the best of Nicholas Sparks' books intil now..i like it soooo much..and i like the movie.. "
— Ilhem, 6/30/2012 -
" Me encanto este libro! Pero el final es tan triste... "
— Clau, 4/4/2012 -
" Love "what if" book and learning later in life you can fall in love. "
— Crystal, 3/23/2012 -
" Ever since reading the Notebook years ago, I can't help but be charmed by Nicolas Sparks' storytelling. "
— Allison, 1/30/2012 -
" Has the typical sad ending you expect from a Nicholas Sparks novel, but it's not as gut wrenching as The Notebook. "
— Aspasia, 1/22/2012 -
" It is just OK - nothing out of ordinary. "
— Rob, 8/1/2011 -
" So good. So so so good. And great movie "
— Jessica, 5/19/2011 -
" Not my favorite... so done with Nicholas Sparks .eek "
— Quigleyamanda7, 5/18/2011 -
" Little slow at first for me. I am in my early 20's and to me having it be older people was a little bit uninteresting for me but I kept reading and by the middle I was sucked in. "
— Casi, 5/18/2011 -
" The movie does it NO justice! What.so.ever. "
— Marilyn, 5/16/2011 -
" The ending was good but it felt like it took a long time to get there. "
— Emily, 5/16/2011 -
" Not my favorite Sparks book but still good. <br/><br/>I like how the mom tells the story to her daughter. "
— Caroline, 5/15/2011 -
" This book is absolutely amazing! a definate must read! "
— Tiffany, 5/10/2011 -
" Not my fave Nicholas Sparks read but still enjoyed. <br/>My first Book on Kindle! <br/> "
— Jo, 5/10/2011 -
" At first, I thought it was a little boring for a Nicholas Sparks novel but it became one of my favorites when I finished it. The end part was just so sad it made me cry. "
— Mia, 5/3/2011 -
" Oh yes I did. I plead study avoidance. But it wasn't bad. "
— Ginna, 5/2/2011 -
" Sentimental and predictable romance novel but good read. Have the tissues handy. "
— Lorrie, 4/23/2011 -
" It is just OK - nothing out of ordinary. "
— Rob, 4/20/2011
About Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is the author of twenty-five books, all of which have been New York Times bestsellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and eleven have been adapted into films. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences.
About JoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams is a film, stage, and television actress and president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Among her many film and television credits are Dexter, Hart of Dixie, 24, The Big Chill, and Poltergeist.