I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I never thought that I would say this about a Nicholas Sparks book but I did not finish it. I slowly made it to 56 percent and couldn't go on. I was so excited to be approved to read this book as he is definitely one of my favorites but this was so boring. I found myself skimming the parts about Jasper as they were so long and detailed. I absolutely loved the scripture references. I will not give up on this author .

Nicholas Sparks latest book, Counting Miracles, is an exploration of finding, recognizing, or creating family. Tanner Hughes, a military veteran, has just lost his grandmother. She along with his grandfather, career military, raised Tanner on a succession of military bases. One of the final things his grandmother gave him was the name and possible location of the father he never knew. Tanner heads for Asheboro a small town in North Carolina that she had named. He becomes involved with Kaitlyn Cooper, the town doctor, when her daughter backs into his fancy car. Kaitlyn, a single mom, is deeply involved in the community. Her young son spends time with an elderly neighbor learning to whittle. Jasper, the neighbor, is something of a recluse after being badly disfigured. There is conflict and tension here as well as kindness and rescue. Relationships grow and are sorted out. There is a strong Christian element, but it is lived and practiced with grace rather than anger and condemnation. And the guy think parts are kind of funny. Strongly recommended.

3.5 ⭐️ In true Nicholas Sparks fashion, Counting Miracles is all about the characters. There were chapters where very little to nothing actually happened, but I’d find myself unable to put the book down because of the attachment to the characters that develops early on.

Counting Miracles follows Tanner Hughes, a young veteran determined to find his birth father based solely on two names scribbles on a piece of paper: Dave Johnson and Asheboro, North Carolina. On his journey in the small southern town, a blossoming romance quickly develops between Tanner and Kaitlyn Cooper, the town’s doctor who happens to be a divorced mother with two kids. The book switches between the perspective of Tanner/Kaitlyn and Jasper, an elderly man with a mysterious past who is something of the town hermit.

I think it would’ve been a higher rating for me if not for Jasper’s POV for most of the book. I loved the Tanner and Kaitlyn storyline, but found myself bored with the Jasper perspective, except for when it revealed flashbacks of his past. Otherwise, those parts were a bit too slow-moving for me and read a tad juvenile. Overall, another heartwarming Nicholas Sparks story!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and Nicholas Sparks for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advanced copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I love Nicholas Sparks and was thrilled to read this!
A incredible Christian based plot that follows the lives of multiple characters with dual timelines.
Wonderful story with incredible characters and an ending to touch your heart & soul, Have tissues ready! Highly recommend!

I received an advanced copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I have read and own every Nicholas Sparks book published and was excited to read this one.
The story is excellent but with it fluctuating between being too much plot/character development it becomes tedious at times and difficult to fully engage the reader. With that being said it was still a beautiful, touching story with an incredible, tear-filled ending.
There is no mention of this book being Christian based even though there are religious references throughout and the title hints at religion. I believe it should be considered Christian fiction, which targets a specific audience, as well as Romance.
Definitely will recommend to others and look forward to his next novel.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I will start by saying that I have loved every Nicholas Sparks book I have read, but this one is not one of my favorites.
The book is about Kaitlyn, a single mother and doctor, raising her children in the small town, Asheboro, NC.
She meets a handsome stranger named Tanner, when he has a car accident with her daughter, Casey. Tanner comes to Asheboro looking for someone his grandmother told him about on her death bed.
Tanner and Kaitlyn are drawn to each other, but struggle with commitment and different times in their lives.
The old recluse in the town ultimately brings them together to rescue him in the forest.
The book left me with a sad feeling that I do not usually feel with Nicholas Sparks.

Wow, did not expect to have a 'did not finish' on a major author's newest work but this one definitely was. When I signed up to receive an advance copy from #Netgalley, I was expecting a book about intergenerational friendships, a possible friendship/potential love story between two adults and maybe a bit of small town drama. Maybe buried deep inside there was a gentle, tasteful love story but, to me, the book was overwhelming 'Christian" and chock full of New Testament scriptures on nearly every page, both of which made me very uncomfortable. I did like the characters, except the spoiled bullies/teenage boys. The little boy and the old man special friendship was especially nice. As others have stated, this just wasn't the book I thought it would be and I never got past 30%.

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC of Counting Miracles.


Unfortunately I ended up DNFing this at 50%, I did try to push through, but I could not get myself super invested in the story. I enjoyed the sibling relationship between Casey and Mitch, their personalities were great together. I also liked Tanner’s character, but he seemed to need a little more personality. I felt as though the romance was rushed and there seemed to be no build up like in previous books Sparks has written. I also did not enjoy reading the chapters with Jasper’s character because he did not really add anything to the plot. Before starting this book, I was unaware that this would be very religious as the description did not mention it. Had I known beforehand I would have not chosen this book for myself.

"Find where you belong and make that place your own."

I am a sucker for Nicholas Sparks' books. This one is no exception.

I loved the small-town aspect of it. The characters were very easy to love and root for. Mitch and Casey were such fun characters that brought some light-hearted humor to the book.

At the beginning I found it difficult to connect with Jasper but the more I read about his history and past, the easier it was to connect with the old man. It was bittersweet to read about his life and what he has endured during the course of it.

I did think that Tanner and Kaitlyn's relationship was a little quick and forced but they were very cute and sweet together. They did feel a little unfair to each other in certain parts of their relationship but all is well that ends well.

Overall this was a very cute and well thought out book. Another very well done novel!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for providing me with an eARC of Counting Miracles in exchange for my honest review!

You really can't go wrong with any Nicholas Sparks book and Counting Miracles was no different. A sweet, quick read with all the feels.

This man could make me cry at any point. I swear Nicholas sparks has the magic sauce the way he weaves the characters stories together it incredible and always gets me in my feels. I loved this book just like I loved all of his books,

I wanted to love this book, I really did. I grew up reading Nicholas Sparks. I have a copy of The Last Song that could be showcased in a museum of well-loved books. But this just was not my cup of tea. I ran into quite a few issues that put me off from it as far as plot holes, and everything felt rushed. I only connected with one of the characters throughout. Super sad about this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to review this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Nicholas Sparks is wonderful author best known for his beloved love stories. I was extremely excited to get the opportunity to read an advanced copy through NetGalley. However, his latest novel, Counting Miracles, was a bit off the mark for me. The narrative structure appeared disjointed, lacking cohesion and fluidity. Transitions between scenes felt abrupt, disrupting the natural flow of the storyline and detracting from the overall reading experience. The storyline itself was a bit boring and unbelievable. In addition, character development was just not evident.
Honestly, the book felt like it was written by someone other than Nicholas Sparks. It just didn't have his signature style. However, I am sure there are many other of Sparks fan that will enjoy the book, it just fell flat for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks.

Growing up, I’ve read a ton of Nicholas Sparks books, most notably The Notebook andThe Walk to Remember and I was excited to read his newest deeply loving romance he’s known for. Unfortunately, this book is not one that I enjoyed or one that I finished. Tanner and Kaitlyn’s relationship seems to happen very quickly and out of nowhere unlike Sparks’ usually deep characters and thought out love story and I didn’t care for the old man Jasper’s interactions with Mitch either.

Kaitlyn’s kids, Casey and Mitch, however, were the only characters that really held my interest. I appreciated Tanner’s good natured military boy, protecting women and carrying out a family driven journey, but his relationship with Kaitlyn felt rushed and flat.

What made me decide not to finish’ this book though, was the constantly flow of religious messages. There was no indication in the description of the book that this would be a heavily religious story and had there been, I wouldn’t have chosen it.

Looking to find the father he never knew, Tanner finds himself in a small town in NC finding things he never knew he was looking for. Coming across Kaitlyn is the first connection he makes but it is the man he saves in the end that makes the most difference. This is a story that will tug on your heart and make you hug your loved ones. In true Nicholas Sparks fashion the emotional levels are high and the storyline will make you think.

I wanted to love this book so much! Finding long lost family is so near and dear to my heart, but I struggled with this book. All and all, I’m glad I finished it. There were so parts and I had trouble connecting with Jasper. I couldn’t wait until it switched back to Tanner. All and all, I decent read!

I have been a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks for as long as I can remember. His books (and movies) have almost been a comfort for me. So I was thrilled to get a chance to read his newest book Counting Miracles.

I tend to stay away from military-romance, because I have been in the "military" world my whole life and it is just a little too close to home. But the synopsis for this book drew me in.

I can tell Nicholas Sparks really did his research for this novel, but there were some things that didn't fit with the military world that I know.

Overall, this book was a good read and I know some of my followers will really enjoy it.

Sparks tells a story so well. Coincidences and the messages of enduring love are clear. The main characters are clearly explained and it made the story understood. Hardships can change your life but know that you will need to live through them. Great story! Recommend.

I am not a reader of Nicholas Sparks novels but I did receive an ARC for this title. I am not one for these types of stories. That being said it was well written and a nice book about family.

Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents and became an Army Ranger like his grandpa. He has no desire to settle down but when his grandmother passes away, her last words to him are: find where you belong. She also drops a bombshell, telling him the name of the father he never knew—and where he might be found.

Tanner's curiosity is piqued, and he sets out for Asheboro, North Carolina, to ask around. He meets a town Dr and they have quite the connection.

Meanwhile, nearby, 83-year-old Jasper lives alone in a cabin bordering a national forest. With only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by a tragic accident that took place decades before. When he hears rumors that a white deer has been spotted in the forest—a creature of legend that inspired his father and grandfather—he becomes obsessed with protecting the deer from poachers..

Like I said not my type of book but if you like this type of story....I suggest it.

Kaitlyn Cooper is a recently divorced physician, raising her two children, teenager Casey and her younger brother Mitch in Asheboro, NC. Tanner Hughes, raised by his grandparents, and now alone in the world, has been career military.

He recently cared for his grandmother during her last days, and she told Tanner his father's name and that he had lived in Asheboro. At loose ends, Tanner travels to NC from Florida and begins to search for his father. The evening of his first day there, he runs into Casey--literally. Or, rather she runs into him and damages his car in a parking lot. Tanner meets her mother, Kaitlyn and feels an immediate attraction to the entire family. Even ten year old Mitch who spends his Sundays with Jasper, an old man who is terribly scarred but teaching Mitch how to whittle. Kaitlyn is also attracted to Tanner and they spend some time together but after Tanner makes it clear he is just passing through, Kaitlyn breaks it off with him. The family does call Tanner when Jasper disappears though and he helps in the search.

Miracles happen. Not only is Jasper rescued, Tanner solves his family mystery. Nicholas Sparks' fans will love this new entry into his body of work.

Note: I read an advance reader copy courtesy of NetGalley.