The Baxters Books in Order
The Baxter family navigates faith, relationships, career challenges, and personal crises across multiple generations in contemporary America. Karen Kingsbury's family saga spans numerous interconnected books that gain depth when read as part of the larger narrative.
The Baxters
Karen Kingsbury introduces the Baxter family: John and Elizabeth and their five adult children, each dealing with their own struggles with faith, marriage, and identity. The book sets up the dynamics that carry through the entire series. Kingsbury writes from a Christian perspective, and the family's faith is central to how they navigate their problems.
Published: 2024
Redemption
One of the Baxter siblings faces a crisis that tests the family's bonds and their faith. Kingsbury continues building the family dynamics, with forgiveness and second chances as recurring themes. The Christian framework shapes how the characters process their struggles.
Published: 2010
Remember
The Baxters deal with past decisions that resurface and force difficult conversations. Kingsbury writes memory and regret as catalysts for growth, keeping the focus on family relationships and spiritual renewal.
Published: 2011
Return
A prodigal member of the family begins the journey back, and the Baxters grapple with whether returning is enough or if real change is required. Kingsbury explores the tension between unconditional love and accountability.
Published: 2009
Rejoice
The family finds reasons to celebrate despite ongoing challenges, and Kingsbury uses the lighter tone to develop relationships between the siblings. The book provides a breather between heavier installments while advancing the family's story.
Published: 2009
Fame
One of the younger Baxters pursues a career in entertainment, and the family deals with the tension between ambition and values. Kingsbury explores how public success intersects with private faith and family expectations.
Published: 2005
Forgiven
Forgiveness is the central theme as a Baxter family member works through a betrayal. Kingsbury doesn't rush the process, showing how forgiveness is a decision that has to be made repeatedly. The family rallies around the hurt member in different ways.
Published: 2011
Found
A lost connection or missing person is found, bringing unexpected changes to the family. Kingsbury uses the reunion to explore identity and belonging within a large family. The discovery reshapes relationships and forces adjustments.
Published: 2011
Family
The definition of family expands as the Baxters face changes in their household. Kingsbury writes about what holds families together when circumstances shift, with the characters' faith providing structure even when everything else is uncertain.
Published: 2006
Forever
Kingsbury writes about the Baxters facing the reality that nothing lasts forever, and how they hold onto each other and their faith through loss and change. The book carries emotional weight as the family confronts mortality and legacy.
Published: 2007
Reunion
Family members who have been apart come back together, and the reunion stirs up old conflicts alongside genuine affection. Kingsbury uses the gathering to take stock of how the family has changed across the series.
Published: 2009
A Distant Shore
The Baxters' world expands as a storyline moves beyond the family's usual setting. Kingsbury introduces new characters and situations while keeping the family's faith and relationships at the center.
Published: 2021
The Baxters Devotional
A devotional companion to the series, offering reflections and prayers connected to the themes of the Baxter family novels. Kingsbury pairs scripture with scenes from the books for readers who want to engage with the spiritual content more directly.
Published: 2024
Two Weeks
A two-week timeframe drives the plot as a Baxter family member faces a deadline that forces decisions about love, career, and faith. Kingsbury uses the compressed timeline to raise the emotional stakes.
Published: 2020
Love Story
Kingsbury tells a love story within the Baxter world, tracing a relationship from its beginnings through the challenges that test whether it will last. The romantic storyline connects to the wider family narrative.
Published: 2017
Coming Home
A Baxter returns home after time away, and the homecoming reveals how much has changed for both the family and the returning member. Kingsbury explores the gap between memory and reality when you go back to where you started.
Published: 2012
A Baxter Family Christmas
The Baxters gather for Christmas, and the holiday brings both celebration and unresolved tensions to the surface. Kingsbury writes a seasonal entry that works as both standalone and series installment, with the family traditions providing structure.
Published: 2016
Love Story
Another angle on love within the Baxter family, exploring a relationship's history and what holds it together through difficulties. Kingsbury returns to her core theme of love sustained by faith and commitment.
Published: 2019
In This Moment
A present-day crisis forces a Baxter to make a decision that will define their future. Kingsbury writes about the moments that change everything, with the family providing both pressure and support.
Published: 2017
To the Moon and Back
A Baxter navigates a long-distance relationship or separation, and Kingsbury uses the physical distance to explore emotional connection and the persistence of love. The title captures the romantic, devotional tone.
Published: 2018
When We Were Young
Kingsbury looks back at younger versions of the Baxter characters, showing how their early experiences shaped who they became. The nostalgia serves both character development and thematic purposes.
Published: 2019
Someone Like You
A new person enters the Baxters' orbit and changes the dynamics. Kingsbury introduces fresh characters while maintaining the family-centered focus. The newcomer brings perspective that challenges existing assumptions.
Published: 2024
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Deep feelings drive the plot as Baxter family members confront the intensity of their connections to each other. Kingsbury writes about love that persists through separation, misunderstanding, and time.
Published: 2021
Forgiving Paris
Set partly in Paris, this entry follows a Baxter dealing with forgiveness and new beginnings in a romantic European setting. Kingsbury uses the change of scenery to give the character space to grow. The book wraps up storylines while leaving the family's future open.
Published: 2022