Karen Kingsbury

A fresh, new look for the bestselling Firstborn series--the second installment in the continuing Baxter Family Drama from America's number one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. Dayne Matthews is at the top of the Hollywood list, working on what may be his best movie yet. Still, he feels 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? Back in Bloomington, Katy Hart struggles to walk the Christian Kids Theater group through a devastating tragedy, and John Baxter reconnects with an old friend and shares a buried secret.

A fresh, new look for the bestselling Firstborn series--the second installment in the continuing Baxter Family Drama from America's number one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. 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 she and the Baxter family must travel to Los Angeles to sort through their options. While paparazzi hound them, Luke Baxter wrestles with feelings that have troubled him for nearly a year. Ultimately, the Baxters must pull together one last time in an act of service and love to help Katy and Dayne find what they've always been looking for--a chance at forever.

A fresh, new look for the bestselling Firstborn series--the second installment in the continuing Baxter Family Drama from America's number one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. In the wake of finding his firstborn son, John Baxter looks for a way to tell his other children the truth about a secret he's kept from them all their lives. At the same time, a sensational Hollywood trial brings Dayne Matthews and Katy Hart together again, this time in a very public way. Just when it seems they have a chance at love, doubts and presumed scandals place them farther apart than ever. In the midst of this crisis, one truth is clear for all of them--never in their lives has family been more important.

A fresh new look for the bestselling Firstborn series--the second installment in the continuing Baxter Family Drama from America's number one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. In this first book, Hollywood A-lister Dayne Matthews returns to LA after his shocking discovery in Karen's bestselling novel Reunion. Though his life is filled with fame, fortune, and paparazzi, his heart is pulling him toward a woman and a family who have no idea how their lives are tied to his. Meanwhile, Katy Hart has finally found contentment as the director of Christian Kids Theater in Bloomington, Indiana. But that changes in an instant when she meets Dayne Matthews and he promises a future she left in her past.

A wall went up around Alex Brady’s heart when his father, a New York firefighter, died in the Twin Towers. Turning his back on the only woman he ever loved, Alex shut out all the people who cared about him to concentrate on fighting crime. He and his trusty K9 partner, Bo, are determined to eliminate evil in the world and prevent tragedies like 9-11. Then the worst fire season in California’s history erupts, and Alex faces the ultimate challenge to protect the community he serves. An environmental terrorist group is targeting the plush Oak Canyon Estates. At the risk of losing his job, and his soul, Alex is determined to infiltrate the group and put an end to their corruption. Only the friendship of Clay and Jamie Michaels—and the love of a dedicated young woman—can help Alex drop the walls around his heart and move forward into the future God has for him.

Bailey Flanigan is growing closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York 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 one other. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Or will Cody learn to 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, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury’s popular Baxter family.

La vida entera de ellos fue una sucesión de milagros. ¿Pueden acaso esperar otro más? Y cuando la tragedia divide sus vidas, ¿podrán de alguna forma conseguir ese tiempo importante para abrazarse? Después de 20 años, John y Abby Reynolds vuelven a unirse y a sentirse como recién casados. Juntos, están convencidos de que pueden lidiar con las cuestiones de su pasado, las preguntas de sus hijos y mucho más pero ocurre un desastre... el tipo de tragedia que John y Abby no esperaban. El chirrido de los frenos y el crujir del metal lo cambiaron todo. De pronto, las lágrimas asolaron el corazón de su familia y de su existencia. En el proceso, sus hijos vacilaron en la fe y la culpa matizó su futuro. Buscando el perdón y esperando un milagro, John y Abby tuvieron que recordar qué era lo importante para aferrarse a ello por encima de todo. "Juntos" decidieron seguir adelante con sus vidas, pero ¿es eso suficiente para enfrentar un futuro incierto?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, known for her heart-stirring stories of faith and family, comes the first book in the Bailey Flanigan series--an inspiring novel of love, loss, and the moments that change us forever. Perfect for fans of Janette Oke. Bailey Flanigan is finally leaving her small-town home of Bloomington, Indiana, for the adventure of a lifetime: she has gotten a part in a Broadway musical in New York City. She's determined to take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity, but is she really ready to leave family and friends for the loneliness of the big city? And what about Cody, her former boyfriend? His disappearance has her worried about their future and praying that their love can survive. Cody has been struggling with his own problems. In order to be closer to his mother, who's in prison for a drug charge, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. New friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey. Love, loneliness, big opportunities, and even bigger decisions put these two young people to the test in the first book in the Bailey Flanigan series. Featuring members of the popular Baxter family from bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Redemption series, discover what's in store for Bailey and Cody. Library Journal praises Leaving as "emotionally charged" with "well-drawn characters struggling with their faith," while CBA Retailers and Resources calls it "another Kingsbury hit" filled with "hometown stories and the different kinds of 'leaving' that occur in life."

Annie Warren har alltid önskat det bästa tänkbara för sin son Josh. Men åratal av misslyckanden och dåliga vägval har skapat ett hjärtslitande avstånd som ökat dramatiskt sedan den dag Josh blev påkörd av en rattfyllerist. På grund av det medicinska handikappet går Joshs hela tillvaro nu på sparlåga, medan han år efter år väntar på uppgörelsen med försäkringsbolaget vilken aldrig tycks komma till stånd. Och till råga på allt har han satt sin tilltro till en intrigerande kvinna som påstår att de båda har en gemensam sjuårig dotter, Savannah. Trots det osannolika i situationen och den totala bristen på bevis, drömmer Josh om att få vara pappa och är därför fast besluten att framöver göra anspråk på barnet. Hans familj känner inte till alla fakta, vet inte vad som egentligen hände den där olycksnatten, ursprunget till den kroniska smärta som plågar honom varje vaken minut, eller att han vill ge sitt liv en annan inriktning. Man har inte sett Savannahs ögon som är Joshs ögon och vet inte att den lilla flickan är i desperat behov av sin familj. När det skadestånd Josh har rätt till äventyras, beslutar sig Annie för att kämpa för sin son. Men hon kommer att finna en skatt långt mera värdefull än pengar. En skatt hon aldrig kunnat förvänta sig. En skatt som utgör den största gåva en son någonsin kan skänka henne på den här sidan himlen. Om författaren: Karen Kingsbury är författare till över trettio böcker, varav en har spelats in som film. Med över 15 miljoner tryckta exemplar är Karen Kingsbury Amerikas mest populära inspirationsförfattare.

Jack and Molly Campbell are right where they want to be, enjoying an idyllic life with their four-year-old son Joey, and the close family and friends who live in their small hometown just outside Atlanta. Then the phone call comes from the social worker the Campbells never expected to hear from again. Three states away in Ohio, Joey's biological father has just been released from prison. He is ready to start life over, but not without his son. A judge's quick decision deals a devastating blow to the Campbell family: Joey must be returned to his biological parents. The day after the ruling, in the silent haze of grief and utter disbelief, they watch their son pick a dandelion and blow the feathery seeds into the wind. In the days that follow the ruling, Jack Campbell has a desperate and dangerous thought. What if they can devise a way out? Then they could take Joey and simply disappear ... LIKE DANDELION DUST.

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

Their whole life together has been a series of miracles. Can they really hope for more? After overcoming a crisis in their marriage, Abby and John Reynolds are experiencing a season of joy and restoration. For the first time in years they're making time to enjoy life and embrace each other. And John loves his coaching job . . . at least he did until high-school politics make him wonder if it's time to quit. As they wrestle with that situation, something greater rocks their world. A car accident causes Abby and John to suddenly face a future they never imagined—all because of one teen's thoughtlessness. Fumbling for forgiveness and hoping for a miracle, they must remember what is important and cling to that above all else. God is moving mightily in their lives . . . if they can just hold on to Him and each other. The second novel in Karen Kingsbury's celebrated series about the resiliency of love, the power of commitment, and the amazing faithfulness of God. A powerful story of the resilience of lovePart of the Timeless Love SeriesBook 1: A Time to DanceBook 2: A Time to EmbraceIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

Now a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel event! Abby Reynolds, the wife of a high-school football coach in a small Illinois town, suspects her husband, John, of having an affair. But is that the real reason their marriage is about to crash? John and Abby Reynolds are the perfect couple—envied by their friends, cherished by their children, admired by their peers. But John and Abby know they're just pretending to be happy. In fact, they're waiting for the right time to tell the kids they're going to divorce after 21 years of marriage. But at the family meeting where they plan to tell their children, Nicole shares a surprise of her own: she's getting married, and she wants to have a marriage as happy as her parents’. How can they spoil her joy with their announcement? They can pretend a little longer—until after the wedding. But questions begin to haunt them as the date draws nearer. What happened to the love and commitment that held them together for so long? Is it still there somewhere under all the pain and misunderstanding? And is it still possible, alone in the moonlight on an old wooden pier, to once more find . . . a time to dance? The first novel in Karen Kingsbury's celebrated series about the power of commitment and the amazing faithfulness of God. A powerful story of the resilience of loveThe first book in the Timeless Love SeriesBook 1: A Time to DanceBook 2: A Time to EmbraceIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

en berättelse om uppoffring och odödlig kärlek ... Två par som splittras ett av strider mellan länder, ett av en inre strid. I denna gripande uppföljare till Trots Allt går Emily Anderson, som nu är tjugo år, på college tack vare ett fotbollsstipendium. Där träffar hon mannen som förändrar allt för henne arméreservisten Justin Baker. Deras kärleksfulla relation, som har sin grund i en gemensam tro på Gud och som får sin näring av deras tillit och kärlek till varandra, visar sig fungera som en inspiration för alla de känner, i synnerhet för Emilys nyligen återförenade biologiska föräldrar. Lauren och Shane kämpar fortfarande med att komma över sina motsatta åsikter när det gäller krig, politik och tro. Shane tror att det är möjligt, men det gör inte Lauren. Så hon tar med sorg i hjärtat farväl av sin ungdomskärlek och återvänder till sitt jobb som krigskorrespondent i Afghanistan. Både Lauren och Shane är förkrossade då de är övertygade om att deras förhållande den här gången är över för gott. Plötsligt inträffar en tragedi som slår ner som en bomb i deras liv. Kan Lauren och Shane lägga sina åsiktsskillnader åt sidan så att kärlekenGuds kärleksegrar trots allt?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes an emotional story of forgiveness and healing. In between a checkered past and a fairytale future, three people must find a way forward. Brad Cutler is a 28-year-old rising star at his New York ad agency, about to marry Laura James, the girl of his dreams. Anyone would agree he has it all: a great career, a beautiful and loving fiancée, and a fairy tale life ahead of him—until memories of his high school girlfriend, Emma, begin to torment him. Lost innocence and one very difficult choice flood his conscience, and he is no longer sure what the future will bring except for this: he must find his old love and make amends. Friends since childhood, Brad and Emma became a couple in high school—before their relationship was forever altered by a single decision. Haunted by the past and confused about the future, Brad turns to God seeking forgiveness and redemption for the choice he and Emma made long ago. Brad, Emma, and Laura must work through the repercussions of a decision made as teenagers that continues to affect each one of them before any of them can look toward a new future. Contemporary Christian fictionFull-length standalone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Karen Kingsbury: Between Sundays, Beyond Tuesday Morning, and Unlocked

A fresh new look for the best-selling series from America's number-one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. The Redemption series won Christian Retailing's 2005 Retailer's Choice Award for Best Series In addition, Reunion was a 2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist This touching story allows us to see into the lives of the Baxter family as Erin and Sam 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.

A fresh new look for the best-selling series from America's number-one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. The Redemption series won Christian Retailing's 2005 Retailer's Choice Award for Best Series When Kari Baxter Jacobs finds out that her husband is involved in an adulterous relationship and wants a divorce, she decides she will love him and remain faithful to her marriage at all costs. This book shows how God can redeem seemingly hopeless relationships, and it illustrates one of Gary Smalley's key messages: Love is a decision. Redemption is the first book in the five-book Redemption 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 characters' spiritual lives and in their relationships.

A fresh new look for the best-selling series from America's number-one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. The Redemption series won Christian Retailing's 2005 Retailer's Choice Award for Best Series Convinced she could make it on her own, Ashley Baxter has kept the most important people in her life at a distance--her family, the man who loves her, and the God she is sure can never forgive her. Now, just as she begins to open her heart, the events of September 11 rip into Ashley's world and she is led to heartbreaking and hope-filled decisions that will forever change her life. This story vividly illustrates that we must value others more than ourselves, and it drives home one of Gary Smalley's key messages: Honor one another. Remember is second in the five-book Redemption series by Gary Smalley and Karen Kingsbury that centers around the Baxter family. As readers follow the hopes and struggles of the family, they will explore key relationship themes as well as the larger theme of redemption, both in characters' spiritual lives and in their relationships.