In this New York Times bestseller, a single mother embarks on a quest to find the man from North Carolina who sent a message intended for someone else, and the journey could change her life forever. Divorced and disillusioned about relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a love letter filled with longing addressed to "Catherine," simply signed "Garrett." Challenged by the mystery and drawn to feelings she doesn't fully understand, Theresa begins a search for this man that will change her life. What happens to her is unexpected, perhaps even miraculous – an encounter that embraces all our hopes of finding someone special, a love that is timeless and eternal. Nicholas Sparks exquisitely captures the human heart. In his first bestselling novel, "The Notebook," he created a testament to romantic love that touched readers around the world. Now, in this New York Times bestseller, he renews our belief in fate and the ability of lovers to find each other, no matter where or when.