Karen Kingsbury

New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is today's leading inspirational novelist, with over 25 million copies of her titles in print. In addition to writing, Karen is also an active public speaker, reaching more than 100,000 women annually through various national events. She lives and works outside Nashville, TN, with her husband Don and their five sons, three of whom were adopted from Haiti. Also living nearby is their daughter Kelsey, inspirational actress and wife of Christian recording artist Kyle Kupecky.

Favorite Verse: Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Sure, Paris is romantic. But it's also the city where Ashley made her biggest mistake---so when she and her husband return for their 20th wedding anniversary, her feelings are mixed. Will a "chance" meeting with an old friend shift her perspective---and persuade her that God can bring blessings, even from our stumbles? 384 pages, hardcover from Simon & Schuster.