Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
A Baxter Family Christmas  By  cover art

A Baxter Family Christmas

By: Karen Kingsbury
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne,January LaVoy
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $13.49

Buy for $13.49

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Karen Kingsbury's most beloved characters are back!

From New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury comes A Baxter Family Christmas, a life-changing story of love and hope featuring the Baxter family.

Whether you're meeting the Baxter family for the first time or finding them all over again, A Baxter Family Christmas will leave fingerprints on your heart forever.

Two years have passed since the terrible car accident that took the life of John Baxter's daughter, Erin; her husband; and three of their four daughters. Prompted by grief, and missing his daughter, John has invited a stranger for Christmas Eve dinner - Kendra Bryant, the transplant recipient who now has Erin's heart.

In light of their father's idea, Ashley and her brother, Luke, don't think it's right. They want to protect their 10-year-old niece, Amy - the only surviving member of the accident. But John is determined and believes meeting this woman is something his deceased daughter would want.

At the same time, Maddie West, the 18-year-old daughter of Brooke Baxter West, is praying for meaning this Christmas. Could she find it in a newfound friendship with a boy she never expected to see again? Maddie believes in miracles, especially at Christmastime, but this is a stretch even she can't imagine.

Meanwhile, Kendra Bryant has been struggling these past few years to find purpose in the tragedy that gave her a second chance. She believes the invitation to see the Baxters and witness their unwavering faith in God can instill peace and happiness back into her life.

Heartwarming and touching, filled with love and redemption, A Baxter Family Christmas brings together two families in the aftermath of loss and in the midst of an unfolding love story, all with the help of one very special child.

©2016 Karen Kingsbury (P)2016 Simon & Schuster

What listeners say about A Baxter Family Christmas

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    272
  • 4 Stars
    39
  • 3 Stars
    19
  • 2 Stars
    4
  • 1 Stars
    5
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    242
  • 4 Stars
    31
  • 3 Stars
    20
  • 2 Stars
    6
  • 1 Stars
    3
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    244
  • 4 Stars
    29
  • 3 Stars
    17
  • 2 Stars
    7
  • 1 Stars
    2

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

Too sad

I was looking for a fun Christmas book, but was quite disappointed. I wanted a light listen while at work. I found myself crying at my desk. I would not recommend this book for a work listen

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

3 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Excited To Be Back At The Baxters :)

I was so sad when I heard that Coming Home was supposed to be the last book following the Baxter Family... But I was so excited when I learned that a new book was coming out!

This book had me laughing, smiling, and crying with all the old characters we love and the new ones who I hope we will see again!

It is hard for me to find time to read books anymore, so I find that audiobooks are helpful! The narration for this book was beautiful!

I cannot wait for more adventures with the Baxter's!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

3 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

Horrible

This book was over the top! Unbelievable with exaggerated religious overtones!!!! Very disappointed with this author.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

I feel like I know these people. I have loved following both families. I started somewhere in the middle a few years back and I found myself going back to listen to all the ones I could find that came before and after. I just wanted to know more about them. This book did not disappoint. Loved it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Love

I enjoyed this book. As I enjoy all of Karen’s books. I have been reading them for years.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful reunion..

It was great to check in with you get Baxter's again. As expected Karen's story was uplifting & moving.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Not long enough

Would have preferred it to be longer. Prefer the other narrator. Kids grew up rather quickly

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for writing Christian novels, with a biblical message, and no bad language. Love the Baxter family!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!

I started in December reading the Baxter Family series...I love all the books!!! I can relate to situations that they have faced and the books have given me a new prospective...God always has a plan...I use to worry about my daughter...she is 13 and has autism....I don’t worry anymore❤️ thank you Karen Kingsbury for being obedient to our Lord...you have blessed many lives!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great family book

loved this book! very well written. kept you wanting to finish the story to see what happens next. loved how it brings in the importance of Christ and compassion for others in the family and beyond. A great reminder how we should be. the performance was excellent.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Mrs. M. C. Beale
  • Mrs. M. C. Beale
  • 12-06-21

Lovely heartwarming Christian Christmas.

Slightly predictable but in a loving, heartwarming way. I brings the true sport of Christmas alive in a good old American family. Really enjoyed it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!