Title: Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
Publisher: Sphere (UK)/Grand Central Publishing (US)
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: 320 pages
Book Rating: B+
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Summary:
The New York Times and international number one bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with a powerful new love story.
From the number one bestselling author of The Notebook and Two by Two comes an unforgettable tale of enduring love.
There are times when destiny and love collide.
This story is one of them.
Hope Anderson is at a crossroads. After six years with her boyfriend, she is no longer sure what she wants, and when her father becomes ill she heads to her family’s cottage at Sunset Beach in North Carolina to make some difficult decisions.
Tru Walls has been summoned across an ocean from where he was born and raised in Zimbabwe by a letter from a man claiming to be his father. In journeying to Sunset Beach, Tru hopes to unravel the mystery surrounding his mother’s life, but the letter will lead him in an unexpected direction.
When these two strangers’ paths cross, their chance encounter sets in motion a heart-breaking story – one that will transcend decades, continents and the workings of fate.
‘When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings’ Heat
Purchase Links: Amazon UK * Amazon US
Review:
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks is a delightfully heartwarming and engaging romance.
Thirty-six year old Hope Anderson retreats to her family’s beach cottage after another fight with her long time boyfriend Josh. The two have been dating off and on for the past six years and she is beginning to think he will never be ready to fully commit to her. Following their latest argument, their relationship is off yet again and Josh’s decision to go to Las Vegas with his friends instead of attending a wedding in North Carolina with Hope is quite disheartening. Unable to give up on her dreams of motherhood and marriage, Hope is hoping to work things out with Josh, but will meeting Tru Walls change the direction of her life?
Tru has flown to the NC coast from Zimbabwe to meet his biological father for the first time. Tru is forty-two year divorced father and a wild life safari guide who spends the most of his time in the African bush. Despite losing his mother in a tragic fire and a troubled relationship with his step-father and half-siblings, Tru is comfortable in his skin and content with his life. The only reason he agrees to meet his father is to hopefully glean information about his mother. With his father’s arrival delayed, Tru is enjoying his time on the beach when he begins spending time with Hope.
Hope and Tru do not have much time together but their relationship is intense and emotional. Having confided in one another, their burgeoning friendship quickly turns romantic although neither of them envision a future together. Despite the strength of her feelings for Tru, Hope cannot give up on her six year relationship with Josh. Tru’s life is in Zimbabwe with his son but he cannot let Hope leave without confessing his love to her. Will Hope and Tru find a way to be together?
Every Breath is a wonderfully romantic novel that is fast-paced and compelling. Tru and Hope are terrific characters who are immensely appealing and completely lovable. The beach setting is quite picturesque and easy to visualize. The descriptions of Tru’s life in Zimbabwe bring the country vibrantly to life. Nicholas Sparks opens and closes the story with very intriguing entries that are unique and clever. The novel’s deeply affecting conclusion is poignant yet uplifting. I absolutely loved and highly recommend this heartfelt and endearing novel to fans of the genre.
