Leaving

The Baxters—Bailey Flanigan

About the Book

A small-town girl finally has her chance at becoming an actress on Broadway—but can she really give up everything she’s ever known?

Bailey Flanigan is finally leaving her small-town home of Bloomington, Indiana, for the adventure of a lifetime: she has gotten a part in a Broadway musical in New York City. She’s determined to take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity, but is she really ready to leave family and friends for the loneliness of the big city? And what about Cody, her former boyfriend? His disappearance has her worried about their future and praying that their love can survive.

Cody has been struggling with his own problems. In order to be closer to his mother, who’s in prison for a drug charge, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. New friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey.

Love, loneliness, big opportunities, and even bigger decisions put these two young people to the test in the first book in the Bailey Flanigan series. Featuring members of the popular Baxter family from bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Redemption series, discover what’s in store for Bailey and Cody.

  • Sweet, contemporary Christian romance 
  • The first installment of The Baxters–Bailey Flanigan series 
    • Book 1: Leaving
    • Book 2: Learning
    • Book 3: Longing
    • Book 4: Loving
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Product Details

ISBN: 9780310331490
Imprint: Zondervan
On Sale: Apr 6, 2011
List price: $19.99
Trim Size: 5.150 in (w) x 6.150 in (h) x 0.850 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 2: FICTION / Coming of Age
BISAC 3: FICTION / Urban & Street Lit

Judy Young, Gabrielle de Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki, Amanda Carin

Karen Kingsbury

Biography

# 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller and filmmaker, 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 have been developed into major motion pictures.

With the recent formation of Karen Kingsbury Productions, Karen and her team released their first theatrical feature–Someone Like You–in 2024. The movie received the coveted “Certified Hot” from Rotten Tomatoes for its wildly popular audience rating. Her Baxter Family series was developed into a TV series, “The Baxters,” now playing on Amazon. Karen and her team are currently working on a theatrical Christmas movie for 2025, and their third theatrical film, slated for 2026. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.

Judy Young

Stefan Rudnicki

Amanda Carin

Gabrielle de Cuir

About the Book

A small-town girl finally has her chance at becoming an actress on Broadway—but can she really give up everything she’s ever known?

Bailey Flanigan is finally leaving her small-town home of Bloomington, Indiana, for the adventure of a lifetime: she has gotten a part in a Broadway musical in New York City. She’s determined to take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity, but is she really ready to leave family and friends for the loneliness of the big city? And what about Cody, her former boyfriend? His disappearance has her worried about their future and praying that their love can survive.

Cody has been struggling with his own problems. In order to be closer to his mother, who’s in prison for a drug charge, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. New friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey.

Love, loneliness, big opportunities, and even bigger decisions put these two young people to the test in the first book in the Bailey Flanigan series. Featuring members of the popular Baxter family from bestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Redemption series, discover what’s in store for Bailey and Cody.

  • Sweet, contemporary Christian romance 
  • The first installment of The Baxters–Bailey Flanigan series 
    • Book 1: Leaving
    • Book 2: Learning
    • Book 3: Longing
    • Book 4: Loving
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Product Details

ISBN: 9780310331490
Imprint: Zondervan
On Sale: Apr 6, 2011
List price: $19.99
Trim Size: 5.150 in (w) x 6.150 in (h) x 0.850 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 2: FICTION / Coming of Age
BISAC 3: FICTION / Urban & Street Lit

Judy Young, Gabrielle de Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki, Amanda Carin

Karen Kingsbury

Biography

# 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller and filmmaker, 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 have been developed into major motion pictures.

With the recent formation of Karen Kingsbury Productions, Karen and her team released their first theatrical feature–Someone Like You–in 2024. The movie received the coveted “Certified Hot” from Rotten Tomatoes for its wildly popular audience rating. Her Baxter Family series was developed into a TV series, “The Baxters,” now playing on Amazon. Karen and her team are currently working on a theatrical Christmas movie for 2025, and their third theatrical film, slated for 2026. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.

Judy Young

Stefan Rudnicki

Amanda Carin

Gabrielle de Cuir

About the Author

Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury

# 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller and filmmaker, 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 have been developed into major motion pictures.

With the recent formation of Karen Kingsbury Productions, Karen and her team released their first theatrical feature–Someone Like You–in 2024. The movie received the coveted “Certified Hot” from Rotten Tomatoes for its wildly popular audience rating. Her Baxter Family series was developed into a TV series, “The Baxters,” now playing on Amazon. Karen and her team are currently working on a theatrical Christmas movie for 2025, and their third theatrical film, slated for 2026. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.

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