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Remain

A supernatural love story from the globally bestselling author of The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of The Sixth Sense

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By: Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos, Julia Whelan, Nicholas Sparks
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*COMING SOON AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN AND STARRING JAKE GYLLENHAAL AND PHOEBE DYNEVOR*

"You're going to fall in love, Tate. And when you do, it's going to change your life forever..."

New York architect Tate Donovan arrives on Cape Cod hoping to make a fresh start after the loss of his sister.

When he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast, he unexpectedly encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren - and their immediate connection challenges everything he thinks he knows.

But as their fragile relationship begins to blossom, Tate discovers that Wren is haunted by a dark past. To free her from a desperate fate, he must uncover the truth before it's too late...

As their secrets collide, Tate is faced with a devastating choice. Because loving her could cost him everything...

A beautiful and heart-wrenching supernatural love story from the minds of two brilliant storytellers: the bestselling author of The Notebook, and the blockbuster filmmaker behind The Sixth Sense.

Real readers love Remain:

'[This epic love story is] often creepy but always engaging. I raced through it' Daily Mail

'Love, spirits and sinister secrets converge in this unusual, genre-blurring collaboration between two masters of emotional and eerie storytelling' I paper

'A warm-hearted, sentimental tale' Guardian

'Tender and unsettling, a novel that lingers like a haunting' The Weekend Australian

'Nicholas Sparks with his signature love story combined with M. Night Shyamalan's suspense brought about a unique combination. This is one of those books you don't want to put down but you also want to savor' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The mix of genres (romance, whodunnit mystery, and slight horror) make this book a five-star read! Remain is a haunting, emotional, and unforgettable read. Highly recommend' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An absolutely captivating story! It had romance, suspense, paranormal, mystery, small town vibes, and healing...a perfect October book...I didn't want to put it down!' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I LOVED this romance, but it also had so many other elements that kept me hooked. The mystery and paranormal aspects were chef's kiss, and I felt like I was watching a movie while reading this one' GoodReads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2025 Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan Family Life Genre Fiction Ghosts Horror Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction New York
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Editorial Review

A spooky-sweet romantic mystery
In this supernatural love story set in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Nicholas Sparks ventures outside of North Carolina and beyond the realm of romance in collaboration with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (the pride of Philadelphia). It’s a creative combo I never expected but eagerly listened to, if only to see what they would come up with. And it works! The romance is swoon-worthy and oh-so-sweet. Plus, the eerie, paranormal edge totally creeped me out (in a good way). Narrators Ari Fliakos and Julia Whelan are perfectly cast as Tate and Wren—another brilliant pairing you’ll absolutely fall in love with. Listen now, and watch the movie next year!—Tricia F., Audible Editor

Critic reviews

This epic love story transcends death and is often creepy but always engaging. I raced through it
Love, spirits and sinister secrets converge in this unusual, genre-blurring collaboration between two masters of emotional and eerie storytelling
A warm-hearted, sentimental tale
Tender and unsettling, a novel that lingers like a haunting
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the story and characters are throwing out true NS romance, with MNS spooky ghost of reality

brilliant love and spooky

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Good storyline, great mix of romance and suspense
I loved the narration and all the characters , but often predictable

Enjoyed the mix of romance and thriller

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Very enjoyable and poignant story.
A slow intense character and plot development. Narration was excellent.

Bittersweet love story

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Wasn't sure what to expect, but I didn't want this book to end, I really enjoyed it.

Brilliantly done

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I was intrigued to see what this prolific author and inventive filmmaker would come up with - maybe I set the bar too high. It's a sweet supernatural love story, however all the plot twists and turns were very clunky and obvious long before they were revealed, which was frustrating. It was read well though and I stuck it out until the end, but ultimately I was left feeling disappointed that it couldn't have been cleverer.

Nice idea but predictable

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