Books like Baxters by Karen Kingsbury

A classic poem about Santa Claus coming to life on Christmas Eve.

A holiday‑season contemporary romance by bestselling authors Christina Lauren that blends humor and heart in this American paperback.

A gripping biographical mystery that delves into the disappearance of a prominent figure, blending suspense with historical detail.

Dayne Matthews and Katy Hart plan a quiet wedding, hoping to hide their ceremony from the paparazzi. When tragedy strikes the Flanigan family and Cody faces a life‑threatening overdose, their faith and love are put to the test.

A gripping crime thriller set in California that follows a private investigator as he navigates the underworld in search of truth.

Ann Patchett's essays explore life's moments of enchantment and universal truths.

As children, Jade Conner and Tanner Eastman were best friends until scandal drove them apart. Then, one golden summer, they find each other again. Through endless days they share their hearts and souls and dreams of forever. Then, in a moment of weakness, they make a decision that will tear them apart for nearly a decade. In their own separate corners of the country, Jade and Tanner have become fighters for religious freedom. Now Jade's unfaithful husband is determined to destroy her in a custody battle that will rock the nation and shake people's understanding of faith and freedom. Could Jade lose her only child because of her faith? Only one man can help her in her darkest hour. And only one old woman knows the secret about that summer and the truth that can set them all free. - Back cover.

Could they change the world---before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. But as Chase and Keith begin shooting, their well-laid plans begin to unravel. With millions of dollars on the line, they make a desperate attempt to keep the film from falling apart---even as a temperamental actress, a botched production schedule, and their own insecurities leave little room for the creative and spiritual passion that once motivated them. Was God really behind this movie after all? A chance meeting and friendship with John Baxter could bring the encouragement they need to stay on mission and produce a movie that will actually change people's lives. In the midst of the questions and the cameras, is it possible to keep things above the line and make a movie unlike anything done before---or is the risk too great for everyone?

Ryan Kelly reflects on the past love with Molly Allen at The Bridge, the oldest bookstore in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, as the shop faces financial ruin and a looming crisis.

In Believers, Charles Baxter explores the delicate interplay of faith, love, and responsibility through a series of American short stories that illuminate ordinary lives with unexpected insight.

#1 bestselling author Karen Kingsbury tells the heartwrenching story of Cody Gunner, a widower fighting for stability, and the woman who wants to help him trust again--even when trust is the most terrifying thing of all.Still aching over his wife's death, Cody Gunner can't bear the thought of also letting go of his Down's Syndrome brother, Carl Joseph. Cody wants his brother home, where he will be safe and cared for, not out on his own in a world that Cody knows all too well can be heartless and insecure. So when Carl Joseph's teacher, Elle, begins championing his independence, she finds herself at odds with Cody. But even as these two battle it out, they can't deny the instinctive connection they share, and Cody faces a crisis of the heart. What if Elle is the one woman who can teach Cody that love is still possible? If Cody can let go of his lingering anger, he might just see that sometimes the brightest hope of all lies just beyond the clouds.

A man faces his past and the woman he's fallen for again in San Francisco, but doesn't know what to do with himself.

Three interwoven stories of love, loss, and hope explore how past choices shape present lives, as a man, a war‑correspondent, and a college student seek meaning, connection, and answers to lingering questions of identity and faith.

American literary fiction by acclaimed author Don Winslow, released in 2022 as a New York Times bestseller hardcover edition.

A darkly romantic adventure in the Carpathian world, blending magic and suspense in a modern-day romance series!

An American literary work by Megan E. Abbott, recognized by The New York Times and as a bestseller. (No plot synopsis provided.)

A contemporary romance about the complex relationships between sisters and the impact of a secret affair.