Someone to Lean On

Author: Carrie Walker
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Faith Endures #3
Pages: 307
Release Date: May 5, 2026
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink

They’re seeking a peace they can’t seem to find. . .

Aged out of the foster care system and struggling to raise her young daughter, Lucia Roberts loses her only source of income. When she’s offered a position caring for a four-year-old foster child, Timothy, it feels like the answer to a prayer—except for one catch. She must work in the home of Jordan Nowak, Timothy’s overly vigilant foster father who scrutinizes her every move.

Jordan has built his life around one promise: protect a foster child until they can find a happily ever after. But while Jordan fights to keep Timmy safe, his own world spirals out of control. The music store he co-owns with his brother is on the brink of bankruptcy after months of
mismanagement. Torn between protecting Timmy, saving the store, and guarding his heart, Jordan grasps for any possibility to fix it all.

Mason Hughes is in his final year of medical school, on rotation under a difficult neurologist, and doubting his call to be a doctor. As the walls between Lucia and Jordan soften, Timmy starts displaying puzzling symptoms. Soon Mason must choose whether he trusts his medical instincts enough to fight an ethical battle.

As three adults seek control in their lives, a young child with no guarantees teaches them to trust.

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Reviewer: Carolyn Bryant

I have been waiting with anticipation for this concluding addition to the wonderful Faith Endures series. It was everything I hoped for and more!  The author's signature heartfelt storytelling shines through in every twist and revelation.  This captivating story of friendship, found family, foster care, and faith invited me in with the opening scene then carried me on an emotional journey I didn't want to end and will not soon forget.  There were times when the story was both heartbreaking and heartwarming.  It is driven by beautifully crafted characters I have come to love and feel a connection to over the course of the series. The way they interact with genuine compassion for each other is uplifting and admirable.  To me the phrase "let go and let God", which results in true peace, aptly summarizes the faith message of this story.

I also appreciate the reminders of how one life can make a difference in countless others and what a blessing it is to lean on others who God puts in our lives for that purpose.  I loved this book and the series and highly recommend it.   Note: This book can be read as a standalone; however, for a richer reading experience, I recommend that you read the books in sequence for helpful backstory context and a better understanding of the characters.

I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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