The Heart Swindler

Calling all single, divorced, and widowed women who have ever been duped by relationship deception, including an online dating scam, romance scam, or narcissistic abuse. Check out this must-read powerful guide and embark on an eye-opening and courageous journey alongside real-life survivors of romance scammers, future fakers, and narcissistic abusers. With raw vulnerability, women share their stories, exposing the treacherous terrain of love and revealing the warning signs they wish they had seen before.
You CAN find a different path and discover that you're worthy of an ideal healthy relationship. If you're ready to break free from the cycle of falling for Liars, Losers, and Lunatics, The Heart Swindler is your guiding light. Embrace your worth and embark on the journey to a love you truly deserve.
This is not just another book about Christian dating for women that includes relationship advice. It's a book about women's relationships with the men who come into their lives and pretend to play the love game but have anything but love on their minds.
Women across the country are praising The Heart Swindler for its focus on real-life stories from survivors of relationship deception. Cautionary tales with victorious outcomes are woven deeply into the fabric of the book and Michelle's 10 Red Flags You Absolutely, Positively Must Watch Out For is a helpful guide for women of any age. The Heroic Heartbeat Lessons contained at the end of each chapter contain battle-tested wisdom anyone can implement.
What Readers Are Saying
"Love-we all want it, most would do anything for it, some have lost everything in pursuit of it. Michelle's short but profoundly necessary book is an invitation to learning how to navigate love in a modern world where social media platforms have replaced the traditional meet-in-person dynamic. This book offers us hope in having love without paying with our hearts, bank accounts, mental health, and self-esteem. A great gift to women everywhere!"
Hajah Kandeh, Founder, Do Tell Foundation, Author, Daughter of a Thousand Stars
"The Heart Swindler is a unique, wonderfully written book full of authenticity. I found these pages to offer awareness and support, helping women to gain knowledge on their journey to wholeness while learning how to reclaim their heart and trust again."
Cindy W.
"The stories are relatable and more common than I could have imagined. I couldn't put it down. The advice is priceless and right on point!"
Stacey Miner, Actress
About the Author
As the author of The Heart Swindler, Michelle's mission is to walk with women through the heartbreaking aftershock of surviving romance scammers and narcissistic abusers. There's much work to be done and Michelle's goal is to journey alongside women, helping them to become the best, most confident version of themselves.
She is the author of 4 books: Bathroom Prayers-Inspiring Thoughts While You're on the Pot under the pen name Anita Flushing, From Pen to Published-A Blueprint for Success which she co-authored with former NFL player, Brandon Williams, and two bestselling, multiple award-winning children's books she co-authored with her cousin, Joy VanDertuin, Gizelle's Silly, Soggy Day and Gizelle's Whimsical Wintery Day.