{"product_id":"stand-by-me-9781492687702","title":"Stand by Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcclaimed inspirational African American romance author Pat Simmons brings you a love story filled to the brim with everything you're looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional, poignant fiction that explores what it means to take care of family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian romance that delves into the connection between two people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn uplifting story about embracing love and giving others--and yourself--one more chance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Family Is Forever series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As wonderful as a warm embrace.\"--Bestselling author Tina DeSalvo for \u003cem\u003eLean on Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reading a Pat Simmons novel is a treat.\"--Bestselling author Vanessa Riley for \u003cem\u003eLean on Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pat Simmons pulls at the heartstrings by focusing on love, faith, and family.\"--Naleighna Kai, \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author, for \u003cem\u003eHere for You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"You will fall in love... A must-read story.\"--Bestselling author Vanessa Miller for \u003cem\u003eHere for You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimmons, Pat:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Pat Simmons is a multi-published author with more than thirty titles. She is a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth who is passionate about researching her ancestors and then casting them in starring roles in her novels.\u003cbr\u003eShe is a three-time recipient of the Romance Slam Jam Emma Rodgers Award for Best Inspirational Romance. \u003cbr\u003ePat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. She has worked in various positions in radio, television, and print media for more than twenty years. She oversaw the media publicity for the annual RT Booklovers Conventions for fourteen years.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to researching her roots and sewing, she has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country.\u003cbr\u003ePat has converted her sofa-strapped sports fanatical husband into an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, GPS-guided chauffeur, and administrative assistant who is constantly on probation. They have a son and a daughter.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Casablanca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50482758615314,"sku":"9781492687702","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b4bad0b9-320c-4301-9dcb-3a8ea7f34088.jpg?v=1730350482","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stand-by-me-9781492687702","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}