Flirty hunk Travis Parker, a veterinarian from Beaufort, N.C., is a confirmed bachelor until he meets his spunky new neighbor, Gabby Holland, a new PA in a local pediatric office. When Gabby realizes her dog Molly is pregnant, she confronts Travis, believing his dog Moby is to blame. This sets the pace for the bantering relationship. In the absence of her boyfriend, Gabby spends most of the weekend with Travis. Neither believes it possible to fall in love in such a short time, even though that's exactly what's happened.

As Travis and Gabby begin the perfect marriage, they know they've found their true soul mate. Two daughters are born and everything is picture-perfect until a horrific accident occurs. Now Travis, full of guilt, has the hardest choice of his life to make while Gabby lies in a coma. Full of despair, Travis becomes very emotional at Gabby's bedside. The love they share, along with Travis' faith, will engross you as you're carried along through Travis' indecision in honoring a promise.

Nicholas Sparks has written yet another heartwarming novel full of compassion and true love, while portraying the very difficult choices that must be made in life. It's amazing how he draws the reader into the very soul of his characters. THE CHOICE is another soul-searching story, as were THE NOTEBOOK and A WALK TO REMEMBER. Have plenty Kleenex handy! I'm first in line for his next novel.