The Return
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In the romantic tradition of Dear John, an injured Navy doctor meets two extremely important women whose secrets will change the course of his life in this #1 New York Times bestseller.
Trevor Benson never intended to move back to New Bern, North Carolina. But when a mortar blast outside the hospital where he worked sent him home from Afghanistan with devastating injuries, the dilapidated cabin he'd inherited from his grandfather seemed as good a place to regroup as any.
Tending to his grandfather's beloved beehives, Trevor isn't prepared to fall in love with a local . . . yet, from their very first encounter, Trevor feels a connection with deputy sheriff Natalie Masterson that he can't ignore. But even as she seems to reciprocate his feelings, she remains frustratingly distant, making Trevor wonder what she's hiding.
Further complicating his stay in New Bern is the presence of a sullen teenage girl, Callie, who lives in the trailer park down the road. Trevor hopes Callie can shed light on the mysterious circumstances of his grandfather's death, but she offers few clues—until a crisis triggers a race to uncover the true nature of Callie's past, one more intertwined with the elderly man's passing than Trevor could ever have imagined.
In his quest to unravel Natalie and Callie's secrets, Trevor will learn the true meaning of love and forgiveness . . . and that in life, to move forward, we must often return to the place where it all began.
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ISBN-10
1538728583
ISBN-13
978-1538728581
Print length
400 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Publication date
August 09, 2021
Dimensions
5.25 x 1.13 x 8 inches
Item weight
2.31 pounds
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Life endlessly offers us chances to set new directions and in the process we grow and change; when we look in the rearview mirror, we catch a glimpse of former selves who sometimes seem unrecognizable.
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Maybe the older people get, the more important the past becomes? Because there’s less future ahead?
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What I can say, however, is that I’ve come to accept that life never turns out quite like one expects.
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Editorial reviews
"As much a family drama as it is a love story . . . If you, like Trevor, are looking to slow down and focus on what's really important, The Return is the heartwarming read you've been waiting for."―BookPage
"A pleasant read that moves like honey."―BookTrib
"Take a trip to rural North Carolina, sit back, and enjoy the lush descriptions of the rambling creek and croaking frogs. Beautiful sunsets, meandering boat trips, exotic wildlife, buzzing bees, and small-town farmers' markets abound. Keep Trevor company as he navigates mysteries and spends time recovering from his personal demons . . . The Return [makes] for a perfect beach read or a fall/winter sitting-by-the-fire read."―Bookreporter.com
"There are few things we love more than a heartwarming Nicholas Sparks book, and his newest novel has definitely satisfied our craving."―Reader's Digest
"Deeply reflective . . . Sparks's latest novel reminds [us] that we're all human . . . Will pull you in from the very first page."―POPSUGAR
"Will sweep you off your feet . . . [a] story of secrets, seduction, and forgiveness you'll want to read over and over again."―CNN Underscored
"Sparks fans will love it, and readers new to his romantic fiction will be hooked."―Northern Virginia Magazine
"The Return reads at times like a fine mystery, but with the added benefit of Sparks's mature writing in crafting a love story that will inflame his longtime fans."―Mountain Times
"[Nicholas Sparks's] descriptions of the charms of downtown New Bern and the beauty of Brices Creek made me want to . . . rush to spend a few days there."―Chatham Journal Newspaper
About the Author
With over 100 million copies of his books sold, Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers. His novels include fifteen #1 New York Times bestsellers, and all of his books, including Three Weeks with My Brother, the memoir he wrote with his brother, Micah, have been New York Times and international bestsellers, and were translated into more than fifty languages. Eleven of Nicholas Sparks's novels -- The Choice, The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, Safe Haven, The Lucky One, The Last Song, Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Message in a Bottle -- have been adapted into major motion pictures.
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About the authors
Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. All of his books have been New York Times bestsellers, with over 130 million copies sold worldwide, in more than 50 languages, including over 92 million copies in the United States alone.
Eleven of Nicholas Sparks's novels—The Choice, The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, Safe Haven, The Lucky One, The Last Song, Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Message in a Bottle—have been adapted into major motion pictures. The Notebook has also been adapted into a Broadway musical, featuring music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson.
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4.6 out of 5
45,052 global ratings
John L.
5
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arrived when promised
Melanie Kron
5
The Return
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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As usual, Nicholas Sparks has not disappointed. I love the mixture of romance, mystery, and suspense he puts into his books. I highly recommend this book. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down!
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Nightingale
5
A great page turner
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
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I love all of the novels by Nicholas Sparks and The Return was not disappointing. It was hard to put down. Each chapter kept me more than interested in starting the next chapter. I was surprised at some of the twists that took place. I could feel the emotions of the characters. I am sure you will love it too.
Joanne D. Kiggins
5
Good book
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
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Nothing to dislike
Beverly M.
5
Twists throughout.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
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He always writes with a surprising twist. Even shocking. Love Nicholas Sparks books!
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