Foundations of the Heart

Foundations of the Heart

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When Dexter “Dex” Raines, a tough-as-nails scrap metal collector and apartment-cleanout specialist, crosses paths with Charlotte Ramirez—a kindhearted waitress barely making ends meet—neither could imagine how their worlds would change. Together they transform abandoned houses into dream homes, forging a business built on reclaimed materials, grit, and faith.

As Dex guides Charlotte into the hands-on world of house-flipping, they discover more than they find purpose, partnership, and a promise of forever. When they rescue a fixer-upper for Charlotte’s struggling family, sweat equity becomes a down payment on hope. From their first chapel-style vow beneath string lights to the birth of a family-run café, every board they raise cements their legacy of love.

Haunted by a high-stakes deal that could wipe out their savings, they lean on each other—and on God’s wisdom—to build not just shelters, but a community founded on generosity and grace. And when their son and grandson take up hammers of their own, it becomes the home they’ve built is only the beginning of a multi-generational story.

Perfect for readers who love clean, faith based romance, small town charm, and the satisfying "before and after" magic of home renovation, Foundations of the Heart is a heartwarming journey of scrap metal, sweet prayers and the power of building dreams togather.