In this captivating read from author Tina Ann Forkner, Ruby Among Us examines the power of memory and how it reaches across generations, seeking to be known. Lucy DiCamillo is safely surrounded by her books, music, and art–but none of these reclusive comforts or even the protective efforts of her grandmother, Kitty, can shield her thoughts from the mother she longs to recall. Lucy senses her grandmother holds the key to her lost memories, but Kitty seems as eager to hide the past as Lucy is eager to find it. From the streets of San Francisco and Sacramento to the lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley, Lucy follows the thread of memory in search of a heritage that seems long-buried with her mother, Ruby. What she finds is as enigmatic and stirring as it is startling in this novel about the powerful bond of mother-daughter-grandmother relationships. "A moving and poignant tale of family secrets and overcoming regrets, Tina Ann Forkner's Ruby Among Us is a testament to the power of love, the redemptive nature of faith, and the true meaning of moving forward. The perfect read for anyone who has ever wondered how they will be remembered, this book will have readers immediately reaching for the next installment of the La Rosaleda Series. Book clubs will be hooked!" -Kristy Woodson Harvey , New York Times bestselling Author of The Wedding Veil "In Ruby Among Us , Forkner weaves a gripping narrative and explores one young woman's compelling desire to understand her past. With layers of secrets and regrets set among the lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley, this intergenerational tale will capture the hearts of readers who enjoy escaping to a setting that's as sweeping as the story itself." - Julie Cantrell, New York Times bestselling Author of Perennials "A subtle, intimate story of grace and redemption that touches the heart!" -Pamela Nowak , Award-winning Author of Necessary Deceptions: The Women of Wyatt Earp "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 , New York Times bestselling author of Beneath the Bending Skies "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 storytelling." - Jordin Sparks , Music Artist & Actress Author Tina Ann Forkner is an adjunct writing instructor for Drexel University, a past president for the Laramie County Library Foundation, and former elementary librarian and substitute teacher. Her Novel, WAKING UP JOY, was a HOLT Medallion Award Finalist from Virginia Romance Writers. She lives with her husband in Wyoming.