When We Were Young

A Novel

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: January LaVoy, Kirby Heyborne

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, a beloved voice in Christian fiction, comes a moving story about second chance romance, family, and the cost of walking away—featuring the cherished Baxter Familyand a young father facing the heartbreak of divorce.

What if you could glimpse the future and understand what tomorrow might hold—if you really walk out that door today? Pay attention. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

Noah and Emily Carter seemed destined for forever. From their emotional first meeting to a picture-perfect proposal and lavish wedding, theirs was a love to be admired. Their carefully curated life has earned them over a million fans on Instagram, a social media fairytale built on filters and perfection. But behind the screen lies the truth: a marriage quietly unraveling, as Noah’s obsession with online fame strains their bond, challenging their faith and values—a raw portrait of fame in the modern world.

Emily, heartbroken, confides in her friend Kari Baxter Taylor, revealing that she and Noah have made a final decision. He’s leaving in the morning.

But the next day, Noah wakes to a world turned upside down. Emily has vanished, and his children are years older. In a night reminiscent of A Christmas Carol, strange, surreal events unfold that force him into a desperate spiritual journey—one that will test his character and desire for personal redemption.

Now, only a miracle can bring him back to yesterday.

When We Were Young is a touching inspirational romance set over the course of a single day. It’s a powerful meditation on love, regret, and the gift of choosing again—crafted by an author who crafts stories celebrated for her emotional impact and grace-filled narratives.

awesome

I wish I had read this book prior to my divorce years ago. Very touching and true when you think about how different life may be for your children had we stayed together. I would love to get the list of the 10 tips for marriage from this book

when we were young

This book kept me to the end. I enjoyed it very much. The suspense was perfect.

I so wish I could go back to when I was young....

I wish I could go back and undo the things I did in adding in the break down of my marriage. I wish communication had been better between my ex and I. Forgiveness is a very powerful tool...

Best Book Ever!

I don’t usually write a review on books but this book really touched me deep down to my core. I think anyone who reads this will be touched in some way. I could not stop listening to this.

Another amazing book from Karen Kingsbury!

Great story! Karen Kingsbury is truly gifted! All of her books have been such a blessing! I have no been disappointed by any of them. This story was so good. Highly recommend!