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A forgotten secret. A shocking discovery. A sacrifice of love that will bring Connor Evans to his knees.
A story of hope and redemption from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury.
Airline pilot Connor Evans and his wife, Michele, seem to be the perfect couple living what looks like a perfect life. Then a plane goes down in the Pacific Ocean. One of the casualties is Kiahna Siefert, a flight attendant Connor knew well. Too well. Kiahna’s will is very clear: before her seven-year-old son, Max, can be turned over to the state, he must spend the summer with the father he’s never met, the father who doesn’t know he exists: Connor Evans. Now will the presence of one lonely child and the truth he represents destroy Connor’s family? Or is it possible for healing and hope to appear in the shape of a seven-year-old boy?
“[Kingsbury’s] ability to accurately express life’s sorrows and grief through her characters’ inner dialogue rings true time and again.” —Publishers Weekly on Every Now & Then
“Her emotionally charged novels often contain a strong romantic component and feature Christians at odds with their everyday world. This title is no exception. Recommend this one to readers who enjoy well-drawn characters and contemporary settings.” —Library Journal on The Baxters Take Four
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"One of the greatest books I've ever read and, despite reading it a couple of times, I know I will read this story again. It's a printed book I will never part with and I'd encourage everyone to read this story - women and men, alike. It really demonstrates the power God has to heal and repair relationships."
— Norma (5 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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Winner of Christian Book Award Winner, 2005
Oceans Apart Listener Reviews
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" This book was amazing. Anything by Karen Kingsbury is great but I really liked this book. If you are struggling with love and acceptance this is the read for you. Be ready for tears of joy. "
— Becky, 2/16/2014 -
" I love the author, but this is just one of her books which are just not very good. The ending becomes pretty clear withing the first few chapters and all the time in between is spent wandering how much more shalow and cheesy the characters will get. Really annoying. Read some of her other books though, they are much much better. "
— Alice, 2/11/2014 -
" This was a very good book about a woman and a mans journey of mistakes, faith and forgivness. And with being able to forgive someone always you to love them. "
— Mary, 2/3/2014 -
" I had a really hard time reading this book. It was about a single mom trying to raise her young son. She was a flight attendant who wanted to be a doctor. One night she trusted a man to sleep on her couch 8 years prior. They ended up sleeping together. The man had told her that he lived in California and his wife in Florida. The 23 year old girl though that they were separated. After their night together the man went back to his family, a wife and two daugthers. He never spoke about the affair, or really the one night stand. Eight years later the woman had given up her dreams of being a doctor and was still working as a flight attendant. Her plane crashed. Her son went to stay with a family friend until they could figure out what to do. Never had the girl mentioned the boys father, until they found her will. The mother asked that the son spend two weeks his father and if the father did not want him that he send him back and he go up for adoption. The man had to tell his current wife about the affair and try to welcome his son. The current wife had alot of hurt, anger and resentment with the boy coming. It was a difficult situation all around. In the end it turned out great and the wife got over the affair and learned to look at the boy as one that lost his mother and not blame him for the mistakes her husband made. With God's grace she was able to forgive him and make a second chance for the little boy. He now had a real father, a new mom and two sisters. He even got to keep dog. "
— Jodi, 1/28/2014 -
" Yet another amazing, insightful book by Karen Kingsbury "
— Adrianja, 1/23/2014 -
" My best friend loaned me this book. She told me that the story was well worth the time to read. My friend was right! I enjoyed this story from start to finish. I found myself feeling respect for each of the characters. This author used a lot of human emotions in each of her characters. I did enjoy the happy ending, which really did surprise me. I would recommend this book to people wanting a true-to-life story. "
— Brenda, 1/18/2014 -
" This book was so touching i absolutly loved it. At first it's so sad but then... okay i don't want to spoil it. "
— Iemanie, 1/15/2014 -
" FABULOUS READING!!!! Had me crying, laughing, and soul searching. Wow!!! "
— Lori, 1/14/2014 -
" Good read. Enjoyed it above others the author has written. "
— Jan, 1/12/2014 -
" I love Karen Kingsbury and she did a great job with the intertwined story of 2 families that would probably have never known the other existed, except for fate. I love the way we see God's hand at work in her stories to touch the hardened hearts and fill them with love! "
— Betty, 1/9/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book and I cried several times! It's a touching story about the power of forgiveness, and about how we should handle life when presented with a challenge. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Second chances in life are an amazing gift from God. "
— Natalie, 12/19/2013 -
" VERY good book....I highly recommend it! "
— Jenni, 12/16/2013 -
" Absolutely wonderful! Pulls at the heart strings right from the beginning! Very true feelings and related to real life situations! "
— Michelle, 12/13/2013 -
" A wonderful tear-jerker. Absolutely fell in love with the kid the minute he came on the pages. "
— Blsd_BkWm, 11/29/2013 -
" Great book....just don't read it before you go on a plane trip across the ocean! "
— Chris, 11/22/2013 -
" I totally loved This book, I felt for Max and the rest of his family. Overall A wonderful raed. It had lots of wonderful lessons in it "
— Maria, 11/10/2013 -
" i could read this again! "
— Carissa, 10/24/2013 -
" I have fallen in love with a new author! "
— Kelly, 10/19/2013 -
" this book is a great one its the kinda book that u cant put down "
— Gina, 8/22/2013 -
" I knew Kingsbury was a Christian writer before I began reading this one but it was a bit much for me. I enjoyed the story and I was entirely satisfied with it when it was over. "
— Pam, 8/13/2013 -
" This book really touched me. I really recommend it! "
— Jaymi, 8/12/2013 -
" Another interesting novel makes you cry though. "
— Amy, 4/26/2013 -
" It took everything I had to get through it. "
— Lis, 1/15/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Clean & refreshing. "
— Jeannette, 9/6/2012 -
" Very well written. Great story. Encourages trust in God and communicating with him. Also great lessons on morals and forgiveness and love. Highly recommend this author. "
— Loraine, 7/25/2012 -
" A 3 only because I cried all the way through it! LOL "
— Kirsten, 5/14/2012 -
" This book was amazing. Such a wonderful story of forgiveness and second chances. Get ready to shed some tears... I think I cried like 5 or 6 different times. SO GREAT!!!! I can't wait to read more of her books! "
— Julie, 10/19/2011 -
" Tough topic but an okay read. Forgiving after the situation that occurs in this book would be very hard for me. "
— Carol, 9/2/2011 -
" Very good. I love Kingsbury. Happy, tearful, touching. "
— Jessica, 7/19/2011 -
" This was a awesome story, had a hard time putting it down.It all about love,patience,kindness,forgiveness,tragedy and God. "
— Darlene, 5/15/2011 -
" This was a very good book about a woman and a mans journey of mistakes, faith and forgivness. And with being able to forgive someone always you to love them. "
— Mary, 5/2/2011 -
" I love Karen Kingsbury and she did a great job with the intertwined story of 2 families that would probably have never known the other existed, except for fate. I love the way we see God's hand at work in her stories to touch the hardened hearts and fill them with love! "
— Betty, 3/6/2011 -
" I like the book, even tho it is a rather simple plot and I think that I know how it will end. It is an insprational book. "
— Judy, 1/21/2011 -
" I knew Kingsbury was a Christian writer before I began reading this one but it was a bit much for me. I enjoyed the story and I was entirely satisfied with it when it was over. "
— Pam, 1/19/2011 -
" Very well written. Great story. Encourages trust in God and communicating with him. Also great lessons on morals and forgiveness and love. Highly recommend this author. "
— Loraine, 12/3/2010 -
" I cried a lot it was a very very good book i loved it. "
— Ashley, 11/22/2010 -
" This book was so touching i absolutly loved it. At first it's so sad but then... okay i don't want to spoil it. "
— Iemanie, 11/21/2010 -
" FABULOUS READING!!!! Had me crying, laughing, and soul searching. Wow!!! "
— Lori, 11/14/2010 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Clean & refreshing. "
— Jeannette, 10/10/2010 -
" Very good book about the power of forgiveness. "
— Cindy, 9/4/2010
About Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury, a New York Times bestselling novelist, is an inspirational storyteller 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 are under development as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books were developed into a television and series. She is an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University.
About Joyce Bean
Joyce Bean is an accomplished audiobook narrator and director. In addition to having won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Audie Award. Equally adept at narrating fiction and nonfiction, and she also narrates audiobooks under the name Jane Brown.