Nights in Rodanthe

I've read Nicolas Sparks's novel Nights in Rodanthe last year. I was hesitant to read at first because the characters were already in their middle-aged years. Another thing, Nicolas Sparks has a trademark in his every (or most) book wherein one of the characters died (remember Message in a Bottle, A Walk in the Clouds? etc...).
I'm also not a sucker for love story but I finished reading the book because I wanted to know how the story will end. Anyway, these 2 middle-aged people found solace to each other, fell in love but knew that they would go on separate ways because they each have a life to fulfill.... The story ended well, with everyone at peace to each other. However, for me, the plot was so simple. Sparks just made the mother and daughter have a restrained relationship just to stretch the story of the book. But overall, it was ok. At least, the book had a happy ending :D

The Rescue

My daughter and I went to the mall this noon and ate our lunch there. And before we went home, we dropped by at my favorite bookstore and checked for something worthy to buy. While my daughter already chose what she'd like to buy (Dinosaur Opposites :D), I was debating which book to get since I only intend to buy 1 book. The Deception by Dan Brown or The Rescue by Nicolas Sparks? It took me several minutes to decide until I finally settled for the latter. Is this a good book to read? Did I make the right decision? Because I've got a feeling that one of his characters will die in the end --- very Nic Sparks' ways (remember Message in a Bottle? A walk to remember? etal). Whatever is the outcome of the story, still, I guess I won't regret buying this book for I bought it for a very cheap price ;-)