The Road to Cardinal Valley

New York: Berkley Prime Crime, Publishers, 2012. Stated First Edition, January 2013. Medium purple boards, white spine wrap, metallic purple embossed spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Pages fine; no writing. Bind fine ;hinges intact. Dj fine; unclipped 25.95. Small bookstore mark at bottom edge. Ruby McGavin returns to the small town of Cardinal, California, where a year prior she brought her husband’s ashes back to his family’s ranch, and discovered safety, peace, and a love... Ruby never thought she’d return to Cardinal, but she’s hoping the place and people who gave her so much can give her brother Nash—who’s been drowning in drink in Nashville—the fresh start he so desperately needs. Saddlemaker Lucas McGavin is thrilled that Ruby has come back. He hasn’t given up on his love for her, despite the awkward fact that she is his brother’s widow, and he’s well aware that this may be his last chance to win her heart. When Nash starts drinking again and ends up in a devastating accident, Ruby decides she must find her estranged mother to help with an intervention. Two states away, Etta Walker harbors a horrible secret that keeps her from reconnecting with the children she deserted so many years ago. As they struggle with the present and confront the past, Ruby, Lucas, and Etta learn the power of forgiveness…and reach for a new future filled with hope, grace, and love. 291 pages.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.