Counting Miracles: A Novel

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 12,159 ratings

Price: 19.69

Last update: 12-23-2024


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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.


Top reviews from the United States

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are feeling hopeless, battered or adrift read this story
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
I loved this book. It was a gift from heaven sent exactly when I needed it. If your life has been blessed with ease you might not appreciate it for what it holds....hope. And grace, and resilience that makes a person never give up. The spiritual world is just around the corner and sometimes we get a glimpse. If you haven't experienced that you may not fully appreciate this story. You are immersed in the setting, the characters have depth and the story reads like a parable. I have no doubt this story will make it to the screen and be a movie to inspire us all. It is a quick read but it worth it.
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding story
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
As a Sparks fan for many years, this was one of my favorites. Rich storytelling with interesting and fascinating characters made it an impossible book to put down. Thank you Mr. Sparks for another awesome book.
Natalya
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story, sad
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
As with all Nicholas Sparks' books, the writing was so fluid. The book read like a charm, words flowing like music. I liked the story and how the characters came together. I know that for a lot of reader Bible references might have been too much, but to me as an Atheist, it was not a bother at all. It just gave me a different perspective and in fact made me even pause to think of how realistic that is to have a person who would actually live nowadays following those principles and beliefs. I did enjoy the book and have no regrets picking it up.
opal
5.0 out of 5 stars awesom
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
Typical sparks. Brings you to tears then lifts your spirits. One of Sparks best. One to reread again and again.
Julia Dunahoo
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
Nicholas Sparks is back to his complex story telling, with deeply defined character development. The story will hold your attention from beginning to end. My only complaint, it ended far too soon
Jamie Pratt
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
I read a lot and normally do not write reviews, but this story is so well written and moving I just had to say something … Nicholas Sparks is an excellent writer and wonderful story teller. I look forward to a second read of his work and probably many more!
Grandmama
5.0 out of 5 stars Counting Miracles
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
As true with books by Nicholas Sparks, this novel was full of warmth, intrigue and a story within a story that all had its purpose.
Justin M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
I loved this story— especially the character, Jasper. As with all Nicholas Sparks books, there was a sweet love story as well. It was a quick read and kept me reading the whole time.

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