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  • A Bend in the Road

  • By: Nicholas Sparks
  • Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
  • Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,397 ratings)

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A Bend in the Road

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
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Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. Missy had been his first love, and Miles fervently believes she will be his last. As a deputy sheriff in the North Carolina town of New Bern, Miles Ryan not only grieves for Missy, but longs to bring the unknown driver to justice.

Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews. The second grade teacher of his son Jonah, Sarah had left Baltimore after a difficult divorce to start over in the gentler surroundings of New Bern. Perhaps it is her own emotional wounds that make her sensitive to the hurt she first sees in Jonah's eyes, and then his father's. Tentatively, Sarah and Miles reach out to each other. Soon, they are both laughing for the first time in years...and falling in love.

Neither will be able to guess how closely linked they are to a shocking secret - one that will force them to question everything they ever believed in...and make a heartbreaking choice that will change their lives forever.

©2001 by Nicholas Sparks (P)2001 by Time Warner AudioBooks
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One of my favorites from Sparks

I have to say this is one of my favorite Nicholas Sparks books. I have read and listened to several. Performance by reader was great too. Highly recommended.

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Great Story

As with other Nicolas Sparks novels this one keeps the reader guessing what is coming next.

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Amazing Story

This was a great story. Many twists and turns. Tugs at your heart! Would definitely recommend.

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great story

Loved it! such a great story line of love, mystery & suspense! I'd recommend it .

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You’ll love it

Great story loved it and wish it didn’t end. A twist at the end that was shocking

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Sparks does it again!!

Every book is perfection!! From start to finish Nicholas keeps you engaged, entertained and enthralled. Keep writing Nicholas Sparks, you are a gift!!

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Interesting Story But Moved Very Slow

Could have been a much shorter book. Stuck with it until the end though. Not his best book. I wouldn't recommend it to friends.

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Love story

Great read and great love story. Definitely Reid you like a good mystery with love.

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Great Book this book has my wife hooked

Good story, great characters. This book actually had my wife using the book player on her own (which is a major accomplishment in itself).

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Must listen!!

As always, Nicholas Sparks is amazing. Great book with a twist!! The reader has a nice soothing tone and does great character voices to really keep you hooked on the story!! A+ performance!

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