Karen Kingsbury Books in Order
Explore Karen Kingsbury's books in order with series guides, quick summaries, reading-order tips, and easy where-to-start picks for new readers.
Last updated: July 20, 2026
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Karen Kingsbury books in publication order
108 books
Forgiving Paris
by Karen Kingsbury
2021
A trip to Paris is supposed to be a reset, but for a couple carrying old wounds, the city becomes a mirror. As hidden hurts surface, they learn that forgiveness is not a single moment, itβs a decision that has to be made again and again.
Never Grow Up
by Karen Kingsbury & Tyler Russell
2021
The Baxter kids are growing, whether they like it or not, and new responsibilities bring new friction. When a problem they canβt ignore hits close to home, they have to learn how to tell the truth, ask for help, and show up for each other.
Adventure Awaits
by Karen Kingsbury & Tyler Russell
2022
A fresh adventure pulls the Baxter kids out of their routines and into challenges they did not plan for. Along the way they learn teamwork, bravery, and how to handle setbacks, without losing the humor and heart that hold their family together.
The Baxters: A Prequel
by Karen Kingsbury
2022
Set before the Baxter saga begins, this prequel follows John and Elizabeth as they fall in love and start building a family. Early choices, joys, and heartbreak lay the groundwork for the stories that echo through the Baxters for decades.
Being Baxters
by Karen Kingsbury & Tyler Russell
2023
Life in the Baxter house is never boring, and the kids know it. This story follows their everyday ups and downs, friendships, family chaos, and growing faith, as they figure out who they are and what kind of Baxters they want to be.
Just Once
by Karen Kingsbury
2023
In 1941, a young man and woman are pulled together by hope and torn apart by the shadow of war. As events race toward Pearl Harbor, their choices set a lifelong story in motion, built on courage, sacrifice, and the ache of what might have been.
The Baxters Devotional
by Karen Kingsbury
2024
A devotional drawn from the world of the Baxters, built around short readings and faith-forward reflections. With themes like forgiveness, family, and hope, itβs designed for daily encouragement, either alongside the novels or on its own.
The Christmas Ring
by Karen Kingsbury
2025
A small piece of jewelry holds a big story, connecting love, loss, and second chances across time. As Christmas approaches, the people drawn to the ring have to face the past honestly before they can step into a hopeful future.







