Take Four - (Above the Line) by Karen Kingsbury (Paperback)

About the Book

Filmmakers Keith Ellison and Dayne Matthews have finally inked a deal to have the nation's top young actor star in their current film. But the actor takes a public fall that threatens his reputation. Now the producers must act as missionaries to save the film, their families, and the young movie star.

Book Synopsis

The Above the Line Series follows two dedicated Hollywood producers as they seek to transform the culture through the power of film. In Take Four, after Chase Ryan returns to his family and a job in his hometown, filmmakers Keith Ellison and Dayne Matthews finally ink a deal to have the nation's top young actor star in their current film. But at the same time, the actor takes a very public fall that threatens his reputation among his fan base. Meanwhile, healing happens for Andi Ellison in her relationship with God, her family, and those she loves, but is it too late? The new producers find they must truly act as missionaries in order to help save the film, their families, and the young movie star. Breakthroughs take place that the public will never know about, as the possibility of saving the world through film is finally a very real possibility.

• Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online
• Inspirational women's fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance

From the Back Cover

The four complete novels in the bestselling Above the Line Series follow dedicated Hollywood producers, as they seek to transform the culture through the power of film. The series also features characters from the Baxter Family. Take One With millions of investors' dollars on the line, Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison realize they may be in over their heads in the struggle to fulfill their dreams to change lives through the power of film. Take Two Independent filmmakers, Chase and Keith discover that all that glitters is not gold, and that success in Tinsel Town could cost them everything---their relationships as well as their ideals. Take Three Keith Ellison's dream of making films that change lives is coming true. But at what price? His daughter, Andi, is growing up fast and her choices could tear the Ellison family apart. Take Four Keith Ellison and his new partner in filmmaking, Dayne Matthews, ink a deal with the nation's top young actor to star in their biggest production yet. But the actor's reputation for partying threatens the mission of the company. The producers become missionaries in order save the film, their families, and the young movie star.

Review Quotes

Andi Ellison is struggling with the choice of whether or not to keep her baby. She thought God was telling her to give it up for adoption. But ever since the ultrasound, when she finds out it's a boy, he seems more of a reality, and it's harder to imagine giving him up. Bailey Flanigan is trying out for a lead role in Keth Ellison's (Andi's father) newest Hollywood film, Unlocked, opposite teen star Brandon Paul. Andi continues her internal battle, while Bailey tries to concentrate on her movie role despite the way Cody Coleman has been increasingly avoiding her. This fourth book in the "Above the Line" series concludes this chapter in the lives of the Ellison family and is a great look into the emotional journey of pregnant teens and what it takes to give up a baby for adoption, as well as to trust in God that one is doing the right thing.--CBA Retailers & Retailing

Concluding Kingsbury's series featuring former missionaries-turned-film producers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison (Take Three), this entry finds Chase returning to his hometown, while Keith hooks up with filmmaker Dayne Matthews. The two are ready to celebrate their success after signing one of Hollywood's top stars for their next project when their leading man is involved in a public scandal. Suddenly it is up to Keith and Dayne to save their own reputations and that of their star. VERDICT Kingsbury has been dubbed the 'Queen of CF' by Time magazine for good reason. Her emotionally charged novels often contain a strong romantic component and feature Christians at odds with their everyday world. This title is no exception. Recommend this one to readers who enjoy well-drawn characters and contemporary settings.--Library Journal