Second Chance, by Eileen Hinkle Rife

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Second Chance, by Eileen Hinkle Rife

What inspired you to write your newest book, A Second Chance? 

A poignant story of middle age, surprising friendships, and unexpected places. I was inspired by my own journey through the empty nest and her daughter’s and son-in-law’s work with inner city teens.  

What is this story about?

Mave Robertson, a recent empty nester, wants the fire back in her marriage, but her husband, Jerry, remains aloof. Is he having an affair? A midlife crisis? When a neighbor suggests she “get a life,” Mave accepts the challenge and volunteers at an inner-city teen ministry where she is thrown into a culture of drugs, gangs, and unwed teen moms. She soon discovers someone she can help, but might he also be the cure for both her stale marriage and her crumbling relationship with her father? 

What's that little hook I keep seeing all over the place?

Dareece Jackson, a teen from the projects, wants something in Mave’s purse…and he’ll stop at nothing to get it.  You'll have to read the book to find out more.  :)

Tell us a little about your life, please.

An alumna of Christian Writers Guild and member of American Christian Fiction Writers, I've published several non-fiction books, written newsletters, a marriage column, and over ten church dramas. My byline has appeared in magazines, such as Discipleship Journal, Marriage Partnership, Mature Living, Christian Home & School, Drama Ministry, and ParentLife, as well as other print and online publications. My fiction works include Journey to Judah, Restored Hearts, and Chosen Ones in the Born for India trilogy, and a stand-alone novel, Second Chance. My husband, Chuck, and I conduct marriage seminars in the states and overseas. My favorite pastime in this season of life is dancing with my hubby, spending time with my daughters and sons-in-law, and playing with my six grandchildren.