For Ruby

By Tina Martin

Micah's first marriage to Indigo didn't work out. He wanted it to, but when it's revealed that he has an outside daughter (Ruby), he knows his chances of getting back with her are out the window.

 

Indigo has moved on.

 

Deciding it's time he did the same, he tries to make it work with Ruby's mother, Georgiana, but he finds himself struggling with letting go of the past. Georgiana is left in limbo – she doesn't know if he truly wants a relationship with her or if he's going through the motions – putting up with her simply because she's his child's mother.

 

*You must read 'How To Love Me' before reading this story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tina Martin
• Release date: Apr 23, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393300823

Tina Martin

TINA MARTIN is the author of over 80 romance, romantic suspense and women’s fiction titles and has been writing full-time since 2013. Readers praise Tina for her strong heroes, sweet heroines and beautifully crafted stories. When she’s not writing, Tina enjoys watching movies, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family. For more information, visit www.tinamartin.net

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There are two other books that relates to this book. The first one is How To Love Me. I strongly suggest you read How To Love Me to get a better understanding of For Ruby.

The second book is Weekend Fiancé. Jared and KeShana are characters from How To Love Me. They were best friends of Romello and Indigo. Weekend Fiancé is their story. [There’s a brief preview for Weekend Fiancé at the end of this book!]

For Ruby wasn’t meant to be a long, drawn-out detailed novel around the ‘new’ life of Micah Justus. In fact, I didn’t want to write a follow-up story for him at all. In this story, I show how two people try to make the best out of a situation they found themselves in – being instant parents to a beautiful, innocent child. Can they get along for Ruby’s sake?

I hope you enjoy all of these stories! Thank you for being readers.

Tina

FOR RUBY

Chapter 1

Georgiana left work on two wheels Friday evening, heading straight to the bar to meet her girlfriends Bailey and Whitley. She’d already discussed her plans with Micah who agreed to pick up Ruby from his mother-in-law’s house, so she didn’t have to worry about that. Her daughter would be taken care of so she could relax. She needed a break. Needed to vent over cocktails with her friends.

She walked into the bar, hugged them and exhaled her worries as she sat down, lowering a heavy Michael Kors purse to the bar counter.

Finally, Whitley said. You made it. 

"You mean she barely made it—walking all up in here sighing and whatnot with that suitcase," Bailey said.

Whitley chuckled.

Georgiana was too frustrated to be amused. Sorry, y’all. I know I’m late. Last-minute stuff always come up on Fridays, she said sitting next to Bailey at the bar. It never fails.

Yeah, but you’re the boss—thought y’all didn’t do any work, Whitley said.

I don’t know why you keep saying that.

Because my manager don’t do jack squat. That’s why.

"Well, that’s your manager. I’m CEO of a black-owned business. I gotta work extra hard to make sure we make it. Can’t have these snooty business folks out here talking bad about me. I gotta represent for the people."

I feel you, sis, Whitley said, then turned up her glass to catch a piece of ice in her mouth. Just know it’s okay not to work yourself into the ground and for goodness sakes, stop wearing those six-inch stilettos. I swear you gon’ throw your spine out of alignment.

Don’t hate on me because you don’t know how to walk in heels, Whit.

Whitley poked out her tongue, then continued eating ice.

Gigi, I already ordered you a Tequila Sunrise, Bailey said.

We already had two of ‘em, Whitley added, So we’re just gon’ watch you drink.

The bartender brought over her drink and placed it in front of her. This must be yours, he said, then smiled.

It is. Thank you. She took the glass and using the pink cocktail straw she instantly pulled a long sip.

Oooh, you see that, Bailey? Whitley asked. The bartender didn’t smile at us like that? He was cheesing super hard, too!

Hush, Whitley. You a lil’ tipsy, honey. We had that bartender down there and he’s white. Bailey laughed.

Georgiana shook her head. Y’all should’ve just ordered the whole bottle of tequila. I’ma need more than this sorry drank...ain’t nothing but ice, anyway.

Did you say the whole bottle? Bailey asked, amused. That’s what got you into trouble with Micah.

"You’re right. I’m not going to deny

Reviews for For Ruby

[Tara Johnson · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Micah is a liar filled with all sorts of issues typical of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Denial is his first name his attitude is difficult to comprehend towards his second wife who he called the cow for the financial secure independent person she claims to be she has made it about her and not her daughter..