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From the author of The Longest Ride and The Return comes a novel about the enduring legacy of first love, and the decisions that haunt us forever.

1996 was the year that changed everything for Maggie Dawes. Sent away at 16 to live with an aunt she barely knew in Ocracoke, a remote village on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, she could think only of the friends and family she left behind...until she met Bryce Trickett, one of the few teenagers on the island. Handsome, genuine, and newly admitted to West Point, Bryce showed her how much there was to love about the wind-swept beach town - and introduced her to photography, a passion that would define the rest of her life. 

By 2019, Maggie is a renowned travel photographer. She splits her time between running a successful gallery in New York and photographing remote locations around the world. But this year she is unexpectedly grounded over Christmas, struggling to come to terms with a sobering medical diagnosis. Increasingly dependent on a young assistant, she finds herself becoming close to him. 

As they count down the last days of the season together, she begins to tell him the story of another Christmas, decades earlier - and the love that set her on a course she never could have imagined.

Embark on a captivating journey of love, loss, and the enduring power of the human spirit in Nicholas Sparks' heartwarming novel, "The Wish." Delve into the lives of Maggie Dawes and Bryce Trickett, two souls brought together by a shared tragedy and an inexplicable connection.

Maggie, a young artist struggling to find her place in the world, is haunted by the loss of her beloved sister, Ellie. Bryce, a renowned landscape architect, is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating accident that has left him physically and emotionally wounded.

When Maggie inherits Ellie's rundown cottage on the North Carolina coast, she decides to restore it to its former glory. As she delves into the project, she stumbles upon a hidden cache of letters that reveal Ellie's secret love for Bryce. Intrigued and compelled by the connection between them, Maggie sets out to find Bryce and deliver the letters, hoping to bring closure to both their lives.

As Maggie and Bryce navigate the complexities of their newfound relationship, they confront their own demons and discover a profound understanding of love, forgiveness, and the unbreakable bonds that unite us. With each step they take together, they unravel the tapestry of their intertwined destinies and learn that sometimes, the greatest wishes are the ones we never dared to dream.

Immerse yourself in the poignant prose and evocative storytelling of Nicholas Sparks as he paints a vivid picture of love, loss, and the unwavering power of hope. "The Wish" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative nature of love, leaving readers with a renewed appreciation for life's precious moments.