— A Memoir

Dare
to Love

Falling for a Man with Stage Four Cancer

A touching true story of courage, humor, and hope — proof that it is never too late to open your heart and take a chance on love.

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"This is not a sad story — it is a radiant one. Dare to Love will change how you think about love, loss, and what it means to live fully."
Diana von Welanetz Wentworth — New York Times Bestselling Author

— About the Author

A psychologist who...

Dared to Love

Nature Lover

World Traveler

Hopeful Romantic

Jane Myers Drew, PhD, has enjoyed a deep and rewarding career as a psychologist in private practice — helping courageous individuals and couples grow into better relationships and a fuller enjoyment of life.

She has led seminars around the country, appeared on television and radio talk shows, and authored two previous publications. A vivacious believer in living life to the fullest, Jane has traveled the world, visiting forty-three countries on five continents.

The highlight of her life came in her seventies, when she met Patrick Flynn — and dared to love this magnetic, wonderful man with stage-four cancer.

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— The Book

Dare to Love

Falling for a Man with Stage Four Cancer

When Jane spotted a handsome white-haired man with a trimmed goatee at a small outdoor concert, she felt an unexpected spark. On their first date, she learned he was intelligent, charismatic, deeply kind — and living with stage four lung cancer.

Despite this heartbreaking news, every part of her felt: This is him. This is the man for me. Both chose to take a risk. Jane had no idea what his illness would bring, and Patrick didn’t know if she would stay the course.

Tender, honest, and life-affirming, Dare to Love will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps fall in love with Patrick yourself. Most of all, it offers a powerful reminder that love knows no age, no limits, and no guarantees.

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What Readers Are Saying About

Dare to Love

"Jane Myers Drew has written a moving account of finding true love, and her account teaches us how to savor every moment we get to love with all our heart and soul."
John Gottman, PhDAuthor of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
"I finished Dare to Love today, and I am speechless. I can't even describe how this book has and will impact me. I know more people need to read this book because it offers so, so much hope."
Jeanette LuceroWife, Mother & Fashion Influencer
"I read the whole book in one sitting! I couldn't put it down! I related to Jane and fell in love with Patrick. The story hit home with me in so many ways and gave me hope."
Heidi MossCosmic Clutter Coach
"If grief is the price we pay for love, Jane Myers Drew's moving account is proof of the miracles that can happen when we open our hearts to possibility. Inspiring reading for anyone hesitant to embrace the risks inherent in romance."
Todd PurdumFormer New York Times White House Correspondent, Author
"I loved the brave way that Jane shared how she was able to love Patrick knowing his illness would shorten their time together. I will remember Patrick and Jane's love story for a long time."
Tony LangeContractor
"When I read 'I had no regrets. I'd gladly do it all again in a minute,' I felt so much hope. I've been holding back from a close relationship for fear of loss — now I want to go forward."
Diane MurrayRegistered Nurse
"Dare To Love challenges all of us to love so deeply it defies everything, even our own mortality. Yet it will be eternally etched on the heart."
Lisa BrowneHypnotherapist
"Dare to Love is far from a traditional memoir or tale of loss. It is at once a beautiful love story, a remarkable journey of exuberant living in the face of an uncertain future, and a triumph of spirit."
Kathi LaughmanAuthor, Strategist & Mentor
"Dare to Love was a delight to read. I think readers will find it a roadmap for their lives, adding to the wisdom so needed in our world."
Karin CrillyPsychotherapist & Author

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Risk Rascals

Adventurous spirits who dive headfirst into life and love

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Hopeless romantics who see life through heart-shaped glasses

Honeybuns

Pleasure seekers who find joy in every beautiful moment

Sparklers

Soulful explorers who crave deep connection and meaning

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