Ruby Among Us
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Sometimes, the key that unlocks your future lies in someone else’s past…
Set in the lush vineyards of present and past Sonoma Valley, Ruby Among Us weaves a story of three generations of women and the memory that binds their hearts together. Journey with Lucy as she searches for a heritage long buried with her mother, Ruby, in this stirring tale of remembrance and redemption.
Ruby Among Us is published by Waterbrook Press, a division of Random House
Read an Excerpt Here. Reader Guide is Here.
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Praise for Ruby Among Us:
“The writing is so vivid I felt if I inhaled hard enough I’d be able to smell the roses described in the garden Ruby created and Lucy would later inherit…Ruby Among Us takes the reader on a bittersweet journey filled with hurt, loss, shame and forgiveness. The writing is very fluid and the emotions expressed feel genuine that the reader will forget Lucy and Kitty are just characters in a novel.” - Blog Critics Magazine
“This book is absolutely amazing! In this her debut novel author Tina Ann Forkner has done an outstanding job of capturing the very essence of her characters … She writes as one who is well established and this is only the beginning.” - Cheri Clay, Reviewer - Midwest Book Review
“A subtle, intimate story of grace and redemption that touches the heart!” -Pamela Nowak, author of Chances
“Reading is a passion of mine, and when I find myself identifying with the characters, anxious to get to the next page to find answers to my questions, I know I’m into a good book! The daughter-mother-grandmother theme in Ruby Among Us pulled me in. Wonderful story-telling.” -Jordin Sparks, 2007 winner of American Idol
“Ms. Forkner has given us a gift that like fine music rises at an ever-spiraling pace. Neither rushed nor delayed, Ruby Among Us offers a satisfying journey I will long remember.” -Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of A Mending at the Edge
“Ruby Among Us is an intriguing story of lost love, brokenness, and ultimately, restored relationships. It is one girl’s search to unlock the secrets of her family’s past that ultimately leads to redemption, hope, and new life. This great read will truly touch your heart!” -Denise Jackson, best-selling author, It’s All About Him
“Don’t miss this one! Tina Ann Forkner is a strong new voice in fiction and Ruby Among Us is an amazing story of trials, regrets, and, ultimately, redemption. Lucy and her family history in the historic wine country of Sonoma bring to life the Scriptures about the Vine and His branches.”
-Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Trophy Wives Club
“Ruby Among Us is a haunting, beautifully-told novel of past secrets and present pain. Lovely, lovely voice and story. A remarkable debut by Tina Ann Forkner, an author to watch.” -Colleen Coble, author of Anathema
“So engaging from the first sentence. I found myself holding my breath as I read. Tina has painted the pictures so real. I love the honesty and innocence. Mothers and daughters alike will feel very connected with this book.” –Cindy Morgan Brouwer, singer/songwriter
“What an incredible story. As both mothers and daughters, Ruby Among Us struck a special cord in each of the four of us. Tina writes in a way that makes us feel like we’re there; from the first line, we were captivated and drawn into an intricate weaving of the precious and fragile relationships that define us.” –Point of Grace
“Forkner writes from a place of intimate transparency, allowing the reader to discover priceless treasures found in the pursuit of truth. Ruby’s story unfolds in fascinating layers, revealing at its core the universal power of a mother-daughter relationship.”
–Bonnie Keen, speaker, vocalist, and author of A Ladder Out of Depression
“If you’re a fan of fiction that inflames your heart and your spirit, Tina Ann Forkner has a debut novel you should read. Ruby Among Us is filled with powerful emotions of secrets, joy, grief, the freedom that is found in the truth, and, ultimately, in redeeming love.”
–Kim Hill, Recording Artist
“A skillfully written, moving tale of women (and their men) who find that love covers a multitude of sins. Tina Ann Forkner weaves this story together with great detail and, like the quilts that are such an integral part of the novel, pieces it together with beautiful results.”
–Debbie Smith, songwriter with and wife of Michael W. Smith, and mother of five
ISBN: 978-1-4000-7358-0
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