I am a big fan of Karen Kingsbury. She does not depict Christians as perfect, but rather people who have a hope and a love of live here and eternally.

I have read all of the Redemption and Firstborn series. Every book seems to get better. I can't wait to start reading the Sunrise series. Karen Kingsbury is an incredible author. Thank you.

I just got through the marathon of book #4 in this series and thought I'd get online to see if anyone else felt the same way I did about this author and this series in particular... The overall story is OK, but the author feels she has to describe and exaggerate every single emotion the characters are feeling. If I hear ONE MORE TIME about how much Ashley loves Landon and is so glad every second of the day that he left New York for her... c'mon, they've been married several years now, where's real life??! Those kind of tender moments happen occasionally in real life but not every day! The overdone, gushy Baxter family is another great example of this. And the overdramatic style of writing is killing me!!! ("She couldn't believe she would be returning to that place. That place of such heartache. That place where dreams had come true. --paragraph break, drum roll please-- Malibu Beach." -- I made that up but the author does that ALL the time!) I'm not saying these books aren't somewhat entertaining (I have read the whole series and other books by this author for lack of anything better to do), but the overall style really turns me off...

Don't miss this book! This whole series is SO GOOD! I usually can't put the book down. There is another series by Karen Kingsbury that is the sequel to this one that is equally as amazing. She has a great way of capturing your interest to the point you think the characters are real and an actual part of your life.
AMAZING author, and amazig book!

Don't miss this book! This whole series is SO GOOD! I usually can't put the book down. There is another series by Karen Kingsbury that is the sequel to this one that is equally as amazing. She has a great way of capturing your interest to the point you think the characters are real and an actual part of your life.
AMAZING author, and amazig book!

I am in the middle of this book and like all of her book it is awesome!! Karen Kingsbury is my favorite author of all times! I can't wait to finish this book to move on to another one.

I am in the middle of this book and like all of her book it is awesome!! Karen Kingsbury is my favorite author of all times! I can't wait to finish this book to move on to another one.

Love all of Karen Kingsbury books. Each has a subject, that all or most of us go through. She shows Gods Love, Forgiveness & Grace in each.

Love all of Karen Kingsbury books. Each has a subject, that all or most of us go through. She shows Gods Love, Forgiveness & Grace in each.

The book was wonderful. I can't wait for the next to be available.

Karen Kingsbury did it once again, she released a book that kept me in my chair reading for hours. I really enjoyed this book, and am diligently awaiting the next one of the series. I strongly recommend this book to anyone.

Family was just as wonderful to read as the other books in this series. Karen writes with a great deal of spiritual uplifting even in the most difficult of lifes situations. I never want any of Karen's books to end as I can hardly wait for the next one come.

Karen Kingsbury did it once again, she released a book that kept me in my chair reading for hours. I really enjoyed this book, and am diligently awaiting the next one of the series. I strongly recommend this book to anyone.

This book in the Firstborn series is probably one of the more important ones. I won't say what happens to spoil it but it is SO addicting and keeps you in suspence the whole time! I loved it and if you love other Karen Kingsbury books, you'll love this one too!

Wonderful series. I have enjoyed them all and am waiting for the next release

Like all of Karen Kingsbury's books this one is very inspirational. I couldn't put it down.

The Firstborn series is by far one of my favorites. Karen keeps you in suspense right up to the very end. If you are looking for a GOOD Christian book about family this series you will truely love. I cannot say enough good things about Karen. Just waiting for the next book in her series to come out. Can't wait!!!

Once again she writes beautifully, drawing in the reader, making us feel like we know the characters. From the very first book that I read of hers I have been an avid follower. She writes from the soul and she ministers to mine. I truly feel closer to my faith when I am involved with her books.

I am always waiting for the next release...and then I can't put it down until I'm finished!

Not too many surprises here, but still a most enjoyable read. I enjoy all of the Redemption series related books. I can't wait for book 5 - Forever - to be released.

The book was another EXCELLENT read by Karen Kingsbury. I was so glad to finally have the characters meet!! I am never disappointed in anything written by Karen Kingsbury.

I love all of Karen Kingburg's books. This is an exceptionally great series though! I recommend her to all my friends. I just found out about her this summer, and am buying ALL her books!

I have been a big fan of Karen Kingsbury for several years now. And, while I enjoyed this story, I found like some of the other reviewers, enough already on the same story - the photgraphers, click,click, drive away - meet here, can't be seen together, etc., etc.

Also, I didn't understand why Miss Kingsbury labored the idea that the family would be hounded by the press if they knew the Baxters were Dayne's sisters & brother. I started thinking of the different stars I see on TV or in the movies or read about - I don't know much about any of their families, so how realistic is it to labor this point?

And another thing, if Dayne looked that much like his brother, Luke, why were they so slow to figure this out???? It just didn't make sense. It just seems it should've have dawned on someone a lot sooner, but then I guess the story would have had to end sooner too.

I really enjoy all of Karen Kingsbury's books. This series started my love for the author. And this book is no different. I truly enjoyed Family and the whole series. I find myself reading her books so fast and then wishing & waiting for the next one to come out. Family really reminded me how thankful I should be for my family.

I thought this was the best in the series. I finished today and am going to read through the highlights again before I put it back on the shelf. I think Karen did a great job showing spiritual maturity in Dayne and that Katy was right to hold to her convivtions. It would have been "easy" for her to compromise but not "best for her and Dayne. If she had compromised Dayne wouldn't have gotten his priorities straight and aligned with God so soon. I am looking forward to the next one and am happy that they will live on in the Sunrise series. Thank yuo Karen for writing so well and delivering a God given and God centered story with "real" people who make mistakes.

I found it interesting to read the other reviews both good and bad. The object of this book in the Firstborn series is to show what it's like to merge two different lifestyles if you can. I don't think Mrs. Kingsbury was wrong to harp on the lifestyle of D.Mathews. This is what it's like in Hollywoodland. You give up your freedom. Just look at People or any of the rags as you check out at WalMart. She did a very good job pointing out the loss of freedom.I can't imagine having to run from photographers everytime I go out. If you are an actor and you do not find yourself on the cover of a rag then you find a way to get there. Most of Hollywood, and I am not saying all, remind me of the rich man parable in the bible. It seems Actors gain the whole world but give up salvation for the love of fame and money. Dare an actor profess his love of Christ and they are probably finished. They would be laughed at because they do not profess God's way. I've been reading my book at the fitness center and I already have people waiting to read it when I'm done. The Redemption series introduced people at the gym to Mrs. Kingsbury. For thoes of you who do not like this series and find it boring try reading An Innocent Man by John Grisham. I'm am looking forward to reading the next book in the Fistborn series. Yes, I read the preview.

I am sorry to say that I have to write a bad review about an author that used to be one of my favorite. You can check my reviews and you will see that I have given praise to this author on several occassions however, after I read book # 3 Found I contacted Mrs. Kingsbury through her website and stated that " I was very dissapointed with this book and I felt that she as a writer was ruining the series by attempting to produce as many books within a series off of the success of the first few novels."
I was advised that " they were sorry I was disappointed and wished me luck in finding another author that I would enjoy." The book Family is terrible and after reading the reviews from others I do not feel guilty for stating this at all. The book is so poorly written I can not even focus on the story. I was disturbed when I saw the cover of the book and noticed " a SISTER who never gave up." If that is Ashley Baxter on the cover where are her scars? I believe Mrs. Kingsbury has lost all touch with the characters of her series and now is only attempting to fill her obligated amount of novels. If you dare to read this book I would suggest you skip from page # 10 to page #226 due to the fact the entire story is a repeat of the same theme. ie. Dayne, Katy, reporters, photos, footsteps and clicking cameras. I will not purchase another book in this series. I took my chance on this title after # 3 Found and I can say that I was once again disappointed.

I Just love this series! "Family" is a very good book that I could not put down. Karen Kingsbury is an excellent writer. See for yourself! All the books in this collection are page turners.You won't be disapointed!

I have to wonder why I torture myself and buy these ridiculous books in this series. Really it's like a freaking soap opera.
In this book Katy was a snobby brat. Why did it take so long for dumb dad baxter to spring on his kids they had an older brother. And please, Dayne cannot be the most famous actor in Hollywood. Even in fictional Hollywood.
I have to wonder why I ever liked this author. She realeases too many books a year and they are poorly written. It's no wonder I have stopped reading Chrisitian Fiction entirely. It sucks.

This series has been tedious for me. While I loved the Baxter Family series (Redemption, Remember, etc.), I am finding the Firstborn series rather reptitious. I had to make myself finish Family and was so tired of hearing Dayne Matthews and Katy Hart whine. This book has very little spiritual depth and it reads as though Mrs. Kingsbury was making it up as she wrote. If you have not read the Firstborn series, don't waste your time. Although Mrs. Kingsbury has written some really good Christian fiction, this series is not it.

Though she will be a star witness at the assault trial of Margie Madden that does not frighten her as she survived the woman's efforts to make her the latest Los Angeles' homicide statistic. However, Katy Hart fears her new found fame and her relationship to Hollywood heartthrob Dayne Matthews will make her a paparazzi moment in which her privacy and those of her family will be forsaken. Still she believes their love for one another will carry her through the trial though she it not as confident about their relationship surviving his fame.

Dayne feels on top of the world since he met and fell in love with Katy; much greater than any of his films have taken him. Through his love for his cherished Katy, he and his father John Baxter have gotten together and he has forgiven him and his late mother even as he looks forward to meeting his siblings. However, he does not want them or Katy to become meals of a media feeding frenzy that his blood link if exposed will bring to them.

Fans of the Firstborn series will enjoy the continuation of the Baxter family saga, which inspires the audience to believe in God's overall plan even when it feels off kilter. The story line is action-packed especially during the trial scenes and insightful as the Baxter brood, Dayne, and Katy forge new relationships. Though the repugnance of the paparazzi is overkill, series readers will appreciate this entry while newcomers should start with book one FAME and continue sequentially (through FORGIVEN and FOUND) to better grasp the complex interrelation nuances of the extended FAMILY.

Harriet Klausner

I agree with the other poster that this one is the best yet in the series. I think I enjoyed it because finally Dayne got to connect with some of his family, his relationship with Katy stregnthed and went to a new level and his relationship with the Lord only got stronger. Be sure to have a hankerchief on hand for some touching but happy moments. Looking forward to the next book in the series which is sure to bring some new obstacles according to the preview chapter at the end of this book. If you don't want to be spoiled please avoid reading the preview chapter.

I just finished reading this book moments ago, and decided to post immediately. This was the best book in the Firstborn series so far. Karen Kingsbury has a gift given by God to captivate readers to get wrapped up in her books as if they are really the characters like Dayne Matthews and Katy Hart, not to mention the entire Baxter family. And the preview for book #5 has already piqued my interest, so that I am anxiously awaiting it's arrival in March!!!!