No 1 New York Times bestseller Nicholas Sparks turns his unrivaled talents to a new tale about love found and lost, and the choices we hope we'll never have to make.

Set amid the austere beauty of the North Carolina coast, Nicholas Sparks's new novel tells the story of Travis Parker, a small town veterinarian who's perfectly content with the active life he leads. That is, until Gabby Holland enters his life. Gabby, Travis's new neighbour, is in love with her boyfriend of three years and wants nothing more than to start planning the wedding she's always dreamed about. But like a story within a story, the connection between Travis and Gabby is just a beginning. As their tale unfolds, their relationship becomes something different - with much higher stakes ...