Nicholas Sparks captures readers' hearts once again with his second book Message in a Bottle. The love story begins on the beach when Theresa Osborne, a divorced mother of a 12-year-old boy, discovers a bottle washed ashore. The bottle contains a deeply touching love letter, simply signed "Garrett". Theresa is a Boston newspaper columnist and decides to publish the letter. Using her connections at the newspaper, she tracks down the mysterious author, Garrett Blake, in a coastal town in North Carolina.
Garrett, a boat restorer, is still grieving the death of his wife, Catherine. To cope with his loss, he began writing deeply personal letters to her and throwing them out to sea in bottles. As Theresa spends time with Garrett, she develops feelings for him, but decides not to mention the letters. The two begin to form a bond, but both must overcome emotional baggage from their pasts. When Garrett discovers Theresa's knowledge of the letters, the couple faces yet another hurdle in their relationship. In the end, they must decide whether they are ready to pursue love, even if it can't last forever.
Message in a Bottle is a captivating story of love lost and regained. Sparks displays a remarkable talent for capturing both the pains and triumphs of the human heart. This happenstance story is sure to resignate with readers and their deepest hopes of finding true love. Sparks takes readers on a journey through a broken man's innermost thoughts and his healing process. They also get a glimpse into the world of a working, single mom and the struggles she faces on a daily basis.
As readers are swept up by this emotional tale, they are regaled with vivid descriptions of a beautifully quaint coastal town, clearly dear to the author's heart. From the ocean waves to Garrett's charming beachfront home, Sparks invites readers to explore a simpler, more relaxed way of life.
Sparks effortlessly weaves a heart warming story that keeps readers on their toes with a twist at the end. Although slightly cheesy at times, Sparks never fails to redeem himself with the easy, natural flow of his writing and his uncanny ability to invoke strong emotion. For those who loved The Notebook and its emotional intensity, Message in a Bottle will not disappoint.
For more information on the author and his other books, visit Nicholas Sparks's website.
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