In 'The Wish,' Nicholas Sparks weaves a tale of enduring love and life's unexpected twists. In 1996, at sixteen, Maggie Dawes is sent to live in Ocracoke, a remote village on North Carolina's Outer Banks. There, she meets Bryce Trickett, a teenager who introduces her to photography and shows her the beauty of the seaside town. The passion for photography he ignites becomes her life's work. Fast-forward to 2019, Maggie is now a renowned travel photographer but faces a personal crisis during the Christmas season. As Maggie recounts the story of her past to her young assistant, she contemplates the decisions that have shaped her journey and confronts the lingering feelings from her first love. 'The Wish' is a story about discovery, loss, and the timeless impact of that first true love, which has the power to alter our paths in ways we never expect.