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Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison have completed their first feature film, and Hollywood is buzzing with the news. In the wake of that excitement, the producers acquire rights to a novel that has all the ingredients they want for their next project. At the same time they cross paths with a well-connected player who introduces them to the right people, and suddenly every studio in town wants to talk to Chase and Keith. The producers’ dreams are on the verge of coming true, but Chase’s marriage is strained and Keith’s daughter—Andi Ellison—is making questionable choices in her quest for stardom. The producers are gaining respect and are on the verge of truly changing culture through the power of film—but is the change worth the cost?
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"Ignore the typos and the misuse of adverbs (adjectives, instead). This book is worth it. Take Two is #2 in the series--imagine that! It shows the consequences of sin without denigrating the sinner, and the marvelous miracles God sends us--those that are meant to be life-changing and those that simply are meant to sustain us and remind us that He is there and is ultimately in charge (when we let Him be). We all make mistakes, and we can all find mercy and forgiveness in repentance. Look at my review! What nasty run-on sentences. The point is, this is a good series when you need a spiritual pick-me-up. You could start with this one or pick up #1 (Take One). Either way, if you're looking for a way to expand your own relationship with God, meet these very real-to-life characters by author Karen Kingsbury."
— Diana (4 out of 5 stars)
The Baxters Take Two Listener Reviews
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" Wow. This book was such a wonderful follow up to to Take One. Chase rebukes extra-marital temptation easily and completly in book 1, but in book 2, we are introduced to Kendall Adams, a gorgeous, spirit-filled and devout Christian. Chase and Kendall connect at deep and realistic emotional levels as Chase's marriage strains and begins to crumble as his wife's mental and physical health go downhill. Temptation, this time, is not so easily refused. What happens next? You have to read it to see, and it is so worth the journey. Beautifully done, intriguing, heart-capturing characters---all the hallmarks of the best KK has to offer. "
— Marianne, 2/8/2014 -
" not the most addicting series. The first book was pretty boring most of the time but it caught my attention enough to want me to read the second book. The second book was a little better and I want to keep reading the series because I have just enough interest in it to find out what happens next. "
— Stacie, 2/7/2014 -
" Looking forward to the next installment. "
— Diane, 2/4/2014 -
" Bailey's cluelessness is really unbelievable, and some of the connections seem tenuous, but I still plan to read the other two books! "
— Kw, 1/28/2014 -
" I really like how the author goes from character to character allowing them to tell their story and give their perspective. Andie is approached by a school mate Taz to star in a film he's written that requires partial nudity. Bailey struggles with her friendship with Cody as she continues to date Tim. Chase and Keith struggle with financing for Unlocked. Kelly continues to overeat and battle depression. "
— Kristine, 1/21/2014 -
" I loved this one as well. God really used this book to speak to me. I could really relate to one of the characters. It was like Karen Kingsbury had a camera in my home or something! "
— Kathryn, 1/20/2014 -
" This book was good, although it was very different from Karen's other books. I think that some parts in the book did not need to be added, but in the end someone gave their life to Christ, so that was good. "
— Danielle, 1/19/2014 -
" Really enjoyed this addition to the series...ok...maybe "enjoyed" isn't the right word since some of it hit a little close to home. "
— Leslie, 1/18/2014 -
" Great followup to Take One! "
— Julie, 1/18/2014 -
" Listening via audiobook "
— Rachel, 12/21/2013 -
" It was good. Gave me a lot to think about in regards about my faith. "
— Trinka, 12/12/2013 -
" I really liked it, but it had part of Unlocked in it. So I didn't really like that she used her book for the movie, but oh well... "
— Natalia, 11/20/2013 -
" Wonderful book... You know that Karen is my favorite author. I can't wait until the next one comes out. "
— Rshelite, 11/19/2013 -
" I love Karen Kingsbury! She is my favorite author! "
— Donna, 11/16/2013 -
" Not as preachy as most of Kingsbury's novels and an actual cliff-hanger to make you want to read the next in the series. A step up from her usual. "
— Jennifer, 11/4/2013 -
" Boo to having a bunch of white people in your books and then the first middle easterner (or whatever, I read this a long time ago) is a two dimentional evil guy. "
— Marie, 9/15/2013 -
" As always, a great read. I can't wait for the next one to come out. I love how the series builds on one another. I feel like I personally know the characters. "
— Cynthia, 6/12/2013 -
" This book has alot to do with how we should not lose focus on God. "
— Jessica, 3/29/2013 -
" Take one was really good, Take Two gets kind of weak. "
— Margaret, 2/2/2013 -
" I love this book, love this series. Karen Kingsbury constantly uses her long-standing characters and ever-evolving new ones to tell fabulous stories. I wouldn't recommend this series before you read all of the background ones..... "
— Jessie, 12/2/2012 -
" well written as always. Looking forward to finding out what will happen with Andi and her curiosity of "worldly pleasures". Karen has a way of really reaching deep into her characters heart and making the reader feel like the characters are family. "
— Cris-Annette, 7/29/2012 -
" I keep hoping that her writing style goes back to her earlier books. I feel as if she is just pumping out books now and I don't really like them anymore. "
— Sarah, 7/20/2012 -
" This book really spoke to me about letting your mind get the best of you. "
— Kristi, 6/30/2012 -
" See review for "Take One"... "
— Kim, 6/4/2012 -
" Can't wait for the next one! "
— Ruth, 10/21/2011 -
" Take One and take two by karen Kingsbury are great reads! I could not put them down once I started them. They are so Inspirational with great story plots. "
— Elizabeth, 10/18/2011 -
" This second book was a bit grim, but necessary to lead into the third book. Much better. "
— Lori, 8/24/2011 -
" Above the Line Series, Book 2 "
— Mackenzie, 7/10/2011 -
" The continuation of the series about Christian Film makers. You have to read them all, you can't stop at one. "
— Carrie, 6/16/2011 -
" It was good. Gave me a lot to think about in regards about my faith. "
— Trinka, 4/22/2011 -
" I enjoyed the book as I do all of Karen Kingsbury's work, however in this case there were three primary story lines and the book left you hanging on all three. I felt a little like I was cheated out of the ending. Debated between 3 and 4 stars for this reason. "
— Scott, 4/19/2011 -
" This second book was a bit grim, but necessary to lead into the third book. Much better. "
— Lori, 3/3/2011 -
" I can’t wait for the next book! "
— Janice, 12/30/2010 -
" This book really spoke to me about letting your mind get the best of you. "
— Kristi, 11/27/2010 -
" The continuation of the series about Christian Film makers. You have to read them all, you can't stop at one. "
— Carrie, 11/20/2010 -
" Above the Line Series, Book 2 "
— Mackenzie, 11/7/2010 -
" I liked this book better than Take One, but Kingsbury needs to step up the pace. This series drags. "
— Elaine, 11/2/2010 -
" Just as good as the first one. <br/>Let me just say this, Im excited to start reading Take Three! "
— Tia, 10/20/2010 -
" well written as always. Looking forward to finding out what will happen with Andi and her curiosity of "worldly pleasures". Karen has a way of really reaching deep into her characters heart and making the reader feel like the characters are family. "
— Cris-Annette, 10/11/2010
About the Authors
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.
Roxanne Hernandez is an audio narrator and a top narrator choice for young adult, adult drama, and Latin American/Chicano literature. She was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2011.
About the Narrators
Don Leslie has appeared on Broadway, off Broadway, and in regional theaters throughout the country. He has been heard in thousands of commercials, promos for all the broadcast networks and most cable stations, political campaigns, movie trailers, and over fifty audiobooks.
Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narrator, has narrated over three hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her “velvet touch” as an actor’s director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities.
Judy Young is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. Now a Grammy-winning audiobook producer, he has worked on more than five thousand audiobooks as a narrator, writer, producer, or director. He has narrated more than nine hundred audiobooks. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices in 2012.
Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.