Safe Haven

ByNicholas Sparks

Release Date: 2010-09-14
Genre: Fiction & Literature

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 7,881 Ratings

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
4
By liani333
I 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!
5
By BreezyBab0312
Was glued to this book until I finished it. Lovely read
Great read!
5
By ChelseaH2188
The perfect romance/thriller set in a sleepy beach town!
Safe Haven
5
By zivalilasidney
A wonderful read that was hard to put down!
Heart wrenching
5
By Lbj6363
Cried twice. An awesome book.
Great beach read
5
By Janie's Library
Someone 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
5
By lkkfjfjr
Such a great book. I couldn’t put it down. Grab some tissues.
Terrific love story, terrific thriller!
5
By ES the horror fan
The 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
2
By LtCol C
Ugh, 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
5
By Singer019373
Thriller and romance