Unfortunately I haven’t loved any of Sparks’s last few books. :(

I found Counting Miracles to be slow and not very intriguing. I never really cared about any of the characters or different relationships. It felt kind of like meandering along a stream: sometimes I saw something interesting, but most of the time I was just on a slow walk, looking around and then moving on.

But I did adore the narrator!! Holter Graham was great.

Overall not my favorite book, but a nice audiobook if you want to listen to something simple and cozy.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

This was all the things I want from a Nicholas Sparks novel. It made me feel, made me want to keep turning pages, and made me smile. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

"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."

Nicholas Sparks is a master of Romance and real and profound stories. He took inspiration from the story of Job which was a man that had everything and one day God and Satan do a bet on Job's loyalty and trust in the Lord. Job loses his wife, his kids, and everything that belonged to him, he gets sick and it is abandoned, but he never feels like God abandoned and still praises the Lord. God wins the bet and multiplies everything that Job had because he was faithful. Counting Miracles is a story about faith and love, it is a story where even when you think everything, everyone and even God has abandoned you, you just need a little faith to see how everything happens for a reason, and how miracles grow and transform to be able to get to your life. I truly recommend this story. I was crying but the end! But who doesn't cry with Nicholas Spark's books??!!

Thank you Netgalley and Random House for the ARC in exchange of my honest opinion.

COUNTING MIRACLES absolutely shredded my heart! Nicholas Sparks speaks to my heart with each and every novel he has written and COUNTING MIRACLES is no exception. What a beautiful story of second chances, love, guilt, family and fate. Nicholas Sparks owes me a box of tissues!! COUNTING MIRACLES is wonderful and is everything I fell in love with about his writing since my very first book by him. I found myself with tears streaming down my face while reading one scene and a big smile on my face during other scenes. I like books that can make me feel something while reading them and this one certainly did. I loved the story line of the white deer and what it meant to Japer as well.

COUNTING MIRACLES is the story of a man whose dying grandmother has finally revealed his biological dad’s name. Tanner goes on a search to find his father. On his trip, he finds love, family, and stability that he has never had before. Now that I’m finished reading COUNTING MIRACLES I want to read it all over again!! It is a beautiful and emotional love story of past and present. It’s one of those books that will stick with you after you finish reading it. I’m sure it’s one I won’t be forgetting any time soon.

COUNTING MIRACLES will surely pull at your heart strings and make it very hard for you to put down. If you are like me, you won’t be able to stop until you know what happens to Tanner, Kaitlyn, Jasper, Arlo, Casey, and Mitch. What would you do if God finally brought you your soulmate and then took her away? Poor Jasper, he has endured so much in life. Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea get your favorite blanket and get on the couch.

COUNTING MIRACLES is an awesome way to spend the afternoon or evening. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to put it down and will find yourself cheering for Tanner as he tries to navigate his way through a very different and unique situation. Nicholas Sparks will pull you in from the very first page and never let you go! How a man can write such emotional and heart tugging contemporary romance is beyond me, but I have loved all of his books and he is forever one of my auto buy authors!

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Counting Miracles by @nicholassparks
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I haven’t read a Sparks novel in AGES but this one drew me in when I saw it. I took a chance and requested an ARC on #netgalley - but this is one that also took a backseat because of life’s challenges (was thrown into the middle of a divorce) and I’m trying to play catch up. I was able to listen to the audiobook on Libby.
This book did not disappoint. I loved the genuine kindness, the characters who were not too drawn out, and the humility they each exhibited. One thing I like to do when I read a book is try to listen closely for where the Title of the book comes into play, but this book had me so wrapped up that I almost missed it! Worth the read if you’re a romance or a Sparks fan. Also, can we have a movie please? Tanner had me swooning. 😆


Thank you @randomhouse for the ARC! All opinions are honest and my own.
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As a fan of Sparks I’ll always read his stories however this one wasn’t as gripping as his others. Seemed rather dragged out in spots. The setting was good, the main characters had a good backstory but there wasn’t that much romance. The romance seemed rushed as it happened in the first part. 3.5 stars

A longtime fan of Nichols Sparks this is was exciting to get an ARC of the book. I have to say this one was a bit of a struggle for me which I was saddened by. There just was a heavy handed religious message that was not mentioned in the description. There just was not enough romance in it for me to truly enjoy.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
3 star

I hadn’t read a Nicholas Sparks book in at least 10 years so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I actually really enjoyed this one. I’m excited to read more of his books from the last few years.

I wanted to love this book, but to be honest I stopped at 40%. It was slow and just not something I wanted to pick up. I was excited when it came out and was hoping for a great things, but this book just left me feeling. Meh

As huge fan of Nicholas Sparks I was anticipating this title and it didn't disappoint. On is grandmother's deathbed she tells him to find where he belongs and tells him the name of the father that he never knew. He sets out to find out about his father and finds so much more along the way. It was a beautiful story.

Well written and kept me engaged the entire time.
An army vet is on a quest to find his biological father/family. Along the way he meets a woman that he’s fallen for but he’s about to leave again for a job. She doesn’t want to fall too hard for someone who’s leaving. What will they do?

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A beautifully written story! The characters felt so authentic their stories were heart warming/breaking.

A Nicholas Sparks classic in true fashion

This is classic Nicholas Sparks—a small-town setting, intertwined lives, and the promise of emotional highs and lows. Tanner’s search for identity, Kaitlyn’s strength as a single mom, and Jasper’s quiet grief all come together beautifully. While it treads familiar ground, the story’s charm lies in its heartfelt exploration of love, family, and second chances. A satisfying read.

Nicolas Sparks always delivers a solid realistic fiction book and this one doesn't disappoint. There are two stories occurring simultaneously. One is of elderly widow Jasper, living alone in the woods, trying to confront the realities of his lost family while protecting the land, and the nature it holds, of his North Carolina community. The other is of the blossoming friendship of Tanner, Kaitlyn, and Kaitlyn's children. The stories intersect, but not in a forced way. If you're already a fan of Sparks, you'll enjoy this one as well. If Sparks is new to you and you enjoy realistic fiction with subtle romance, you'll become a fan after Counting Miracles.

I've taken a break from reading Sparks' books for awhile now, they began to feel/read like a formula for me. Does this follow his tried and true set up? Yes it does but it also pulls at the right heart strings and almost refreshes what you THINK you know about a Sparks novel. I found the characters to be relatable and likable, something I've missed in other Sparks novels as of late, and I found myself connecting to them and almost rooting for them. A great read.

It’s a heart tugging with lot of sad parts but it was a very slow read.  The story is too long with way too many back stories. I liked the ending when all the dots started connecting. 
It was an okay read for me.

I have been a fan of Nicholas Sparks since I was a teenager… so being an ARC reader for this book, I was on cloud nine! I love how this book had Bible verses in it (I actually saved them and added them to my daily devotionals). I loved all the the references of the white deer in this story. Although it is not a great love story like ‘the notebook’, or ‘a walk to remember’, this is definitely in my top five of Nicholas Sparks books!

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks is nothing short of breathtaking. If I could give this book 6 stars, I would in a heartbeat! From the Note From The Author page, I was completely captivated and couldn’t put it down—I devoured it in one day.

Sparks’ writing is, as always, exquisite. I can truly say that each book just keeps getting better and better. Reading his books as a teenager and now as an adult and still fall in love and get emotional, is truly full circle!

His ability to weave raw emotion into every scene is true talent. The characters felt so real, their struggles were very very relatable, and their triumphs were so inspiring and will bring tears to your eyes.

This story is such a beautiful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the unexpected blessings that can change our lives. That no matter how far you stray from God he is always working miracles behind the scenes.

Nicholas Sparks is known for his sensitive novels which highlight everyday people overcoming deep emotional pain and life-altering hardships. COUNTING MIRACLES is yet another such tale, and many count among his best. Tanner Hughes, after the death of his grandmother, is officially alone. Battle worn from multiple tours of duty overseas, followed by years of private international security work, Tanner plans to visit former military friends and to dig into a mystery his grandmother shared just before she died. Kaitlyn Cooper has no life, or so her teenage daughter tells her. Kaitlyn, on the other hand, thinks her job as a community-based doctor and single motherhood fills her life to the max, with no time left for fun or relationships. And her care of elderly neighbor Jasper shows just how dedicated she is. Disfigured by a decades prior fire, Jasper is a recluse who almost never leaves his cabin. But when Kaitlyn's young son shows an interest in Jasper's carvings (whittling), the old man opens his heart just wide enough to show the boy how to handle a whittling knife. Only a story teller as masterful as Sparks could bring this trio together into a story that can't be put down. Oh, I must mention Arlo, for he is really a hero in this tale, but that is all I will tell you.