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Return (Redemption Series-Baxter 1, Book 3) (original 2003; edition 2003)

by Karen Kingsbury (Author)

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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Christian Fiction. HTML:Book 3 in the bestselling 5-book Christian fiction series that has sold nearly 2 million copies!
A story of tenacious love and longing for a lost son, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "heart-tugging and emotional" (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.
Return is the third book in the original Baxter Family Series, which has gone on to captivate tens of millions of readers and is currently being made into an original television series, produced by Roma Downey and Will Packer.
A Shattered Relationship
Luke, the Baxter family's golden boy and only son, has walked away from everything that mattered most to him: his faith, his family, and Reagan, his only love. Devastated by the events of September 11, 2001, Luke decides that life is random, faith a fraud, and God a fantasy.
A Secret
A baby is about to be born, but with Reagan a thousand miles away in New York City, Luke has no idea he's the father. Now, though, someone in his family learns the truth. But she has a secret of her own, one that will change the Baxters' lives forever.
A Revelation
What will it take for Luke to return to the family who loves and aches for him? And what extremes will a certain young firefighter take to help bring the Baxters together again, and in the process, find his place in the family?
Winner of Christian Retailing's Retailer's Choice Award for Best Series!
This touching novel reunites readers with the Baxter family and focuses on the only Baxter son, Luke. He is determined to leave his faith and his past behind and embrace a new, free-thinking future. But what he doesn't realize is that his past holds a secret even he doesn't know. When Luke finds out, his comfortable new life is turned upside-down, and he must turn back to his roots.
Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use.
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Title:Return (Redemption Series-Baxter 1, Book 3)
Authors:Karen Kingsbury (Author)
Info:Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (2003), Edition: 1st, 368 pages
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Mhmm, this was a surprise . . . It was all right but felt slightly like one of the Firstborn books, like the Firstborn book was a repeat of Return. The plot was different enough that it wasn’t a complete copy but too much duo for my taste. Disappointing really, but still somewhat enjoyable. While it was repetitive it was still a nice read through murder the best in the series. Luke’s mistakes were cliche to me and I wish that the author hasn’t made them what they were but that may just be me.
The writing was a little weak and some parts could have been reworked to be stronger in all it was a timid book. Lukewarm between good and bad.
  abigailkayharris | Jan 1, 2024 |
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  WBCLIB | Feb 19, 2023 |
Installment 3 of the Baxter family. A great story of forgiveness and understanding! ( )
  cubsfan3410 | Sep 1, 2018 |
I would highly recommend this book. It made me laugh, but most of all it was very heartwarming, and if I’m honest it sent me on a two hour crying spree. It was just a great book about a family coming together with help from God in life’s hardest trials. This was a story of unfaithfulness, hard decisions, and finding hope. ( )
  danielleSheartsBooks | Oct 30, 2012 |
Dayne Matthews returns to Bloomington, Indiana to be with Katy Hart and his biological family. ( )
  mommom | Jul 17, 2007 |
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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Christian Fiction. HTML:Book 3 in the bestselling 5-book Christian fiction series that has sold nearly 2 million copies!
A story of tenacious love and longing for a lost son, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "heart-tugging and emotional" (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.
Return is the third book in the original Baxter Family Series, which has gone on to captivate tens of millions of readers and is currently being made into an original television series, produced by Roma Downey and Will Packer.
A Shattered Relationship
Luke, the Baxter family's golden boy and only son, has walked away from everything that mattered most to him: his faith, his family, and Reagan, his only love. Devastated by the events of September 11, 2001, Luke decides that life is random, faith a fraud, and God a fantasy.
A Secret
A baby is about to be born, but with Reagan a thousand miles away in New York City, Luke has no idea he's the father. Now, though, someone in his family learns the truth. But she has a secret of her own, one that will change the Baxters' lives forever.
A Revelation
What will it take for Luke to return to the family who loves and aches for him? And what extremes will a certain young firefighter take to help bring the Baxters together again, and in the process, find his place in the family?
Winner of Christian Retailing's Retailer's Choice Award for Best Series!
This touching novel reunites readers with the Baxter family and focuses on the only Baxter son, Luke. He is determined to leave his faith and his past behind and embrace a new, free-thinking future. But what he doesn't realize is that his past holds a secret even he doesn't know. When Luke finds out, his comfortable new life is turned upside-down, and he must turn back to his roots.
Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use.

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September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 - Fiction Book 3 What will it take to get Luke Baxter's attention?
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