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The Guardian

By Nicholas Sparks
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The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks is a heartfelt story that revolves around a young widow named Julie Barenson. After the death of her husband, she is left with his unexpected gift—a Great Dane named Singer—to comfort her. As Julie begins to explore new romantic possibilities, she finds herself facing unexpected and challenging situations that test her resilience and courage.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming and suspenseful novel if you're a fan of love stories with a twist of mystery. It combines the tender emotions of romance with gripping elements of suspense, creating a compelling journey that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the surprises life can bring.

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* An epic love story from the bestselling author of The Last Song and The Notebook
* The multi-million-copy international bestseller

* An epic love story from the bestselling author of The Last Song and The Notebook * The multi-million-copy international bestseller

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Swept off your feet and into a nightmare...

A powerful blend of love story, betrayal and obsession, The Guardian is written with electrifying intensity, playing with your emotions at every turn.

Widowed at a young age, Julie understands the pain that comes with love and has avoided romance for a long time. As she eases herself back into the dating scene, her eye is caught by the darkly sophisticated Richard, as he begins a passionate pursuit of her affections. But she is still confused by her feelings for best friend Mike: funny, loyal, but definitely not sophisticated.

A seemingly innocent choice sets off a deadly chain of events that leaves Julie fighting for her life, as jealousy simmers into murderous desire.

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The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks receives praise for its masterful storytelling and suspenseful twist on the classic love story, appealing to both Sparks fans and newcomers.

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ISBN: 9780751540895

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 464

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THE GUARDIAN is Nicholas Sparks' seventh novel. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and children.

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