First in an emotional, poignant romantic women's fiction series by acclaimed inspirational romance author Pat Simmons. No caregiver should ever have to go it alone... Tabitha Knicely loves her career as a pharmaceutical rep, but even her health care knowledge isn't much help with the daily challenges she now faces caring for her aunt with Alzheimer's. Her once organized lifestyle is in disarray and her patience is tested. On Sunday mornings, when Aunt Tweet drags her to church, though Tabitha isn't a believer, the peaceful presence of faith is a welcome relief. Marcus Whittington believes in second chances, so he hires former inmates to staff the industrial cleaning service he owns with his brother. When a mystery woman who keeps showing up on his porch turns out to be an elderly neighbor, Marcus is outraged at what he perceives as neglect on the part of her caregiver. Marcus soon learns that being a caregiver is a demanding, compassionate act of kindness that he has never experienced before. After several encounters with Aunt Tweet and Tabitha, his heart is drawn to the family's distress. Marcus is determined to help Tabitha, and a friendship that started out with a grave misunderstanding soon begins to blossom into a relationship filled with love, faith, and partnership. Life is easier, when you have someone to lean on.

"Simmons balances the sadness of Alzheimer's with the heartwarming bonds of family and friendship, and the combination is sure to tug at readers' heartstrings." —Publishers Weekly Second in the Family Is Forever series of emotional, poignant, romantic women's fiction from acclaimed author Pat Simmons. Rachel Knicely has put her own life on hold for six months to take care of her great aunt, who has Alzheimer's. Putting her aunt first was an easy decision—accepting that Aunt Tweet is nearing the end of her battle is far more difficult. Nicholas Adams' ministry is bringing comfort to those who are sick and homebound. He responds to a request for help for an ailing woman but when he meets Aunt Tweet, he realizes Rachel—overcome with grief—is the one who needs support the most. Nick is committed to helping Rachel, but more than that, he's charmed by and attracted to her. The timing couldn't be worse. Just when the moment seems perfect to profess his love, Rachel receives devastating news that brings both a crisis of faith and roadblocks to their budding relationship that neither could have anticipated. Praise for Lean On Me, Book 1 in the Family Is Forever series: "As wonderful as a warm embrace... Simmons' cleverly crafted characters slip into your heart from the first page."—Tina DeSalvo, bestselling author "Romantic, romantic, romantic—a great read, romance and story of family."—Lyn Cote, USA Today bestselling author "Reading a Pat Simmons novel is a treat. I loved this book."—Vanessa Riley, bestselling author

Acclaimed inspirational African American romance author Pat Simmons brings you a love story filled to the brim with everything you're looking for: Emotional, poignant fiction that explores what it means to take care of familyChristian romance that delves into the connection between two peopleAn uplifting story about embracing love and giving others—and yourself—one more chanceWhen it comes to being a caregiver, Kym Knicely has been there and done that. Then she meets Charles Chaz Banks and soon learns that every caregiving situation is different. Chaz takes care of his seven-year-old autistic granddaughter, Chauncy. Although Kym's attraction to Chaz is strong, she has to decide whether a romantic relationship can survive and thrive between two people at different stages in life. It's a journey with a different set of rules that Kym has to play by if she and Chaz are to have their happily ever after and the faith and family they envision. Praise for the Family Is Forever series: As wonderful as a warm embrace.—Bestselling author Tina DeSalvo for Lean on Me Reading a Pat Simmons novel is a treat.—Bestselling author Vanessa Riley for Lean on Me Pat Simmons pulls at the heartstrings by focusing on love, faith, and family.—Naleighna Kai, USA Today bestselling author, for Here for You You will fall in love... A must-read story.—Bestselling author Vanessa Miller for Here for You