My first time reading a Nicholas Sparks book, and I fell absolutely in love with it. I think I may have even developed somewhat of a crush on Logan Thibault, if I'm being honest. He's kind of rugged, he's been in the military, and he's so good with animals, as well as kids. The ending had me on the very edge of my seat and a little scared of the outcome, but the book's amazing anyway, and I can't wait to start reading his other books... even the ones that were turned into movies.