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Miles Ryan, a deputy sheriff in New Bern, North Carolina, has lived in the shadow of a hit‑and‑run that claimed his wife two years ago. Grieving for his wife and protecting their young son Jonah, Miles also seeks justice against the unknown driver. When he meets Sarah Andrews, a second‑grade teacher who has recently moved to New Bern after a difficult divorce, the two find common ground and a growing attraction. Their budding relationship is complicated by a shocking secret that ties them together, compelling both to reexamine their beliefs, their pasts, and the fragile hope for a future together.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nicholas Sparks
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