Still aching over his wife's death, Cody Gunner can't bear the thought of also letting go of his Down's Syndrome brother, Carl Joseph. Cody wants his brother home, where he will be safe and cared for, not out on his own in a world that Cody knows all too well can be heartless and insecure. So when Carl Joseph's teacher, Elle, begins championing his independence, she finds herself at odds with Cody. But even as these two battle it out, they can't deny the instinctive connection they share, and Cody faces a crisis of the heart. What if Elle is the one woman who can teach Cody that love is still possible? If Cody can let go of his lingering anger, he might just see that sometimes the brightest hope of all lies just beyond the clouds.
Karen Kingsbury is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author with over 25 million copies of her books in print. She is known for her captivating stories which often focus on family, faith, and love. Kingsbury has written over 40 novels, including her Baxter Family series, which follows the lives of the Baxter family through difficult circumstances. Her books have been made into movies, translated into multiple languages, and have earned her numerous awards and honors. Kingsbury's writing style is unique and her stories are often thought-provoking and inspiring. She is able to combine real-life issues with faith-based principles to create stories that are both entertaining and meaningful. Her books often center around a family's struggles and how faith in God can help them overcome their difficulties. For fans of Kingsbury's work, it can be difficult to know where to start. Karen Kingsbury books are often grouped into series, with each series focusing on a different set of characters. Reading the books in order can help readers better understand the characters and appreciate the growth of the story as a whole. Kingsbury's work is also compiled into box sets and collections that make it easier to read her entire body of work.