First of all, thanks for sending me this ARC...it made my day.

This is a biased review because I knew I was going to love this book before I even read it. As Tanner and Kaitlyn were falling in love, so was I. I could not put this book down, even if it was 2am and I was falling asleep!

I do judge a book by it's cover and I didn't think the cover was anything special...until I finished the book and really understood it. Now I love it!! and the white deer on the right!

Thank you so much for this ARC. I really enjoyed reading it!

*Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
I have loved Nicholas sparks books for a long time, so I was excited to get this as an arc. It was a good story, but I feel it didn’t live up to the greatness of his previous works.

I want to thank Netgalley for an advance copy for my honest review. I have loved Nicholas Sparks for a long time. I was super excited to see this one and thought I was lucky to get a copy. At first glance I thought I would connect to the character a lot. Single mom of 2 kids and a military man is not added to their lives. I didn’t connect to any of the characters and thought about DNF on many occasions while I stuck it out the story didn’t have the same effect as all the other books. At time the book took on a more religious turn and a lot of other added characters didn’t develop enough. The relationship felt forced between the couple while the mom relationship with her kids were pretty spot on.

Do you know what makes you feel better at the end of a long week? Being snuggled up with a blanket, your beverage of choice and a book by Nicholas Sparks. You know you’re gonna be comfortable, you know that there is not gonna be any surprises, and you know your heart is going to be happy. Counting miracles, the newest book by Nicholas. Sparks will certainly do all of that. I’m not sure if I’m just not remembering from former books of his but this one definitely had a more religious undertone than I’m used to. It didn’t ruin the book for me, but it didn’t necessarily add to the book either. And yes, understand the symbolism that goes along with an animal in the forest.
People that automatically read Nicholas Sparks are going to read this and they’re going to enjoy it, as they do everyone of his books. People that haven’t read his books.-I put this toward the top of his books in my list so I would recommend checking it out.

I could not wait to read this book, being a long time Nicholas Sparks fan. Wow. It did not disappoint. This story follows Jasper, an older man in a small town; Tanner, a young man looking for someone; and Kaitlyn, a single mom. Their lives and stories are intertwined, and I appreciated the multiple points of views. The end of the book was touching and had me in tears. This is a must read.

I want to start my review with a note about how much I have truly loved this author over the years. I have been an avid Nicholas Sparks fan since A Walk To Remember. Then falling even more in love with his storytelling in The Notebook and my most favorite The Wedding. I've stuck by his side raving about his stories for years.

That said this one seriously missed the mark for me. It almost felt as though a Ghost Writer wrote this under his name. It didn't have it's usual depth, the typical Sparks character development, and the story was SLOW! I can usually devour one of his books in a day this took me FOUR to get through. They were slow and at times if I am honest I glazed over some of the story.

While I loved the premise of this book, and the overall characters, it seemed everything felt forced. The relationship building between the two main Characters (Tanner + Kaitlin) felt almost cringy to me. At times it felt love bombing, unhinged emotionally (especially for a grown woman and mother) but also so rushed. I know Sparks does the quick to fall in love. Quick to have a connection. Quick to make it a love story... this was on another level though. It lacked the true romance and depth we expect in his writing. Additionally, Jaspers portion of this story took a major brunt of the tellung. There were times that I wondered when we would finally put the pieces together... I felt it could have happened sooner.

If I were comparing this to some other books I would say this could be more of a Novella and less of a Novel. Could have been told quicker, made shorter, and still could have had more depth.

My overall rating is a 3.5! I am still very much looking forward to it's release. I have the great opportunity to hear more about the story in the fall at an event being hosted in my city. Maybe it will give me a bit more perspective on it all.

Thank you NetGalley & Random House for the EARC! I have already preordered the physical copy for my collection!

Another nostalgic book from Nicholas Sparks. I enjoyed this, if you’ve read and enjoyed his other books, I think you will like this one as well. I liked that the characters were in their 40s and it wasn’t about young adults. There were some thriller aspects to this one as well, a bit of a mystery. Overall I enjoyed this book, I have read all of Sparks’ books and will continue to do so.
This book follows Tanner who recently lost both of his grandparents, who he was raised by. He lost his mother as a baby and never knew his dad. He goes on a mission to find his dad. While on the mission he meets a single mom who is a doctor, and has an instant connection with her.
4 ⭐️

I’ll admit I haven’t read much NS recently but being that I literally live in Asheboro, I’ve been dying to read this. It was almost so strange to read about Coach’s, the zoo, Bicentennial Park and the Uwharrie Forest in a book but it was well written and super neat to see such a small town accurately written about. This was a great story and truly meaningful and as a single mom myself, it was great to be able to have a relatable FMC. Thank you so much for the arc!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of Nicholas Sparks' newest novel, set in my hometown of Asheboro, NC. When I heard the news, I knew I had to see what he thought of the area. I was humbled to read that he represented Asheboro in its true light, a quaint (growing!) city worth putting down roots. I've read every work of Sparks' and am familiar with his prose and themes so it was no surprise that romance was a bit corny to me at a times (re: their first real date had me eyerolling along with the topic of their argument which fed into the whole plot). Overall, the dual POV was relatively compelling and the ending was sweet, but I was most excited to pick it up and see the mentions of local spots in Asheboro.

Tanner, raised by his grandparents, and never settling down, joined the Army Rangers at a young age and has always been on the move. After heading home to be with his dying grandmother, she reveals a name and a place of where Tanner might potentially find his father whom he never knew.

He heads to North Carolina and meets up with Kaitlyn, a mom of two kids and a nurse. They begin a friendship and Tanner begins to contemplate if he is done with the roaming lifestyle and settle down. Meanwhile, Jasper, an 83-year-old neighbor is determined to protect a magical white deer from poachers that has appeared at the edge of the forest near his cabin.

How do these 2 stories connect?

Such a beautiful and heartwarming story reminding us to not give up on our faith despite the path we choose in life. Sometimes, decisions are questioned, and events take place that we cannot understand and that makes it very difficult to accept our course in life. Do you believe in miracles and the power of love? That is the overriding theme and one that Nicholas Sparks always does so well in his books.

I really enjoyed the book and the way everything came together at the end. A lot of the backstory sometimes became a bit long winded, but overall, it did not take away from the story.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group- Ballatine and #NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. This is due to be published Sept. 24 , 2024. #CountingMiracles

It has been YEARS since I’ve read a Nicholas Sparks book. I remember them being so cheesy and predictable but I still loved them and connected to the characters. That did not happen in this one.

I felt zero connection to any of the character, except maybe Arlo, the dog 😅. The small amount of romance plot felt forced. I didn’t feel tension or chemistry between Tanner and Kaitlyn. The meet cute was eh and they talked about their pasts and life but felt surface level. It felt like it was meant to seem like deep conversations but it just wasn’t.

Jasper was so stubborn. I felt for him with his story and everything he’d been through. But, dude… with all your medical stuff and lazy lifestyle, what made you think you could trek miles into a National Forest for multiple days in a row and that your body would hold up? All for a petty grudge for some teenagers.

The climax of the book was actually anticlimactic. It dragged on and the final resolution was rushed through. Like literally was the last page and the epilogue. Just fell very flat for me.

Nicholas Sparks delivers another story rich with emotion, some romance, and deep lives lived. Tanner is a man who has completed military service and is still searching for his next place in life. He is devoted to his grandmother and nurses her until her death. But, he is also shocked when she shared a secret in her final moments, and reveals the name of his father than he had never know.

Tanner starts to search, and finds himself in a town where he meets Kaitlyn, a doctor and mom to a teenage girl and a younger son. It's his first connection to this area, and the potential for a deeper connection is immediate. One of Kaitlyn's neighbors and patients is Jasper, an older man who lives in a rustic cabin next to a national forest. He battles his past memories and loss, and spends his days being protective of the nature around him.

These stories start to intertwine, and emotions grow deep.

Tanner is an Army Ranger and has been many places. When his grandfather leaves this earth is Tanner ready to make a life and settle down? He meets a family and wants to help them of course with no attachments that’s not his style but along and along he loves the family vibe and fights it !! Will he continue to live that lonesome military life? Read this book and find out!!

I loved this one. It felt like we got two stories in one. I expected to see people (non Christian’s) to give low ratings due to the Bible verses and Jaspers life in comparison to Jobs in the Bible, but that made me love it more. The characters are wonderful. A now single mom raising her son and a teen on her own. Tanner who has severed several tours in the military losing his grandmother and her sending him on a search from her deathbed. Elderly Jasper and his dog, Arlo, trying to protect the white deer and survive. Its a bit predictable but well worth the read and a few tears. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the advanced copy.

I have been generously given a copy of Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks from NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine

I cannot get enough of Nicholas Sparks romance stories and subtle but effective viewpoints on society

Counting Miracles is told from multiple characters including a 30 something retired veteran who is still trying to figure out his meaning of home and what he wants to do with the rest of his life. It is also told from a divorced mother of two stuck in her routine unaware that her happiness is just as important as the mundane day to day requirements. The third point of view is from an elderly man who has a lifetime of stories to tell. Disfigured by a fire in his past that has taken away his family, he mostly keeps to himself, but is determined to save the white deer that has been spotted in a nearby forest.

Sparks does a great job of character building and intertwining the stories of these characters to create a meaningful story.

I had a hard time staying interested in this book. I felt for Tanner in his situation. But, to me it’s a lot like the Christian fiction my mother used to read. Not that that bothers me, but I just wasn’t expecting it. Not my favorite by him, but an okay read for his fans.
ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review.

I gave up on Sparks years ago, but decided to give him another try. Same formula lovely story ending in tragedy. Blah blah blah.

Nicholas Sparks is an automatic buy for me. I preordered counting miracles the moment it was available. I have read every single book he's published multiple times the guardian being my favorite.
Counting miracles did not disappoint. I loved the multiple viewpoints and would love a mini series on the character just don't kill Jasper.
I've seen other reviews not liking the scriptures throughout the book but they are just wrong. It was perfect reading the struggles then the hope. I think we need more of that hope in our lives.
I could feel the emotions in the story and like most of Sparks novels I found myself moved to tears.
This is the perfect book to gift someone who needs a little faith.

Thank you for the chance to read. I will reread again and again released.

Nicholas Sparks has always been one of my favorite authors so when I seen this I was so happy to get chosen to be an ARC reader for this book. And let me tell you it did not disappoint. I read this book nonstop and finished it in a day. I absolutely loved it. It’s a book filled with Family and faith. It was a very touching story and just make sure to snag you a copy when it comes out. Thank you NetGalley for a chance to read this book.

Long time Nicholas Sparks fan, so I was excited to read this book. I didn’t think it was going to be as good as some of his newer books about halfway through, but then I realized it was more a story about Jasper than Tanner and his story is excellent. Wonderful ending, Bible verses and topics throughout, and an excellent story of overcoming trials. Definitely read!