Meet My Heroines
They’re more than characters—they’re friends from a church book club, each with a unique story to tell. Step into their lives and discover tales of love, hope, and second chances. 
You won’t find these books in a bookstore yet—but with prayer and perseverance, they’ll be there soon. Stay tuned!

Not Without a Fight, written by Ruth Schmeckpeper.

Diane Harris, mother of three young children, dreams of building a strong, loving family, but Scott’s is lured by corporate success. When he pushes for divorce, she counters with an offer—twenty-four dates—to reignite the spark in their relationship. It may not work, but she refuses to give up without a fight.

An accomplished salesman at Tritech Industries, Scott Harris faces immense pressure to win bids for big security contracts and manage their implementation. He wants to spend more time with their family, but his dream job, a Vice-President position, is within his reach. He needs to work harder for a little longer. Diane will have to understand.

Will her dating plan be enough to bring their stubborn hearts together?

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Restoration written by Ruth Schmeckpeper

When grief threatens to swallow CEO Susan Beckett, a forty-seven-year-old widow, she summons the courage to build a new identity in a small town. Purchasing an old mansion to create a Bed and Breakfast, she finds that restoring an aged building isn’t the only struggle on her horizon. What will it take to call this place home?

At forty-five, Mark Hoffman is hungry for employment and finds restoration work satisfying. He wishes people and their issues could be fixed as easily as sagging porches and lighting problems. Susan Beckett’s move to the small town in northern Wisconsin rekindles his long-suppressed dream of home and family. Can he confront past pain to pursue an unexpected love?

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Marathon of the Heart written by Ruth Schmeckpeper

Jen Santoro, an athletic physical therapist based in Appleton, Wisconsin, dreams of upgrading from her cramped apartment to owning her own house. Landing the wellness coordinator position at Heartland Medical Center could be her way to a brighter future and a fresh start after her difficult divorce.

When Justin Lewis applies for the head cardiologist position at Heartland Medical, administration believes he lacks the necessary compassion. To prove himself worthy of the role, he must undertake a variety of tasks, including working with the outspoken and abrasive Jen Santoro on the wellness committee. He is determined not to let her stand in the way of his ambitions.

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