Nicholas Sparks is a famous romance author who has seen much success with his novels. Many of his books, like "Message in a Bottle" and "The Longest Ride," have been made into films.

Nicholas Sparks talks exclusively to PEOPLE about his iconic book-to-movie adaptations through the years and which one holds a special place in his heart.

Alan Ritchson is set to lead and produce a movie version of Nicholas Sparks' Counting Miracles after he had an emotional experience watching The Notebook.

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