Baxters—Bailey Flanigan – serie

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. Praised by Library Journal as "emotionally charged" with "well-drawn characters struggling with their faith," Leaving is perfect for fans of Janette Oke.Bailey Flanigan has spent her life dreaming of the stage, and now, she finally has her chance--a role in a Broadway musical that could launch her career. But chasing her dreams means leaving behind everything she's ever known: her close-knit family, her hometown of Bloomington, Indiana . . . and Cody Coleman, the only man she's ever truly loved.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.Can love survive when dreams pull you in different directions? And when is holding on an act of faith . . . and when is it time to let go?CBA Retailers and Resources calls Leaving "another Kingsbury hit" filled with "hometown stories and the different kinds of 'leaving' that occur in life."Leaving is the first book in the beloved Bailey Flanigan series, featuring members of the popular Baxter family from Kingsbury's Redemption series, now streaming online.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, known for her deeply moving stories of love and faith, comes the next chapter in the Bailey Flanigan series--a powerful novel about dreams, heartbreak, and the choices that define us.Bailey Flanigan is living her dream, performing on Broadway and adjusting to the whirlwind of life in New York City. But even as she dances under the bright lights, something is missing. Without Cody by her side, her success feels hollow. And when her future on stage is suddenly threatened, Bailey begins to wonder if she truly belongs in this world after all.Back in Indiana, Cody Coleman has dedicated himself to coaching a struggling high school football team, mentoring young players on and off the field. But his past--marked by his mother's addiction and the pain it left behind--continues to cast a shadow over his life. Convinced that Bailey deserves more than the chaos that follows him, he makes the hardest decision of all: to let her go.As Bailey tries to move forward, she finds comfort in Brandon Paul, a famous actor who sees her worth and offers a future full of possibilities. Meanwhile, Cody faces a tragedy that forces him to confront his deepest fears. When the weight of their choices becomes unbearable, will they find their way back to each other--or are their paths forever changed?Poignant, thought-provoking, and filled with the heart Kingsbury's readers love, Learning explores the cost of chasing dreams, the power of faith, and the kind of love that never lets go.Learning is the second book in the beloved Bailey Flanigan series, featuring members of the popular Baxter family from Kingsbury's Redemption series, now streaming online.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the next chapter in Bailey Flanigan's journey--a story of love, longing, and the choices that shape our hearts.After months of 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.Despite the distance and the new people in their lives, neither Bailey nor Cody can fully let go of what they once shared. But when tragedy strikes, will it be the catalyst that finally brings them back together--or the moment that proves some love stories are never meant to be?Perfect for fans of contemporary Christian romance, this novel includes discussion questions for book clubs.Longing is the third book in the beloved Bailey Flanigan series, featuring members of the popular Baxter family from Kingsbury's Redemption series, now streaming online.