The Guardian
by Nicholas Sparks

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Nights in Rodanthe explores a darker realm of the heart in an explosive and emotional tale of love and obsession. At 29, Julie Barenson is too young to give up on love. Four years after her husband's tragic death, she is finally ready to risk giving her heart to someone again. But to whom? Should it be Richard Franklin, who is handsome and sophisticated and treats her like a queen, or Mike Harris, who is Julie's best friend in the world, though not as debonair? Now, with a decision that should bring her more happiness than she's had in years, Julie's life is about to become a living nightmare, as one man's jealousy spins into a deadly obsession.

Other Books by Nicholas Sparks

The Wedding

Nights In Rodanthe

A Bend In The Road

Nicholas Sparks' Bio

Nicholas Sparks was born in Omaha, Nebraska on New Year's Eve, a scant 80 minutes prior to 1966. In 1974, the family moved to Fair Oaks, California where Nicholas was raised. He now lives in New Bern, North Carolina, with his family.