Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks blends two very different stories into one memorable story. It makes the reader happy that something special can come from such adversity.

Nicholas Sparks does it again. I've never picked up one of his books and not just loved. This book is no exception.

I adored the story, the characters, the setting. I felt like these people were my friends. I felt their strife, their joy and their heartbreak.

Nicholas Sparks has a way of writing a character and making you fall in love with them, and that's exactly what he did within each character of Counting Miracles.

From Tanner to Kaitlyn to Jasper to Kaitlyn's two kids...each one had their own story to tell. And you felt for them in their own way.

Tanner and Kaitlyn's romance is sweet. The quick buildup is exactly what I love and what I expected.

Jasper's story is a total tearjerker. My gosh way to rip my heartstrings! Jasper is left with nothing but memories after a horrible fire burned his house down, took the lives of his beloved wife and children. It left him with severe burns and a life of struggles moving forward. Now, he gets enjoyment out of carving wood with Kaitlyn's son and seeking a glimpse of the mysterious white albino deer.

Counting Miracles has a lot of Bible references that I really loved. While Jasper indeed questions God more than once throughout, him coming full circle with his faith at the end gives the happy ending us Nicholas Sparks readers all love to see.

This lived up to everything I was hoping for!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC on this in exchange for my honest review*

A truly beautiful and heart breaking story. So much to love and cry about in this wonderfully lovely book. Another must read from Nicholas Sparks.

This was a five star read for me, but I’m probably biased when it comes to Nicolas Sparks. I’ve been a fan as long as I can remember and I was thrilled to read this one. It was everything I hoped for.

Nicholas Sparks was on of the first authors I was ever introduced to. I remember leaving the library with stacks of his books, so this feels like a full circle moment to be given a copy of his latest novel. His writing will never cease to amaze me and always finds a way to pull at my heart strings. After reading the synopsis, I knew it was going to be emotional but whew did this one hit me hard. This story was slow but steady and had me wishing it would not end. I loved this was more than a romance. The way Spark's writes will always be unmatched. It always feels like coming home. (Even though that home makes me ugly cry from time to time lol). I feel like his books help find meaning in the real life events we go through everyday and leaves you with a little hope that no matter what you can make it through. Always an enjoyable time and I can't wait for his next novel.

I was curious to see what I’d think of this book as someone who hasn’t read any Nicholas Sparks in the past but has watched and loved many of his movie adaptations. I was really in the mood for something emotional and while this book kept my attention and interest, I was a little let down by the lack of deep emotional connection or any sort of surprising emotional twist.

Sparks does it again, I must say I am even more thrilled reading this book with the inclusion of a deeply troubled and spritual character. So well developed. I knew going in something Sparks wrote would make me sad behind repair, and he did it again here. Love the impact of human connection shared in this story.

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
PUB DAY: September 24th, 2024
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5 stars

Nicholas Sparks has a way about writing books that absolutely engrosses you from the beginning and this one did not disappoint?mi fell in love with the two main characters in many different ways because they were all lovable and relatable, I’m happy to say this lovely book held my attention from the beginning and engrossed me from the beginning as well. Counting Miracles is well written and characters are out together perfectly!

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It has been a while since I read a Nicholas Sparks’s book. I have read just about all of his books.

This one is a winner! It was well written and difficult to put down. Sparks is a master at storytelling. This would make a great movie!

This book focuses on three characters who meet and come together to help each other in ways they were not expecting.

Tanner Hughes is an army veteran who was raised by his grandparents. He travels to Asheboro, North Carolina in search of the father he has never met. Tanner is a man who has been unable to settle down. He meets Kaitlyn Cooper his first day in Asheboro. Kaitlyn is a divorced mom with two children. She is a doctor who Tanner thinks has a story to tell. Jasper Is an elderly man with deep faith despite the tragedies and suffering in his life. It is interesting uncovering how their lives become intertwined.

“Then I remind myself that my broken heart also means there was a time when it wasn’t broken, when my heart was light and full.”

I enjoyed the beginning and loved the feel good love story .vibes , but then the second half fell flat for me. I also found the bible scripture was overused throughout the book .
Thank you Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review

Tanner is searching for his father, a man he has never known anything about. The grandmother that raised him revealed the name of his father on her deathbed. After her passing Tanner heads to North Carolina to begin his search. It is here he meets Kaitlyn and her two children. As a grown man who has never put down roots, he is surprised at the feelings he has very quickly. Kaitlyn reciprocates, but cautiously. While finding out there stories, we also hear from the neighbor, Jasper. Jasper’s story is devastating.

I hadn’t read a Sparks book in a long time. I’m sorry for that now. He has a such a way of weaving the characters in a story in a way that makes them unforgettable. This is one I’ll think about for a long time.

Having long been a fan of Nicholas Sparks, I was eager to read his long awaited new novel. The masterful storytelling is there pulling on the heartstrings as usual. What I didn't anticipate was the gloomy atmosphere and feeling of heartache the story invokes. And there was something more juvenile about the writing that was a bit off putting. Still a great story that I would definitely recommend, it wasn't quite up to the Sparks standards. My thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Oh how I love reading Nicholas Sparks books. He's a beautifully, romantic storyteller. I was especially happy to attend a Meet and
Greet when Counting Miracles was released.

Tanner, an adventure seeker, who doesn't plan on settling down any time soon. Kaitlyn, a single mom whose life has fallen into a comfortable monotony with her 2 children. When their worlds collide, they come to realize what they have been missing out on.

Thank you, Mr. Sparks, for providing us with another story about love and how sometimes you need to realize what has been placed right in front of you was meant to be, no matter how much you don't want to see it in the beginning.

I have enjoyed many Nicholas Sparks novels over my time but this book needs to be categorized as Christian vs Romance/Contemporary/Chick Lit/Family.

The book was overwhelming to someone who is not religious. Maybe annoying is a better word than overwhelming.

This should definitely be marketed as a religious book. If thats your thing, go for it. Otherwise, steer clear.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Counting Miracles is your typical feel good, Nicholas Sparks book. He knows how to write stories that touch your heart and leave a smile on your face. Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Counting Miracles, was a feel good story.

Although I enjoyed the characters, from the beginning it was pretty easy to figure out the ending. For me the way they brought the different characters together took forever and did not intertwine. The character details of Jasper was so detailed that I literally skipped over, or read quickly through those pages.

In today’s world, it’s good to read a feel good story, but I completely could’ve done without the Bible verse, and wish there was some type of twist for the ending.

Nicholas Sparks is a phenomenal author with stories that remind us what’s most important. I believe this book reminded me of family first, so if you’re looking for that over the holidays happy story this would be a good book to reach for.

Reading this book was such a pleasure. Tanner Hughes was an easy character to root for- not only in his search for his father, but in his courtship, as well. There was so much attention to detail in the terrain of the mountains, running through the trails, and in town that I felt like I could see the whole story unfold.

The story may break your heart but it will also help you see the humanity in the human spirit and Gods presence in the unexpected places.

After reading so many mysteries and thrillers this was the perfect palette cleanser! Nicholas Sparks has the greatest ability to make you feel so engrossed in a story that you feel like you actually know all the characters. I couldn’t get enough of these people and didn’t want the book to end. Loved the Bible verses throughout and how they connected to the story as well. First 5 star I’ve read in a while! Thank you Random House and NetGalley for the arc.

Tanner Hughes is at a crossroads in his life. The grandparents that raised him are both gone. His deployment has ended. He’s okay with accepting a new assignment that will provide his next adventure. Except his grandmother’s last words continue to resonate with him, “find where you belong”. Also, she tells him the name of the father he never knew and where he could find him.
He decides to make a trip to see what he finds. And what he finds is Kaitlyn Cooper, a divorced mother of two and their connection is instant. But he’s leaving in a few weeks, a fact that Kaitlyn is much too aware.
And then there’s Jasper, an elderly recluse who’s only companion is his dog. A man who has been dealt one terrible tragedy after another but clings to the symbolic legend of his forefathers.
Inspired by and a retelling of the Story of Job, it has romance, suspense, and spirituality woven throughout. In typical Sparks fashion, it will pull on your heartstrings with endearing characters and a tender ending. The romance was a bit rushed for my liking, and there were some elements left unfinished. But the overall message of even in your darkest days-faith, love and family will carry you through until you can see the light once again.