Sometimes 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.
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What other authors have said about Ruby Among Us:
“A multi-generational saga of hope, regret, and the grace that brings us home, Ruby Among Us evokes an invitational sense of place, a cache of characters you enjoy knowing, and a story that rips and mends your heart all at once.”
–Mary E. DeMuth, author of Watching the Tree Limbs and Daisy Chain
“Ruby Among Us is a powerful story that will linger long after reading it. Forkner’s writing transported me to California’s vineyards and wove a fascinating saga of how secrets and decisions impact the lives of following generations-and how love can redeem.”-Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times best-selling author of When the Morning Comes 
Update: Ruby Among has been translated to Dutch. Ruby’s erfenis released in June of 2009
More Praise for Tina’s Writing:
“Memorable…Characters well written and interesting. Readers will not want this story to end…4 1/2 Stars.” – Romantic Times Book Reviews
“The daughter-mother-grandmother theme in Ruby Among Us pulled me in. Wonderful story-telling.”-Jordin Sparks, Music Artist
“Ruby Among Us would be an astoundingly good novel for a seasoned writer; for a debut novel, it’s a triumph.” – Armchair Interviews
“A strong new voice in fiction …an amazing story of trials, regrets, and, ultimately, redemption.” -Kristin Billerbeck, Award Winning author of The Trophy Wives Club
“Lovely, lovely voice and story…an author to watch.” -Colleen Coble, CBA best-selling author of Anathema and Cry in the Night
“The author weaves a beautiful tapestry of meaning and grace.”-Kim Vogel Sawyer, CBA best-selling author of My Heart Remembers
“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 and Aurora
”I felt my heart being tugged and moved with the tiny steps of faith that Lucy made toward healing…and toward love.” — Michelle Sutton, author of It’s Not About Me
“A subtle, intimate story of redemption that touches the heart!” -Pamela Nowak, author of Chances
Read an Excerpt Here. Reader Guide is Here. Want to Dig Deeper? Find Bonus Book Club Questions Here. Find Kitty DiCamillo’s Mantecada Recipe Here.
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