''One of the best love stories I have ever read. It made me cry and laugh in equal measures'' Reader review

''This book made my heart hurt and burst! I am in awe . . . This is a must read . . . Loved this book so very much!'' Reader review

''Absolutely shredded my heart . . . What a beautiful story of second chances, love, guilt and fate . . . you won''t be able to stop until you know what happens'' Goodreads reviewer

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From the number one bestselling author of The Notebook and Two by Two comes an unforgettable tale of enduring love . . .

Hope Anderson is at a crossroads. After six years with her boyfriend, she is no longer sure what she wants, and when her father becomes ill she heads to her family''s cottage at Sunset Beach in North Carolina to make some difficult decisions.

Tru Walls has been summoned across an ocean from where he was born and raised in Zimbabwe by a letter from a man claiming to be his father. In journeying to Sunset Beach, Tru hopes to unravel the mystery surrounding his mother''s life, but the letter will lead him in an unexpected direction.

When these two strangers'' paths cross, their chance encounter sets in motion a heart-breaking story - one that will transcend decades, continents and the workings of fate.

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Praise for multi-million-copy bestseller phenomenon, Nicholas Sparks:

''Deeply moving and I was captivated . . . fans are going to adore this latest, beautifully written tale'' Daily Mail

''A powerful read that tugs at the heartstrings'' OK! Magazine

''When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings'' Heat

''An absorbing page-turner'' Daily Mail

''A fiercely romantic and touching tale'' Heat on The Longest Ride

''An A-grade romantic read'' OK! on Safe Haven

''This one won''t leave a dry eye'' Daily Mirror on The Lucky One