As a huge Nicholas Sparks fan, I was so excited to get an ARC of this book! He didn’t let me down either! This book is so heartwarming and a great read! If you’re a fan of Nicholas Sparks I highly recommend this book be added on your list to read!

Thank you Nicholas Sparks, NetGalley, and Random House Publishing for the ARC!

Another beautiful story as only Nicholas Sparks can tell them. A wonderful lesson in the book as well. Never lose hope.

This is a great read. Nicholas Sparks has a hit. Kaitlyn is a doctor, that makes house calls in her rural community. She is a single Mom of Casey, 17 going on 30, and 9 year old Mitch. Great kids that love and appreciate each other and their mother. One of Kaitlyn’s patients is a recluse, Jasper. Jasper is horribly disfigured from a fire with many residual complications. Mitch and Jasper forge a friendship through their hobby of whittling. Also in the picture is a stranger to town, Tanner. Tanner is on a quest to find his long lost father. Many trials and tribulations bring this group together for some heartbreaking and heartwarming situations. Highly recommend. I was given an advanced reader copy of this book by NetGalley and I am freely sharing my review.

Thank you for the arc! Ive read every Nicholas sparks book since I was 12 and I’ve always loved them. For some reason this one just fell a little flat for me. There was so much character development for Jasper and Tanner and just a single mom vibe for Casey. Overall I enjoyed the story line but it just didn’t meet my expectations.

Counting Miracles was exactly what I needed in a fiction novel just now. It has a little bit of everything (love, thrill, intrigue, mystery) packaged together in a comforting not too long and not too short book that begs you to curl up by the fire and escape into Asheboro, North Carolina where our three MCs stories intersect.

Tanner is a nomad looking for his family; Kaitlyn is a single mom and doctor; and Jasper is a widowed man eager for justice and haunted by inexpressible traumas. The story takes off when Kaitlyn’s teenage daughter backs into Tanner’s new car. It is a slow build to the climax, but in true Nicholas Sparks fashion, if you stick to it until the end, you’ll get the emotional satisfaction of a book well written with strong, authentic characters.

I will note, some have characterized this book to be overly religious; Jasper, nearing the end of his life was raised as a Christian, and he is quite reflective throughout his chapters. I would not characterize this book as religious, merely a book with a well written, struggling-to-reconcile-his-faith-with-his-hard-life elderly man. It was an honest exploration of the struggles people can go through with their beliefs, and I thought it was very well done (better than much of the Christian fiction I’ve read- this book has the ring of authenticity that most Christian books lack). But Jasper was the only character who is overtly Christian, the book as a whole explores themes of love and family and the ties that bind us. It was a beautiful story. I did find myself wishing for more justice on one particular plot line, but in fairness, that’s just life sometimes.

I’d like to thank Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have read every Nicholas Sparks book and it was hard for me to give this one 3 stars, but it just wasn’t my favorite of his. The love story aspect had no depth and felt rushed and was majorly overshadowed by the 3rd character in the book, Jasper. His parts were slow and somewhat boring and tended to drag on. There was also a major religious theme with many bible verses in his chapters. I would have loved to have more development of the romantic relationship rather than the long chapters with Jasper. I saw the “twist” if you can call it that coming for the majority of the book. Not sure if that was the point or not. Overall it was just lacking for me. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC.

Thank you so very much to Netgalley for the chance to read this book early. I have been a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks for the longest time, so when I was granted the chance to read this book early, I almost cried. It took me a little while to start it because I was so worried I wouldn't love it (like I have all his others), but I wasn't in the least. Nicholas a way to creating characters that draw you in and make you feel how they are feeling. Tanner's grandmother dies finally giving him the name of his biological dad he never met. Tanner travels to a small town in hopes of finding out about his dad. While there, he discovers life could be like once he settles down. This book focuses on the importance of family that will bring you smiles, frowns, and tears. I cannot wait for this book to come out in September, so I can add it to my Nicholas Sparks collection!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks.

I haven't read a Nicholas Sparks in a long time. This book revolves around three characters Tanner an ex-military man who has no family, Kaitlyn a small-town physician and single mom, and Jasper a recluse who lost his entire family in a fire.

I liked Tanner and Kaitlyn's relationship. I felt like it was relatable. I saw a few reviews that said that it felt a bit flat, but I disagree. Immediate attraction is real thing. I felt Jasper's story was very long and drawn out. I understand giving us the back story of his family, but we got to know characters that didn't have anything to do with the current story. I found myself skimming over the information about his children.

I am a big fan of Nicholas Sparks, but this book was not one of my favorites. I found myself not being able to connect with the characters. I was surprised at all of the religious references in the book. I was not expecting that.

Another winner written by Nicholas Sparks. I have read all of this authors books and this one gripped me in a way the others have not. I think it was the use of bible references and as I am a Christian woman that reads and follows the Bible, a lot of this book was so relatable to me.

As a typical Sparks book, this story weaves a connection between three different people, Jasper, Tanner and Kaitlyn. Their stories are weaved together in a gradual way that only Spark can do. Jasper is the elderly man that lives alone in a cabin and has been dealt a rough hand later in his life. Tanner is a man that had to deal with his grandparents passing away, his only parent he ever knew and on his grandmothers deathbed she revealed the. name of his father that he never knew. Kaitlyn is a divorced mother, dealing with raising her two child and working as a doctor. Tanner goes to Asheboro looking for his father as he only has a name and location and ends up meeting Kaitlyn and questioning his future life plans. Through a series of events all three people are in the path to be forever connected.

Nicholas Sparks is a talented writer and sometimes you have to wonder how an author can write similar books but still be so different. This is a definite book that needs to be added to your TBR in September when it is published. Another winning by a great author.

Thank you Net Galley and Random House for an ARC in return for a honest review.

Another classic from Nicholas Sparks!! This is definitely different from his previous novels, but it was great nonetheless. I enjoyed the stories of each character and how Sparks' intertwines their stories together. One thing that wasn't really for me was the religious aspect of this book, but I tried to look past that. As a die-hard fan of Nicholas Sparks (I own and have read his whole list) I was SO EXCITED that I was accepted to read Counting Miracles as an ARC, so thank you NetGalley, Random House, and Nicholas Sparks for early access!

Not for me. I can see why a lot of people would like this but this is clearly not my kind of book. Thought I'd give it a try but it didn't work!

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks revolves around the lives of Tanner, Kaitlyn, and Jasper as their paths cross. Unfortunately, I found it challenging to connect with the characters deeply. The romance between Kaitlyn and Tanner felt hurried, and their conversations didn't flow naturally. On the other hand, Jasper's character stood out with more depth and interest. As someone who typically enjoys Nicholas Sparks' writing, this book fell short for me. It was a struggle to get into the story, and there were moments when I wanted to give up, but I persisted and completed it.

In this long awaited book from Nicholas Sparks, he keeps the reader engaged in a wonderful story of romance and love. His writing style is fabulous and keeps the reader wanting more.

I absolutely love Nicholas Sparks and enjoyed the opportunity to read his latest! This was a very interesting and heartwarming read, though very sad too at times. Although I was able to figure out what was happening fairly quickly, I still very much loved this book.

Anther winner by Nicholas Sparks! Great book about a single mom who is a doctor. She happens to meet a retired Army ranger named Tanner who is looking for his biological father. Then there’s an elderly gentlemen Jasper (and his dog Arlo) who is teaching a young boy how to whittle wood. I thought the author did a great job at telling the story and making the characters relatable.

I was expecting romance and intrigue and was surprised to come out of this with the story of the odd trio-Tanner, a single man digging into his family history, Kaitlyn, a single mom and doctor with an opportunity to have something just for her even if temporary and Jasper, a much older man who keeps to himself and enjoys the peace in nature.

Sparks brings Tanner and Kaitlyn into a chance meeting that has your heart fluttering and is able to run it along Jasper, thrilling plot that I was not at all anticipating. My heart was racing for a multitude of reasons. Romantic and horrific.

At the center of all of the adults are Kaitlyn’s children who see the need for care and love in the lives of the adults around them and set out to bring about that help as needed, not expecting the dark stories that lurk deep within the adults.

There is much excitement and eagerness to read this novel cover to cover due to the raised questions throughout that we end up dying for answers too. I found myself romanced as well as desperate and anxious throughout this novel-ultimately, I was impressed with the story and enjoyed the novel thoroughly

3.5 rounding up to 4 because cmon, it’s Nicholas sparks here.

I think the main reason this book was a little bit of a miss for me is that it didn’t really feel like a romance. The romance wasn’t romantic to me and it felt like a back burner part of the story.

Things I liked:
Single doctor mom raising her kids
The setting (as always)
The dog Arlo

The ending was incredibly predictable, to the point where I guessed it at the very start of the book. The writing itself was excellent as always but I just didn’t really connect with any of the characters. Tanner and Kaitlin’s romance felt forced to me and Jasper’s story was almost too sad and unimaginable to be believable.

Nevertheless, very thankful to NetGalley for the arc of this book and will always read a Nicholas sparks book.

Another thought provoking Nicholas Sparks book - this time the main character Tanner was an Army Ranger who has come back to his hometown after the death of his beloved grandmother. On her deathbed, she tells him something she has kept to herself for many years. Tanner travels to Asheville, NC for a little rest & relaxation before heading to his next security assignment in Africa. He does not expect to meet Kaitlyn Cooper. Tanner spends his time doing research on this family secret, hiking and becoming close to Kaitlyn & her children. When an elderly neighbor needs help, Tanner steps in and along the way discovers more about himself.

Another great read by Sparks. Anyone that enjoys his books are sure to enjoy this one as well. This will make a good book to read this fall!