Lean On Me Books in Order

Single father Nick DiMarco balances law school and two jobs until his daughter's guidance counselor warns that she is suicidal. Helping his family becomes more complicated when he develops feelings for the counselor, who reminds him of his ex-wife.

Widowed public defender Luke Rayburn is struggling to raise his son when Michael asks to meet his biological mother. Their encounter with Meredith Hunter draws all three together, raising difficult questions about parenthood, loneliness, and a possible new relationship.

Secret Service agents Joe Stonehouse and Luke Ludzecky go undercover at a school threatened by violence. As they investigate, Joe clashes with principal Suzanna Quinn while Luke's connection with teacher Kelsey Cunningham complicates their mission and personal lives.

Former troublemakers reunite in their stock-car-racing hometown to help a troubled teenager. A minister's first love, a widow's encounter with a man carrying guilt, and an estranged couple's reunion revive unresolved feelings and difficult histories.

Teachers Nick and Callie Muscato face simultaneous crises when she reveals a pregnancy by another man and he is accused of misconduct with a student. They struggle to defend him while confronting the damage within their marriage.