Publisher Description

Is there really such a thing as a good luck charm? Ex-soldier Logan Thibault thinks he just might have found one. Haunted by memories of the friends he lost in Iraq, Logan knows how fortunate he is to be home. He believes that a photograph he carried with him, a picture of a smiling woman he's never met, kept him safe. Even though he knows nothing about this woman, he hopes she might hold the key to his destiny. Resolving to find her, Logan embarks on a journey of startling discovery. Beth, the woman whose picture he holds, is struggling with problems of her own: her volatile ex-husband won't accept their relationship is over and threatens anyone who gets too close to her. And, despite a growing attraction between them, Logan has kept one explosive secret from Beth: how he came across her photograph in the first place ...

Notes

A new edition of Sparks' bestselling novel, published to tie in with a new film adaptation starring Zac Efron. From the author of The Notebook, which was also made into a successful film. An ex-soldier returns from Iraq with a photo of a woman he's never met, determined to find her.

Author Biography

Nicholas Sparks is the author of numerous novels, 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.

Review

There are only two people who can get away with writing chick-lit: Jodi Picoult and Nicholas Sparks ... Sparks has delivered another brilliantly addictive read **** London Lite A strictly curl-up-on-the-sofa-on-your-own affair ... A guiltier than guilty pleasure - race through it with lots of tissues **** Heat Sparks writes unashamedly romantic novels that make women weak at the knees ... Once again, Sparks certainly flies Closer This one won't leave a dry eye Daily Mirror Book of the Week

Promotional

High profile joint consumer marketing and publicity campaign with Warner Brothers targeting our core market of women aged 13+ online, in cinemas, and in-store Increased visibility for UK editions on: 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.)

Long Description

Is there really such a thing as a good luck charm? Ex-soldier Logan Thibault thinks he just might have found one.Haunted by memories of the friends he lost in Iraq, Logan knows how fortunate he is to be home. He believes that a photograph he carried with him, a picture of a smiling woman he's never met, kept him safe. Even though he knows nothing about this woman, he hopes she might hold the key to his destiny.Resolving to find her, Logan embarks on a journey of startling discovery. Beth, the woman whose picture he holds, is struggling with problems of her own: her volatile ex-husband won't accept their relationship is over and threatens anyone who gets too close to her. And, despite a growing attraction between them, Logan has kept one explosive secret from Beth: how he came across her photograph in the first place...

Review Quote

This one won't leave a dry eye

Promotional "Headline"

* The bestselling novel behind the blockbuster motion picture, The Lucky One , starring Zac Efron * An epic love story from the bestselling author of The Notebook

Description for Sales People

Safe Haven (2011) sold 60% more than The Last Song (2010) in its first four weeks

Description for Press or Other Media

Ex-soldier Logan knows how fortunate he is to be home. He believes that a photograph he carried with him of a smiling woman he's never met, kept him safe, and he resolves to find her. Beth, the woman whose picture he holds, is struggling with problems of her own: her volatile ex-husband won't accept their relationship is over. And, despite a growing attraction between them, Logan has kept one explosive secret from Beth: how he came across her photograph in the first place . . .

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