As a collector of Nicholas Sparks novels, I was just a tad bit disappointed by this novel. There are two different storylines are at play and I couldn't connect with either character. This novel wasn't advertised as religious, but there are many themes of religion that were mentioned and Faith is a huge topic throughout the story. The romance between the love interests felt rushed and didn't feel thought out when compared to Sparks' other novels. I don't find myself reaching back to this novel, but I'd recommend it to patrons who are looking for a Nicholas Sparks novel that focuses on faith, trust, and religion. Not one of his best, but it's definitely a Nicholas Sparks novel because of the common plot of two characters falling in love with a side story that connects all characters together in the end, possibly by faith or serendipity.

Nicholas Sparks has always been one of my favorite authors, his style of storytelling pulls you in and the cadence plus the pace are always on par. I loved Counting Miracles, and can't wait to have a copy on my shelf. This one is a keeper.

Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite authors due to his remarkable storytelling and I have read every single one of his books. He is one of those authors that I automatically buy his books.
Each of his books takes you on an emotional rollercoaster where someone falls in love and somehow breaks your heart with a trade by along the way. This story is no different, although the twist in the end was very obvious, I still thoroughly enjoyed the book and could not put it down. This book has quite a bit of bible references, which is part of the story but could be bothersome if you are not religious.
A special thanks to NetGalley for allowing me access to advanced copy. This is bound to be a hit on the best seller list! Mark your calendars for the release in September 2024.

Told from the perspectives of Kaitlyn, Tanner and Jasper (along with Jasper’s loyal dog Arlo), Sparks wove their stories together while Tanner was on the search to learn more more about his father. Unplanned events lead Tanner to meeting Kaitlyn and sticking around Asheboro longer than anticipated. With the story taking place in Asheboro & Uwharrie, it provided a different landscape than several of his other novels revolving around coastal towns.

I was quickly drawn into the characters and wanting to learn more - potentially more about Jasper’s heartbreaking past than the others which I did not expect. While Kaitlyn & Tanner’s relationship did move faster than those in previous books, they both had complex histories that had to be worked though as they explore any possibility of a future.

Sparks has always been one of my favorite authors and this book is another wonderful read. Thank you to Net Galley & Nicholas Sparks for an Advanced Reader Copy of Counting Miracles.

Nichola Sparks is by far my favorite author and this book is just one more reason for that. He knocked it out of the park! He has such a way with words that I was not able to put this one down. I would recommend this to everyone.

Firstly, I want to give thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book.

As always, I enjoy every Nicholas Sparks book I read. I had a little harder of a time connecting with the characters in Counting Miracles, but I was unable to put the book down and just had to know what happened with the story. The way Sparks intertwines characters and keeps you wanting more to the story is something he is good at. This is a beautifully written book and although it isn't my favorite by him, it is easy to immerse yourself in the lives of the characters and see the story he is trying to tell.

First off, thank you Netgalley/Random House for an early copy of this book!

Nicholas Sparks has been one of my favorite authors for quite sometime now. His books are always a preorder, his movies always a must watch. That being said, this one fell flat for me. I gave it a 2.5 rounded up to 3 stars. If you've read any Nicholas Sparks, you know what you're in for in all of his books. It's fast romance, down on their luck, struggling main characters on issues that run a wide gambit.

I loved the backstory of the main male character, Tanner Hughes. What I didn't love though was any of his direct dialogue with the main female character, Kaitlyn. Their conversations felt very unnatural and monotone. The dialogue never felt real. As far as their relationship? So fast it felt unrealistic.

This isn't the first book in which Sparks has thrown in a little religious aspect (i.e. A Walk to Remember, etc) but I was not prepared for the amount it would play into this story. The religious contotations was more than I was expecting and felt off with the other parts and storylines.

Sadly, this book was not a win for me.

There’s just something about Nicholas Sparks’ books that grab your heart strings & send you through a roller coaster of emotions. I’ve loved every book he’s written. This one was so good & definitely one of my top favorites! 5⭐️ all the way!!

Wonderful Nicholas Sparks novel with drama and romance. It was the perfect full circle story that spans generations. Kaitlyn and Tanner fall into a connection that will last a lifetime!

What an interesting story and felt a bit different to me than other Nicholas Spark's books. This novel follows 3 main characters- Tanner, who just lost his grandparents who raised him and comes to town searching for his biological father who he just found out about, Kaitlyn- divorced mom of 2 and town doctor and Jasper- an elderly man who has a heartbreaking story and lives alone with his dog. I love how all their lives intertwined and the history to it all. Great book!

Here we go….another emotional rollercoaster ride courtesy of Nicholas Sparks! As expected, his upcoming fall release is a page-turner that's practically glued to your hands. While the ending might not be the biggest mystery, Sparks still manages to tug at your heartstrings with his signature romance and sprinkle of biblical truths. Warning: tissues required for the epilogue! Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy; this one's definitely worth the read!

I so enjoyed reading this book! Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC! Nicholas Sparks never disappoints. I loved following the different characters, and most especially the ending!

Oh this one definitely pulled at the heartstrings. I had heard it wasn’t good, but boy I do believe those reviews were wrong!!! Such a great book!!!!

Nicholas Sparks has done it again. Sparks has a knack for creating characters who are multi-dimensional; characters whom the reader wants to know more about, whose stories we want to hear; and books that the reader gobbles up, but then wishes they hadn’t come to an end. Counting Miracles is one of those books.

Tanner Hughes is a former Army Ranger who is always on the move, never staying in one place long enough to settle down or desiring to do so. Now working in overseas security, he is between assignments when he returns to Pensacola, Florida to take care of the grandmother who raised him in her final days and finds out some surprising news in her final message to him. Armed with that knowledge, and time between his overseas security assignments, Tanner travels to Asheboro, North Carolina to follow the breadcrumb left by his grandmother and to see where this information will lead him. While there, a chance occurrence leads him to meet Dr. Kaitlyn Cooper, a single mother of two and one of her patients, an aging neighbor who becomes obsessed with protecting a legendary white deer. Each of these characters has a story to tell and these stories not only add depth and interest to the book and the characters themselves but also lead Tanner to solving his own mystery and down the path to self-discovery.

Be prepared for a book that is hard to put down. Thank you Nicholas Sparks for another 5-star read.



Publication Date: 24 September 2024
Thank you Random House Publishing Group - Ballentine and NetGalley for this ARC.

A fantastic read by Nicholas Sparks, as always! I loved the way the three main characters intertwined throughout the story. There were complex layers to each of them and the way that Sparks brings them all together is masterful.

Thank you Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for this advance readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is Nicholas Sparks at his best. Told through the intertwined stories of Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper you navigate their experiences individually and together. Readers experience a range of emotions; love and loss with the perfect dose of mystery/suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for this Advanced Copy.

This story follows the lives of 3 main characters- Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper.

Tanner was raised by his grandparents and like his grandfather chose a military path. His grandmother passes away and her final words were the name of his biological father that he never knew. Tanner has a mission soon but his curiosity is peaked. He sets out in search of his dad and meets Kaitlyn, a doctor and single mom of 2. They have an instant connection and both know it but Tanner won’t be the in town for long.

Meanwhile, in the same small town is Jasper an elderly man with a heartbreaking story-who lives alone in the National Forest with his dog. After hearing there were sightings of an albino deer in the forest, he sets his focus to protecting it from poachers.

These stories cross in an unexpected way and, as always, the author does a good job of making you feel the emotion of it all. The characters are likeable and the plot is easy to follow.

I enjoyed reading this book and definitely recommend reading it’s released 🤍

I don't read many books by Nicholas Sparks because I thought they would be depressing. This one changed my mind and I think I'll be reading more books by him. This one was romantic. I loved the fact that Tanner was able to find what he was looking for. It was really good and moving. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great book about finding what is important to you. Tanner is ex-military and hasn't settled down yet. His mother died years earlier. After his grandmother dies, he goes in search of his father, whom he knows nothing about but a name and a town. He meets a woman in the town as he is looking for his relative with the last name of Johnson. Of course there are many Johnsons in the town he ends up in. It is a story of finding your way and settling down.

4.5 🌟

Nicholas Sparks always comes through with the novels that are engaging, and that tug so desperately at your heart strings.

This book reminded me constantly of my papa who passed last year. What a blessing that was.

Tanner Hughes is a captivating young man. He’s lived a bit of a nomadic life due to being in the military. His grandparents raised him, but on his grandmother’s death bed she shares the name of his father and his location. Tanner methodically finds every person with the last name his grandmother told him and starts tracking them down to find his last living connection.

He stops in to a little pub and unbeknownst to him, destiny has some big plans for him while I’m North Carolina. A young teenager backs into his car, causing a fair amount of damage to his little sports car. He drives her home in her vehicle to ensure she makes it home. There he meets the girls mom, Kaitlyn.

I won’t spoil the story for you, but the connection between tanner & kaitlyn is immediate.

The connection with Job was one I really enjoyed. The parallels were intriguing.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romance story, Nicholas sparks fans, or anyone who is interested in stories about genealogy and finding loved ones.