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Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury writes popular Christian fiction, often exploring themes of faith and family. Her well-known novels include "Fame," "Redemption," and "Reunion."
Leaving
Synopsis
The Bailey Flanigan series begins with Bailey leaving Bloomington for the adventure of a lifetime. She has won an audition for the ensemble of a Broadway musical in New York City. She s determined to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but is she really ready to leave family and friends for the loneliness of the city? And what of Cody? His disappearance has her worried about their future and praying that their love can survive. In order to be closer to his mother in jail, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. New friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey Flanigan. Love, loneliness, big opportunities, and even bigger decisions highlight the first book in the new Bailey Flanigan series that features members of the popular Baxter family and finally completes the Bailey Flanigan/Cody Coleman story."
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read other books before starting this one?
While this book begins a new series, it features characters who appear in the author's earlier Baxter family novels. Readers familiar with those previous stories will have more context for the history between the main characters, though the narrative is designed to function as the start of this specific journey.
Is this story told from a single perspective?
The narrative structure shifts between multiple viewpoints, alternating between the primary protagonist and other key figures in her life. This approach allows the reader to follow simultaneous developments in different locations as the characters navigate their separate paths.