Counting Miracles

Counting Miracles

First edition cover
Author	Nicholas Sparks
Audio read by	Holter Graham
Language	English
Publisher	Random House
Publication date	September 24, 2024
Publication place	New York
Media type	Print
Pages	368
ISBN	9780593449592 (hardcover first edition)

Counting Miracles is a novel written by Nicholas Sparks. ^{[1] [2]} It was published on September 24, 2024, by Random House. ^{[3] [4]}

Plot

After his grandmother reveals his biological father's name, ex-Ranger Tanner Hughes goes in search of him to Asheboro, North Carolina, where he encounters single mother Kaitlyn Cooper. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

Reception

The novel debuted at number one on The New York Times combined fiction best-seller list for the week ending September 28, 2024. ^[9] It was Sparks's 20th book to top the chart. ^[10]

Publishers Weekly wrote that Sparks "enriches Kaitlyn and Tanner's love story with a striking supporting cast" and delivers an "emotionally satisfying finale" to the mystery of Tanner's father. ^[5]

Film adaptation

In October 2024, it was announced that Amazon MGM Studios would develop a film adaptation of Counting Miracles. Alan Ritchson, who will star in the lead role as part of his three-picture acting deal with the company, will also produce the film through his AllyCat Entertainment company alongside Dan Spilo of Industry Entertainment; Denise Di Novi and Margaret French Isaac of Di Novi Pictures; and Sparks' longtime producing partner Theresa Park. ^[10]

References

1. "Nicholas Sparks makes a new book called Counting Miracles". The Washington Post .
2. "How Nicholas Sparks drew on the Bible for new novel 'Counting Miracles'". Orange County Register. September 30, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
3. "Release of Counting Miracles". Nicholas Sparks. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
4. Mosness, Carissa (October 11, 2024). "'Counting Miracles' Movie Is Coming! Nicholas Sparks Talks Casting, Plot and What He's Excited About". Woman's World. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
5. "Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks". www.publishersweekly.com.
6. "Spoilers: "Counting Miracles" Chapters Summary, Characters List, Ending Explained – Audiobook by Nicholas Sparks". Spoilers Of Books. October 29, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
7. "Counting Miracles". Nicholas Sparks. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
8. "Counting Miracles Summary and Study Guide". SuperSummary. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
9. "Combined Print & E-Book Fiction". The New York Times. October 13, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
10. Maas, Jennifer (October 3, 2024). "Nicholas Sparks' 'Counting Miracles' Film Adaptation Set at Amazon Starring 'Reacher' Lead Alan Ritchson (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved August 7, 2025.