From America's most beloved storyteller comes an unforgettable tale of a man who, in the name of love, must make the most difficult and heartrending decision of his life.

Is duty enough reason to live a lie?

When John meets Savannah, he realises he is ready to make some changes. Always the angry rebel at school, he has enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life. Now he's ready to turn over a new leaf for the woman who has captured his heart.

What neither realises is that the events of 9/11 will change everything. John is prompted to re-enlist and fulfil what he feels is his duty to his country. But the lovers are young and their separation is long. Can they survive the distance?

"We have a soft spot for Nicholas Sparks . . . his stories are a reminder of the man we wish our boyfriends could be" - **** HEAT

"Very moving." - CLOSER

"The perfect romantic read" - STYLIST

"I have to admit to never having read anything like this before - that is about to change. I wonder if all his stories are as heart-wrenching as this one" - SUFFOLK JOURNAL