Loved reading this book. Amazing story and the characters lend to the charm of this book. I would highly recommend this book. You would not be disappointed.

Karen Kingsbury never fails to deliver good Christian romances. Encouraging and faithfilling, I always look forward to reading her books and I am never disappointed.

This book is thought provoking, sweet, and heart-wrenching. It really makes you think about how you are showing your faith to the world and growing inwardly in Christ as well.

Not my favourite of the Baxter series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone. Written in Karen's trademark voice. Recommend for fans of Christian women's fiction, family drama, and seasoned Kingsbury followers.

I. Liked this book but feel like I miss something because I have not read the previous books by this author and found that they are some that are related by family member, I enjoy reading it anyway I didn’t like the religion side of the story very much. The story was heartwarming and very well developed. Overall it was a good easy read.

I really enjoy Karen Kingsbury books and this one followed her script exactly as the others do. Sometimes you. just need a predictable book.

Karen Kingsbury is known for her heart warming and Christian stories, especially the Baxter series. This is part of that series, but despite not having read all the others, i was still able to enjoy it and not knowing their backstory didn’t take anything away from the story that was told here.
Tommy and Annalee are high school sweethearts who are looking towards their future together when they go on a mission trip to help young children being swept up by sex traffickers. On the trip, Annalee starts to get sick and they think it’s just jet lag or something she ate, but when they get home, she’s no better, yet she’s still determined to help in any way she can with those being trafficked even in her own state, despite how she feels. She goes to see the doctor and their world gets turned upside down. They and their families have to rely on their faith now more than ever before and both families face life in a post 9/11 world, which has also deeply affected their families.
Overall, this was moving and heartfelt, even if at times if felt like everything was just a little too perfect. But that’s what books are for-to escape reality. So I take that for what it is. I was able to read it all in one sitting as I was wrapped up in the story.
Thanks to Atria Books and Netgalley for this Arc in exchange for my review.

I really enjoyed this trip back to visit with the Baxter Family! Karen Kingsbury’s books always bring tears to my eyes and feels to my heart in all the best ways.

I love that in a lot of these new Baxter books the Baxter grandkids get their own stories. I can’t believe Tommy is 18 in this book! It makes me feel like I do about the kids that I remember them being born and now they’re getting married. Crazy!

Tommy and Annalee’s story is a memorable one. Karen Kingsbury fans and Baxter family fans aren’t going to want to miss it!

I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. My opinions are my own.

As always Karen Kingsbury writes a great read! This is a story about great loss and how to live through that. Tommy has decided he wants to become a cop, but his mother isn't a fan. His father is supportive though and encourages him. Tommy is also in love for the first time, but his girlfriend is in for the fight of her life. This book is encouraging to live life to the fullest.

I will never not read (and love) a Karen Kingsbury book, especially one about the Baxters. I have been following this family for over half of my life and I feel like I know them. I enjoy that these books are inspirational, without being in-your-face preachy. I fly through these books every time and always recommend.

I always love reading about the Baxter family. This series always reminds me of the important things in Life. My relationship with Jesus and my family.

Even though this book is part of a series it could be read as a stand alone.

Thank you @netgalley and @atriabooks for a copy of this read
All opinions are my own

I have ALWAYS loved books by Karen Kingsbury, and this one is no exception. What a wonderful read. I could not put it down! If you've never read her books, you should start. I loved this book!

Karen Kingsbury delivers another book that will satisfy her stalwart fans. The Baxter family continues to honor God through their trials and through their successes. No surprises here! Traditional values and wholesome relationships dominate the plotline of a young couple, Tommy and Annalee. Woven through their stories are themes of sex trafficking, serving as a policeman. It's a smooth read that continues Kingsbury's trademarks.

This book made me cry, laugh, smile, and cry some more. I enjoyed the references to the important issues of human trafficking, and the cancer treatment and care of the family coming together, of the interweaving of relationships. I haven't read a Baxter book in a while, but I appreciate Kingsbury making it easy to re-introduce the characters to the reader.

Another great book from Karen Kingsbury and the Baxter family. I love being able to read the continuation of the family and each generation. If you have read any of the Baxter family books I definitely recommend that you read this one too.

This is truly a Karen Kingsbury book. Delightful, well written, and inspiring. With the description of young love that is so emotional, I was taken back over 50 years when my husband and I first started dating. Our love was so passionate, yet restrained, like Tommy and Annalee. If you've been reading the "Baxter" books, you will be reacquainted with many of the characters. Though this is a stand alone book, the author includes just enough history so you can understand all the emotion that is present.

I really enjoyed how emotional this book was. Tying faith, family and love together in a way that highlights Jesus is an art. Karen Kingsbury did it again with the Baxter's! Unfortunately for me, The Baxter series its feeling exhausted to me, too predictable and slightly too preach-y.

Rating Details:
Story - 3/5
Faith Element - 2/5
Overall - 3.5/5

Kingsbury has done it again! She has brought her fans another hit with this installment in the Baxter Family books. Getting to revisit the Baxter Family again with this series, has been heartwarming. I love getting to see the Baxter grandkids all grown up! I feel like I am a part of their lives, watching them grow up from the beginning.

Seeing Tommy Baxter all grown up was so fun! But, seeing the decisions he has to make (my own son wants to be a police officer so I feel Reagan's uncertainty and concern for her son! for his carreer path and ultimately, the love of his life, who's health is in jeopardy, seeing him work through the emotions, the decisions, and how God was working in his life, really gripped me!

Kingsbury is the Queen of life changing fiction! There is not a book by her that I do not like! This one was another home run hit, and definitely felt the messages deep in my soul. Grab this one up today and take another trip to the lives of the Baxter Family. I can't wait for the next!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Author/NetGalley, Atria Books and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

I’ve been a Karen Kingsbury fan and devoted follower of the Baxter family story since the very first book. If you’ve read her books, you know that they can be heart-touching and deeply emotional reading. This book is all of that and more. As always, there’s family dynamics that are impacting the storyline. Tommy and Annalee’s story absolutely stole my heart away. But the thing that I love the most about this author’s books is her unwavering faith in God. As we read about the difficulties (and sometimes heartbreak) that the Baxter family faces, we find lessons to learn in trusting God in our own difficult times. Tommy and Annalee’s story is another Kingsbury classic, and will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book. As always, I’m looking forward to the next Baxter family book.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Another addition to the Baxter Family books. In this story eighteen year old Tommy Baxter finds love. He also wants to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a policeman but his mom is vehemently against it, especially after her father died on September 11th.
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As his parents battle with his decision to become a police officer Tommy’s girlfriend is fighting the largest battle of her life.
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This book is at times heart wrenching, hopeful, joyous and prayerful. I love following the Baxter family on their journey of life and this was a beautiful addition to their tale.
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Thank you to #NetGalley and #Atria books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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