Counting Miracles

ByNicholas Sparks

Release Date: 2024-09-24
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 2,301 Ratings

Description

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken.

“Sparks is superb at what he does. The setting is postcard perfect. The characters are immensely likable. . . . This is a tidy miracle you can count on.”—The Washington Post

Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone: happiest when off on his next adventure, zero 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 to find him.

Tanner is due at his next posting soon, but his curiosity is piqued, and he sets out for Asheboro, North Carolina, to ask around. He’s been in town less than twenty-four hours when he meets Kaitlyn Cooper, a doctor and single mom. They both feel an immediate connection; Tanner knows Kaitlyn has a story to tell, and he wants to hear it. To Kaitlyn, Tanner is mysterious, exciting—and possibly leaving in just a few weeks.

Meanwhile, nearby, eighty-three-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.

As these characters’ fates orbit closer together, none of them is expecting a miracle . . . but that may be exactly what is about to alter their futures forever.

Reviews

Heartwarming story
4
By TanSA69
A wonderfully heartwarming easy read
Couldn’t put it down
5
By jbake566
Love, loss and coming back alive. Great book
Faith Restored
5
By mammadi8
Awesome read-a story well told. Like pitchers of silver on plates of gold.

I really enjoyed the characters in this book, but my favorite was Jasper, the old man who became a modern Job who lows were heartbreaking and whose highs reminded me of standing on mountain tops.
Another Winner
5
By Fireguy77
Some of the reviews I had read made it sound like the book was boring, but I loved it. Classic Sparks!
Slow read with a quick ending
3
By Shelbsss08
Slow to read and then ended abruptly. Not my typical thoughts on a N Sparks book at all
Counting Miracles
5
By germainerouser
This book is a must read and very inspirational.
Counting miracles
5
By birdbush
A wonderful uplifting story. So happy to have read it.
Great read!
5
By R Daum MD
Loved the book!
Counting Miracles
4
By Boatie86
Classic Nicholas Sparks book. This one has adventure, pain, love, and will make you feel all the feelings. A great reminder that everyone has a past and kindness is free.
2nd Sparks Book for me
5
By DD4585
Not too bad. I do like it that the romance is secondary to the overall family story. Somewhat predictable and enjoyable at the same time. Will recommend for anyone who wants a light reading and just enjoy a wholesome story.