From the acclaimed author of The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change - or even make our peace with - the path we''ve taken. Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather''s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone... happiest when off on his next adventure, zero desire to settle down. But when his grandmother passes away, her last words to him are: find where you belong. She also drops a bombshell, telling him the name of the father he never knew-and where he might be found. Tanner is due at his next posting soon, but his curiosity is piqued, and he sets out for Asheboro, North Carolina, to ask around. He''s been in town less than 24 hours when he meets Kaitlyn Cooper, a doctor and single mom. They both feel an immediate connection; Tanner knows Kaitlyn has a story to tell, and he wants to hear it. For Kaitlyn, Tanner is mysterious, exciting - and possibly leaving in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, nearby, 83-year-old Jasper lives alone in a cabin bordering a national forest. With only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by a tragic accident that took place decades before. When he hears rumors that a white deer has been spotted in the forest - a creature of legend that inspired his father and grandfather - he becomes obsessed with protecting the deer from poachers. As these characters'' fates orbit closer together, none of them is expecting a miracle...but that may be exactly what is about to alter their futures forever.

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The brand new captivating love story by the internationally bestselling and beloved author of The Notebook.

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Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and all have been New York TImes and international bestsellers. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a non-profit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences. He lives in North Carolina.

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'Find where you belong and make that place your own...'

Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest, then move on - just as he always has.

Kaitlyn knows exactly where she belongs. In Asheboro, she's built a life for herself and her kids that she's proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce. But when she meets lone wolf Tanner, she can't help but feel something has been missing until now.

Jasper will never belong again. He had everything - and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before.

Three strangers' worlds are about to collide, changing the trajectory of all their lives. Because some paths cross, some merge, and others guide you home...

From the much-loved bestselling author of The Notebook comes a brand-new emotional and powerful novel about the journeys we take and those who touch our hearts along the way.

Real readers loved meeting Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper:

'A powerful novel' Bella

'With warm, relatable characters, this compassionate and romantic story is the perfect fireside read' Candis

'Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking...Nicholas Sparks makes you feel like you have known these characters forever' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow! I just finished reading this and I'm wiping away tears...This is a MUST read book for anyone seeking to find themselves, who may feel lonely, lost, not good enough or like an outsider...Just breathtaking!' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I can't give this book enough stars...Nicholas Sparks outdid himself. I wish I could read it for the first time all over again' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the most heartfelt novels I have read in a long time...so powerful' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow, Nicholas Sparks has done it again! This is such a beautiful story that will tug on all your heartstrings... [the storylines] intertwine beautifully. You will need a box of tissues for this book, I was in tears by the end. A new favourite' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this book... The setting was perfect, I enjoyed the back stories, the characters were so easy to love. A very heartwarming story and everything you'd expect from a Nicholas Sparks novel' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐