Ruby's Sparkle - (Mockingbird Bridge) by Eliana West (Paperback)

About the Book

For years, Ruby Colton has been the woman who puts everyone else first. But when Robert Ellis confesses his love for her--again--Ruby is faced with a choice. Will she continue living in the past, bound by duty and expectation? Or will she finally embrace the fire inside her and claim the life--and the love--she truly wants?

Book Synopsis

Seasons change, but one thing has always remained the same--Ruby's love for Robert Ellis.

For years, she's been the dependable sister, the rock of her family, the woman who puts everyone else first. But when Robert confesses his love for her--again--Ruby is faced with a choice. Will she continue living in the past, bound by duty and expectation? Or will she finally embrace the fire inside her and claim the life--and the love--she truly wants?

Robert once walked away, convinced he was protecting Ruby. Now he's back, determined to prove that he never stopped loving her. But love alone won't be enough if he can't trust Ruby's strength. And when a new threat arises, he must decide--will he stand beside her as an equal or let his fears drive them apart once more?

In Colton, Mississippi, old traditions are being challenged, and a new generation is ready to forge its own path. With meddling matchmakers, rekindled passions, and a love that refuses to fade, Ruby's Sparkle is a heartwarming second-chance romance about finding your voice, fighting for your happiness, and discovering that sometimes, the best love stories are the ones worth waiting for.

About the Author

Eliana West, the recipient of the 2022 Nancy Pearl Award for genre fiction, is committed to embracing diversity in her writing. That means she doesn't limit herself to a single genre. Instead, Eliana welcomes every story that comes her way with open arms. She aims to create characters that reflect the diversity of her community, with a range of social backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. Eliana loves to weave in historical elements whenever she can. She believes everyone deserves a happy ending.

From small towns to close-knit communities, Eliana West loves stories that bring people from different backgrounds together through the common language of unconditional love and acceptance. Eliana is a passionate advocate for diversity within the writing community. She is the founder of Writers for Diversity and teaches classes and workshops, encouraging writers to create diverse characters and worlds with an empathetic approach.

When Eliana isn't plotting her characters' happy endings, she can be found embarking on adventures with her husband, traversing winding country roads in their beloved vintage Volkswagen Westfalia, affectionately named Bianca. Whether it's traveling abroad or exploring locally, Eliana and her husband are always willing to get lost and see where the adventure takes them.

Eliana loves connecting with readers through her website: www.elianawest.com.