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I have not read any of the Baxter books but this one stood alone and made me want to read more of them. Picked it up at Library book sale due to Christmas cover...read it in front of the tree tonight. I like Kingsbury’s stories and this one did not disappoint. ( )

Believe it or not, even though this is the 24th book in the Baxter Family series, I read this without reading any others. There is enough background information given that I had no problem following the story.

In a previous book, Erin Baxter, her husband and 2 of her 3 children were killed in a horrendous car accident. She was a donor, so her heart was transplanted into Kendra Bryant. A non-Christian woman, who is experiencing marital problems, she is trying to decide if she wants to meet the Baxters once she is invited by John Baxter. While Kendra is dealing with this, Erin's sister is also trying to determine if she wants to meet Kendra. She has adopted Erin's surviving child and has determined that it would be too hard for her. In another storyline, Maddie West has met a boy she likes and is struggling with her feelings. She feels guilty about an accident her sister had when she was young and was left brain damaged. Maddie thinks it is unfair for her to have a relationship when her sister never will.

Karen Kingsbury has written a good story. She knows how to write to get people invested in her story. This is a Christian story and both the Baxter and Flannigan families are true believers. They pray for guidance, believe that God will provide for them and lead them in the right direction.This was a story about a Christmas Miracle based on faith, love, and understanding. I wish I had read others in this series, because these characters are ones I would like to get to know better. ( )

Really simple; sappy. Reminds me of Margie Maresh, her girls, families. Lots of praying, praising, trusting God. Family a mixture of doctors, movie stars & one professional athlete. So just ordinary people of course. Short, so I did finish. ( )

This is the first ever Baxter family book that I have read and it definitely won't be the last. It is a stand alone book. I appreciated the author telling her readers about the Baxter family at the beginning of the book for readers like me who hadn't read any of the previous books. This is a great Christmas read full of love and forgiveness. ( )