Safe Haven
By Nicholas Sparks
- Release Date: 2010-09-14
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
In a small North Carolina town, a mysterious and beautiful woman running from her past slowly falls for a kind-hearted store owner . . . until dark secrets begin to threaten her new life.
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 empathetic 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.
Reviews
kinda slow but good
4By liani333I can’t believe it took me this long to finish this book but so glad I decided to read it to the end. It starts off pretty slow, Sparks was detailed about every day life in every chapter and ngl it got kinda boring about halfway through, and I felt myself getting impatient because it just felt like it was dragging! The twist at the end makes it all worth it! Overall, it was sweet and will have you at the edge of the seat. TRIGGER WARNING TO POTENTIAL READERS: the story involves domestic violence.Loved it!
5By BreezyBab0312Was glued to this book until I finished it. Lovely readGreat read!
5By ChelseaH2188The perfect romance/thriller set in a sleepy beach town!Safe Haven
5By zivalilasidneyA wonderful read that was hard to put down!Heart wrenching
5By Lbj6363Cried twice. An awesome book.Great beach read
5By Janie's LibrarySomeone who rated this book a 1 said it was “predictable.” It was relatively predictable that the two main characters would become involved. However, this book was anything but predictable. Occurrences in the plot were quite surprising and remained surprising to the end. Enjoyed it very much.Tear jerker
5By lkkfjfjrSuch a great book. I couldn’t put it down. Grab some tissues.Terrific love story, terrific thriller!
5By ES the horror fanThe Guardian is an even better thriller from the same author, but fans of Nicholas Sparks will love this book! I know what I’m talking about because I’m a fan, even though this is one of only five books I’ve read by the author! The love story is the kind of sweet, touching romance you would expect from Nicholas Sparks and, as a thriller, it’s very suspenseful, building to quite a frightening climax! Highly recommended! A pleasure to read!Great Story Teller - Horrible story line
2By LtCol CUgh, a tough read, but might be a bad experience that can produce a better attitude toward those who suffer this kind of life. Needed the ending.Good book
5By Singer019373Thriller and romanceNever Ending Love
5By LakewacoGreat mystery and love story. You’ll laugh, you’ll tear up, you’ll smile and you won’t be able to wait for an end you didn’t expect, but you’ll love it.Safe Haven
5By Mel bookwormLoved this book. Read it twice and saw the movie. Nothing better than a wonderful Nicholas Sparks book to spend the day with. This one did not disappoint. Heart-warming!Safe Haven
5By SSlocatI loved it. Gripping storySwful
1By OKIE COWGIRLLong and boring. So predictable. A classic sleeping with the enemy story copied. Sad and depressing. Wish I had my $2.99 back!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
5By MnycgirlThis book is the best book I've ever read!!! I love it!! Its full of drama, suspense, love, and faith. It's absolutely beautiful.Safe Haven
5By Shones719I love all of Nicholas Sparks' books but this is Nicholas Sparks at his best!Amazing
4By masterzach3001It's amazing what life brings to you and it's great to know that anybody can over come anything. Your past makes you stronger and wiser for what's to come aheadOver-Rating
5By Samantha VeraThe best book full with eximent and over joy and you won't put down ❤️Great
5By nchighlandscotMy first Nicholas Sparks book. Wasn’t disappointed :)
