INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER In love for the first time, a son’s decisions about the future divides his family in this fearless and thought-provoking novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of life-changing fiction. When eighteen-year-old Tommy Baxter declares to his family that he wants to be a police officer after graduation, his mother, Reagan, won’t hear of it. After all, she’s still mourning the death of her own father on September 11 and she’s determined to keep her son safe from danger. But Tommy’s father, Luke, is proud of Tommy’s decision. He would make a kind and compassionate cop. Meanwhile, Tommy is in love for the first time. His sweet relationship with Annalee Miller is almost too good to be true. Tommy begins seriously thinking about the far off day when he can ask her to marry him but she hasn’t been feeling well. Tests reveal the unthinkable. While his girlfriend begins the fight of her life, Tommy is driven to learn more about the circumstances surrounding his birth and the grandfather he never knew. Secrets come to light that rock Tommy’s world, and he becomes determined to spend his future fighting crime and bringing peace to the streets. Or is this just his way to fight a battle he cannot win—the one facing Annalee? Blending romance and family drama, Truly, Madly,Deeply shows us that, in the shadow of great loss, the only way to live with passion is truly, madly, deeply. "Kingsbury is known for her deeply heartfelt novels--and her latest is no exception....A tale of faith, strength, and true love." ― Women's World "Kingsbury again delivers a touching, emotional tale about the strength of faith." ― Publishers Weekly, starred review Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Karen recently opened her own film company called Kingsbury Productions. The company’s first theatrical movie, Someone Like You , is considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year. For more information visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie. Also, the first three seasons of Karen’s Baxter Family books are now an original series called The Baxters on Prime Video. Karen and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren. Chapter 1 1 Walking barefoot in the silky white sand of Karon Beach on the island of Phuket in the Andaman Sea, Tommy Baxter felt a million miles away from reality. Beside him was the only girl he had ever loved, a girl he had met his freshman year at Northside High School. The one who had his whole heart. Annalee Miller. “I’ll remember this as long as I live.” Tommy slid his fingers between hers, their pace slow and easy. “Every detail.” Her pale blond hair danced over her bare shoulders in the Indian Ocean breeze. “When I write the story of my life”—she smiled up at him—“this page—being half a world away from home with you—will always be my favorite.” And Tommy could barely breathe. Those green eyes had captured him the first time he saw her and they held his heart still. They always would. The start of their senior year at Northside High was weeks away, but they still had a few days left on Phuket. Visiting the western beaches of Thailand with Annalee’s family was something they had looked forward to since May. “The fishing boat leaves in two hours.” Annalee looked out at the water. “God gave us the perfect day.” She slowed a bit. “Let’s go back. I’m a little tired.” Concern washed over Tommy the way it had yesterday when she mentioned needing more rest. “How did you sleep?” “Good.” Annalee looked at him. “Don’t worry, Tommy. It’s the time change. That’s all.” Yes, that made sense . After all they were eleven hours ahead of Indiana. But hadn’t they been here long enough to be used to the change? Everyone else in the group was rested by now. Tommy held her hand a little tighter. “Maybe you should get to sleep earlier tonight.” “Okay.” She didn’t look troubled. “Good idea.” They took their time on the way back. Tommy surveyed the string of five-star hotels that marked the beach, the same beautiful stretch of shoreline that had been devastated by the tsunami of 2004. But there was no sign of that now. The beaches of Phuket had made a resounding comeback. Tourism was at an all-time high. Vacation wasn’t the reason Annalee’s family was here this week, though. The Millers had come to the mountainous rain-forest island for work. Annalee’s parents ran Each One International, a ministry with offices across the world. The goal of Each One was to reach the least and lost in various cities, care for their physical needs and provide safety, and to tell them about the love of God. Here at Karon Beach, Annalee’s parents had been taking meetings with local E