Someone to Lean On Tour & Giveaway
About the Book
Book: Someone to Lean On (Faith Endures Book 3)
Author: Carrie Walker
Genre: Romantic Women’s Fiction
Release Date: May 5, 2026
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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About the Author
Winner of the 2025 Faith Hope and Love Reader’s Choice Award, Carrie Walker lives in Michigan with her husband and seven children. From her ten years serving as a high school youth minister, adventures around the globe, and raising a family, many stories have been knit within her heart.
As an avid reader she pens what she loves to read, contemporary stories that bring hope to a hurting world. Weaving romance among story lines of characters in struggle, she aims to show God working in all situations. When she’s not playing board games with her husband, shuttling kids in the Walker bus or wishing for snow, Carrie can be found at the keyboard bringing those stories to life.
Carrie’s writing has been recognized in many contests. Her debut novel, Emma’s Hero, won the silver medal in the Selah Awards, won the IAN Book of the Year for Christian Fiction, was a double finalist in the International Book Awards.
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Where did you get the idea for “Someone to Lean On”
I’m asked this for every story, and this one I can definitely say the characters gave me no choice, I had to write it. When I envisioned this series, I always envisioned a three-book series where we would meet a “special” little boy in the first book and follow the lives he touched, and by the end of the series see the far-reaching effects of his life. When I finished writing “Right Before Their Eyes” we left Lucia as a pregnant foster teen. She’d found an amazing foster mom to support her, but what happened to her and her baby? In talking with social workers I learned so many foster teens age out and while there are some programs to help support them, they aren’t easy. So of course, Lucia’s story wasn’t over. And the story, as many of ours are, wasn’t all easy, but it also was filled with blessing. Many of her struggles, she gave to me (yeah… the characters talk to me lol, and many times just take over their stories), I didn’t have to dream them up. I’m sure many of us pray, read Scripture, and want to trust God. But then … life. Sometimes life sure makes those desires difficult to live out. And to watch this young woman grow through tough times, still have a heart, and eventually find the strength to step out in faith . . . I’m so glad she made me write this story 🙂 I pray you enjoy Lucia and Jordan’s story, and also step back and reflect on the far reaching effect of each human life.
MY REVIEW
This has been such an enjoyable story to read. I loved how the author brings two people together in a moving journey through forgiveness and trust. Their paths cross at a time where they both were searching for hope, new beginnings and faith.
Lucia is an endearing character with such fierce determination to make her life and her child’s life filled with joy and surrounded by a future filled with hope. I love how Lucia doesn’t let her past stop her from becoming a great mother and provider. She takes on responsibilities that are challenging but faces them with grace. Taking on a job as a caregiver seems like the perfect plan but soon she clashes with someone who is controlling and prideful.
Jordan has his hands full as a foster parent to Timmy while also running the family business with his brother. Jordan is so focused on making sure Timmy feels wanted that he starts to push Lucia away. His constant texts and phone calls while she watches him each day becomes a bit much. In his defense Jordan does begin to see little signs in Timmy that gives him reasons to seek medical help for him. I love how Jordan never gives up and is always pushing for the best medical care for him.
I enjoyed learning more about foster care and how difficult it can be for everyone involved. The ultimate goal is to reunite child and parent but sometimes that doesn’t always work out. I’m thankful for those who stepped up to love on these children who don’t feel wanted at times.
There are several other characters that play key parts in the story. A med student who won’t give up until the right diagnosis is given could cost him his career. An advocate for foster children, this character is vital to the happiness of those who are trapped in a system that is overwhelming.
A great story that explores the passion for God’s path as they each seek His guidance. Their compassion is evident as they join together to save a young child who is fighting an illness others have overlooked. Sometimes all we can do is seek God. He is all we need and this story illustrates how leaning on Him helps find peace and hope.
“Sometimes the only fix is to let God work in the mess.”
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
Blog Stops
Simple Harvest Reads, June 6 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody, June 7 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 7
Guild Master, June 8 (Author Interview)
Inspired by Fiction, June 9
Fiction Book Lover, June 10 (Author Interview)
The Bookish Ledger, June 11 (Author Interview)
Tell Tale Book Reviews, June 12 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 13
Life on Chickadee Lane, June 14
Blossoms and Blessings, June 15 (Author Interview)
Stories By Gina, June 16 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, June 16
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, June 17 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, June 18
For Him and My Family, June 19
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Carrie is giving away the grand prize of a $40 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/pZs43/someone-to-lean-on-celebration-tour-giveaway
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