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.[6][7][8][9]
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.[6]
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.[11]