Dreamland
Ratings5
Average rating4.2
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Ratings5
Average rating4.2
Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, until tragedy grounded his aspirations. Now the head of a small family farm in North Carolina, he spontaneously takes a gig playing at a bar in St. Pete’s Beach, Florida, seeking a rare break from his duties at home.
But when he meets Morgan Lee, his world is turned upside-down, making him wonder if the responsibilities he has shouldered need dictate his life forever. The daughter of affluent Chicago doctors, Morgan has graduated from a prestigious college music program with the ambition to move to Nashville and become a star. Romantically and musically, she and Colby complete each other in a way that neither has ever known.
While they are falling headlong in love, Beverly is on a heart-pounding journey of another kind. Fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, she is trying to piece together a life for them in a small town far off the beaten track. With money running out and danger seemingly around every corner, she makes a desperate decision that will rewrite everything she knows to be true.
In the course of a single unforgettable week, two young people will navigate the exhilarating heights and heartbreak of first love. Hundreds of miles away, Beverly will put her love for her young son to the test. And fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections . . . forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.
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I started reading this book simply because it's a Nicholas Sparks book. When I got to the first “Beverly” I became confused. Not understanding why two seemingly unrelated stories were being told. After the switch back to Colby I decided to stop.
For the first time ever, I wasn't going to finish a Nicholas Sparks novel.
A few days later I read the synopsis and decided to continue reading it. I would say that is was the last half of the book that was difficult for me to put down. I found myself reading any chance I got. Which is how I normally read a Sparks novel.
When I realized just how the two stories connected I gasped and startled my husband with a loud “no” followed by “of course”. Because while the connection hadn't at all been what I was thinking, not even close, it was kind of an obvious connection if you knew there was supposed to be a connection. Had I NOT read the synopsis I would have been more shocked. Well done Mr Sparks. Well done.
I just finished reading Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks and what a ride it was. Here is my review..
Colby wasn't looking to meet anyone when he took on a gig in Florida for 3 weeks, away from his aunt and sister and the farm they all run together but fate had other plans the day he clapped eyes on the beautiful Morgan Lee.
With their shared love of music and the beautiful songs they have been writing together, the 2 embark on a whirlwind that leaves them both breathless and wondering if they make this work when they are both heading in different directions but as they work out their love for each other, Beverly is on the run with her son.... Running from a man so dangerous she fears she won't make it out alive if he finds them....
This book took me on a tailspin of a ride that I didn't want to get off of. Right in the brilliant way the author always executes his books, you will be left feeling windsweep and satisfied.
You will fall in love with Colby right from the beginning. The way he fought to figure out who he was and then came to become the man to bring their farm from the brink of ruin and take care of his sister Paige and his Aunt. His story is so tragic you will want to fold him up in a blanket and tell him it will all be ok.
Morgan I had reservations about but like me, you will come to love her quirky and sweet personality and you will see why they fell so deeply in love.
Beverly's story will tear you apart inside and the twist at the end will have you in so much shock and awe that you may need a few minutes to recover, or if you are like me, the rest of the night. I don't want to spoil the book for you so I won't say too much but if you see the ending coming, I will eat my hat!
I found the whole read to be well paced, expertly written and up to the standards we have come to know and love from the author. One of the best ones yet for me!
If you love a great love story with a whirlwind of a twisted ending, this is the book for you!
5 stars!!
Thank you to netgalley and random house publishing group for my review copy in exchange for my honest opinions.
This is such a beautiful book about hope, love and family.
The book is split between Colbys parts and Beverly's. I enjoyed both and although Beverly's contained more tension I think overall I preferred Colby's part.
This was a fantastic book and I highly recommend it!
