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.
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"This was a great book! The Lucky One is about true love, fate, and destiny. This book is all about love and how it can find us in strange ways. The author did a great job with trying to get the readers attention fast! It was such an easy book to read and finish!! READ THIS BOOK! :) "
— Carmina (5 out of 5 stars)
“Worth spending a night with.”
— People“A page-turner.”
— Glamour“One traces a path so ephemeral and artful that we would know that Nicholas Sparks had written it even if his name did not appear on the title page. This story about a man whose scrape with death leads to his one true love will keep you up at night and then make you sleep more soundly. Inimitable storytelling.”
— Barnes & Noble editorial review“Sparks writes with a depth of feeling and a tenderness rarely seen in male authors.”
— Peterborough Evening Telegraph“John Bedford Lloyd delivers a solid performance. Lloyd’s deep bass tone is perfectly suited for Thibault, a manly man if ever there was one. Lloyd’s supporting characters are rich and interesting in their own right, some speaking in comical Southern drawls, others with a raw reality. The final result is quite touching.”
— Publishers Weekly audio review“Strong, determined characters make this an excellent piece of escapist lit. Narrator John Bedford Lloyd handles the Southern accents with ease, believably voicing characters of both genders. Romance fans will enjoy this.”
— Library Journal audio review" Nicholas Sparks is not my cup of tea. Thought I'd give it a go, but yikes....I'm surprised I managed to finish it. "
— Aimee, 2/14/2014" Typical Nick Sparks. Love story, someone dies. Didn't really do anything for me. "
— Mary, 2/12/2014" My favorite Nicholas Sparks book :) "
— Daniela, 2/12/2014" This was a good book. Had a surprise ending. "
— Cathy, 2/11/2014" Pretty good, the movie was aweful "
— Christine, 2/10/2014" I honestly couldn't finish this book. I thought it was boring. "
— Kassidy, 2/10/2014" Not a Sparks fan, but it was a gift so I read it. It was ok, but a stereotypical love cheesy love story. And I tend to steer clear of those. "
— Ali, 1/21/2014" can't stand it. ugh...best part was the german shepard. "
— Nicole, 1/20/2014" I really enjoyed this book. It flowed really well and I was always interested in what was going to happen next. Nicholas Sparks is a great author and he never ceases to bring something new and exciting to the table. "
— Abbie, 1/12/2014" The characters were a bit cliched, but it was a nice story that played with some interesting ideas. "
— Debbie, 1/7/2014Nicholas 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.
John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.