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The Guardian: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience!
Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died -- a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, twenty-nine-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire . . .
Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration so that listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.
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"Really like the easy-going writing style of Nicholas Sparks. His stories unfold with real characters and believable events that hook the reader into a deceptively simple tale that is intriguingly layered and emotionally charged. It is easy to see why many have been made into blockbuster films. I am looking forward to reading more of his works."
— Jocelyn (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Surprising…Hair-raising…Thanks to the spiced-up suspenseful new recipe, readers will be in for a little heat.”
— Denver Post -
“Fans everywhere are familiar with Nicholas Sparks’ poignant emotionally driven novels. In his latest read, he changes his focus: Though there is a primary love story, the secondary plot involves romantic obsession, mystery, and irrational jealousy…With the sinister subplot providing the background for Mike and Julie’s romance, Sparks’ latest is proof that he’s just as proficient writing suspenseful fiction as he is writing classic tearjerkers.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars) -
“Combines elements of romance with those of a thriller…Sparks fans clamor for his brand of love story, and, with the added punch of suspense, this one will be another bestseller.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Combines an involving love story with the creepiness of an unpredictable thriller…Builds steadily to an edge-of-your-seat conclusion that is well worth the wait.”
— Booklist -
“Isabel Keating’s soft voice and reading style give you a sense of Julie’s vulnerability…Sparks’ many fans should listen with pleasure.”
— AudioFile -
Hair-raising...Thanks to the spiced-up, suspenseful new recipe, readers will be in for a little heat.
— Denver Post -
Fans everywhere are familiar with Nicholas Sparks's poignant, emotionally driven novels...Sparks's latest is proof that he's just as proficient writing suspenseful fiction as he is writing classic tearjerkers.
— Romantic Times -
An involving love story...an edge-of-your-seat, unpredictable thriller.
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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John, 4/16/2023
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" This is the first book I've read by Nicholas Sparks. I've seen a couple of his movie adaptations. I liked the plot, but disliked the narrative voice. Getting inside the head of each character was kind of annoying at times. I also thought the writing was kind of dumbed down for the masses. However, it was still entertaining and I guess that's really all I was looking for. So I really shouldn't complain... "
— Michelle, 2/11/2014 -
" If you are a dog lover, you need to read this book. It is amazing what a relationship with an animal can do for your life. "
— Michelle, 2/6/2014 -
" Nicholas sparks never disappoints "
— Christina, 2/5/2014 -
" I loved this book. I really enjoyed reading Nicholas Sparks. A very good murder mystery and romance novel. "
— Faye, 1/23/2014 -
" The book started out a little slow, but quickly sucked me in. I couldn't put it down. "
— Alicia, 1/21/2014 -
" Pretty much all Nicholas Sparks books follow the same pattern, thought I love them anyway. This one was actually unlike most of the others, and had more of a thriller aspect to it, which made it much more interesting. "
— Amy, 1/15/2014 -
" Rating Clarification: 2.5/5 stars "
— Jervin, 1/11/2014 -
" Broke my heart that Singer died... I didn't realize that I was sulking and crying for good ol' 30 minutes til I noticed my husband making fun of me... "
— Roda, 12/28/2013 -
" Love hoe he can grab and hold onto your emotions and it keeps you wanting to know what's next. "
— Danielle, 12/25/2013 -
" Love, love, love!!!! Read it!!! "
— Kellie, 12/18/2013 -
" So good! I'm a fan of Sparks' books already but this one is one of his best! Suspenseful and creepy. "
— Madelynn, 12/16/2013 -
" This is my fav Sparks book to date. A love story mixed with suspense! Great book!!! "
— Cencelia, 12/4/2013 -
" Ugh. Could not put it down and I threw the book across the room when I finished. UGH! I hate you Nicholas Sparks "
— Jennifer, 11/28/2013 -
" One of my favorite Nicholas Sparks books ever! A must read! "
— Meg, 11/25/2013 -
" Wonderful book, will keep you glued if you like chilling horror. "
— Kanika, 11/19/2013 -
" This was both a thriller and a love story. It was sweet and scary and sad-as a lot of his books go-but this one was more suspenseful. The characters (there were many) were intriguing-specifically one whom I won't name. heeheehee you'll just have to read it and find out ;) "
— Taylor, 11/4/2013 -
" Took awhile to get to the suspense, but worth it. "
— Kamaryn, 10/1/2013 -
" Really bad and slow first half. The second half was so much better. "
— Maggie, 6/2/2013 -
" Made me want a great dane :) "
— Melissa, 4/19/2013 -
" Probably one of my favorite of his.... Of course nothing close to The Notebook. Still loved the story which was a little different.. "
— Tracy, 4/12/2013 -
" This book took me completely by surprise. Nothing like the other books I've read by Nicholas Sparks. I love the way the story was told. It started out as a typical love story then turned suspenseful. "
— Taryn, 3/28/2013 -
" Excellent read.....suspenseful..... "
— Lori, 3/20/2013 -
" It was his usual writing but it almost bore me to death. The only reason it has two stars instead of one is because it was a relatively good page turner. "
— Sequoia, 9/8/2012 -
" My favorite book of all time!! "
— Baili, 8/20/2012 -
" I think this was one of the sweetest books ever! Filled with romance, suspense and tears. Great read! "
— Jennifer, 7/25/2012 -
" This was a great book. "
— Stephanie, 6/12/2012 -
" This book gave me the creeps. Yet I just can't put it down. My mind was hurrying to know more, to solve the unknown. Still, I fell in love with Mike and Julie. And the not-so-doggish dog, Singer. "
— Nicole, 6/4/2012 -
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Dina, 2/25/2012
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" Made me cry. :-) "
— Grace, 1/3/2012 -
" This definitely has to be one of my favorite books by Nicholas Sparks. I loved how it didn't just show a romantic relationship but it also emphasized the relationship between the her and the dog. Absolutely loved it! Although the ending broke my heart to bits "
— Ana, 11/30/2011 -
" A little different than the average Sparks' book...while he still rips out your heart, there's an element of suspense and mild thriller...good book...one of my favorite Sparks' books. "
— Betty, 5/22/2011 -
" Super sad and disappointed when the dog dies but good book. "
— Casi, 5/18/2011 -
" my favorite sparks book to date. "
— Jessica, 5/17/2011 -
" Not what I expected from Sparks. Its a love story AND a thriller. And I mean on the edge of your seat, super nervous, what the heck is going to happen kinda thriller. I'm happily surprised but don't expect to read a mushy gooshy love fluff novel. Still recommend it. "
— Amy, 5/17/2011 -
" Great, suspenseful read. I liked it because it wasn't too sappy like most of Sparks' other books. I don't think I would have made it through if it had been that way. "
— Michael, 5/15/2011 -
" Its a thriller before a romance despite with Nicholas Sparks thinks.<br/><br/>I was scared!<br/><br/>Laughed at the beginning when Julie opens the present and can't believe someone got her an ugly puppy lol. "
— Caroline, 5/15/2011 -
" Finished this book about a month ago and loved every second of it! There was a bit of suspense throughout the whole book. "
— Alicia, 5/15/2011 -
" The book, itself, was full of suspense and anticipation. The characters were well formed, although the cliche of the two main characters getting together was a given, this book kept me interested throughout. A good suspense novel. "
— Stephanie, 5/4/2011 -
" Absolutely wonderful!!!! A must read! So suspenseful and very well written! "
— Alyssa, 4/26/2011 -
" Not very scary...I think he should have concentrated either on the romance or the thriller...trying to do both didn't really work out. "
— Sudeshna, 4/26/2011
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 Isabel Keating
Isabel Keating has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards for her audiobook narration and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actress, she garnered a Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and a Tony nomination for her critically acclaimed 2004 Broadway performance as Judy Garland in The Boy from Oz. She was awarded the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress in 2000 for her portrayal of Flora Crewe in Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink.