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Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1)
Fame - Firstborn, Bk 1
Author: Karen Kingsbury
ISBN-13: 9780739454176
ISBN-10: 073945417X
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 48 ratings
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Book Type: Hardcover
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31 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 5
Wonderful,Kingsbury gets me every time. This is one in a series well worth reading. Very enjoyable
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Helpful Score: 5
I could hardly put this book down! Glad to see it is a series...excellent character developement....just enough to get you interested in supporting characters and waiting for the next book to be released!
reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Great follow on to the Redemption series.
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Helpful Score: 2
Loved it, but now I am hooked to read all of the series
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Helpful Score: 1
I've read a lot of series books and this time it is driving me nuts to wait for the next book in the line up. This is an awesome series!!
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Helpful Score: 1
When a major movie star needs and actress to play the female lead he remembers a small town innocent girl and has her audition for it.
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It has been a while since I have read this book but I recall I enjoyed this book thoroughly.
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Fabulous series read.
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This is the first book in the second set of series (Firstborn) with the Baxter Family. There are three sets of series:

Redemption Series (5 books)
Firstborn Series (5 books)
Sunrise Series (4 books)

In addition, the Above the Line Series by Karen Kingsbury also includes the Baxter family.

I have found these books are not good stand alone books as the ending always leaves a little suspense for the reader that only the future books in the series will help answer.

In this book, the main characters are Katy (a former aspiring actress and current producer for a Christian community theater), and Dayne (a current top billing actor and first born son of the Baxters). The novel read through very quickly for me and I am anxious to move along in the series to find out what happens with each of these characters.
reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on
Karen Kingsbury's books are so refreshing. I am so glad a friend let me read 'One
Tuesday Morning' & 'Beyond Tuesday Morning'.
kellijt avatar reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
This book is amazing. I love Karen Kingsbury as an author. You read a few pages and you are hooked, I loved this entire set of Firstborn.
booklit avatar reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 473 more book reviews
A story of hope and healing. I really was inspired by the story. Good reading.
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Once again Karen Kingsbury pulls out a winner. I love her books - however I was not aware that this series was a continuation of her Redemption series - guess I'll have to go back and read those before I go on. Excellent, faith inspiring book. I'm sure the rest of the series is the same. Carol
reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
First in the FIRSTBORN series. The story of Dayne (the moviestar) and Katy (the small town girl). Just enough mystery/suspense to keep you going with a touch of romance but don't read the book waiting for the happy ending. This is a series and there is no ending just a build up for the next book.
reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 85 more book reviews
Wow! The stories just keep coming! Such an interesting story line. Love the Karen Kingsbury style!
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Excellent!
reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
A quick, light and fluffy read. If you're looking for depth and intensity, look elsewhere. A nice story.
Nana avatar reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
As it is with every other Kingsbury book I've ever read, I loved this book! It isn't quite as good as the first 5 books, but it's still VERY good! I can't wait to read the next one...
aloha-ilyse avatar reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
FABULOUS! Any fears that this won't live up to the standard set in the Redemption series was quickly put to rest -- EXCELLENT read!
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Wonderful continuation of the Baxter familiy drama. I can't wait to read the next book. This series seems like it is going to be as great as the Redemption series!
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Enjoyable read, but somewhat predictable. If you like the Redemption series, you'll enjoy this.
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great book, great series
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This is one series I wished would never end. The characters are so real and genuine. I am so glad that Mrs. Kingsbury had this series continue in 14 books!
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The first of the Firstborn series - it's a fantastic book and a good lead-in to the next books in the series.
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Fame is the first book in the soul-stirring new Firstborn series from Karen Kingsbury. As Dayne Matthews returns to Hollywood after his shocking discovery in Karen's best-selling novel Reunion, he faces the dangerous world of fame and paparazzi. Meanwhile, Katy Hart receives the offer of a lifetime--starring opposite Dayne in a Hollywood film. Dayne and Katy's choices will change their hearts and lives forever.
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Firstborn series book # 1
dulcimer42 avatar reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on + 107 more book reviews
I love Karen Kingsburybooks. Books are easy reading, but the plot is always quite involved and keeps you wanting to read just a few more pages before closing the book. Highly recommended.
badgerdoglover avatar reviewed Fame (Firstborn, Bk 1) on
Because Katy gets the role, it is a sign that God wants her to take it. Then she is almost killed by a deranged fan, then that is a sign that God doesn't want her to do the movie. Which is it?
It seems God can't make up his mind.
A little to preachy for my taste. The message to not have sex before marriage comes through loud and clear. I just want to read a good story which inspires me. This book clearly was not that
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I love this book. It is a great addition to the Baxter family books.
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good vbook
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FIRST BORN SERIES CONTINUES.