Safe Haven By Nicholas Sparks - Starting May 25th 2017

[Abi]

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 North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family.

But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her . . . a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo’s empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.

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Joining. :)

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i had to start this early it was due back...

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23.0% (view spoiler)[ I wonder what secret Katie is keeping. It sounds like she is running away from someone. I like Alex already he sounds like a really nice man and husband. I'm glad he saved his son in time. (hide spoiler)]

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44.0% (view spoiler)[ I hate Kevin!! He is so mean. I am glad Katie finally tells someone what is going on. I like how Alex is so perceptive. (hide spoiler)]

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58.0% (view spoiler)[ Aww I love Katie and Alex. She wants to learn to drive. I love that he tells her he loves her. Jo is a little forward but she is right though if she is not sure about her relationship with Alex then leave him alone. I don't like Kevin quoting the commandments but being a wife beater. (hide spoiler)]

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90.0% (view spoiler)[ Omg!! Kevin is soooo crazy!!! How are Katie and the kids gonna survive this. Wait until Alex gets back. Kevin is so unpredictable. He keeps quoting the Bible but he is so delusional!!! (hide spoiler)]

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Finished... (view spoiler)[ Omg that letter made me cry. And the whole revelation of whom Jo was!! That was a shocker! (hide spoiler)]

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[Sharon]

Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[ It must be hard to take care of your two kids without your wife around. I really like Kiersten. She is adorable. I like how he stares at Katie. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 9: (view spoiler)[ I wonder if Katie will finally open up and tell someone her secret. I love Alex. He is a great father and husband. I can't wait to see the relationship between Alex and Katie progress. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[ I feel so bad for Katie. I wonder when her husband, Kevin turned abusive. I am glad she saved money and bought hair dye. She needs to get away from him. I really dislike Kevin. He is not good enough for Katie if he thinks beating his wife is marriage. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 25: (view spoiler)[ I love Alex and Katie's relationship. He is making her believe in love again. I love that Alex told Katie that he loves her. Wow...I do not like how he is using the Ten Commandments. What makes him all high and mighty? He beats his wife! I am glad Katie found happiness with Alex. She really deserves to be happy. (hide spoiler)]

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Sharon wrote: "Chapter 18: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah I wonder too. Cuz obviously he didn't start that way whe. Their relationship started.

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Sharon wrote: "Chapter 25: [spoilers removed]"

Yes she does!

[Sharon]

Cinthia wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Chapter 18: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah I wonder too. Cuz obviously he didn't start that way whe. Their relationship started."

Must be the drinking. He does drink a lot.

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Sharon wrote: "Cinthia wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Chapter 18: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah I wonder too. Cuz obviously he didn't start that way whe. Their relationship started."

Must be the drinking. He does drink a lot."

Agreed...

[Sharon]

Chapter 35: (view spoiler)[ Oh no...Kevin found her. This is bad. I hope Alex can protect her. He went to the place that she works. Oh my...Katie will worry tomorrow when she goes to work. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 40: (view spoiler)[ Yes! It is over! She killed her sick husband. I think that was truly the only way to get rid of him because he clearly was not going to let her go. I am glad now she can be happy and with a man who loves her and children who love her as well. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ I liked the line that said "love can sometimes achieve the impossible." I think this is true because Katie was thinking she would never fall in love in this small town until Alex. I loved the letter. To know that his wife chose you to be the person to share his life now is very profound. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...