Wow! This is a classic Nicholas Sparks. A moving read of the storylines of three characters entwined. He's one of my absolute favourites and this book proves why. Recommend!

Thank you Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

A wonderful story of love and friendship. Nicholas Sparks at his best. A perfect Christmas present .

I didn’t expect to be quite so moved by this book, but I was, and I am not ashamed to say I did shed a tear!
This is a touching story about three people in Asheboro whose lives become intertwined. Tanner, a former soldier, arrives in town searching for his long-lost father. He meets Kaitlyn, a doctor and single mom, and Jasper, an elderly recluse haunted by his past. A must read.

This book started off very slowly and I couldnt figure out how the three storylines were going to link together. From about 50% in the story quickened pace and I was hooked. Not until the end did it all become clear, and I realised just how much I actually enjoyed the book. Another great story from Nicholas Sparks
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review

Wow. As someone who's looking forward to this book, I would say that this did not go well. I'm sad to say that I did not enjoy this for so many reasons.

1. It feels quite unnecessary descriptive that turns the novel way too dragging.

2. The storyline really felt boring. I don't know, but the pacing and flow are not doing it for me.

3. The romance is really minor here to little development. I'm not really convinced.

4. Reading this made me feel my slump return.

Long story short, it was boring. I don't think I'll consider this romance? It's more like fiction to me. The novel lacks intrigued for me.

Although I was really looking forward to the characters, the whole execution did not just do it for me.

Thank you, Little Brown Book UK, for the e-arc copy.

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Date Published: September 24, 2024
Date Read: October 12- October 17, 2024
Ratings: 2⭐️

I have read a few. Nicholas Sparks’s novels and this is another one I enjoyed. It’s a wonderful story which captured the reader with an emotional storyline and like many of his books it pulls at your heart strings. The main characters feel real, they are well developed and the pace of the book was good and I was interested to see where the story would go. This story covers themes of heartbreak, loss and love and its heart affirming whilst reading. I liked the ending and overall it was a wonderful read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as I typically do with all of Nicholas Sparks novels. I loved the characters, got so invested in the book and by the end of the book I was so routing for all of the characters to get a happy ending that they deserved. I always know a Nicholas Sparks novel is never going to let me down!

Tanner has never found his place in the world travelling the world in the army and supporting forces since. Then when his grandmother dies and requests him to find where he belongs, whilst also giving him the name and location of his father a new path unfolds.
Kaitlyn is a single mom and local doctor. She goes above and beyond for her patients even helping those who cannot afford it. However, her own daughter is pushing her buttons.
Jasper is an old man physically scarred from a traumatic event in his past. His wife and kids are gone and he has been living alone with his dog for a long time. However, he feels an obligation to protect the forest and the animals within where he lives which can get him into trouble.

This felt like old school Nicholas Sparks and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters all had depth and the relationships felt genuine and earnest. It wasn’t the fastest paced story, but it was filled with compassion and I was invested to find out how it ended.

ten years ago, i was an avid reader of nicholas sparks’ books, i’ve read 12 (now 13) of his books, the last one being the longest ride in 2013

i requested the arc on netgalley (but have only just gotten round to reading it now)

the story follows, tanner, a lonewolf, whose only living relative has just passed away but in her last moments she gives tanner something, the name of his biological father, whom he’s never met. tanner is fresh out of the army and makes his way to asheboro, in search of his biological father. there he meets kaitlyn, a single mum to casey and mitch. kaitlyn and tanner begin a friendship that quickly forms into something more, but tanner isn’t sure he’s ready to do what he’s never done in his life, settle down.

in between all of this, we learn of jasper, an eighty-three year old man, who has suffered so much loss and tragedy in his life, he has no family left and he lives alone in a cabin with his dog arlo. he spends time with kaitlyn’s son, mitch and often contemplates his life and his past. but news of a white deer being spotted in the forests near by, he seems to have a purpose again, that purpose is to try and protect this deer, which results in jasper getting hurt, but in turn brings his life a new meaning

i wouldn’t say this was my favourite nicholas sparks book, but like all his other books i’ve read, i cried, which is tell tale sign that i enjoyed it. it sometimes felt slow and i struggled to engage in some parts but overall it was a beautiful, bittersweet story about life, family and second chances.

Typically perfect Sparks book. Absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend to others that enjoy Nicholas Sparks.

Thank You NetGalley for the ARC of Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks in return for my honest review.
I really enjoy reading books by Nicholas Sparks I know once I start reading I just won't stop until I've finished and this one is no exception, its a beautifully written story of love and families perfect for a cozy night in.

At first I wasn’t sure I was going to get on with the book, it was very all American and I thought I wouldn’t be a fan. All I can say is I am glad I persevered!

The stories of Tanner, Kaitlin and Jasper start separately but intertwine to become the most heart wrenching tale. I was rooting for all of them, in particular Jasper.

Beautifully told, will stay with me for a long time to come.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Nicholas Spatks is a great book & this was everything i expected from him.
Loved it!
Excellent.
Thanks for the opportunity to read & review it.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of Counting Miracles. I always have high hopes for a Nicholas Sparks novel and this one did not disappoint at all. It was fabulous all the way through. I wondered for part of the novel what relevance Jasper's POV had to the story but all was revealed. It is a great, feel good story that tugs at your emotions. Bonus points for me for having a dog character in the story! Love it! If you love Nicholas Sparks you will have the best time reading this book!

Another great story from Nicholas Sparks!

This book follows three main characters - Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper. At the outset you realise that their lives must intersect somehow, but initially the links seem tenuous. As I read more of their individual stories, I was pulled in more and more and the second half of the book, in particular, I found very hard to put down!

It's an emotional read - a mix of love and tragedy with some focus on family and the bible. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. I've been reading Nicholas Sparks novels for a number of years and they always manage to make me cry but come away from the story with it stuck in my head for days after. This one was no different.
It's a wonderfully written read with detailed characters, settings and such heartfelt storytelling. Highly recommended.

This is the first book I've read from this author, which is quite surprising given how popular he is.
I found it a really sweet, gentle read.
He has a way of making the words seem so beautiful, and you want to keep reading and reading and reading.
Whilst the story was quite predictable, it was nice and I liked the ending.
I liked the characters although I felt I didn't really know Jasper, as well as I'd like.
I really enjoyed it.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t expect to be quite so moved by this book, but I was, and I am not ashamed to say I did shed a tear! This is a really lovely story, beautifully written, about love and family. The characters are all so very real and perfectly formed although not perfect themselves. It’s a really compelling story and I would happily read a part 2.

I was so happy to have received a DRC by Nicholas Sparks! The story was really lovely and an easy read but it felt quite surface level. I would've loved to learn more about Tanner's history, and Kaitlyn's. The ending wasn't rushed but I felt that the details were lacking. so the story felt a bit incomplete for me, it just ended.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the DRC!

Another great read from Nicholas Sparks. I liked the characters, especially Tanner, Jasper and Kaitlyns teenage children who were good kids, well adjusted and kind. It took me a while to warm to Kaitlyn as she seemed to be a little pushy with her attraction and pending romance with Tanner, expecting too much commitment from him after only a few short dates but I did quite like her as the story progressed. I wasn't quite as gripped by Jasper's parts of the story and although I liked him I felt these parts were a tad too long. I also would have liked to see the outcome or justice (if any) meted out to the nasty gang involved in Jasper's story. All in all this book had much to enjoy and will surely be another big success for Mr. Sparks. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my review.