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From the warmth of \u003cem\u003eLean on Me\u003c\/em\u003e to the playful charm of \u003cem\u003eZiggy's Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e, these books capture moments of connection and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether exploring the bonds of love or sparking young imaginations with whimsical adventures like \u003cem\u003eThe Cat Thief\u003c\/em\u003e, Pat Simmons’ works invite readers into worlds filled with emotion and gentle humour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lean-on-me-by-pat-simmons-9781728212531","title":"Lean on Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLean on Me\u003c\/em\u003e is the first in an emotional, poignant romantic women's fiction series by acclaimed inspirational romance author Pat Simmons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis African American Christian romance features a tender-hearted heroine who puts her family first and a misguided hero who needs a little nudge to realise that sometimes all you have to do is believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo one should have to go it alone...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTabitha Knicely believes in family before everything. 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