Remain: A Supernatural Love Story by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan

If you've ever interviewed or read an interview with Nicholas Sparks, you'll learn that his becoming the author he is today was a bit of a surprise. When he got his first offer, the amount was unreal and blew him away. I learned that many years ago when I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to interview him.

Some find his books a bit flowery and lovey-dovey. I find them soothing in a hate-filled world. M. Night Shyamalan is one of my favorite movie directors, so it's not surprising I ran out and bought this book. Life intervened, and it took a few months before I found time to sit down and read it.

I'm glad I did. It's a supernatural romance that had me hooked. Architect Tate is in town to come up with the plans for his best friend's new home. He's had a mental breakdown after his sister's death, so this is his first time back out on his own.

When he checks into Cape Cod B&B, he never expects to find the house he thought he was renting alone inhabited by a beautiful young woman. She's changing his life for the better, but she has a secret to solve, and it pushes Tate to boundaries he never expected.

I'd call Remains a beach read, though in my case, it was a hint of spring, sit in the sun, wrapped in a blanket, and read. I read it in one sitting and wish it hadn't ended.