by Stephanie Greenhalgh
Release Date: October 1st 2013
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Summary from Goodreads:
In the small town of Woodsville, self-assured Ruby Hood becomes tangled in more than traditional teenage angst. With the Homecoming Dance looming, everything at Woodsville High appears normal, but things are not as they seem. Ruby meets a cute boy with a lopsided grin, Dylan Hunter. She flirts shamelessly with the football star, Kent Wolf, and finds herself in a barrage of harsh verbal altercations with his stunning yet wicked sister, Kayla Wolf. Thankfully, she finds solace in her friend, Lilly Fair. Through a series of odd and painful events, Ruby discovers her true calling and the responsibilities that come with her new power and position. Despite her heartache and sorrow, will Ruby find the inner strength not only to protect herself, but also to keep the Wood safe at all cost?
EXCERPT
The
cloak
“A
gift … for me?” Ruby asked, setting her cup down and clapping her
hands with enthusiasm.
“Yes,
of course, it’s for you,” Grams said, laughing at her
granddaughter’s buoyant gesture. Then, she nodded at a large, white
box tied with a beautiful red ribbon sitting on the chair. Ruby
hurried over to the box, pulled the bow and removed the top of the
box.
“Ooooohhhhh,
Grams! It’s the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen!” Ruby
exclaimed as she rubbed the soft velvety fabric against her cheek and
cooed. She held it up and examined it more thoroughly. When she
couldn’t stand it any longer, she slipped her arms through the
large, billowing sleeves. “Oh, my goodness! It’s so luxurious,”
she murmured as she pulled the hooded cloak around her. Golden flecks
were embedded in the delicate floral pattern of the crimson garment.
It was lined with honey-colored satin that felt soft against her
skin. When she fastened the three golden buttons down the front, it
wrapped perfectly around her body, accentuating her slim waist. She
twirled and giggled in true teenage girl fashion and then hugged
Grams. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It’s perfect and exactly
what I needed for the dance tonight!” Ruby said, then turned and
ran up the stairs to check out the complete ensemble in her full
length mirror. She jumped with glee when she saw herself and ran back
down the stairs to hug her grandmother again.
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About the Author
A born and raised Midwestern girl, Stephanie Greenhalgh currently resides in Las Vegas. As an avid reader and writer, literature and learning have always been more of a passion than a hobby. This two time UNLV graduate spends her days teaching elementary school and her weekends and summers writing stories. The first book in her Ruby Hood series debuted in 2013, and the sequel,The Twistedly True Guardian Tale, will release in summer 2015. Stephanie also has four published short stories and a self published novella, If the Silver Slippers Fit. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and lovable Labrador retrievers.
I loved the book trailer, and the sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting that the author is an elementary school teacher who uses her summers off to write!
ReplyDeletethis looks like a great book. i like the cover
ReplyDeleteFantastic & compelling book trailer.Sounds like a terrific read.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this! I love when the female protagonist discovers hidden gifts and her true powers.
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