Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite authors. This book had so many emotions going through it. The characters are wonderfully written and I couldn't put this book down.

You never can go wrong with Nicholas Sparks. Having read all of his books, I’m amazed how he continues to write even more great books! Counting Miracles was a beautiful read about family connections, figuring out where one belongs, and romance. Nicholas Sparks has the ability to make you care about the characters and feel the bond. While the story focused on Tanner and Kaitlyn, I adored Jasper and Arlo! Such a good read that I binge-read in two days. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This wasn't my favorite Nicholas Sparks book (that goes to a A Bend in the Road) but I really did enjoy it. Sparks is a genius with intertwining storylines together and that statement holds true with Counting Miracles. I flew through this book and couldn't wait to see to how it connected and who died. Because let's be real, someone typically dies in a Sparks novel.

I loved how Tanner was Kaitlyn and her kids. The romance with the two were great but him with her kids were great. The side story with Jasper, the town recluse I loved the best though. Jasper went through a lot in his life and it shows. But he's a great person who just looks different and people should take the time to get to know him.

Counting Miracles is all about following your heart and trust dogs, because let's be real dogs are everything.

4.5 Stars!!!

I have been a Nicholas Sparks fan since I was a teen. I have loved every single book. This one wasn't any different. The way I squealed when I was approved for this. It is a bizarre feeling growing up loving an author's writing, and then having the opportunity older as an ARC reader. Thank you so much Random House Publishing and NetGalley for giving me this ARC!

Counting Miracles is an emotional story from the point of view of three characters that endure heartbreak, hope, and build faith. I came to love each of them. Throughout their journey I felt heartbroken or elated for them. If I could reach in and hug them all, I most certainly would. The character development is phenomenal. Jasper has a special place in my heart.

A new official favorite from Nicholas Sparks. Prepare to laugh and sob throughout it.

This one will leave you feeling grateful for all of the little things we take for granted at times.

2024
Counting Miracles




Nicholas Sparks never lets you down. He always delivers a book that you will enjoy. This is no exception.
I loved the story and the characters became real to me.

Jasper tugged at my heart. He had suffered so much in his life. But he never lost faith. The kindness he received from his Doctor and her son was a blessing. More than a blessing because it brought him Tanner.



Great book.

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks

From the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken.

“Sparks is superb at what he does. The setting is postcard perfect. The characters are immensely likable. . . . This is a tidy miracle you can count on.”—The Washington Post

Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone: happiest when off on his next adventure, zero desire to settle down. But when his grandmother passes away, her last words to him are find where you belong. She also drops a bombshell, telling him the name of the father he never knew—and where to find him.

Tanner is due at his next posting soon, but his curiosity is piqued, and he sets out for Asheboro, North Carolina, to ask around. He’s been in town less than twenty-four hours when he meets Kaitlyn Cooper, a doctor and single mom. They both feel an immediate connection; Tanner knows Kaitlyn has a story to tell, and he wants to hear it. To Kaitlyn, Tanner is mysterious, exciting—and possibly leaving in just a few weeks.

Meanwhile, nearby, eighty-three-year-old Jasper lives alone in a cabin bordering a national forest. With only his old dog, Arlo, for company, he lives quietly, haunted by a tragic accident that took place decades before. When he hears rumors that a white deer has been spotted in the forest—a creature of legend that inspired his father and grandfather—he becomes obsessed with protecting the deer from poachers.

As these characters’ fates orbit closer together, none of them is expecting a miracle . . . but that may be exactly what is about to alter their futures forever.
I recommend this book.
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks is a 4 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Nicholas Sparks.

His grandparents had raised Tanner Hughes. He followed in his grandfather’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life was spent abroad and was the happiest when he was off on his next feat with zero desire to settle down. When his grandmother passed away her last words to him were find where you belong. She surprises him with the name of his unknown father and where to find him.

Soon Tanner will have to report to his next post but his curiosity was peaked so he starts off to Asheboro, North Carolina to talk with people. He was in town for less than 24 hours and he met a doctor who was a single mom named Kaitlyn Cooper. An immediate connection was struck up between the both of them. He wants to hear her story that he believes she wants to tell. Kaitlyn feels Tanner is mystical, exciting and probably leaving in a few weeks.

Nearby Jasper, an 83 year old, lives in a cabin all by himself other than his dog Arlo bordering the National Forest. He lives a quiet life but is haunted by a tragic accident which happened decades before. When Jasper hears of a legendary creature, inspired by his father and grandfather, a white deer spotted in the near forest makes him obsessed with protecting it from any poachers.

A miracle may be exactly what alters their futures forever unbeknownst to all these characters as their fates are orbiting closer together.

Nicholas Sparks weaves a tale of characters that you become engrossed in. Each one is more interesting than the next. Each characters’ lives infringes on the next which is so entertaining. There’s lots of human element - family, loss, love and finding oneself which makes this an unputdownable novel! Of course, there is a budding romance between two of them that keeps you wondering. You won’t want to miss this one! A must read!

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers in letting me read this book and allowing me to leave an honest review.

Nicholas Sparks strikes again!! I always love his books and this one was no exception. It's both heartbreaking (as you can almost always expect from his books) and a beautiful story. While I guessed where the book was heading, it didn't make me love it any less. He writes characters so well. Jasper is a new favorite! This book does have biblical ties and questions about faith. Overall I throughly enjoyed and can't wait to see if it becomes a movie!!

Yet another amazing book from Nicholas Sparks. I loved the triple POV. It kept things exciting and the story moving. The only thing I didn't like was it ending too quickly. I would have liked more information on what happened between Tanner and Kaitlin.

Oh Mr. Sparks....
I wanted to love this book, but as much as I liked the idea of the Veteran finding love while in search of his biological father, it was boring. Thank you so much for the ARC for an honest review.

This was a good story that mostly focused on Jasper and his life. Although, he had an interesting life, I wanted more of the story of Tanner and Kaitlyn. I would've enjoyed the book more if I had gotten more of them together. With all of that being said, I could definitely see this being made into a movie.

I did enjoy this story as I do all of Nicholas Sparks books. It was told on a deeper level as is usual with his stories. However there were 2 different storylines throughout the book. I guess I feel for the more sub story and felt unfinished and left me wanting more. I wanted to know how it was all going to turn out. Appreciate what others might see in the story but ultimately not one of my favs from him.

Yet another good book by Nicholas Sparks. I’ve read every one he’s written and enjoyed them all. This one kept my interest and I liked the way the story ended.

I haven't read a Nicholas Sparks book that I haven't enjoyed yet! This is no exception. I loved the military background, the "old man", the adorable (& super smart) puppy, the teenage daughter, a bit of romance, and a national forest! What's not to love? I felt the characters were well thought out and I felt like I really got to know them. Highly recommend!

Jasper's story absolutely mimics that of Job. He has more than his share of suffering. The only thing different is that he DOES turn his back on God. This is a great story of miracles and all the big and little things that happen in your life if you only choose to look for them.

✨NetGalley BookReviw✨
📚Counting Miracles
✏️Nicholas Sparks
📌Publication Date September 24, 2024
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In this touching novel by Sparks, you meet a couple of characters who feel forgotten and tossed away. Jasper, a man who compares himself to Job from biblical times, has a life of torture dealt to him. You will watch him overcome with the of his only friend and doctor, Kaitlyn. Curl up with a blanket and light a candle to enjoy this heartfelt tale.


Thank you Random House and NetGalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for my review.

It’s been a while since I’ve read something by Nicholas Sparks, but I’ve always loved his prose so when I was approved for this ARC I was very excited. Family, loss, love, faith, what it means to belong somewhere etc. This story has so many themes that are beautifully written. I ate this book up in one sitting. There is mystery and intrigue woven throughout the story that kept me turning the pages late into the night. Each character was raw and relatable. I felt like I knew them personally.

There are three main POV’s, Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper. Tanner is a former Army Ranger who is searching for his biological father in Asheboro North Carolina after his grandmother reveals his identity on her deathbed. He is a gentle soul and his interactions with Casey and Mitch were some of my favorites in the book. Kaitlyn is a local doctor in Asheboro. She is also divorced with two children Casey, a wise and witty teen, and Mitch, a sweet and adorable little boy. The romance between Tanner and Kaitlyn is not slow burn whatsoever. They fall for each other quickly and go through a lot in a short period of time. I thought they fit each other well and was very happy with how everything between them was resolved in the end. The third POV, Jasper, was my absolute favorite. I connected with him the most out of all the characters. He is an elderly man who lives alone in the forest with his dog Arlo and whose life was struck with so much tragedy. He lost his entire family in a housefire and suffered horrific burns himself. Despite what happened to him he still has such a kind and humble heart. The way he makes it his mission to protect a white deer spotted in the forest from being hurt by hunters, even at the cost of his own safety, had me admiring and respecting him so much. His chapters made my heart ache, and there were so many times I wanted to give him a hug. Yet his chapters were also the ones that made me feel the most hope and joy. His canine sidekick Arlo deserves an honorable mention because he is seriously the best boy and deserves all the love. Those few scenes with Arlo at Kaitlyn’s house had me in tears, if you know you know.

I will say that the book, Jasper’s chapters particularly, had quite a few religious references (quotes and mentions of Job). Personally, this didn’t bother me. Jasper’s life is similar to that of Job’s so I understood why it would be a heavy topic for his character’s journey and development, but I know many people will take issue with the religious aspect of the story. All that to say, I loved this book. I enjoyed it immensely. Dare I say it may even be my favorite Nicholas Sparks book now? Highly recommend checking this one out if you’re a fan of his previous works, or if you’re looking for a beautifully written and wholesome romance.

Huge thank you to Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine for providing me with an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Counting Miracles by Nicolas Sparks is a beautiful story about a man searching for his father after learning his name. This is a great read for anyone who feels lost or is searching. I have never been disappointed in a Nicolas Sparks book and this book is no exception.

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve picked up a Nicholas Spark’s book, but I am very glad I did!
Counting Miracles is intriguing from the very beginning. Each character has a different and captivating back story to bring to the table. Though it has a romance story to it, that was not what I found interesting. Jasper’s story quickly becomes the star of the show here.
With a book with so many lessons and meanings, it definitely made me appreciate who I have in life. Hats off to Sparks for writing an emotional and heartwarming story in only 368 pages.

Counting Miracles (ARC Review)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Find where you belong and make that place your own."

"Then I remind myself that my broken heart also means that there was a time when it wasn't broken, when my heart was light and full. Loving Audrey and my kids brought joy and meaning to my life, and I wouldn't have traded that love for anything else in the world."

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Overall, Counting Miracles, was a sweet, enjoyable story regarding a military veteran's quest to find his biological father in Ashboro, NC. While on his quest, he becomes connected to a town doctor and her family. The more he gets to know her, the more he falls for her. Unbeknownst to him, her family is connected to him in other ways. We also get the story of a man named Jasper, who we learned had quite a life. In true Nicholas Sparks fashion he weaved a nicely interconnected story amongst his main characters that was revealed to us in the final chapters.

I'm having trouble putting into words my feelings about this book. Overall, the story was enjoyable, lighthearted, and inspirational. However, while it had all the potential of the stories we've come to expect from Nicholas, I found it fell flat and lacked dimension within the plot. There was so much potential for depth and development amongst the characters, their relationships, and the overall plot that was unrealized. I also felt like we spent too much time in Jasper's perspective which slowed the story down. I would have like more of Kaitlyn and Tanner as the novel progressed. Lastly, the writing, in my opinion, was just not what we've come to expect from Nicholas Sparks. It felt off. Lacked imagery and character connection. I didn't feel transported like I normally do when reading his books. All that to say, the story was still nice and the underlying theme of miracles was something that I enjoyed.


⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, adult content, death and suicide (off page)