Sunrise (Baxter Family Drama: Sunrise Book 1)

Book 1 in the bestselling 4-book Christian fiction series that has sold over 1.3 million copies!A story about God?s unending faithfulness and the promise of new beginnings, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of ?heart-tugging and emotional? (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction.A Long-Awaited CelebrationIn preparation for their long-awaited wedding day, Dayne and Katy are determined to keep the ceremony a secret from the paparazzi. Their relationship grows closer and stronger as they plan together, but in the end, it takes the help of the Baxter family and many of the CKT kids so that they?ll even have a chance at a private wedding.A Renewed HopeJohn Baxter is thrilled that his oldest son will be settling down a few miles away, but he isn?t sure how any of his kids will handle a situation he can no longer run from?the feelings he is having for his friend Elaine. In the meantime, the Flanigan family is struggling with their young boarder, Cody Coleman, Jim Flanigan?s star receiver.A Terrible TragedyAfter an alcohol overdose, Cody fights for his life. Only God?s grace and a miracle can bring him back from the brink of death?physically and spiritually.The Sunrise series is the third 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. Winner of Christian Retailing?s Retailer?s Choice Award for Best Series! From Publishers Weekly Welcome back to Bloomington, Ind., where some of Kingsbury's most popular Christian novels are set. Kingsbury's latest feel-good offering launches a new four-book series to follow the Baxter Family Dramas, which have nearly two million copies in print. She introduces a few new faces and follows familiar characters like the Baxters through their mostly sunny lives. Unfortunately, the plot is all but nonexistent. Hunky actor Dayne Matthews and the lovely Katy Hart are engaged to be married, but they face a dilemma: how to plan a private wedding that won't be overrun by reporters desperate for a shot of the Hollywood heartthrob tying the knot. Dayne hires a Tinseltown wedding planner who specializes in secret star nuptials, although Katy frets that keeping the wedding hush-hush may necessitate deceiving some close friends and relatives. Meanwhile, Jim Flanigan, football coach at Clear Creek High, suspects his players are drinking and tries to crack down. Inspirational platitudes litter the pages ("Jim already knew the possibilities. Now it was a matter of trusting God for the outcome"). Readers new to Kingsbury will have a little trouble keeping the characters straight and figuring out the backstory, but her many fans will relish this visit with old and new friends, despite the clichés. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From the Back Cover Karen Kingsbury is currently America's best-selling inspirational author. She has written more than 30 of her Life-Changing Fiction titles and has nearly 5 million books in print. Dubbed by "Time" magazine as the Queen of Christian Fiction, Karen receives hundreds of letters each week and considers her readers as friends. Her fiction has made her one of the country's favorite storytellers, and one of her novels-"Gideon's Gift"-is under production for an upcoming major motion picture release. Her emotionally gripping titles include the popular Redemption series, the Firstborn series, "Divine, One Tuesday Morning, Beyond Tuesday Morning, Oceans Apart, " and "A Thousand Tomorrows." Karen and her husband, Don, live in the Pacific Northwest and are parents to one girl and five boys, including three adopted from Haiti. You can find out more about Karen, her books, and her appearance schedule at www.KarenKingsbury.com About the Author Karen Kingsbury is c