The Original Baxter Family Series

The Mommies Reviews

I had lunch yesterday with my best friend Debbie Finney Sutton with Charlie and his best friend at Olive Garden yesterday. When Debbie dropped us off at home she mentioned a series on TV called The Baxter’s based on a series of books written by Karen Kingsbury. I came into the house yesterday and turned the series on.

My goals was to just watch one of the shows by Roma Downey but I ended up getting caught up in the story or the Baxter’s and his 3 daughter and his son. Before I knew what was happening David was walking in the door from work. I had been watching the series all day long. By the next morning I had finished the series and I can’t wait for the new season to begin.

Knowing the series was based on a set of books written by Karen Kingsbury and found out there is over 10 books in the series. I can’t wait to go to half Price Books to see if they have any of the books for sales. If not then I plan on going to the Library and if they don’t have any I will either order the book from Amazon or visit a local book store. Would you like to come with me?

I was sitting down to work this morning I wanted to share one series of the books The Original Baxter Family Series with. These books below take you back to the beginning with the Baxter Family, and should be read in this order: If you’ve read the books or watched the TV show what did you think of it and why?

Then you can find more of the books here in the series called Baxter Family Children Series and here Recent Baxter Family Collection this series of books can be read in any order or as a stand-alone and you do not have to read the entire series but I bet you when you read one book you will want to read them all.

Redemption (Baxter Family Drama–Redemption Series)

The Baxtersis now an original series on Prime Video, starring Roma Downey and Ted McGinley.

A story of redemption and love at all costs, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “heart-tugging and emotional” (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.

A Shocking Betrayal
Kari Baxter Jacobs is furious, hurt, and confused. Her husband, Tim, a respected professor of journalism, is having an affair with a student. Stunned, Kari returns home to the Baxter family to sort things out. But when an old flame comes back into her life, she is more confused than ever.

A Difficult Decision
How can Kari forgive her husband? What could possibly ease the pain? And what about her own revived feelings for Ryan, a man she knows she should avoid?

A Reason to Hope
As Kari searches for answers, an unexpected discovery gives her hope for the future. But when she faces her darkest hour, can she find the faith and strength she needs to move on?

Redemption is the first book in the bestselling Christian fiction series about the Baxter family―their fears and desires, their strengths and weaknesses, their losses and victories. Each book explores key relationship themes as well as the larger theme of redemption, both in the characters’ spiritual lives and in their relationships.

  • Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book clubs
  • Books featuring the Baxter family include:
    Redemption series: RedemptionRememberReturnRejoice, and Reunion
    Firstborn series: FameForgivenFoundFamily, and Forever
    Sunrise series: SunriseSummerSomeday, and Sunset

Remember – Book 2

The Baxters is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Roma Downey and Ted McGinley.

A story about tragedy, healing, and the importance of remembering, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “heart-tugging and emotional” (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.

A Deep Regret
Though Ashley vowed to start a new life when she came back from Paris, the mistakes she made there continue to haunt her. She has locked up her heart, convinced that no one―including God―could forgive her. But four unlikely people―Alzheimer’s patients―find the cracks in Ashley’s heart and slowly help her heal.

An Unthinkable Tragedy
Then comes the nightmare of September 11, 2001, which forever changes the lives of the Baxter family, causing them to remember what is important and leading them to make decisions that are both heartbreaking and hope-filled.

A Steadfast Love
Landon Blake has loved Ashley since he was a teenager, but the heartache of her past has convinced her she’ll never be able to love again. Landon tries to dull the pain of her rejection by immersing himself in the rescue efforts at Ground Zero. Will a new opportunity in New York keep him apart from Ashley forever?

Remember is second book in the bestselling Christian fiction series about the Baxter family―their fears and desires, their strengths and weaknesses, their losses and victories. Each book explores key relationship themes as well as the larger theme of redemption, both in the characters’ spiritual lives and in their relationships.

  • Books featuring the Baxter family include:
    Redemption series: RedemptionRememberReturnRejoice, and Reunion
    Firstborn series: FameForgivenFoundFamily, and Forever
    Sunrise series: SunriseSummerSomeday, and Sunset

Return – Book 3

The Baxters is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Roma Downey and Ted McGinley.

A story of tenacious love and longing for a lost son, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “heart-tugging and emotional” (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.

A Shattered Relationship
Luke, the Baxter family’s golden boy and only son, has walked away from everything that mattered most to him: his faith, his family, and Reagan, his only love. Devastated by the events of September 11, 2001, Luke decides that life is random, faith a fraud, and God a fantasy.

A Secret
A baby is about to be born, but with Reagan a thousand miles away in New York City, Luke has no idea he’s the father. Now, though, someone in his family learns the truth. But she has a secret of her own, one that will change the Baxters’ lives forever.

A Revelation
What will it take for Luke to return to the family who loves and aches for him? And what extremes will a certain young firefighter take to help bring the Baxters together again, and in the process, find his place in the family?

This touching novel in the bestselling Christian fiction series reunites readers with the Baxter family and focuses on the only Baxter son, Luke. He is determined to leave his faith and his past behind and embrace a new, free-thinking future. But what he doesn’t realize is that his past holds a secret even he doesn’t know. When Luke finds out, his comfortable new life is turned upside-down, and he must turn back to his roots.

  • Books featuring the Baxter family include:
    Redemption series: RedemptionRememberReturnRejoice, and Reunion
    Firstborn series: FameForgivenFoundFamily, and Forever
    Sunrise series: SunriseSummerSomeday, and Sunset

Rejoice: Redemption Series, Book 4

The Baxters is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Roma Downey and Ted McGinley.

A story of unspeakable loss and the overwhelming miracle of new life from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “heart-tugging and emotional” (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.

A Terrible Tragedy
Brooke and Peter are struggling in their marriage when they are faced with the single worst moment ever. What was supposed to be a pool party for their two daughters and a handful of children ends in disaster. As three-year-old Hayley fights for her life, the Baxter family draws together, not even sure how to pray.

A Shattered Life
Peter is devastated by Hayley’s accident. Unable to see past his own guilt, he distances himself from Brooke and their girls and finds other ways to ease his pain. Illegal ways. Peter’s choices send him spiraling into a cavernous abyss that threatens to destroy not only his relationship with Brooke but also his life.

A Reason to Rejoice
Against the backdrop of great pain and loss, a Baxter wedding takes place in New York City, a wedding that gives all of them a reason to smile again. Now, what will it take for Brooke and Peter and the rest of the Baxters to move past their pain to a place of healing and redemption?

This fourth book in the bestselling Christian fiction series about the Baxter family focuses on Brooke Baxter, who has everything this world has to offer―a prestigious career, a beautiful home, and two wonderful children. Her recent return to her faith is an encouragement to her family. But if she faces tremendous loss, can her fledgling faith and her rocky marriage survive?

  • Books featuring the Baxter family include:
    Redemption series: RedemptionRememberReturnRejoice, and Reunion
    Firstborn series: FameForgivenFoundFamily, and Forever
    Sunrise series: SunriseSummerSomeday, and Sunset

Reunion: Redemption Series, Book 5

The Baxters is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Roma Downey and Ted McGinley.

A story of God’s grace, redemption, and victory even in the most difficult times, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “heart-tugging and emotional” (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.

A Deadly Diagnosis
Plans are being made for a family reunion, and nearly all the Baxters have a reason to celebrate―except one. As the preparations get underway, a deadly diagnosis sends shockwaves through the family and threatens to tear them apart.

A Heartbreaking Secret
The reality of what might lie ahead brings each of the Baxters to a place of faith and honesty. In the process, John and Elizabeth come to grips with a secret they haven’t shared with anyone, a secret they rarely admit even to themselves. At the same time, a young man is making his rise in Hollywood and wondering about his place in life.

A Glorious Celebration
Amid the threat of sorrow, the Baxters share in their most wonderful celebration of all―a moment to remember that love always wins out, no matter how long the struggle, and a reminder that God reigns, even in the darkest night.

This touching story in the bestselling Christian fiction series about the Baxters invites readers into Erin and Sam’s attempt to adopt a child. As the family looks forward to a heartwarming reunion, they find out that Mr. and Mrs. Baxter have a secret that could change their lives forever.

  • Books featuring the Baxter family include:
    Redemption series: RedemptionRememberReturnRejoice, and Reunion
    Firstborn series: FameForgivenFoundFamily, and Forever
    Sunrise series: SunriseSummerSomeday, and Sunset

Fame – Book 1

Karen Kingsbury brings listeners a new series that picks up where the Redemption series left off. The Firstborn series focuses on the surprise new member of the Baxter family: Dayne Matthews.

As Dayne Matthews returns to Hollywood after his shocking discovery in Karen Kingsbury’s best-selling novel Reunion, he faces the dangerous world of fame and paparazzi. Meanwhile, Katy Hart receives the offer of a lifetime – starring opposite Dayne in a Hollywood film. Dayne and Katy’s choices will change their hearts and lives forever.

Forgiven – Book 2

A deadly accident….

The Christian Kids Theater group is devastated by a tragedy greater than any of them could have imagined. Now their director, Katy Hart, must find a way to walk the kids through their grief and give them a reason to believe again. But will hatred and revenge have the final word?

An aching emptiness….

Dayne Matthews is at the top of the Hollywood list, working on what could be his best movie yet. Still, he is empty and unfocused, aching for real love and the family he’ll never know. Then a friend tells him about a teaching center and a way to become like God. Is this the answer Dayne’s been searching for?

A shocking discovery….

John Baxter reconnects with an old friend and shares a buried secret, one that he and his wife shared all their married lives. Now – in his wife’s honor – he decides to continue a very special search. But in the process he makes a critical mistake. What will happen when one of his daughters stumbles onto a letter she was never supposed to see? In this season for the Baxters, grace and redemption will play a greater role than ever before.

Found: Firstborn Series #3

A desperate search….

Driven by his wife’s dying wish – to find their firstborn son – John Baxter sets about the search. His prayer? That Elizabeth’s wish would be fulfilled before the upcoming Baxter family reunion. One strange turn follows another, but John confides in a new friend and continues to look for his son. When the answers finally come, they shake John to his core. Will he agree to walk away and keep the secret of a lifetime, or will he decide it’s time to let the truth come to light – no matter the cost?

A tragic loss….

Dayne Matthews is questioning his adoptive parents’ faith when he receives crushing news. He was ready to take on the responsibility of having a family, but now the future is drastically altered and Dayne is desperate for answers. Wisdom and comfort come from visits with a long-lost friend and then from Katy Hart, the girl Dayne can’t seem to forget. But will Dayne find the strength he needs to face a future laced with loss, and will that strength lead him to the greatest love of all?

A terrible storm….

As the Baxters come together, the reunion is overshadowed by a miracle in their midst. But just as quickly, tragedy comes to Bloomington. Ashley is eight months pregnant and in the early stages of labor when a tornado rips through the community. What will Dayne Matthews do when he hears about the storm? Will he finally find peace in a God he has been running from all his life?

Family: Firstborn Series #4

A sensational trial….

Katy Hart travels to Los Angeles to testify against the knife-wielding fan who tried to kill her. She is hunted by paparazzi, who figure out that she is the mystery woman photographed with Hollywood movie star Dayne Matthews. Tension and pressure build to a dangerous level as Katy and Dayne seek private moments amidst the frenzy. In the end, Dayne’s celebrity life makes Katy certain that a future with him is all but impossible.

A life-changing decision….

As the trial comes to a close, Dayne searches for answers he cannot seem to find. Not until he talks to his childhood friend does he realize his desperate need for wisdom and direction. Ultimately his journey leads him to an isolated beach where God makes Dayne’s future as clear as the waters of Cancun. But can he live with the decision God places before him?

A stunning discovery….

Landon and Ashley Baxter Blake are celebrating the happiest days of their lives, enjoying Cole and their newborn son. But Ashley cannot find peace until she finds her older brother – the firstborn Baxter sibling. Her constant questions to her father, John Baxter, have netted nothing. Now she receives news that rocks her world and threatens to end her search in heartbreaking finality.

Forever: Firstborn Series #5 

A dream come true….

Katy Hart is thrilled about her future with Hollywood’s Dayne Matthews. But as she plans a wedding and looks for a house on the shores of Lake Monroe, she receives tragic news. Now everything about the future they planned together is hanging in the brink. Only a miracle can help them find their way through.

A public struggle….

Now Katy and the Baxters must travel to Los Angeles and sort through their options. While paparazzi open fire on the Baxter family, Luke Baxter helps field requests from the media. At the same time, he must wrestle with feelings that have troubled him for nearly a year.

A family’s indying love….

Ultimately, the Baxter family must pull together one last time in an act of service, a labor of love to help Katy and Dayne find what they’ve always longed for – a chance at forever.

Sunrise: Sunrise Series #1

A long-awaited celebration In preparation for their wedding day, Dayne Matthews and Katy Hart are determined to keep the ceremony a secret from the paparazzi. Their relationship grows closer and stronger as they plan together, but before the wedding, Katy and Dayne face what may be their greatest challenge. Is it possible for Katy to find a place in Dayne’s world? Or could the pressures of fame rip away everything they’ve fought to find together? A renewed hope John Baxter is thrilled that his oldest son will settle down a few miles away, but he isn’t sure how any of his kids will handle a situation he can no longer run from – the feelings he’s having for his friend Elaine. Amid wedding plans and other family news, John feels the hope of a breathtaking sunrise for the first time since Elizabeth’s death. A terrible tragedy Meanwhile, the Flanigan family is struggling with their young boarder, Cody Coleman, the star receiver on Jim Flanigan’s football team. After an alcohol overdose, Cody fights for his life. Only God’s grace and a miracle can bring him back from the brink of death – and bring Jim’s distraught team together again.

Summer: Sunrise, Book 2 

A NEW BEGINNING
Hollywood actor Dayne Matthews and Katy Hart are married and living in Bloomington, Indiana, where Dayne has found a solution to his on-camera love scenes – he wants Katy to star in his next film. Katy wins the part and is cast opposite her super-star husband. The story of a small town girl’s dream come true is too much for the press to resist, and in an effort to appease them, the couple agrees to a 12-episode reality show. It seems like the perfect compromise, but by the time they finish filming the movie, they feel cracks around the edges of their marriage. Now they face an uncertain future, and possibly the end of everything that truly matters to them.

AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER
The Baxter family learns that Ashley and Kari are both pregnant, but an ultrasound reveals that something is wrong with one of the babies. As the summer progresses, the sisters pray for a miracle while trying to face the unthinkable. It’s in this trying season that they must all learn the lesson God has been trying to teach them – He is still in control, and He will be with them regardless of the outcome.

AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL
The Flanigans continue to draw closer to their only daughter, yet Bailey struggles to find her way amidst the turmoil of adolescence. She has always made good decisions, but she wants to experience more of life. Her friendship with Cody Coleman – the young border staying with the Flanigans – continues to blossom in this summer after his graduation. But when Cody decides to enlist in the Army, he’ll have to say goodbye to the family he’s come to love and the girl he’ll never forget.

Someday: Sunrise Series #3

A desperate situation….
Pressures of the celebrity lifestyle weigh heavily on Dayne and Katy Matthews as they take on separate movie projects. Tabloid rumors talk of trouble and unfaithfulness between the two. And then a dramatic cover photo threatens to destroy everything they’ve worked to build together. Only Dayne knows the truth about the photo, truth that would help Katy believe him. But the truth will also cause devastating damage to the people he loves so dearly – the Baxter family. Dayne must weigh his decision carefully, but at what price?

A heartbreaking loss….
The Flanigan family recognizes the deep loss of the Christian Kids Theater, and they begin to pray for a miracle – that even without the theater, somehow CKT will go on. Bailey and Connor see their CKT friends fitting in with the wrong crowd and making decisions that will harm them.

A season of hope….
John Baxter takes the next step in his relationship with Elaine, giving him a season to contemplate selling the Baxter house – and losing a lifetime of memories. As the rest of the family considers the future, they must pull together like never before. Only their undying love for each other can help them overcome today’s trials for a life they know is possible…someday.

Sunset: Sunrise Series #4

A New Chapter With the demands of Hollywood life behind them for now, Dayne and Katy Matthews continue to adjust to life in Bloomington as they look forward to a new chapter together – expanding their family. Meanwhile, the entire CKT staff is busy preparing for the first production in Dayne and Katy’s theater.

A Time of Uncertainty The Flanigans rally to support Bailey and Connor as they try out for lead roles in the musical, but then the family receives tragic news that weighs heavily on everyone’s mind. At the same time, Jim Flanigan faces a decision that could drastically change his family’s life. A Beautiful Beginning As John Baxter prepares for his marriage to Elaine Denning, one of the Baxters enters the most trying season of all.

Will a time of renewed love and hope be strong enough to establish the sacred ground of marriage and chart a course for the future? And when the time comes to finally sell the beloved Baxter house, memories of times gone by meet with the changes of today, proving that only the support of faith and family can take a person into the sunset years of life.

Take One – Book 1

Two unknown producers struggle to fulfill their dreams to change lives through the power of film. With millions of investors’ dollars on the line, everything starts to fall apart and they realize they may be in over their heads. Is it possible to beat the odds and make a movie unlike anything ever done before? Or, will they lose everything in the process?

Could they change the world—before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. But as Chase and Keith begin shooting, their well-laid plans begin to unravel. With millions of dollars on the line, they make a desperate attempt to keep the film from falling apart—even as a temperamental actress, a botched production schedule, and their own insecurities leave little room for the creative and spiritual passion that once motivated them.

Was God really behind this movie after all? A chance meeting and friendship with John Baxter could bring the encouragement they need to stay on mission and produce a movie that will actually change people’s lives. In the midst of the questions and the cameras, is it possible to keep things above the line and make a movie unlike anything done before—or is the risk too great for everyone?

  • Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online.
  • Inspirational women’s fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance.

Take Two: Above the Line, Book 2

The second book in the Above the Line series finds independent filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison at the center of Hollywood wheeling and dealing. The two friends discover that all that glitters is not gold and that success in Tinsel Town could cost them everything: their relationships as well as their ideals.

Take Three: Above the Line Series

For the sake of a dream . . . or the love of fame?

Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison set out to change the world with their films–and they are finally seeing their dreams come true. The dedicated producers are deep in negotiations with America’s top young movie star to play the lead in their next inspirational movie. But life takes a sudden turn for Chase, removing him from Jeremiah Productions permanently. In the process, Keith brings on one of the Baxter family members, and the moviemaking continues.

At the same time, a crisis hits Keith’s daughter, Andi, and Keith feels helpless to respond.

Devastated by the consequences of her wrong actions, Andi ventures out on her own and decides on a course of action that could destroy her. Meanwhile, Bailey Flanigan is caught up in her own drama with Cody Coleman. A Campus Crusade retreat gives them time alone along the shores of Lake Monroe and lets them face a possibility they’ve avoided for years.

Will Keith keep the passion he had at the start of his filmmaking–and will there be enough passion left over for his hurting daughter? Or has their quest to change American culture become nothing more than a quest for fame?

  • Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online
  • Inspirational women’s fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance

Take Four: Above the Line, Book 4

The Above the Line Series follows two dedicated Hollywood producers as they seek to transform the culture through the power of film. In Take Four, after Chase Ryan returns to his family and a job in his hometown, filmmakers Keith Ellison and Dayne Matthews finally ink a deal to have the nation’s top young actor star in their current film. But at the same time, the actor takes a very public fall that threatens his reputation among his fan base.

Meanwhile, healing happens for Andi Ellison in her relationship with God, her family, and those she loves, but is it too late? The new producers find they must truly act as missionaries in order to help save the film, their families, and the young movie star. Breakthroughs take place that the public will never know about, as the possibility of saving the world through film is finally a very real possibility.

Leaving – Book 1

The Bailey Flanigan series begins with Bailey leaving Bloomington for the adventure of a lifetime. She has won an audition for the ensemble of a Broadway musical in New York City. She’s determined to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but is she really ready to leave family and friends for the loneliness of the city? And what of Cody? His disappearance has her worried about their future and praying that their love can survive.

In order to be closer to his mother in jail, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. New friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey Flanigan. Love, loneliness, big opportunities, and even bigger decisions highlight the first book in the new Bailey Flanigan series that features members of the popular Baxter family and finally completes the Bailey Flanigan/Cody Coleman story.

Learning (Bailey Flanigan Series Book 2)

Bailey struggles to find herself on Broadway and with her new cast members in New York City, while Cody coaches a small high school football team . . . on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with each other.

Bailey and Cody’s desire to follow their individual dreams begins to cause confusion for the young couple. Bailey, now living in New York City, is an actress and dancer on Broadway, but soon her job is at risk. Cody continues to be a coach, mentor, and friend to a group of football players in Indiana.

Cody, whose mother’s history as a drug addict has put his family in harm’s way, takes matters into his own hands and cuts off all ties to the love of his life in order to protect her. Bailey, wounded from Cody’s sudden disappearance, seeks solace in Brandon Paul, a famous actor who has fallen in love with her.

Can absence truly make the heart grow fonder, or will Cody turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes, who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody’s past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself.

Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story.

  • Features members of the popular Baxter family from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Redemption series, now streaming online
  • Sweet, contemporary Christian romance
  • The second installment of The Baxters–Bailey Flanigan series 
    • Book 1: Leaving
    • Book 2: Learning
    • Book 3: Longing
    • Book 4: Loving
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Longing (Bailey Flanigan, Book 3) 

In Longing, the third book in the Bailey Flanigan Series by bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, Bailey struggles with her feelings for longtime love Cody even as she grows closer to movie star Brandon Paul.

After a long and lonely silence from Cody Coleman, Bailey Flanigan begins to spend more and more time with her Hollywood co-star Brandon Paul. Nights on the town in New York City and long talks on the balcony of Brandon’s Malibu Beach home make Bailey dizzy with new feelings and cause her to wonder if her days with Cody are over forever.

Meanwhile, Cody’s work coaching a small-town football team has brought him and his players national attention. In the midst of the celebration and success, Cody finds himself much closer to a woman who seems to better understand him and his new life.

Even so, rarely does time go by without Bailey and Cody longing for each other and unable to move forward. Will an unexpected loss be the turning point for Cody? Will Cody and Bailey find a way back together again for the first time in more than a year? And if they do, will their brief time together be enough to help them remember all they’ve been longing for?

  • Features members of the popular Baxter family from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Redemption series, now streaming online
  • Sweet, contemporary Christian romance
  • The third installment of the The Baxters–Bailey Flanigan series
    • Book 1: Leaving
    • Book 2: Learning
    • Book 3: Longing
    • Book 4: Loving
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Loving (The Baxters―Bailey Flanigan) 

In Loving, the fourth and final book in the Bailey Flanigan Series by bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, Bailey is planning her wedding . . . but did she choose her new flame or her first love?

Bailey has learned much and grown over the years, but the greatest challenges, the richest joys, and the deepest heartaches are still to come. As she enjoys the beginning of her new career and time spent with Brandon, Cody faithfully coaches his team on and off the field. Torn between her feelings for both of them, she has a difficult decision to make.

Has she agreed to marry the right man? Will she spend her life with Hollywood actor Brandon Paul in Los Angeles, or will her heart draw her back to small-town Bloomington, Indiana, and Cody Coleman, her first love?

  • Features members of the popular Baxter family from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Redemption series, now streaming online
  • Sweet, contemporary Christian romance
  • The final installment of The Baxters–Bailey Flanigan series
    • Book 1: Leaving
    • Book 2: Learning
    • Book 3: Longing
    • Book 4: Loving
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Coming Home: A Story of Undying Hope (The Baxters Book 5)

The emotional and touching conclusion to the Baxter family series!

The Baxters make plans to come together for a summer lakeside reunion, a celebration like they haven’t had in years. But before the big day, the unthinkable happens. As the Baxter family rallies together, memories come to light in the grief-stricken hours of waiting and praying, memories that bring healing and hope during a time when otherwise darkness might have the final word.

In a season that changes all of them, the brilliance of family love overshadows even the valley of heartache as the Baxters draw closer to God and each other. Along the way, secrets are revealed and the truth about the family’s history is finally made known. Ultimately, in this portrait of family love, the Baxters cling to each other and to God’s promise of forever.

From #1 NYT bestseller Karen Kingsbury comes a story of faith and a forever kind of love that will stay with you long after the last page.

  • Concludes the original Baxters series from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming on Amazon Prime
  • Inspirational women’s fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Meet the Author: Karen Kingsbury

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Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures.

Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty-nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.

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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates