Tanner Hughes had been raised by his grandparents as his mother died during childbirth. When his grandmother tells him his father's name on her deathbed he then goes to look for him. During his search he ends up finding love with a single mother along the way.
This is a nice feel good read but personally I expected more from this author as I usually love his books.

This is fairly typical of a Nicholas Sparks novel, so if you’ve liked previous books then you’ll like this one. It’s a romantic drama which does end up being a bit predictable, not that that is necessarily a bad thing. I found the constant reference to religion and bible quotes a bit distracting and I felt they just spoilt the flow of the writing. An easy read that will leave you with an ending that satisfies most.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for the advanced copy.

Tanner Hughes is a retired army veteran who was raised by his grandparents. After his grandmother passed he was given the name of the father he never knew - along with the town he was from.
Kaitlyn Cooper lives in a small town where she is the local physician and single mum to two kids.
The two meet when Tanner has been in town for less than 24 hours and instantly feel a connection.
Mr Jasper is an older neighbour who has a rough history where he lost his family in a horrible accident. He lives near Kaitlyn with his dog Arlo.

I’ve been a fan of Nicholas Sparks for years and got super excited to see a new book was coming out!
Having read his books/watched some film adaptations before I knew I was in for an emotional read and was not disappointed. I found myself rooting for Tanner and Kaitlyn to realise how they felt about each other while reading the chapters about Jasper trying to puzzle out how the two stories were connected - outwith Jasper’s friendship with Kaitlyn’s son.
All in all it was a cute romantic story - exactly what you’re expecting if you’re a fan of Nicholas Sparks!

When Tanner Hughes arrives in Asheboro looking for his father, a man he never met but happens to find so much more. An instant connection with a local doctor and her children as well as a missing elderly man sets him off course but leads him to a home he never knew he had.

Not my favourite Nicholas Sparks but it certainly wasn't bad - I wasn't too invested in the romance or Jaspers story but I did really love the ending. It sucks there was no justice for the LOSERS trying to kill the white deer but I'm so glad she survived.

This inspired me to try and go back and read some of Sparks' other books that I've loved in the past!

Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for an arc in exchange for an honest review!

A heartbreaking but beautiful read from this author, I have read many books from this author and he never disappoints.

The characters all have their own story to tell and it is such great storytelling from the beginning until the end, just great.

Thank you to Netgalley and Little Brown Book Group for this ARC which I can thoroughly recommend.

Counting Miracles is the new story from Nicholas Sparks. It will warm your heart as much as it will break it, in the delicately balanced way that Sparks can achieve.

The story centres on Tanner, a Delta force member who was raised by his grandparents and has chosen to. move from place to place without ever putting down roots. Only recently learning his father's name and location he sets out to see if he can discover more about a man he never knew. But his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets and has an instant connection with Kaitlyn in the small town of Asheboro.

Kaitlyn is a divorced mom of two and at first shy to risk heartache all over again. Meeting Tanner, however, makes her decide to throw caution to the wind and jump start that part of her life again which has been missing.

The pair's relationship is told from their perspectives, giving us a deeper understanding of all their emotions, from happiness to fear, for both characters. Jasper is also integral to the story, a man who lives alone in the woods with his dog Arlo, he's haunted by the tragedy of his life and has lost faith that God is on his side.

The question is, now that their paths have crossed, what does the future hold for Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper?

Counting Miracles was a heartwarming, wholesome read. It was a small town romance with lots of elements of found family. While I enjoyed the book, at times it felt a little predictable, and I found the inclusion of bible verses a little jarring. Overall, I would recommend this story if you enjoy a lighthearted romance with a positive message.

Rating:☆☆☆.5 stars

This is the second book I've read by Nicholas Sparks. I find his writing style very easy to follow and quickly became engrossed in the story and characters. The plot felt slow-paced overall, but the swift bond between Kaitlyn and Tanner provided an interesting contrast. I appreciated their relationship and Tanner's connection with her children, although I felt it could have been developed more gradually. Additionally, I found the ending predictable, but it didn't diminish my enjoyment of the book.

A very easy romantic novel I enjoyed reading it but the storyline was very easy to pre-empt what was going to happen next The ending was how I thought it would be even though I enjoyed reading this book it was very predictable thankyou to net galley for enabling me to read and review this book

This is the first novel I have read by Nicholas Sparks. I can't say it was the best experience but I think I understand why it is so successful.

Counring miracles is an intense story that has its moments of slowness and others where everyone seems to go very fast. The romantic bond between the protagonists seemed to me to develop very quickly and it is not something that I like to read in novels, but at the same time, I feel that it was interesting how it was presented in context with everything that was happening around it.

I really liked how he managed to present and face each of the characters and how they linked together.

The story has many biblical references that at times made it lose its rhythm and hook a little.

It is not the author's best story, surely. At least I think I could read other things by him and connect much better. This is my first book by him and I know it won't be the last.


Thank you Brown Book Group Uk for the copy I read on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another great offering from Nicholas Sparks. This was a beautiful story following three strangers and the surprising way their lives intertwine: one searching for family, one surprised by love and one living a lonely life lost in memories from the past.

I loved all the three story lines, hearing about their pasts and following them search for a new future. And although not totally surprised with the way they all intertwined at the end, I was satisfied.

Definitely recommend, I couldn’t put it down.

(Slight spoiler: the dog is ok! I spent many pages stressing about something happening to the dog which would have ruined the book for me, but all is good!)

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

A thoroughly enjoyable book to read which had some heartbreaking moments along the way. Highly recommend.

Oh my gosh Nicholas Sparks does it again
My emotions have gone all over the place
The characters are so believable and the story is just so emotional
The best book this year

An emotional story of the interweaving lives of a grief filled aging man, an ex-serviceman who is constantly roaming and a single mum who is just trying to do it all right.

It's an excellent read; parts made me uncomfortable, parts made me laugh and other parts made me cry. It's so descriptive it's cinematic and I could see the movie of this in my head! There's a gritty realness to it that, at times, made me want to stop but then there was such raw emotion and also moments that only happen in books that I had to press on!

If you enjoyed The Notebook, or Dear John then you'll enjoy this. It has a good story arc, some lessons in it and is just generally one I couldn't put down at the end!

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks

Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest, then move on - just as he always has.

Kaitlyn knows exactly where she belongs. In Asheboro, she's built a life for herself and her kids that she's proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce. But when she meets lone wolf Tanner, she can't help but feel something has been missing until now.

Jasper will never belong again. He had everything - and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before.

Loved this book and became completely immersed in the story and the characters ,

An enjoyable tale of a lonely man, a single mother and a roaming veteran. An enjoyable read. There are quite a few Bible references which for me, simply demonstrated how the character thought about life and his approach to other people. I was slightly more concerned by the apparent 'borrowing' of a house from an estate agent so that they can have their 'Third Date' in privacy. Does that happen in America? I would be mightily hacked off if I found that the estate agent was letting out my house to his mates for saucy dates.

Apart from my concern for the house (!) I really enjoyed this book and it would make a perfect sun lounger read.

Tanner has retired from the army and has been caring for his sick grandmother, she reveals a name and town before she succumbs leaving him in a quandary about whether to pursue this lead that may lead to his father. In Asheboro Tanner is drawn to Kaitlyn, a strong working mother but his drifting ways are a problem. Another interesting intertwined romance from Nicholas Sparks.

You can’t really go wrong with a Nicholas Sparks book. 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.

This is the perfect choice for Nicholas Sparks fans (obviously!!) and those seeking a touching and uplifting read that emphasise family and personal growth.

This is a five-star read that will have you reaching for the tissues. Honestly, I needed the emotional release that this story gave me, I love a good cry, and usually end up putting a movie on and watching it to cry along with it, but this story did it for me instead. I was sobbing, but in a really good way, and yes I know how odd that sounds, but sometimes it does you so much good to let it all out, and that is what this story allows you to do in spades. The character development was well done, sometimes it did go a little far, but I love knowing all the details so that was a bonus for me, there were a couple of bits that felt like it was trying to preach to me that I didn’t enjoy, but due to how amazingly well written and inspiring Jasper was, I couldn’t give this any less that five stars. This is a story about journey’s and as you read you are taken on a journey and its one you will adore.

I feel like this book had everything. It had a bit of romance, intrigue about tanner and his journey to find some family, sadness regarding Jasper’s past and then the misadventure in the forest had me on the edge of my seat! It is beautifully written and the characters feel incredibly authentic and likeable- apart from the littletons perhaps! I enjoyed every minute of reading this and was sad when I’d finished it- always a sign of a great book.