I'll admit that Nicholas Sparks is my go-to for cheesy yet uplifting romance stories. I won't say that this one is my favorite of his series but it's up there. I very much loved the characters, and I felt that they were somehow more relatable than some of his other characters. The ending through me for a complete loop, as I did not expect it at all. I think this is a lovely story and relationship, for those who just want something light to read; something that will cheer them up and give them hope for future relationships and the commitments we all ache for. :D