Love hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again. When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming, Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her ...

About the Author

This is Nicholas Sparks's 15th novel, six of which have been made into major motion pictures: The Last Song, Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, and The Notebook. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and five children.

Prizes

*High profile joint consumer marketing and publicity campaign with film company targeting our core market of women aged 13+ online, in cinemas, and in-store *Increased visibility for UK editions on: www.nicholassparks.com *Social networking activity in conjunction with The Official Nicholas Sparks Facebook and Twitter feeds (Nicholas Sparks is one of the most popular authors on Facebook in the world.)

Reviews

Sparks's 15th novel, following The Last Song (2009); Rebecca Lowman reads. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

SeenThe Notebook? Did you cry? By the same author, this tale will have you sobbing again, only this time with suspense, not heartbreak Look (An) endearing yet heart-breaking love story. Beautifully moving, each page leaves you guessing until the very last twist Easy Living 'Spark's speciality is gripping stories that deal with human frailties and the power of emotions. An ideal summer romance' Lancashire Evening Post 'Any one wondering if Sparks is worth purchasing, my answer is yes. He's a brilliant author and I'm a convert now!' www.chicklitreviews.co.uk Compellingly written and with an unexpected twist at the end, Safe Haven will keep readers engrossed until its full, terrifying climax. Keep a sofa cushion handy Take a Break