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Bailey Flanigan #1-4
The Bailey Flanigan Collection: Leaving / Learning / Longing / Loving
The book you've been waiting for from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury ... Leaving is the first volume in a new series that features members of the popular Baxter family and finally completes the Bailey Flanigan/Cody Coleman story.
1371 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2014
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About the author
Karen Kingsbury
208 books12.1k followersKaren Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.
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February 21, 2015
Insightful look at Waiting on Love
I liked that God shone through at very moment. There is hope. God has a plan. We've got to trust Him
I liked that God shone through at very moment. There is hope. God has a plan. We've got to trust Him
March 6, 2023
An amazing story
After reading the Above the Line series, I had to find out what happened to Bailey and Cody. Once I started this series, I couldn't stop until I finished. Great stories that grab your interest from the beginning and keep your interest until the end.
After reading the Above the Line series, I had to find out what happened to Bailey and Cody. Once I started this series, I couldn't stop until I finished. Great stories that grab your interest from the beginning and keep your interest until the end.
November 27, 2014
My favorite book!
The best book series ever! I think everyone should read this book. Filled with love, hope and compassion. I think this is the ultimate book.
The best book series ever! I think everyone should read this book. Filled with love, hope and compassion. I think this is the ultimate book.
June 27, 2023
I read the whole series in the last week, and though it contains a sweet (and sappy) love story, it deals with so much more than that. Karen Kingsbury can be a little too cheesy for my taste, but this series was real and raw and dealt with real life issues and how to trust God. She also did a wonderful job at writing about the difficulties and reward of living out your faith in the real world; specifically Hollywood and Broadway… which isn’t the real word for most people I suppose… but it’s a “secular marketplace” in Christianese. The main characters led several of their coworkers to Christ through living holy and sharing their faith in different ways. It’s pretty lit sauce
Anyway, I really liked this series and the writing was sometimes cheesy and sappy but also really beautiful and honoring to Jesus. I always love a good Christian fiction book that deals with idolizing romantic relationships and how Jesus is truly the only One who can fill that hole in our hearts. Only after we let Him fill our heart can we truly be ready or able to love another person wholly.
Anyway, I really liked this series and the writing was sometimes cheesy and sappy but also really beautiful and honoring to Jesus. I always love a good Christian fiction book that deals with idolizing romantic relationships and how Jesus is truly the only One who can fill that hole in our hearts. Only after we let Him fill our heart can we truly be ready or able to love another person wholly.
January 18, 2018
I love Karen Kingsbury books because they are such good Christian based reading. And who doesnt love the Flanigan family and whether Bailey and Cody will get married! It's a good read for teens and for adults alike.
I love Karen Kingsbury books and have read many of her series. To find a free series on Amazon Kindle is such a treat! Karen's books are such good Christian based reading. And who doesn't love the Flanigan family and want to know if Bailey and Cody are going to get married?
I love Karen Kingsbury books and have read many of her series. To find a free series on Amazon Kindle is such a treat! Karen's books are such good Christian based reading. And who doesn't love the Flanigan family and want to know if Bailey and Cody are going to get married?
November 1, 2019
The last 4 books in the Baxter Family saga. What I liked was the faith of the characters and how they look to God to guide their life.
What I didn't like; it seemed to move slow, story could have been tightened and reduce the story down by a book or two. Seemed like part of the story line was a retelling of an earlier story line. I almost gave up reading before finishing, something I rarely do. I also didn't like how many times a character's full name is written over and over. We already know he is Cody Coleman so just Cody would work just fine.
What I didn't like; it seemed to move slow, story could have been tightened and reduce the story down by a book or two. Seemed like part of the story line was a retelling of an earlier story line. I almost gave up reading before finishing, something I rarely do. I also didn't like how many times a character's full name is written over and over. We already know he is Cody Coleman so just Cody would work just fine.
January 15, 2024
This set of books looks at different people, not just the Baxters. It focuses mainly on Bailey Flannigan and her family and life. You get Cody Coleman, Bailey’s first boyfriend, and Brandon Paul, who loves Bailey with everything in him!
Live the life and love with Bailey, with laughter and crying. I’ve never cried so much reading a book, both with grief and gladness, as I did in these, even talking to the people, lol!
I would recommend reading these books, they are so worth it! They have talking to God, reading His word, and all that makes Karen Kingsbury books so wonderful!
Live the life and love with Bailey, with laughter and crying. I’ve never cried so much reading a book, both with grief and gladness, as I did in these, even talking to the people, lol!
I would recommend reading these books, they are so worth it! They have talking to God, reading His word, and all that makes Karen Kingsbury books so wonderful!
March 14, 2020
Another fabulous book!
Reading Karen Kingsbury's books make me a better person. This series had twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. I enjoyed the relationship between Bailey and her mother Jenny. Through all the unknown times, Bailey clung to her faith and never doubted God's plan for her life. Through this life-changing fiction, I'm learning to be a better wife, mother and daughter. Very difficult to put down!
Reading Karen Kingsbury's books make me a better person. This series had twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. I enjoyed the relationship between Bailey and her mother Jenny. Through all the unknown times, Bailey clung to her faith and never doubted God's plan for her life. Through this life-changing fiction, I'm learning to be a better wife, mother and daughter. Very difficult to put down!
June 15, 2017
Great book!
One of the best books I've ever read! I love that it has all 4 books in one. Lots of love, laughter and tears! I highly recommend this book and any book written by Karen Kingsbury -- she's the best!!!
One of the best books I've ever read! I love that it has all 4 books in one. Lots of love, laughter and tears! I highly recommend this book and any book written by Karen Kingsbury -- she's the best!!!
May 20, 2018
A true love story
It was nice to have the books all together. This series featuring Bailey was fun. I enjoyed the insights into backstage Broadway and the movie industry. Cody’s coaching ideas were enlightening too. I definitely recommend it.
It was nice to have the books all together. This series featuring Bailey was fun. I enjoyed the insights into backstage Broadway and the movie industry. Cody’s coaching ideas were enlightening too. I definitely recommend it.
September 26, 2018
Awesome series
This is a brilliant series which shows how Gods way works in everything, acting, sports, relationships and love. That by turning to him I. The good times as well as the bad times, life works out if it is his plan.
This was hard to put down.
This is a brilliant series which shows how Gods way works in everything, acting, sports, relationships and love. That by turning to him I. The good times as well as the bad times, life works out if it is his plan.
This was hard to put down.
August 22, 2019
Read all 4 and loved the whole series. They are easy and light reads and I love the mix between real life challenges, family relationships, and dating relationships. Love the Christian perspective in all her books.
January 24, 2020
Don’t miss a single book in the series!
Karen touched every part of my soul with deep abiding truths and everlasting hope! I will be reading more from this author. Suitable for young adults and older. God is honored on every page.
Karen touched every part of my soul with deep abiding truths and everlasting hope! I will be reading more from this author. Suitable for young adults and older. God is honored on every page.
January 16, 2021
Book review
These books were amazing. I wish Bailey had been a bit stronger in her belief of what God for her. Too much questioning of what God had for her in Brandon. Other than that I loved the books and love Karen Kinsgbury books. I will definitely be reading more.
These books were amazing. I wish Bailey had been a bit stronger in her belief of what God for her. Too much questioning of what God had for her in Brandon. Other than that I loved the books and love Karen Kinsgbury books. I will definitely be reading more.
December 13, 2023
Bailey and Cody - will they or won’t they. That’s basically what most of this series is. I did enjoy seeing Bailey go off to college and discover more of who she was. I don’t know if this is my favorite Baxter Family series, but it’s definitely up there.
May 26, 2017
Excellent Story
I love the Baxters and Bailey and Brandon. Karen Kingsbury is a master story teller you feelbad if you know each character and are true friends. Heartwarming.
I love the Baxters and Bailey and Brandon. Karen Kingsbury is a master story teller you feelbad if you know each character and are true friends. Heartwarming.
January 24, 2018
A Wonderful Story
I really enjoyed this story about God, Love, romance, and exciting details about the different locations. Karen Kingsbury is a great author.
I really enjoyed this story about God, Love, romance, and exciting details about the different locations. Karen Kingsbury is a great author.
February 6, 2018
What a love
Enjoyed each story in this series. It was hard to put down when I thought about reading something else. A must read!
Enjoyed each story in this series. It was hard to put down when I thought about reading something else. A must read!
February 26, 2018
Perfect kind of Story
Love the real life adventures in these books! Brings wonderful scriptures up through many trials we face on a daily basis!
Love the real life adventures in these books! Brings wonderful scriptures up through many trials we face on a daily basis!
September 12, 2018
Read all series in this and loved them... Fun reads
January 8, 2020
Loved this book. I think Karen Kingsbury is my favourite Author. This book spoke to me in so many ways. About listening to God and waiting on HIS timing. Knowing that He knows what's best for us. Loved this series.
January 19, 2020
Enjoyed this series just as much as the Baxter Series
January 30, 2020
Bailey Flanagan Collection
Heartwarming. Did not want the story to end. Enjoyed the spiritual experience, brought me to thinking how much God and how close God is.
Heartwarming. Did not want the story to end. Enjoyed the spiritual experience, brought me to thinking how much God and how close God is.
March 23, 2020
As with all Karen Kingsbury books this was a wonderful collection.
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April 29, 2020I am hooked on anything Karen Kingsbury writes
July 14, 2020
Read all the Karen Kingsbury series collections about the Baxter family. You can’t stop reading them... so captivating and excellently written!
July 22, 2020
Really moving series which enriched my life and view of God and others. The last book felt a bit rushed
December 27, 2020
I did not like she didn’t end up with cody
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March 13, 2024
excelent christian fiction....Love everything Karen Kingsbury writes
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