I think that setting a novel in a small town taps into a sense of nostalgia among readers. People tend to believe life is different in small towns, and frankly, it is different.
Nicholas SparksLove is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you'd come back to me.
Nicholas SparksI've wanted to go out with you from the first moment I saw you. I just had to wait until you were ready.
Nicholas Sparks