Ruby’s Redemption is an exceptional story about the power of God’s love to transform a young woman’s life. As I started reading this book, I learned that Ruby was a prostitute but not by choice. Her cruel uncle lied to her dying mother that he’d take care of Ruby. Uncle Millforte forces her to work for him in his brothel. When an unlikely meeting occurs between Ruby and a minister, Henry Stratton, she sees the kindness in his eyes. Henry goes to the brothel without realizing it wasn’t where he was supposed to be for a meeting. She’s touched that he isn’t like the men who want her services. Kiernan writes the scenes in the brothel without it being graphic or disturbing but you still feel Ruby’s pain as a prostitute.
There is a lot of suspense because Henry learns that Millforte doesn’t want to lose Ruby and the money she makes for him. Henry is determined to get Ruby out of the brothel and away from Millforte’s cruelty. I loved Ruby’s inspiring journey to becoming a Christian with Henry’s guidance. Also, Henry’s Aunt Abigail is another well-written character. I felt her concerns as Henry and Ruby fell in love with each other.
I highly recommend Kiernan’s Ruby’s Redemption. It was a book I could not put down because I was so invested in the characters.