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8/4/26

Not My Hero

Christian Romance

Perfect for readers of Francine Rivers and Nichole Deese, this emotionally rich Christian romance blends heartbreak, redemption, and faith into a modern-day story of Ruth that speaks to anyone learning to trust God again.

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She lost everything… except the chance to begin again.

He has everything… except the freedom to follow his heart.

Kennedy Bishop thought she knew her life until one night took everything.

After her husband dies in the line of duty, Kennedy is left grieving more than his loss. Buried beneath his heroism is the devastating debt left behind from his illegal gambling that strips Kennedy and her mother-in-law, Cora, of everything they own.

With nowhere left to turn, Kennedy follows Cora back to Dayton, Ohio. She’s reluctant, bitter, and unwilling to depend on anyone, especially God.

When Donovan Taylor, a compassionate businessman with a past of his own and a calling he refuses to ignore, rescues a woman from the bottom of a ravine, he’s drawn to her by circumstance, and something deeper he can’t deny.

Both are shocked when Kennedy unknowingly goes to work for Donovan’s search and rescue company…unaware that his connection to her past could destroy any chance of trust between them.

As suspicion rises and Donovan’s powerful sister threatens to strip him of his inheritance for helping the wrong people, both Kennedy and Donovan are forced to confront a painful question:

Will they choose to give up the chance at love or trust that God is still writing a redemption story neither of them can see?

In this modern retelling inspired by the biblical story of Ruth, hope rises from heartbreak and love dares to take a chance.

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Book cover titled "Not My Hero" by Michelle Bolanger, featuring a blue door with a wreath, two potted plants, a black lantern light, and brick wall background.

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A modern re-telling of one of the Bible’s most treasured love stories.

She lost everythingexcept the chance to start again.

He has everythingexcept the freedom to follow his heart.

Kennedy Bishop thought she knew her life until one night took everything.

After her husband dies in the line of duty, Kennedy is left grieving more than his loss. Buried beneath his heroism is the devastating debt left behind from his illegal gambling that strips Kennedy and her mother-in-law, Cora, of everything they own.

With nowhere left to turn, Kennedy follows Cora back to Dayton, Ohio. She’s reluctant, bitter, and unwilling to depend on anyone, especially God.

When Donovan Taylor, a compassionate businessman with a past of his own rescues a woman from the bottom of a ravine, he’s drawn to her by circumstance, and something deeper he can’t deny.

Both are shocked when Kennedy unknowingly goes to work for Donovan’s search and rescue company…unaware that his connection to her past could destroy any chance of trust between them.

As suspicion rises and Donovan’s powerful sister threatens to strip him of his inheritance for helping the wrong people, both Kennedy and Donovan are forced to confront a painful question:

Will they choose to give up the chance at love or trust that God is still writing a redemption story neither of them can see?

In this modern retelling inspired by the biblical story of Ruth, hope rises from heartbreak and love dares to take a chance.

Perfect for readers of Francine Rivers and Nichole Deese, this emotionally rich Christian romance blends heartbreak, redemption, and faith into a modern-day story of Ruth that speaks to anyone learning to trust God again.


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