Tanner Hughes was an Army Ranger, and after leaving the service has continued to travel the world, working for aid organizations. When the grandmother who raised him becomes ill, he returns home to care for her. Just before her death, she urges him to find the place in the world that he belongs. She also tells him the name of his biological father.
So Tanner travels to Asheboro North Carolina to search for his only living relative. Once there, he meets Kaitlin, a doctor and single mom, and he enjoys spending time with her. But to Kaitlin, Tanner is someone who is leaving town soon.
Jasper is an old man who was scarred from serious burns. He lost his entire family when their home caught fire, and feels that God has abandoned him.
When Tanner, Kaitlin, and Jasper's stories intersect, miracles occur.

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks is one of those books I just can’t wait to get my hands on! Every time I read a Sparks novel, I’m completely blown away by his ability to craft stories that tug at your heartstrings and stay with you long after the last page. With Counting Miracles, I know it’s going to be no different—filled with love, loss, hope, and the kind of emotion that only Nicholas Sparks can deliver. I’m eagerly anticipating its release, and if it’s anything like his previous work, it’s bound to be another unforgettable journey. This is definitely one to watch for!

There is a reason Nicholas Sparks is a best selling author, he knows how to hit his readers in the emotional gut. Readers expect the feels and the tears, and Counting Miracles did not disappoint.
There were some really hard parts for me to read of this book, because it pulled at the heartstrings, but it had a great message and overall it was a good read. I enjoyed the characters in the setting and as always the writing was fantastic. This is another solid hit by Nicolas Sparks.

*I received this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) through NetGalley. I received this copy free in exchange for my honest review.*

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks is fantastic. The story is told from the perspective of three main characters – Kaitlyn, Tanner, and Jasper – who all find themselves in the small town of Asheboro, North Carolina.

Kaitlyn is a physician and single mother raising her son Mitch and daughter Casey. She struggles with the challenges of single parenting while trying to move forward with her life. Tanner grew up with his grandparents and served in the military. He is looking to discover more about himself and hopes that Asheboro will have some answers for him. Finally, Jasper, an older man who has experienced great loss and sorrow, is looking for peace and closure as he reflects on the past.

This book is not my first Nicholas Sparks novel. As always, his writing feels familiar and comforting. The character development and story progression feel genuine and captivating, drawing me into the world of the characters. I truly felt like I was in the room with them, experiencing their anxieties and uncertainties.

All three main characters are easy to relate to. Kaitlyn’s moments of self-reflection particularly resonate with me. One of my favorite quotes is, “How long ago did she forget, she wondered, that life was as much about living as it was about responsibility.” That sentiment hits home for me. As a child of divorced parents, I also relate to Casey and her teenage angst. Sparks’ portrayal of her younger brother Mitch as innocent, loving, and completely obsessed with his sister feels authentic to anyone who has siblings. Tanner’s determination and resilience throughout the story also make him an admirable character.

But my favorite character by far is Jasper. His emotions are vividly depicted, and he stays true to his values and faith throughout the book. As a Christian, I appreciate the scripture references Jasper learns from his father, which deeply influences how he treats others and approaches life. This only makes my connection to him stronger!

Overall, Counting Miracles is a beautifully told story, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fiction and romance. I am already looking forward to rereading it!

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own.

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I have read all of Nicholas Sparks’ books and was so excited to read his newest one. The story is heartwarming, but a little predictable. My favorite part was reading Jasper’s part, which was full of surprises and tears. I will say that this book includes a lot of bible verses and overt references to Christian principles, which may not be for everyone. Sparks weaves the verses into the story arc. Overall, I enjoyed reading this but it wasn’t my favorite by the author.

A wonderful story of family, love, redemption and faith. Tanner comes to Asheboro in search of familial ties. There he meets Kaitlin and her two children. They are friends with an older man named Jasper, who lives an almost reclusive life due to a family tragedy. The story comes full circle when relationships develop and deepen. Not to be missed.

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.

As soon as I saw that Nicholas Sparks wrote a new book, I knew that I had to get my hands on it and read it. I have been a fan for years and know that any book written by him will be emotional and heartbreaking/warming/wrenching (you choose the word). He has talent at building up his characters, story, plot, and ending so perfectly, and in such a way that the reader is fully immersed from the very first to the very last page. I was hooked as soon as I started reading Counting Miracles and know you will be, too. We experience family, relationships, grief, love, loss, tragedy, romance, fear, passion… The characters were so artfully created and presented, I had a very tender spot for Jasper. Despite his appearance and legend, he has a very giving (though broken) heart, and that was made clear as soon as his at first silent friendship with Mitch began and soon grew to become much bigger. He became a father figure in Mitch’s life and a very important person to all of the characters. Jasper was in fact the inspiration that led Sparks to write this novel. Or rather, an image of an elderly man who’d been injured in the forest with an old dog standing over him. That image stayed on the author’s mind and he decided to turn that image into his newest novel. It was such a beautiful book and I am looking forward to seeing it on film (because you just know it will be).

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I haven't read a Nicholas Sparks book in a long time and this one was just ok. The pace was so slow. There a lot (and I mean a lot) of biblical references which I was nice (for me) but unexpected for a NS book. I thought the whole book was predictable and full of cliches. There was nothing original or different which is fine if you're looking for an easy read with a happy ending that doesn't take you out of your comfort zone.

I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley for free. This review is voluntary and mine alone

This is another amazing story from Nicholas Sparks. I enjoyed getting to know these characters. The story itself is slower than most of his other books but it didn't bother me. I'm looking forward to seeing him at the Barnes & Noble I work at in Charlotte, NC soon.


Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my gifted copy.

Overall, this felt like a classic Nicholas Sparks set up. The love story of this book didn’t work for me. Things felt very surface level and I didn’t feel their connection. However, I loved the love of family written in this book. Jasper’s story was heartbreaking and hard to read but was really well done and I loved how things came together between the two story lines of this book. Overall, this book felt way too slow and the dialogue felt out of touch and a little outdated. Overall, not my favorite but I definitely teared up and enjoyed lots of aspects about this novel.

✨ARC Review✨

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Counting Miracles
Pub Date: September 24, 2024

Nicholas Sparks is known for a variety of emotionally poignant novels that often explore themes of love, loss, and the endurance of the human spirit.

Counting Miracles is no different. The book is full of heartfelt characters and moments that will resonate with readers on a deeply emotional level.

Counting Miracles follows the story of Tanner Hughes and his desire to find his father. After spending years overseas in the military, Tanner is at a turning point in his life, ready for his next adventure. As he embarks on his journey, he unexpectedly meets Kaitlyn and her children…and the story unfolds further.

If you are a fan of Nicholas Sparks, this book will not disappoint! ❤️

Thank you to @NetGalley and Random House for the ARC!

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I love Nicholas Sparks books, I always feel good after spending time with him and his characters. You will not be disappointed in this one for sure. Tanner Hughes, a retired Army Ranger, who works part-time as security for US missions. When not working he just travels around doing what he wants, visiting places or his past military friends and their families. He was called home for his grandmother's illness. She and his grandfather raised him and he never knew his real parents. Her final words to him were, find where you belong, and proceeded to give him a name on a piece of paper. After extensive computer searches, he heads to a town where he thinks his parents might have been when he was born. When a precocious teenage girl backs into his brand new classic remake, he is forced to meet her mother, a lady doctor. Staying in town dealing with insurance he pursues the search for his father. Through various twists and turns his search finds true love and his father.

what a wonderful story! In true Nicholas Sparks' fashion, this story will tug at your heartstrings. The story unfolds in dual points of view and tell the story of Jasper and how he came to live alone in a cabin in the woods and Tanner, Kaitlyn and her kids and how all their stories intermingle into a touching ending.

This was such a beautiful, captivating story. I usually prefer stories that have more dialogue and less wordy descriptions, so that was why this wasn't a five star read for me. I also appreciated that this wasn't an incredibly heavy read, like some of Sparks' previous works. All of the main characters were well fleshed out and I really appreciated the use of multiple POVs to tell this story.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to be an early reader. All thoughts are my own.

This is a touching story about an old man, Jasper, who lives in a small cabin in the woods. Besides being horribly disfigured, he has other ailments, but he remains a devout man who has had great losses and great successes in his life.

His doctor lives not too far away from Jasper. Her young son is learning to whittle from Jasper. The boy and the old man visit together, with Jasper's dog Arlo. The boy and his sister live with their divorced mother, who loves them dearly and will do anything for them.

Also in the story is a young man, who was raised by his grandparents, and was an army brat. He grew up mainly in Europe and entered the military himself. He is now in security and will be taking on a job in Cameroon soon. He's in town trying to find his father. His grandparents had always told him they knew nothing about his father - until on her deathbed, his grandmother provided the father's name and his hometown.

The story is well told and pulls at the heartstrings. I enjoyed it tremendously.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Thank you for this ARC! In true Nicholas Sparks fashion it was wholesome and heart warming. I absolutely loved the biblical references. Slow at some parts but overall a great read.

Nicholas Sparks is the author that captured my love for reading. I’ve grown up reading his books and I’ve read them all! The first thing I do before starting any of his stories is make sure I have a box (or two) of tissues and this book is no exception.
Counting Miracles is a heartbreakingly beautiful story. Tanner having been raised by his grandparents finds a note before his grandmother passes that reads: Find where you belong and make that place your own. On the back of this note is the name and (possible) address of his biological father in North Carolina. Setting off on this journey to find his father, Tanner takes us along with him and my goodness…is it one for the books, pun intended.
Divorced and single mom, Kaitlyn, meets Tanner and sparks instantly fly but will they give in or continue to push aside their growing attraction. After getting the pleasure of meeting eighty-three year old Jasper, these three officially become my favorite trio. I loved that Counting Miracles was told from the POV of Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper. Each of these characters have their own battles, hurt and story to tell and being able to see it through their eyes brings it all full circle. These three will pull on your heartstrings until you have no more tears left to cry. This story will stay with me for a long, long time.
Counting Miracles is available September 24th and I highly recommend y’all run to grab a copy!
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for this arc, all opinions are my own.

Nicholas Sparks does it again! 5⭐️!! The story line is a little different than the classic Nicholas Sparks book but nonetheless it was a really good, quick read. Love the twist in the love story and family dynamics! Mr Sparks tied the whole story together really well! Will definitely be recommending this to friends and family. Thank you Nicholas Sparks, #netgalley, and Random House Publishing-Ballantine for an ARC copy.

Gotta say I love a Nicholas Sparks book… The Notebook, A Walk To Remember, Dear John - All beautiful stories that stay with you (I mean Channing Tatum might have helped on the last one 🤣✌🏻)

A chance encounter, a search for a missing dad &a true family saga. This beautiful book has it all… whilst tugging at those heart strings.

Sparks’ sure knows how to weave a wonderful story!

Perfect for those who enjoy:
- Happy endings
- Thought provoking fiction
- Heartache storylines
- Being invested in the characters
- 2 storylines running side by side

With thanks to Ballantine | Random House and Netgalley for an ARC copy in return for an honest review.

I have ready many Nicholas Sparks books and have loved them all, but I think this one is one of my favorites. It is full of hope, faith and love. It is beautifully written with amazing characters. Jasper's story just captures your heart and I found my self wishing for a miracle for him. His story was so moving and full of the perseverance of the human spirit. Tanner also has a unique story and I love the relationship between him and Kaitlyn and her kids. Although there are many sad parts I love the ending and it caught me by surprise I must say, I expected a connection, but this was better than I had imagined!!! Thanks to #RandomHouse and #Netgalley for this amazing ARC.