Fame: The Baxter Family Drama (Firstborn Series #1)

It seemed like true life from a Christian perspective. I enjoyed the reading and to see what happened next.

Last year, I discovered Karen Kingsbury's books and I'm bound and determined to read as many of them as I can! I've read some of her standalone novels and different series but my favorite is the series about the Baxters. As soon as I read my first Karen Kingsbury book, I was hooked and wanted to read more about this beautiful family! I read the Redemption series last year and am continuing on with the Firstborn series, which is next in the series order. Dayne Matthews is one of the hottest actors in Hollywood. He's got the looks, fame, fortune, and the lifestyle that goes with it. The one thing that he's missing and that he longs for is a family. After discovering a major secret about his life, he longs to be with the family who would give him that love and comfort he desires. Katy Hart is the director of Christian Kids Theater (CKT) in Bloomington, Indiana. She loves her work and feels she is right where God wants her to be. When an opportunity she has been longing for her entire life is presented to her, she has to consider if it's worth it because of some horrific events in her past with that lifestyle. After taking a bit of a break and reading some other books, it was great to be with the Baxters again! I had forgotten some events but I was able to pick up where I left off. I love that these books are clean and wholesome, with good values, and focus on God. The characters regularly pray and refer to Scripture while the books maintain a contemporary fiction feel. There is an order in which the Baxter series books were written and I personally feel it is in a reader's best interest to read them in order so you can more easily understand the flow of events. The series order is: Redemption, Firstborn, Sunrise, Above the Line, and Bailey Flanigan. If you are new to the Baxters, start with Redemption . I love the Baxters and have already started Forgiven! This is a series you definitely don't want to miss!

This was a gift to my mother. She loves this author.

Good book. Will read more of Karen Kingsbury’s book. Love how she writes and it’s a very easy book to read!

I enjoyed the mixing of two different types of surprise worked into the story line! Kept your interest anxious to see how the story ends. TY

I watched the Baxters in prime. This book follows up on the Baxter family. Strong beliefs and life challenges of a family. Great book

I bought this on my account so Amazon suggests I review it, but I bought it for my wife, so the below is her opinion, not mine. Karen Kingsbury is a prolific author who writes interesting and wholesome stories based on Christian principles. Nevertheless she is not as in your face about her Christianity as er... some authors. This particular book deals with the very real problems of fame. It is an interesting idea, and indeed one that is overdue for exploration in what can feel like a fairly shallow celebrity culture. This book sets up the ensuing series very well.

This book and this series was something that I so enjoyed. The story pulls you into the family and the trials that they go through, you can relate to them. Through this book and series, I was reminded of all the awesome things that God can do in our lives, and even when they don't turn out the way we want them, God is still loving us and in control. I read all 14 of the Baxter books in 30 days and was so sad when I finally finished the last book. However, I have moved on to the "Above the Line" series and it is nice that we still get peeks of the Baxter family. I had borrowed several of these books from the library when I was reading them, but I think that I will actually end up buying them for my Kindle so I can read them again. It's definitely a keeper and I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who are going through tough times and need to be reminded of the hope in Jesus Christ.

This book like every other Karen Kingsbury books has a number of different story lines that are interwoven to keep you gripped and excited for the second book in the series

Excellent reading. Sequel to the Redemption series.

Loved it. Really enjoy this Christian author

As always, beautiful written. Can't wait to read the next book! I would recommend it to everyone who loves to read novels.

I love to read all of Karen Kingsbury books and this one (Fame) was just as enjoyable.