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In der dunkelsten Stunde ist Liebe die einzige Zuflucht. Niemand im Küstenort Southport weiß, wer die neue Einwohnerin Katie ist und woher sie kommt. Sie lebt komplett zurückgezogen und vermeidet jeden Kontakt mit anderen. Erst dem jungen Witwer Alex, der zwei kleine Kinder hat, gelingt es langsam und behutsam, ihr näherzukommen. Doch Katie hütet ein dunkles Geheimnis. Wird sie für die Liebe alles aufs Spiel setzen? Die kleine Gemeinde Southport in North Carolina hat mysteriösen Zuwachs bekommen: Die junge Katie hat sich in einem komplett abgelegenen Bungalow niedergelassen. Sie ist sehr hübsch, richtet sich aber bewusst unscheinbar her. Sie arbeitet als Kellnerin und schafft es dennoch, jeden näheren Kontakt zu vermeiden. Niemand kennt sie, niemand weiß von ihrer Herkunft - und von ihrem dunklen Geheimnis. Doch zwei Menschen am Ort kämpfen um ihre Nähe: Alex, der freundliche junge Witwer, der als alleinerziehender Vater für seine zwei kleinen Kinder sorgt. Und Jo, Katies schlagfertige Nachbarin. Wider Willen lässt sich Katie von beiden in eine freundschaftliche Beziehung verstricken. Und schon bald hegt sie für Alex deutlich stärkere Gefühle. Aber sie ist wild entschlossen, nie mehr einen Mann zu lieben. Zu groß sind die Schrecken der Vergangenheit. Und zu groß ist auch jetzt noch das Risiko ...

Amanda Collier és Dawson Cole tizenévesen szeretnek egymásba mélyen és visszavonhatatlanul. A kettejük közötti kötelék széttéphetetlennek tűnik annak ellenére, hogy a családi hátterük végzetesen különbözik egymástól, és szüleik sem nézik jó szemmel a kapcsolatukat. A főiskola előtti utolsó nyáron azonban előre nem látott, tragikus események szakítják el őket egymástól, és terelik más irányba az életüket. Huszonöt évvel később Amanda és Dawson visszatérnek szülővárosukba annak az embernek a temetésére, aki fiatal korukban egyedüliként támogatta a szerelmüket, és menedéket nyújtott nekik. Egyikük sem azt az életet élte, amelyet elképzelt magának, és egyikük sem tudta elfelejteni azt a szenvedélyes első szerelmet, amely örökre megváltoztatta a sorsukat. Miközben Amanda és Dawson teljesítik öreg barátjuk végakaratát, minden, amit eddig biztosnak hittek, kétségessé válik, arra kényszerítve őket, hogy szembenézzenek fájdalmas emlékeikkel, újragondolják a döntéseiket, és az együtt töltött varázslatos hétvége után feltegyék a kérdést: újraírhatja-e a szerelem a múltat? Nicholas Sparks (Menedék, Szerencsecsillag) legújabb regénye az életre szóló szerelem szépségéről és fájdalmáról szól.

They were teenage sweethearts from opposite sides of the tracks - with a passion that would change their lives for ever. But life would force them apart. Years later, the lines they had drawn between past and present are about to slip ...Called back to their hometown for the funeral of the mentor who once gave them shelter when they needed it most, they are faced with each other once again, and forced to confront the paths they chose. Can true love ever rewrite the past? This is the new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Last Song. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.

Rozvedená osamelá novinárka Theresa Osbornová pri prechádzke na pláži nájde v piesku sklenenú fľašu s papierom vnútri. Neodolá a začíta sa do nádherného vyznania lásky neznámeho pisateľa žene menom Catherine. List na ňu hlboko zapôsobí a zároveň ako skúsená reportérka Chicago Tribune vytuší šancu na senzačný článok pre svoje noviny. Po neúnavnom pátraní zistí, že list napísal Garrett Blake, staviteľ lodí v prímorskom mestečku v Severnej Karolíne, a vyberie sa za ním. Garrett Blake sa ani po rokoch nevie vyrovnať s náhlou smrťou milovanej ženy. Darmo ho jeho otec i priatelia presviedčajú, že život ide ďalej. Príchod Theresy môže znamenať práve ten nový začiatok, ktorý tak veľmi potrebuje, a rovnako aj Theresa, rozčarovaná a sklamaná zo svojho predchádzajúceho stroskotaného vzťahu. Osud sa však s nimi opäť zahráva... Jeden z najkrajších príbehov o strate, hľadaní a nachádzaní lásky očaril milióny čitateľov aj filmových divákov. Správa vo fľaši bola prvým sfilmovaným románom Nicholasa Sparksa. Nakrútil ho režisér Luis Mendiki roku 1999 v hlavných úlohách s Kevinom Costnerom, Robin Wrightovou-Pennovou a Paulom Newmanom. Z anglického originálu Message in a Bottle (Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, New York 1998) preložil Štefan Greňa.

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 ...

Rozvedená osamelá novinárka Theresa Osbornová pri prechádzke na pláži nájde v piesku sklenenú fľašu s papierom vnútri. Neodolá a začíta sa do nádherného vyznania lásky neznámeho pisateľa žene menom Catherine. List na ňu hlboko zapôsobí a zároveň ako skúsená reportérka Chicago Tribune vytuší šancu na senzačný článok pre svoje noviny. Po neúnavnom pátraní zistí, že list napísal Garrett Blake, staviteľ lodí v prímorskom mestečku v Severnej Karolíne, a vyberie sa za ním. Garrett Blake sa ani po rokoch nevie vyrovnať s náhlou smrťou milovanej ženy. Darmo ho jeho otec i priatelia presviedčajú, že život ide ďalej. Príchod Theresy môže znamenať práve ten nový začiatok, ktorý tak veľmi potrebuje, a rovnako aj Theresa, rozčarovaná a sklamaná zo svojho predchádzajúceho stroskotaného vzťahu. Osud sa však s nimi opäť zahráva... Jeden z najkrajších príbehov o strate, hľadaní a nachádzaní lásky očaril milióny čitateľov aj filmových divákov. Správa vo fľaši bola prvým sfilmovaným románom Nicholasa Sparksa. Nakrútil ho režisér Luis Mendiki roku 1999 v hlavných úlohách s Kevinom Costnerom, Robin Wrightovou-Pennovou a Paulom Newmanom. Z anglického originálu Message in a Bottle (Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, New York 1998) preložil Štefan Greňa.

Kann Liebe die Vergangenheit überwinden? Amanda und Dawson sind erst siebzehn, als sie sich unsterblich ineinander verlieben. Doch ihre Familien bekämpfen die Beziehung, und widrige Umstände trennen sie schließlich endgültig. Fünfundzwanzig Jahre später kehren die beiden in ihr Heimatstädtchen zurück. Sie empfinden noch genauso tief füreinander wie damals. Aber beide sind von Schicksalsschlägen gezeichnet, und die Kluft zwischen ihnen scheint größer denn je zu sein ...Mit siebzehn verlieben sich Dawson und Amanda ineinander. Sie werden ein Paar - obwohl ihre Familien nicht unterschiedlicher sein könnten und die Beziehung nach Kräften bekämpfen. Ein Jahr lang hält die Liebe stand, dann trennen die widrigen Umstände und ein Schicksalsschlag die beiden. Erst als fünfundzwanzig Jahre später ein gemeinsamer Freund stirbt, sehen sich Dawson und Amanda anlässlich des Begräbnisses wieder. Erneut sind sie von den Gefühlen füreinander überwältigt, sie wissen, dass ihre Herzen auf ewig verbunden sind. Aber mit beiden hat es das Leben nicht nur gut gemeint, und sie haben wichtige Entscheidungen getroffen, die sie nachträglich bereuen. Die Kluft zwischen ihnen ist nur noch größer geworden. Kann ihre Liebe, die schon einmal ihr Leben verändert hat, die Vergangenheit überwinden und eine neue Zukunft für Dawson und Amanda schaffen?

Swept off your feet and into a nightmare ...A powerful blend of love story, betrayal and obsession, The Guardian is written with electrifying intensity, playing with your emotions at every turn. Widowed at a young age, Julie understands the pain that comes with love and has avoided romance for a long time. As she eases herself back into the dating scene, her eye is caught by the darkly sophisticated Richard, as he begins a passionate pursuit of her affections. But she is still confused by her feelings for best friend Mike: funny, loyal, but definitely not sophisticated. A seemingly innocent choice sets off a deadly chain of events that leaves Julie fighting for her life, as jealousy simmers into murderous desire.

Is duty enough reason to live a lie? When John meets Savannah, he realises he is ready to make some changes. Always the angry rebel at school, he has enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life. Now he's ready to turn over a new leaf for the woman who has captured his heart. What neither realises is that the events of 9/11 will change everything. John is prompted to re-enlist and fulfil what he feels is his duty to his country. But the lovers are young and their separation is long. Can they survive the distance?

A fiatalon megözvegyült Julie egy kisvárosban lakik, ahol az emberek jóformán mindent tudnak egymásról. Hűséges társa Singer, a dán dog, akit elhunyt férjétől, Jimtől kapott ajándékba. A nehéz időkben a barátok féltő gondoskodással veszik körül Julie-t, s egyikük, Mike titokban gyöngéd érzelmeket táplál iránta. Amikor a fiatal özvegy megismerkedik a jóképű és gáláns mérnökkel, Richarddal, aki csak nemrég költözött a városba, úgy tűnik, minden esélye megvan arra, hogy ismét boldog legyen, miközben Mike úgy érzi: ha most nem lép a tettek mezejére, minden reménye szertefoszlik. Vajon melyikük nyeri el végül Julie szerelmét? Ki kerül ki győztesen a titokzatos idegen és a városlakók körében közkedvelt férfi párviadalából? Miféle veszély fenyegeti a fiatalokat és nehezen megtalált boldogságukat? Nicholas Sparks regényében a romantikus szerelem elválaszthatatlanul fonódik össze egy megható állattörténettel és egy mindvégig izgalmas, fordulatos cselekménnyel.

Jeremy Marsh, a science journalist and debunker from New York, has set his sights on finding the real reasons behind the mysterious lights that appear in an ancient southern cemetery, and he heads to the tiny town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, in s earch of the truth. Sceptical by nature, he comes face to face with Lexie Darnell, the town's librarian, and as he slowly finds the answers he's looking for, he gradually begins to understand that science can only go so far when it comes to unravelli ng the mysteries of the human heart. Part love story, part ghost story, TRUE BELIEVER makes us believe in the impossible, trust in fate, and the undeniable power of love...

They were teenage sweethearts from opposite sides of the tracks with a passion that would change their lives for ever. But life would force them apart. Years later, the lines they had drawn between past and present are about to slip . . . Called b ack to their hometown for the funeral of the mentor who once gave them shelter when they needed it most, they are faced with each other once again, and forced to confront the paths they chose. Can true love ever rewrite the past? The new epic love s tory from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook and The Last Song. Nicholas Sparks is one of the worlds most beloved authors

Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job; loyal friends; his dream home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life, he believes that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is until Ga bby Holland moves in next door. Despite Travis's attempts to be friendly, she seems to have a chip on her shoulder about him. But something compels Travis to get to know his new neighbour. His persistent efforts lead them both to make tough decisions , the consequences of which neither could have foreseen. The Choice confronts us with that most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

Denise Holton's life is a fragile mix of luck and hard work in Nicholas Sparks' The Rescue. A single mum of a speech-delayed son, Denise makes ends meet by moving to the small town of Edenton, North Carolina and working the late shift as a waitress. When Denise crashes her car and her son Kyle flees the accident and disappears into the storm, her only stroke of luck is the quick arrival of Taylor McAden, a volunteer fireman. Taylor's got a knack of fixing people and he can't help wanting to be i nvolved with Denise beyond the initial rescue of Kyle. As Taylor helps Denise recover from the accident, they discover a sweet bond and a magical chemistry that pulls them closer and closer. Though Taylor fits perfectly into Denise's family, he's una ble to open his heart to being loved by her. As Taylor struggles to understand his conflicting desires, Denise questions the wisdom of gambling with Kyle's and her own emotions. Author Nicholas Sparks has found a loyal audience for his stories about the internal battles that accompany the arrival of love. His heroes may be truck-driving manly men and his heroines emotionally tragic but it's easy to overlook the traditional roles when the complexities of human relationships are so beautifully des cribed. Sparks has found his forte and this novel is sure to be as popular as his earlier works. --Nancy R E O'Brien, Our--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Love can heal us, and it can tear us apart...Miles's life is shattered when he loses his beloved wife to a hit-and-run driver. Struggling to hold ... Love can heal us, and it can tear us apart...Miles's life is shattered when he loses his beloved wif e to a hit-and-run driver. Struggling to hold things together for his son, Jonah, but obsessing over finding justice, a powerful new romance throws everything into uncertainty. As Jonah's teacher, Sarah, discusses his struggling son with Miles, an at traction develops between them with bewildering intensity. But Sarah has a secret of her own, one that links her to Miles with a shocking force ? and long-buried truths begin to unravel, putting the strength of their passion to the test.

After more than 20 years of marriage, Wilson Lewis, son-in-law of Allie and Noah Calhoun (of THE NOTEBOOK) is forced to admit that the romance has gone out of his marriage. Desperate to win back his wife Jane's heart, he must figure out how to make h er fall in love with him...again. Despite the shining example of Allie and Noah's marriage, Wilson is himself a man unable to easily express his emotions. A successful tax attorney, he has provided well for his family, but now, with his daughter's up coming wedding and an impending empty nest, he is forced to face the fact that he and Jane have grown apart and he wonders if she even loves him anymore. Wilson is sure of one thing - his love for his wife has only deepened and intensified over the y ears. Now, with the memories of his in-laws' magnificent fifty-year love affair as his guide, Wilson struggles to find his own way back into the heart of the woman he adores.