A captivating tale awaits in this #1 New York Times bestseller—a story with an unexpected twist and an unforgettable love. From the renowned author of The Notebook comes a powerful novel exploring the notion of risking it all for a dream and the possibility of breaking free from the past.
Life’s journey doesn’t always let us choose our paths; sometimes, they choose us.
Beverly, a brave woman escaping an abusive marriage with her young son Tommie, seeks solace in a quiet, remote town, hoping to start afresh. Despite their newfound freedom, Beverly is constantly vigilant, crafting a fictional background, disguising herself, and immersing herself in DIY projects to quell her anxiety. However, her stress escalates when Tommie claims to hear strange noises and voices on the rooftop at night. With finances dwindling and danger lurking, she makes a desperate decision that will redefine her entire reality.
Meanwhile, Colby Mills embarks on a heart-pounding journey of his own. Once a failed musician, he now runs a small family farm in North Carolina. Yearning for a break, he spontaneously accepts a gig at a bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, where he encounters Morgan Lee—a meeting that turns his life upside down.
Morgan, the daughter of affluent Chicago doctors, has aspirations to become a star, movingly and musically. She and Colby form a connection that completes each other in a way they’ve never known.
Over the course of a remarkable week, these two young individuals will navigate the exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows of first love. Simultaneously, hundreds of miles away, Beverly will test the limits of her love for her son. Fate will interweave their lives, resulting in life-altering connections, prompting each of them to question whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the burdens of the past.
