#1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with a moving new novel about an injured army doctor and the two women whose secrets will change the course of his life.Trevor Benson never intended to move back to New Bern, North Carolina. But when a mortar blast outside the hospital where he worked as an orthopedic surgeon sent him home from Afghanistan with devastating injuries, the dilapidated cabin he’d inherited from his grandfather seemed as good a place to regroup as any.Tending to his grandfather’s beloved bee hives while preparing for a second stint in medical school, Trevor isn’t prepared to fall in love with a local . . . yet, from their very first encounter, Trevor feels a connection with deputy sheriff Natalie Masterson that he can’t ignore. But even as she seems to reciprocate his feelings, she remains frustratingly distant, making Trevor wonder what she’s hiding.Further complicating his stay in New Bern is the presence of a sullen teenage girl, Callie, who lives in the trailer park down the road. Claiming to be 17, she works at the local sundries store and keeps to herself. Discovering that she was once befriended by his grandfather, Trevor hopes Callie can shed light on the mysterious circumstances of his grandfather’s death, but she offers few clues – until a crisis triggers a race that will uncover the true nature of Callie’s past, one more intertwined with the elderly man’s passing than Trevor could have ever anticipated. In his quest to unravel Natalie and Callie’s secrets, Trevor will learn the true meaning of love and forgiveness . . . and that in life, to move forward, we must often return to the place where it all began.
Discover a poignant tale of love, secrets, and second chances with Nicholas Sparks' *The Return*, a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Dive into the heart of New Bern, North Carolina, where Trevor Benson, an injured army doctor, seeks solace and healing after a devastating mortar blast cuts short his service in Afghanistan. Haunted by physical and emotional scars, Trevor inherits his grandfather's dilapidated cabin, envisioning it as a temporary haven before returning to medical school. However, New Bern holds more than just a place to regroup. Tending to his grandfather's neglected bee hives, Trevor finds himself unexpectedly drawn to two enigmatic women whose lives are shrouded in mystery. Deputy Sheriff Natalie Masterson captivates him from their first encounter, yet her emotional distance and hidden secrets leave Trevor questioning the depth of their connection. Is she truly reciprocating his feelings, or is something darker holding her back? Adding another layer of intrigue is Callie, a withdrawn and guarded seventeen-year-old girl who works at the local sundries store. Callie's connection to Trevor's late grandfather sparks his curiosity, hoping she can shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death. But Callie remains tight-lipped, offering few clues until a crisis erupts, sending Trevor on a desperate race to unravel the truth about her past. As he digs deeper, Trevor uncovers a shocking connection between Callie and his grandfather's passing, far more intricate than he could have ever imagined. *The Return* masterfully weaves together themes of love, forgiveness, and the power of confronting the past. As Trevor navigates the complexities of his relationships with Natalie and Callie, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He learns that true healing often requires confronting buried secrets and embracing the unexpected detours life throws our way. This compelling story explores the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of returning to our roots to find our way forward. Fans of Nicholas Sparks' signature blend of romance, drama, and heartfelt emotion will find themselves captivated by *The Return*, a novel that reminds us that sometimes, the greatest journeys begin with a return to the place where it all began. Explore themes of PTSD and finding love in unexpected places. Readers who enjoyed *The Notebook* or *Dear John* will find similar heartwarming elements in this captivating tale.