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    Family
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    Audiobook (abridged)4 hours

    Family

    Written by Karen Kingsbury

    Narrated by Sandra Burr

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Book 4 in the 5-book Christian fiction series that has sold over 1.5 million copies

    A story about the search for renewed hope and the desperate need to be loved and to belong, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “heart-tugging and emotional” (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction.

    A Sensational Trial
    When Katy Hart travels to Los Angeles to testify against the knife-wielding fan who tried to kill her, she is hunted by paparazzi who quickly realize she is the mystery woman photographed with 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. 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 Cancún. But can he live with the decision God places before him?

    A Stunning Discovery
    Landon and Ashley 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.

    The Firstborn series is 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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateOct 1, 2006
    ISBN9781597379595
    Family
    Author

    Karen Kingsbury

    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 as major motion pictures. Karen recently opened her own film company called Kingsbury Productions. The company’s first theatrical movie, Someone Like You, is considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year. For more information visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie. Also, the first three seasons of Karen’s Baxter Family books are now an original series called The Baxters on Prime Video. Karen and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.

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    • 5/5
      I’m enjoying the earlier Baxter family novels. It’s nice reading the beginning of what preceded many other novels.
    • 5/5
      Wonderful book I just love Karen Kingsbury, a blessing in my life increasing my faith just reading her book learning to hear God‘s voice more and more great story so happy for Dayne and Katie
    • 4/5
      The story between Dayne and Katy Hart and the Baxter family continues. Katy must go to Los Angeles to testify against the lady who put a knife to her throat. Can her and Dayne find time together without the papparazzi? And will Ashley Baxter Blake ever discover who her brother really is??