Lean on Me

Hope Haven #12

by Leslie Gould

After so much uncertainty, the hospital’s operating budget has officially reached the breaking point, and layoffs are imminent. James Bell, having recently ceded his seniority for a position in the new Holistic Cardiac wing, could be one of the unlucky ones. James can’t help questioning God’s plan for him, before receiving an important reminder from the unlikeliest of places that God have very special plans for him.

As a supervisor, Anabelle Scott is charged with laying off some good friends. The difficult task leads her to seriously contemplate retirement to spare a younger nurse’s job. Amidst the news, a jittery Heath tells Candace Crenshaw that they need to talk. What could it be about? Meanwhile, Elena Rodriguez’s granddaughter Isabel is struggling with her reading and may be held back as a result. Isabel’s parents, the constantly-at-odds Raphael and Sarah, end up rallying in a truly inspirational way for the benefit of their daughter.

At the hospital, a man who drink himself into a stupor denies he has a problem. What can the nurses do to help him realize there’s a better path, that God’s love can guide him through life’s trials?

296 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Leslie Gould is the #1 bestselling and Christy Award-winning author of fifty novels. She received her MFA in 2009 and has taught writing on the university level. Leslie enjoys traveling, hiking, and history. She and her husband, Peter, are the parents of four adult children and two grandbabies. Visit her at http://www.lesliegould.com/.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed finding out what happened next, the writing left much to be desired.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hope Haven hospital is starting a new heart center and James is picked for the job. After a week the hospital administration says they can't afford the center and closes it leaving James out of a job. He takes a part time job working with a wounded vet, whose whole family has problems. The hospital is in danger of closing totally because of money problems, the whole town is upset. It does make you wonder about the administration of the hospital since two years before the hospital was also in danger of closing. Anabelle is upset because she has to lay off workers, Elena is upset because her granddaughter is having trouble reading and Fern is worried about where they will live because they can't get a loan to cover their new house.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Leaning and trusting God in the hard times.

[Elaine]

A good read on trusting in God & not worrying.