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Safe Haven Audiobook
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Synopsis
Best-selling and much acclaimed writer Nicholas Sparks brings to life yet another compelling story in his novel, "Safe Haven." Making brief visits to New England, New York and Philadelphia, the novel's action ultimately settles in the picturesque North Carolina destination of Southport. This small historic town is located about 30 miles south of Wilmington, where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
A lovely young woman named Katie finds herself knowing no one, with few resources and in dire need of a job, food and shelter as she determines to start a new life. For reasons of her own, she has resigned herself to remaining alone, aloof even, in a town notorious for its Southern hospitality.
Just as she is begins to make headway into rebuilding her life, the walls she has put up around herself are threatened. A young, silver-haired grocery store owner, recently widowed, named Alex Wheatley, and his two children, Josh and Kristen, have interrupted her thoughts, reminding her that life is meant to be lived, not escaped from.
In true Nicholas Sparks style, a love story appears promising -- but turns impossible, for Katie is a woman who must always be looking over her shoulder. Romance, children, friendships and any semblance of a normal life are things she cannot even dream about, let alone turn into reality.
Nicholas Sparks is a North Carolina writer whose novels have sold over 77 million copies. Sixteen of his works have appeared on the New York Times and international bestseller lists. They have been translated into over 47 languages. Joining seven novels already turned into major motion pictures, "Safe Haven," the movie, opens in box offices Valentine's Day, 2013, featuring actors Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. Other books by Nicholas Sparks include "Dear John," "The Notebook," "A Walk to Remember," and "The Last Song."
All of Sparks' novels are available in audiobook format and promise hours of listening pleasure. His plots are fast-moving, with plenty of unpredictable twists and turns. His characters could be the girl next door or the couple down the street. Each and every one will pull at your heartstrings and the "Safe Haven" audiobook is no exception.
"This book had me intrigued from the getgo. It did take me a while to get into enough that I couldnt put it down. Once I hit about page 60 I.couldnt stop. I feel kevins story was a little drug on with i.sufficient details. I would have liked to know more about him and maybe why he was the way he was. Whether it stemmed from child hood or maybe more. I also would have enjoyed knowing if Katie ever want back to visit her elderly neighbor. The book like I said was good. I gave 4 stars because it was kinda drug on. If the author was going to go so in depth with details I would have liked it being more relevant things. I would have also like to see Kevins outcome a little different. It seemed too easy, he felt like he was playing God I would have liked him to get what he deserved. He got it too easy for what he put katie through. I also would have liked to see him get a littke more than a slap on the wrist from his captain. Seriously nobody had any suspicion about erins whereabout to actually look into?"
— Courtney (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Narrator Rebecca Lowman captures the essence of Sparks’ novel and creates numerous voices and dialects for his characters, including the smooth Southern drawl of Katie’s mysterious neighbor and sisterly confidant Jo, as well as the New England accent of Katie’s estranged husband Kevin.”
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“A captivating, trademark Nicholas Sparks novel.”
— Barnes & Noble editorial review -
“Rebecca Lowman’s narration of this suspenseful story will keep listeners on the edge of their seats as she adds an intensity that draws out and heightens the tension as the story evolves. Listening to this production is like watching the movie in your head as Lowman creates a heart-felt, believable visual through her narration. The recently released film of the same name, based on the book, will please the same crowds as the book and may draw listeners to this audiobook.”
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“Fans know what to expect from Nicholas Sparks: a compelling love story centered on two appealing individuals. In Safe Haven…Sparks expertly amps up the suspense, turning what has been a pleasant romance into a riveting ‘read all night’ page-turner.”
— BookReporter.com
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
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A Los Angeles Times bestseller
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A Library Journal bestseller
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A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
Safe Haven Listener Reviews
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" What can I say. It's Nicholas sparks. You know what you're gonna get and there's something to be said for that. "
— Jody, 2/20/2014 -
" The characters in this book were shallow and uninteresting. Very disappointing! Seemed like a rush job from Nicholas Sparks. "
— Brigitt, 2/18/2014 -
" A quick read and oh how much I liked the twist/surprise at the end of the book. "
— Nittima, 2/18/2014 -
" Good book with a great ending! "
— Doni, 2/16/2014 -
" I did like this book. It seemed to drag a bit about three-quarters of the way through. At that point I was ready for things to wrap up. Nicholas Sparks does tell a good story. "
— Betsy, 2/8/2014 -
" This book really kept me interested and on my toes. I read it all on an off day! I could not put it down. I am not a huge Nicholas Sparks fan but this book was not like the rest. Safe Haven was more about life than love. The ending gives a huge twist! "
— Lauren, 2/6/2014 -
" This book was a good read. It brought many memories for me. "
— Cindy, 1/19/2014 -
" Definitely my favorite Nicholas Sparks book. When I finished reading it I was begging friends to read it because I wanted to talk about the book with someone and didnt want to give away the ending. It started slow but was worth it to keep reading. Highly recommend this one! "
— Brittany, 1/15/2014 -
" holy crap guys. this book is very good, it's pretty crazy but very good. it made me have a lot of different emotions. It was kind of similar to The Lucky one but different it it's own way. im excited to go watch the movie! "
— averylee, 11/29/2013 -
" Typical Nicholas Sparks book with damaged characters, marginalized by life. A fairly good, quick read, though. "
— John, 11/22/2013 -
" Unfortunately, I saw the movie before I read the book so I knew the twist at the end. As always, the book was a lot better than the movie and even though I knew what would happen next, I still couldn't put the book down! Definitely one of the best romance books I've ever read. "
— Haley, 11/10/2013
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 Rebecca Lowman
Rebecca Lowman is an actress and audiobook narrator who has won numerous Earphones Awards. She has starred in numerous television shows, including Law & Order, Big Love, NCIS, and Grey’s Anatomy, among many others. She earned her MFA from Columbia University.