A Mother's Love

by Pat Simmons

Jillian Carter’s life is about to change drastically. Her daughter, Shana, is beating her to the altar after falling in love with her soul mate. It’s an experience Jillian knows nothing about. After mistaking love for lust one summer, Jillian found herself as an unwed teenage mother. Now at thirty-nine, Jillian isn’t looking forward to becoming an empty-nester and the boredom that it brings. She’s not buying the old adage, “she’s not losing a daughter, but gaining a son.” Suddenly, things become very interesting when two unexpected men vye for her Shana’s biological father breezes back into their lives as a redeemed man after twenty-three years of parental neglect. Not only is Alex Nixon still good looking, but he’s ready to right the wrong he’s done. But not so fast. With the Lord’s help, Jillian finds she’s able to forgive Alex though she struggles to forget all the special moments he missed in their daughter’s life. To complicate matters, the widowed father of the groom, Dr. Dexter Harris, has set his sights on Jillian and he’s willing to pull out all the stops to woo her. Jillian must choose who will be her soul mate and give her the happily ever after she never thought possible. A Mother’s Love is a Christian romantic novella that proves it’s never too late for love.

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Pat Simmons is a multi-published Christian romance author of forty-plus titles. She is a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth who is passionate about researching her ancestors, then casting them in starring roles in her novels. She is a five-time recipient of the RSJ Emma Rodgers Award for Best Inspirational Romance: Still Guilty, Crowning Glory, The Confession, Christmas Dinner, and Queen’s Surrender (To A Higher Calling). Pat’s first inspirational women’s fiction, Lean On Me, with Sourcebooks, was the February/March Together We Read Digital Book Club pick for the national library system. Here for You and Stand by Me are also part of the Family is Forever series. Her holiday indie release, Christmas Dinner, and traditionally published, Here for You were featured in Woman’s World, a national magazine. Here for You was also listed in the “7 Great Reads That Help to Keep the Faith” by Sisters From AARP. She contributed an article, “I’m Listening,” in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: I’m Speaking Now (2021). Pat is the recipient of the 2022 Leslie Esdaile “Trailblazer” Award given by Building Relationships Around Books Readers’ Choice for her work in the Christian fiction genre.

As a Christian, Pat describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy Ghost as a life-altering experience. She has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country. Pat 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. Pat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts and has worked 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. Visit her at www.patsimmons.net.

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!! I was picking up 2 of Pat Simmons' books for a book club read and picked this one also. I must say she didn't disappoint. Loved it! Now on to Crowning Glory.

[Delores Jessie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wait on God

I enjoyed this novel by Pat, she always knows how to write a clean romance novel that also provokes you to think about your Walk with Christ, which is amazing.

A day a mother has always dreamed about for her only child is meant to bring so much joy and excitement!
But for Jay, There are a few things trying to take her joy and peace of mind. One being the fact that her daughters biological father pops up in the picture after being estranged from herself and their daughter since conception. But suddenly he is back on the scene, repenting, saved and showing interest in her. To add more problems she now finds herself seriously attracted to her daughters soon to be father in law (who is not saved) and the feelings are not just one sided

Both men are now fighting for her heart but which one will win?

I enjoyed this book as it shows waiting on God is the best thing ever. Waiting on him to smooth things out and lead you the right way is very important for a believers happiness and peace.
God knows how to work things out and bring Glory to his name.
Another thing is ladies and gents stand your ground!!! If he or she ain’t saved do not go there! Wait on God and he will perfect all things.
A book full of forgiveness and love you are bound to take some life lessons away.
Enjoy the read

[Mary Calton Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story 📚

What a beautifully written ✍🏾 romance and a magnificent and triumphant of repentance and acceptance of salvation. Enjoyable thought provoking and inspirational book!

[Janis Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. Shows love and happiness can come
at any aged. Also stressed the importance of being equally
yoked spiritually. I loved it.

[Hope Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two for One!

As usual Pat Simmons did not disappoint me. Her skill at weaving a tale that is combined with the Truth of God's Love and His heart toward us was a Blessing!

[Sharon Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome story!

Loved the mother/daughter relationship between Jillian and Shana! The author constantly reminds us just how good God is. This series is a must read! I am added the an great author to my list of favorites!