Remain
A supernatural love story from the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense
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Remain
Narrated by:
Ari Fliakos, Julia Whelan, Nicholas Sparks
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Narrated by:
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Ari Fliakos
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Julia Whelan
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Nicholas Sparks
About this listen
'You're going to fall in love, Tate. And when you do, it's going to change your life forever...'
When New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend's summer home, he is hoping to make a fresh start. Recently discharged from an upscale psychiatric facility where he was treated for acute depression, he is still wrestling with the pain of losing his beloved sister. Sylvia's deathbed revelation - that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family - sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he has about his logical and controlled world.
Tate and Wren find themselves forging an immediate connection, one that neither has ever experienced before. But Tate gradually discovers that below the surface of Wren's idyllic small-town life, hatred, jealousy and greed are festering, threatening their fragile relationship just as it begins to blossom. Tate realizes that in order to free Wren from an increasingly desperate fate, he will need to unearth the truth about her past before time runs out . . . a quest that will make him doubt whether we can ever believe the stories we tell about ourselves, and the laws that govern our existence. Love - while transformative - can sometimes be frightening.
A story about the power of transcendent emotion, Remain asks us all: Can love set us free not only from our greatest sorrows, but even from the boundaries of life and death?
A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection - an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like 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
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
A great romance, with a thrilling twist 💕
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Really enjoyed this collaboration
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Excellence
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Visual descriptions are vivid and wonderful
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