Bailey Flanigan books in order

The Bailey Flanigan series by Karen Kingsbury is a four-book Christian fiction series following a young woman finding her path in life and love after leaving her small-town roots.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Leaving 2011 Karen Kingsbury Buy
2 Learning 2011 Karen Kingsbury Buy
3 Longing 2011 Karen Kingsbury Buy
4 Loving 2012 Karen Kingsbury Buy

Bailey Flanigan is a four-book spinoff from Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family universe. The series follows Bailey Flanigan, a character introduced in the earlier Firstborn and Sunrise series, as she leaves home to pursue her dreams. Leaving (2011) sets her journey in motion, with Learning (2011), Longing (2011), and Loving (2012) tracing her growth.

The series focuses on Bailey’s romantic life, particularly her relationships with Cody Coleman and Brandon Paul, while exploring themes of independence, faith, and finding where you belong. Readers familiar with the Baxter Family will recognize many returning characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Bailey Flanigan series?

There are 4 books in the Bailey Flanigan series, published between 2011 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Bailey Flanigan series?

The first book in the Bailey Flanigan series is Leaving, published in 2011.

What is the Bailey Flanigan series about?

Bailey Flanigan follows the title character as she moves to New York to pursue her dreams, navigating career choices, romantic relationships, and questions of faith across four novels.

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