Cherish and Simon Series by Eva Morian, Madeline Watson

Parenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son... moreParenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched her boyfriend walk out of the room, never to return. Homeless and scared with the threat of losing her child, Cherish must rely on Simon, who she’d only met once with Emily, to help her. With emotions running high, these strangers must find peace amidst their personal turmoil and sudden life-changing circumstances. The first year of parenthood is one the hardest. They will find a way to navigate through emotions, death, and raising two babies who need them. There is no choice or redo button, life will continue with or without them. On top of the stress from social norms and familial issues for this blended household, Cherish and Simon will have to trust one another, find themselves, and, perhaps, discover a way to love again. less

Book 2 of 4. Parenthood. That’s what Simon and Cherish signed up for. Having come from the high of their first year together with newborns, dirty diapers, leaning on each other, and falling in love, they built a deep foundation for their unique little family. The kids were sleeping through the night, growing bigger every day, and their parents were comfortable in a set routine. All was perfect... moreBook 2 of 4. Parenthood. That’s what Simon and Cherish signed up for. Having come from the high of their first year together with newborns, dirty diapers, leaning on each other, and falling in love, they built a deep foundation for their unique little family. The kids were sleeping through the night, growing bigger every day, and their parents were comfortable in a set routine. All was perfect. Then…walking was thrown in the mix, a troublesome phone call from Simon’s job, and outsiders with scattered opinions on their relationship came to the light. With neither one willing to deter from standing with the other, this only invites secrets long buried to the light. While wading through the waters of life together, Simon and Cherish must stand tall for their beliefs, their love, and ultimately, their family. less

Parenthood. A never-ending cycle of sleep deprivation, destructive messes, and unconditional love. Jasmine and Simon Junior are walking, talking, two-year-old hurricanes without any desire of slowing down and giving their parents a break. With the ink on the adoption papers dried and legal, there is only one thing left to make their family forever binding. Marriage. As though planning a dream wedding she never saw for herself, Cherish has more than finding the dress on her plate... moreParenthood. A never-ending cycle of sleep deprivation, destructive messes, and unconditional love. Jasmine and Simon Junior are walking, talking, two-year-old hurricanes without any desire of slowing down and giving their parents a break. With the ink on the adoption papers dried and legal, there is only one thing left to make their family forever binding. Marriage. As though planning a dream wedding she never saw for herself, Cherish has more than finding the dress on her plate. She is juggling a college education and the mounting pressure of finding what she wants to do for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, there are unseen troubles brewing too close to home. With an adversary no longer wishing to stay in the shadows, ramifications of the happy couple’s choices are starting to unravel Simon’s life; threatening both the stability of work and the comforts of home. Their lives are going to change whether they’re ready or not. For better or for worse, they must weather the storm on their doorstep hand in hand; together. less