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The Rescue [Hardcover]

Nicholas Sparks
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Sep 2000
From one of America's most beloved-and bestselling-storytellers, here is a novel about a man and a woman trying to find courage to make the biggest commitment of all...to love someone forever.

Taylor McAden was a risk taker. A volunteer firemn in the small southern town where he had lived his entire life, he was the first to take the plunge into a burning house to resue someone, the first to put his own safety on the line. However, there was one risk that Taylor seemed unable to take, and that was to let any woman into his heart. Then he met Denise Holden.


The single mother of a little boy with severe disabilities, Denise had moved from Atlanta to the small town of Edenton, North Carolina where her grandparents had left her a house. She came to Edenton in an attempt to make ends meet while devoting herself to the care of her child. Falling in love was the last thing she intended.

A near fatal car crash brings Denise and Taylor together, and awakens in them felings long dormant. But before Taylor can fully welcome Denise and Kyle into his life, he must first take the ultimate risk-to look into his heart and his past, and see if it's not too late to take a chance on the future.
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  • Hardcover: 339 pages
  • Publisher: Warner Books; 1st ed 1st printg edition (Sep 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446525502
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446525503
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 113,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Denise Holton's life is a fragile mix of luck and hard work in Nicholas Sparks' The Rescue. A single mum of a speech-delayed son, Denise makes ends meet by moving to the small town of Edenton, North Carolina and working the late shift as a waitress. When Denise crashes her car and her son Kyle flees the accident and disappears into the storm, her only stroke of luck is the quick arrival of Taylor McAden, a volunteer fireman. Taylor's got a knack of fixing people and he can't help wanting to be involved with Denise beyond the initial rescue of Kyle.

As Taylor helps Denise recover from the accident, they discover a sweet bond and a magical chemistry that pulls them closer and closer. Though Taylor fits perfectly into Denise's family, he's unable to open his heart to being loved by her. As Taylor struggles to understand his conflicting desires, Denise questions the wisdom of gambling with Kyle's and her own emotions.

Author Nicholas Sparks has found a loyal audience for his stories about the internal battles that accompany the arrival of love. His heroes may be truck-driving manly men and his heroines emotionally tragic but it's easy to overlook the traditional roles when the complexities of human relationships are so beautifully described. Sparks has found his forte and this novel is sure to be as popular as his earlier works. --Nancy R E O'Brien, Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The storyline is extremely powerful (BORDERS.COM )

Nicholas Sparks knows how to tug at a reader's heartstrings (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES )

A romantic page-turner . . . Sparks's fans won't be disappointed (GLAMOUR )

Denise Holton's life is a fragile mix of luck and hard work in Nicholas Sparks (The Rescue. A single mum of a speech-delayed son, Denise makes ends meet by moving to the small town of Edenton, North Carolina and working the late shift as a waitress. When Denise crashes her car and her son Kyle flees the accident and disappears into t ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable!!! 2 Aug 2003
By Sue Lewendon VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Nicholas Sparks has a wonderful talent that I only wish I could have discovered much earlier. I would not call myself an avid romance novel reader, and do find a lot of titles to be unrewarding. However, if all romance novels were written by Nicholas Sparks I would most definately have the entire collection!!! I have now read most of his books and can say that this one is one of my favourites. Some people have said that his storylines are too predictable, and I would in all honesty, have to agree to a certain extent. Having said that though, although you can probably guess what is going to happen, you can never guess exactly how they are going to come about. I recommend this title to anyone who likes romance novels and especially those who have read Nicholas Sparks before.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One word; incredible 12 Jan 2010
By katrina
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read this book after I read 'The Last Song', and I was wasn't disappointed! I started reading the book and then I couldn't put it down. I read it in a day and a half and loved every minute of it.

This is the first ever book that I have cried at, and to be honest it was well worth my tears! This book is amazing.

The book is so adorable in terms of Taylor's and Denise's romance, and the relationship with her son. I felt myself going arh, that is so cute plenty of times. There are some really adorable parts in the book, like when the little boy (Kyle) gave Taylor his earoplane to hold, and Taylor told him it would bring him luck and it did :)

I would recommend this book to anyone, another truly sensational book from a truly sensational author!!!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Rescue 29 Jan 2002
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Well put it this way I couldn't put the book down! I am such a softy and it really got to me. I would read it again!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant Sparks novel
Yet another Nicholas Sparks novel which hasn't disappointed. This book is lovely, makes you laugh and cry in the same chapter and has such a lovely ending.
Published 6 days ago by Amy Lane
4.0 out of 5 stars The rescue
Good read if not slightly predictable-enjoyed characters. Sparks writing style follows through with evocative description & superb scene setting. Read more
Published 1 month ago by dawn davies
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks
This was a very good read, initially I thought it was going to just be about 'a single rescue' but it turned out to be a multi- layered story and by the end of the book I didn't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jules
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
His way with words outstanding me, I am completely in love with Nicholas sparks who'll d recommend to anyone and everyone
Published 1 month ago by leanne walsh
4.0 out of 5 stars The rescue
I thought this book was predictable, but worth reading. It has an amazing ending. It is truly romantic and awe inspiring.
Published 1 month ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant book
Rating chosen because it is true,all his books are brilliant, and this one is as well. Would recommend to friends and family.
Published 2 months ago by Terry
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
As always, another fantastic novel by Nicholas sparks. Thoroughly enjoyed it and really liked the way it all tied together in the end.
Published 2 months ago by Lauren Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Another great book! I've really enjoyed reading his books. I definitely recommend it. Nicholas Sparks has an awesome ability to tell a story.
Published 2 months ago by Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly good
Heartwarming story that will make you laugh and cry. Another fantastic book by Nicholas sparks. If you loved the notebook,and last song you will love this.
Published 3 months ago by janis dodds
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Interesting read. True love story and the problems that occur. Nicholas sparks is an amazing author, I've read all his books and recommend them to anyone
Published 4 months ago by Angela
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