Safe Haven
Ratings45
Average rating3.8
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Ratings45
Average rating3.8
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.
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Loved it! Wanted to read it before I saw the movie, and I finished it in just a few days! The plot twist at the end surprised me!
Before I read a book, I tend to read a few reviews on it first, this one was no exception. I noticed that more than a few people had said that they didn't like this novel becuase it was “too cliche”, I'm glad I didn't listen to them because I loved this novel.
I found myself connecting to the main character Katie more than I ever have done with any other book that I've read recently. I was practically screaming at the pages when I knew something bad was going to happen and I felt the suspense because I knew what was coming but Katie didn't.
I give this book 4 stars because I although I loved it, I felt that the mushy stuff at the beginning maybe went on for a little long, a few chapters shorter would have been better but other than that, I can't really complain about it.
” they are your family now, not mine.”
“If Alex has chosen you, then I want to believe I have chosen you as well.”
I have to say this is probably my favourite Nicholas Sparks book I've ever read. I just really loved it! It kept me on the edge of my seat and I love the darker tone Mr.Sparks took with this book. To be honest, I can get really sick of Nicholas Sparks' books because they tend to be quite lovey-dovey, if you know what I mean. It was quite refreshing to read a darker novel by him and I hope he'll write more books with a darker tone. Overall, this book was great, a real thriller and a great love story. If you love Nicholas Sparks you HAVE to read this book!
