A Baxter Family Christmas

By Karen Kingsbury

Karen Kingsbury’s most beloved characters are back!
From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes A Baxter Family Christmas, a life-changing story of love and hope featuring the Baxter family. Whether you’re meeting the Baxter family for the first time, or finding them all over again… A Baxter Family Christmas will leave fingerprints on your heart forever.

Two years have passed since the terrible car accident that took the life of John Baxter’s daughter, Erin, her husband and three of their four daughters. Prompted by grief, and missing his daughter, John has invited a stranger for Christmas Eve dinner – Kendra Bryant, the transplant recipient who now has Erin’s heart.
 
Ashley and her brother Luke don’t think it is right; they want to protect their ten-year-old niece, Amy – the only surviving member of the accident. But John is determined and believes meeting this woman is something his deceased daughter would want.
 
At the same time, Maddie West, the eighteen-year-old daughter of Brooke Baxter West, is praying for meaning this Christmas. Could she find it in a newfound friendship with a boy she never expected to see again? Maddie believes in miracles, especially at Christmastime, but this is a stretch even she can’t imagine.
 
Meanwhile, Kendra Bryant has been struggling these past few years to find purpose in the tragedy that gave her a second chance. She believes the invitation to see the Baxters and witness their unwavering faith in God can instil peace and happiness back into her life.
 
Heart-warming and touching, filled with love and redemption, A Baxter Family Christmas brings together two families in the aftermath of loss and in the midst of an unfolding love story, all with the help of one very special child.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Release date: Sep 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9781471143328

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.

Reviews for A Baxter Family Christmas

[carlathelibrarian · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Believe it or not, even though this is the 24th book in the Baxter Family series, I read this without reading any others. There is enough background information given that I had no problem following the story.

In a previous book, Erin Baxter, her husband and 2 of her 3 children were killed in a horrendous car accident. She was a donor, so her heart was transplanted into Kendra Bryant. A non-Christian woman, who is experiencing marital problems, she is trying to decide if she wants to meet the Baxters once she is invited by John Baxter. While Kendra is dealing with this, Erin's sister is also trying to determine if she wants to meet Kendra. She has adopted Erin's surviving child and has determined that it would be too hard for her. In another storyline, Maddie West has met a boy she likes and is struggling with her feelings. She feels guilty about an accident her sister had when she was young and was left brain damaged. Maddie thinks it is unfair for her to have a relationship when her sister never will.

Karen Kingsbury has written a good story. She knows how to write to get people invested in her story. This is a Christian story and both the Baxter and Flannigan families are true believers. They pray for guidance, believe that God will provide for them and lead them in the right direction.This was a story about a Christmas Miracle based on faith, love, and understanding. I wish I had read others in this series, because these characters are ones I would like to get to know better.

[arlenadean · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Title: A Baxter Family ChristmasAuthor: Karen KingsburyPublisher: Howard BooksReviewed By: Arlena DeanRating: FiveReview:"A Baxter Family Christmas" by Karen KingsburyMy Thoughts...Karen Kingsbury gives the readers one incredible read in 'A Baxter Family Christmas.' This is definitely one that you will not want to stop until you are finished with this good read. Even thoughthis was a sad story of how Kendra received Erin Baster's heart the story had such a incredible deliverance of how the father [John Baxter] decides to do something different doing this Christmas . Eve. Now what was that? How will this invitation affect this Baxter family? This is where I say you will have to pick this one up and read it for yourself which will be one good read and also giving the reader a 'Christian' theme. Be ready for a very 'emotional and heartfelt' read that may even present some tears. Some of the characters had me shaking my head but I think in the end I think they are able to understand the big picture through 'real life growth and change.'This was a beautifully told story that showed when 'they listen to Him and to each other, they are then able to experience this Christmas miracle.'This ARC was given by the publisher and NetGallery in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.

[jcgirl-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Karen Kingsbury has created over the years a fascinating assortment of characters in her books, the first being the famous Baxter family. So it was a delight to know after so many years she was releasing the book Baxter Family Christmas. Within 219 enchanting pages, a reader can quickly catch up with the Baxter family whether a first or long time reader. When John Baxter welcomes a guest to Christmas Eve dinner, the lives of all involved at the table will see the blessings God creates in times of misfortune.