Some stories arrive slowly, one whisper at a time. Others insist on being written.

A Redemption for the Baron was the latter.

From the very beginning, I knew Thomas Grenville would have a difficult path. He carries the weight of mistakes—some his own, some inherited—and he’s the sort of man who feels his honor more deeply than he’ll admit. This book is his reckoning. Not just for the actions he regrets, but for the man he still hopes to be.

And then there’s Bridget.

Bridget McConnell is the kind of heroine I love to write. Strong, intelligent, and resilient, she carries her own scars and secrets. She doesn’t need rescuing—but she does need someone who sees her clearly. Someone willing to fight beside her, not for her. She meets Thomas at his lowest and sees the man behind the title, not the one the world expects him to be.

This is a story of trust hard-won, of hearts that have been broken and must learn to beat again. There’s danger, of course. A shadowy enemy returns. But at its core, this book is about the courage it takes to forgive—not just others, but ourselves.

You may see a few familiar faces—Barrington rarely stays out of trouble for long—but this is Thomas and Bridget’s story. And I’m so glad to share it with you.

I hope you fall a little in love with them, as I did. Their story surprised me more than once, and their quiet strength stayed with me long after I wrote “The End.”

Thank you, as always, for reading. Your time, your trust, and your love of story mean more than you know.

With warmest wishes,
Ruth

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A Redemption for the Baron releases July 19, currently available for pre-order on Amazon in ebook and paperback.

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