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. Praise for Nicholas Sparks "Achingly moving... will have you weeping for the joy and tragedy of it all" Daily Mail