Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks is one of those books that sticks with you long after you’ve finished it. The story is full of heart and reminds you to appreciate the little moments in life that we often take for granted. Sparks has a way of creating characters that feel so real, you can’t help but root for them through every twist and turn. It’s emotional, uplifting, and honestly just a beautiful read. If you’re looking for a story that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on what really matters, this book is a must.

Nicholas Sparks does it again! I don't think he could ever write a bad book.

This is the most amazing story and to show the bond between family when tragedy strikes. When the accident happens and it leads to what is supposed to be all along but you don't see it. When you are reading sometimes it takes a while to figure out what is going on but as always his books are always worth the read. Just phenomenal.

I will always recommend his books. Just an awesome good read!
Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

Counting Miracles delivers what readers have come to expect from Nicholas Sparks: a heartfelt, sentimental story about love, loss, and hope. While the novel carries the familiar emotional depth and charm that Sparks is known for, it didn’t completely sweep me off my feet this time.

The characters are well-drawn and their relationships feel authentic, which is where Sparks truly shines. There are touching moments that tug at your heartstrings, and the theme of finding miracles in unexpected places resonates beautifully. However, the plot felt a bit predictable, with some familiar beats that didn’t offer much surprise. While I appreciated the emotional payoff, it lacked the spark (no pun intended) that makes some of his earlier works unforgettable.

That said, Sparks’ writing remains as fluid and comforting as ever, and fans of his style will still find plenty to enjoy here. Counting Miracles is a solid, feel-good read, but it didn’t quite elevate itself beyond the familiar formula. A 3.5-star read for those looking for a tender, uplifting story—even if it doesn’t break new ground.

I definitely enjoyed this book. It’s my first of Nicholas Sparks after watching the movies based off his books. I can see how his books became movies. This was definitely interesting and hit home being a military brat & now spouse.

A sweet story of faith and family. It is amazing how a minor vehicle accident leads you to what you have been looking for all along. You definitely have to keep reading to figure out the big picture, but it was worth it! My favorite character in this story was Jasper. I found myself hoping everything worked out for him. A lot of Sparks books are predictable early on, but no this one! I will be recommending it to my reader friends.

Nicholas Sparks has long been one of my favorite authors. He's the first adult author that I ever remember reading, after buying one of his books at Sam's Club for a trip I was about to take. Needless to say, I've been hooked ever since that purchase. After not totally loving the last book that he wrote, I was a little worried to pick this one up. And I'm happy to report it's one of my favorites! This book was full of heart and emotion. Tanner, Jasper and Kaitlyn are characters that you'll love. And Arlo, Jasper's dog is just the best.

I have been a fan of Nicholas Sparks since Message in a Bottle. I’ve read every single book at least once and sometimes twice. This book was pretty much the standard N.S. story line. Boy/girl returns to a small town with a background story to tell and you find out who they fall in love with within the first ten minutes of reading. They are always very predictable but it never stops me from reading them. :). Bottom line-I enjoyed it-as I do all of his books. Will I read it twice-nope.

I have been reading Nicholas Sparks books for well over 20 years. I'm always so happy to read a new book by him.
Counting Miracles was a good read, though I did find it a bit too predictable. The characters are lovable, the ending was satisfactory, and I'll definitely keep reading his books.
Overall rating of 4 stars for me.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

This is the first Nicholas Sparks book I have read in over a year. As always, this book drew me in, in the very beginning. I had to keep reading to find out what happens with Tanner and Kaitlyn. Tanner is ex-military, and Kaitlyn is a small-town physician and a single mom. Counting Miracles was an easy and quick read.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This is my own opinion.

I couldn't even finish this book? Is this actually written by Nicholas Sparks? Or any human for that matter? I don't know how this could be written by the same person who gave us The Notebook. The writing is completely soulless and devoid of any character or feeling. After a 2 page advertisement for USAID that read like a low budget PSA I gave up. I really hope this was ghost written or AI generated because if Sparks really did write it I'm sorry for being so harsh but it wasnt good.

Beautiful, heart-warming story by Nicholas Sparks. It was a little slow at times, and I wished we could've seen a little more the relationship between Jasper and Tanner at the end, but overall, I would recommend this book.

I enjoyed this book from Nicholas Sparks. I feel like it was a good return to his previous books, where multiple plots come together and the ending just warms your heart and makes you happy. The characters in this book were easy to fall in love with. While the book was a bit predictable, I really enjoyed it. I received this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

A solid read from Nicholas Sparks. Great pacing and storyline. Kept me intrigued, Not entirely groundbreaking, and also not as impactful as his earlier works, but a decent read nevertheless.

Yet again Nicholas Sparks shows why most of his books go to the big screen. With excellent writing, realistic and relatable characters, and a unique storyline, I absolutely loved it! Jasper is such a heartbreaking character with his whole life story. Tanner, who's basically been a nomad his whole life finally finds a place to belong. And Kaitlyn and the kids are perfectly described as the close family they are, not always perfect but always there for each other. I highly recommend this book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Counting Miracles is such a heartwarming story.
The ending is just so beautiful.
The book tells the stories of Kaitlyn, Tanner, and Jasper.
How their lives are intertwined. Once I got past the first chapter, I didn’t want to put the book down.

I know I’ll keep thinking of this book for a while.

4 Stars

This book gets 4 stars mainly becuase I loved Jasper and his dog Arlo. I could take or leave the other characters in the book and the love story was honestly not needed. However Jasper was such a good character that you absolutely fall in love with. This book brought on all of the emotions, fear, anger, and of course tears. Arlo is the hero of the book.

Thank you to Random house publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Counting Miracles is different than some of Sparks' other novels. Yes there is a love story, but it is more a story of family and redemption. I actually thoroughly enjoyed it and would have said it was a 5 star book, but there is a semi open door scene and i was rather disappointed in that.
Jasper's storyline was probably my favorite. I loved the flashbacks to his past, as hard as they were to read. Overall, a good enjoyable story.

Interesting twist at the end, and the story all around was interesting. But the writing style got old and redundant. It had a lot of unnecessary details that felt like they were just filling space to meet the quality for word count. It didn’t grab me like the old Nicholas Sparks books did. I do appreciate the chance to have this ARC from Net Galley.

I haven’t read a Nicholas Spark book in a long time and wondered if I’d still like his books even when it’s been so long. This story was really sweet and heartfelt. I cried just like I have in all his other books. Jasper’s life story was so sad 😭. I will say the connection between Kaitlyn and Tanner didn’t feel right at times but otherwise Counting Miracles was a good read and would recommend it to others.

Nicholas sparks does it again with another book that reaches the readers heart and keeps you engaged. His books are such a good read that keeps me coming back! I always anticipate his new books. I recommend this to anyone looking for a soul-touching read!