Counting Miracles

A Novel

By: Nicholas Sparks

Narrated by: Holter Graham, Nicholas Sparks

#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.

©2024 Nicholas Sparks (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“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

“The romance between Tanner and the doctor sizzles, and Sparks is a master at creating fully developed, sympathetic characters with complete and compelling backstories. Readers will be drawn into this touching story of hope, faith, and love, and Spark’s many fans will find just what they’re looking for.”—Booklist, starred review

“Bestseller Sparks brings all the emotion fans expect in his heart-tugging latest. . . . Sparks enriches Kaitlyn and Tanner’s love story with a striking supporting cast, especially Kaitlyn’s kids, Casey and Mitch, and an elderly neighbor named Jasper. The mystery of Tanner’s parentage finally unravels at the story’s end, delivering an emotionally satisfying finale. This is sure to be another hit for Sparks.”—Publishers Weekly

Excellent! stayed up all night till I finished it!

this book is a lot different from other Nicholas Sparks books. the book is about one man finding himself after loss of family and another one dealing with the loss of a family through a tragic accident many years before and how down the road there lined up intersecting. it was hard for me to put this audiobook down I stayed up all night finishing it it was so good I highly recommend this book

One of Nicholas BEST Books

I have read all of Nicholas books. This is one of my favorites. That last 2 hours of this audio book I was on the edge of my seat. I really liked how he incorporated the Book of Job in the story. The narrator is fantastic.

Kept you wanting to know what happened next

This book kept on the edge of your seat. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. It draws you in and keeps you wanting to know more. Loved it

wonderful book!

Love how the characters are all entwined in each other's lives. This book is very forgiving and God has a great meaning throughout the book.

Beautiful Ending

Love this well written book! Author provided a happy ending. Love the detail on each character and bringing the three together.

Bittersweet story

If your heart needs a story that is warm and deep, yet poignant. This is it.

Very interesting

Liked everything thanks thanks
Thank you so much for the great great great book book.

The narrator was perfect

Great story and listening pleasure. The book was even better than I anticipated. Jasper and Tanner entwined.

Beautiful

Great story told with various voices to match characters. Enjoyable listening while I was walking.

Counting miracles

Love this book, awesome story line. Could listen to this story forever. Tanner character was so believable.