First published 2012
The Baxter family prepares for their summer reunion at the lake. Everyone looks forward to being together again, sharing meals and making new memories. Then disaster strikes without warning. The unthinkable happens, shattering their plans and threatening to tear the family apart. The Baxters must rally around each other in ways they never expected. As they face this crisis together, old memories surface. Stories from the past emerge, bringing unexpected comfort. These recollections offer healing when the family needs it most. Hope begins to grow even as darkness seems ready to win. Karen Kingsbury explores how families endure their worst moments. The Baxters discover that their shared history holds power they had forgotten. Their bonds prove stronger than any single tragedy. Coming Home works as both an introduction to the Baxter family saga and a conclusion to their story. Readers can start here or return to familiar characters they have followed through previous books.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Baxter Family
304 pages · Kindle Edition · Zondervan