Counting Miracles: A Novel

Tanner Hughes has spent his life as an Army Ranger, always moving and never putting down roots. But when his grandmother’s final wish sends him to North Carolina to find the father he never knew, his wandering spirit is challenged by a town full of secrets and the possibility of a home. Counting Miracles: A Novel is a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the unexpected connections that define our lives. In Asheboro, Tanner meets Kaitlyn, a single mother and doctor who is cautious about opening her heart to a man who might leave in weeks. Nearby, an elderly man named Jasper lives a quiet life haunted by a tragic past, finding purpose only in protecting a legendary white deer from the surrounding forest. Their lives are on a collision course that will force each of them to confront their history. Nicholas Sparks delivers an emotional story about the power of faith and the miracles that occur when we least expect them. As the characters' fates intertwine, they must decide if they are brave enough to embrace a future they never imagined for themselves.