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I stumbled upon this book after looking for Alan Rickman’s memoirs and read this book because I like Kirby Hayborn as a narrator. This was one of the hardest books to listen to. It was just not well written at all. I’m a pastor’s wife and Christian and I have never encountered people who reference praying so frequently, and the unadulterated cop hero worship - it was just really hard to force myself to get through. I laughed out loud when she started talking about bringing Chic-fil-a to the station, it just fit every stereotype

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3.0

I am a Karen Kingsbury fan. I’ve read the entire Baxter series. Some of them 2x. I feel like I know and love them all.

But I have to be honest.

I skimmed my way through this one. This was my least favorite so far.

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emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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5.0

I read it I less than a day. I love the Baxter family

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emotional hopeful inspiring

3.5

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5.0

Truly, Madly, Deeply by Karen Kingsbury is another great book about the wonderful Baxter family. I find each of the Baxter books can easily be read separately, but you won't be disappointed by going back and reading them all.

In this chapter, Tommy Baxter and his girlfriend Annalee have the whole world at their feet. They want to change the world and fight human trafficking. Then they get news that rocks them to the core when Annalee is diagnosed with cancer. Tommy is also making serious decisions about his future at this time, and those decisions are causing a conflict with his mother, Reagan.

This book touches unflinchingly on so many sensitive subjects. The horrors of human trafficking are discussed, as well as the tragedy on 9/11, and the current dangers of a career in law enforcement. The fight of Annalee's family and friends against her cancer rang very true to me, as I have had nephews in this very fight. The way her family, friends, and community gathered around her to fight cancer, pray, and support her is something I have seen with my own eyes regarding my own family members. The faith of the Baxter family and their reliance on God reminds me of my own family. Kingsbury writes this all so well and it's very true to life.

Fans of Karen Kingsbury will love this new chapter in the lives of the Baxter Family. If you are interested in reading Christian novels about fighting cancer and fighting human trafficking, you will enjoy this book.

I received a free copy of this book from Atria Books via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.

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4.0

Once again we get to know the Baxter family. This story centers on Regan's son Tommy and his girlfriend Annalee. as the young couple is finishing their senior year and planning for the future, Tommy finds that his calling is police work, much to the dismay of his mother. The book focuses on family, soul mates, finding one's calling and of course faith. A well told story that tugged at my heartstrings, both as a mom and as the wife of a police officer. I could definitely relate to Regan's struggles and worry. I recommend this engaging tale to fans of Christian romance and anyone who appreciates a story of motherhood or young romance.

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