Julie Barenson’s young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died — a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, twenty-nine-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, … handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband’s best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she’s had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire…
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Sparks is a great author. Loved it.
I agree with the one-star reviews suggesting this book might have been ghosted by an amateur. The second half, where the police plot kicks into gear, is actually not bad. But the first part – yikes! This was written, apparently, by a sixth-grader with no clue about good dialogue. Mike and Henry go back and forth and back and forth ENDLESSLY . . . …
Safe Haven is a great romantic thriller I read by Nicholas Sparks not very many years ago, but while I recommend it to anyone who loves suspense and romance, it’s not the only such book he has written. While I would recommend both books, The Guardian is an even better romantic suspense novel by this author! Julie Barenson’s husband left her two …
Sparks is a wonderful writer with strong characters and engaging plots.
loved it
For the most part I enjoyed this book. It had suspense, danger, some angst and braw men in kilts. What’s not to like!? The plot twists were predictable but I liked them anyway. For a third of a book, the MCs, Ian was a self serving selfish man, and I wanted Sileas to drop him like a hot potato. He did redeem himself and fell in love with his lady …
First book in the series. Enjoyed it so much searched for the rest of the series.
I love this book i have not read it on here but i have a very very long time ago
This is the first book in The Return of the Highlanders series. While my least favorite in terms of the romance, it’s a necessary book due to the world building (which is paradoxically fantastic). These books need to be read/listened to in order and while each book has a specific couple as it’s focus – there’s also a series story arc that runs …