The Baxters. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 2017 book, Love Story
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Love Story
Karen Kingsbury, 2017
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Tony Mitchell, Alex Zamm, Rachel Feldman, 2024-

Adapted from Karen Kingsbury’s best-selling books, this ensemble family drama follows Elizabeth and John Baxter and their adult children as they deal with life’s highs and lows, both with and without the help of God.


The Note. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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The Note
Angela Elwell Hunt, 2001
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Douglas Barr, 2007

A local journalist finds a note that she thinks was written by one of the passengers after a fatal plane crash. She goes in search of the note’s intended recipient, but the journey reveals more about her own background.


The Bridge Part 2. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book, The Bridge
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The Bridge
Karen Kingsbury, 2012
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Mike Rohl, 2016

The Bridge bookstore was destroyed by a storm. Charlie and Donna are about to become bankrupt due to a lack of money, but an accident puts Charlie in a coma. Molly and Ryan, meantime, will never forget their unforgettable experience at The Bridge.


The Bridge. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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The Bridge
Karen Kingsbury, 2012
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Mike Rohl, 2015

Molly and Ryan, college students from two different worlds, fell in love their freshman year. After being driven apart by Molly’s powerful father, they are reunited seven years later to save the bookstore that changed their lives.


Notes from the Heart Healer. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2001 book, The Note
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The Note
Angela Elwell Hunt, 2001
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Douglas Barr, 2012

A single young mom forms an unlikely friendship with author Peyton, after a desperate situation forces her to abandon her child on Peyton’s doorstep.


Taking a Chance on Love. The Note II. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2001 book, The Note
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The Note
Angela Elwell Hunt, 2001
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Douglas Barr, 2009

King, a prominent sports journalist from California who is divorced, is a terrific find. Son David, his pride and delight, abruptly announces that he is giving up baseball and, consequently, his scholarship. Actually, he plans to leave college and attend an arts university. Through Peyton McGruder, a hearts columnist and King’s lover, he learns the truth. In lieu of settling down, she focuses on catching up after discovering Christine, the daughter she abandoned as an impulsive young mother.


Taking a Chance on Love. The Note II. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love
Angela Elwell Hunt, 2009
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Douglas Barr, 2009

King, a prominent sports journalist from California who is divorced, is a terrific find. Son David, his pride and delight, abruptly announces that he is giving up baseball and, consequently, his scholarship. Actually, he plans to leave college and attend an arts university. Through Peyton McGruder, a hearts columnist and King’s lover, he learns the truth. In lieu of settling down, she focuses on catching up after discovering Christine, the daughter she abandoned as an impulsive young mother.