Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of joining readers in the Cerise DeLand Tea Room for a Facebook takeover celebrating the release of A Redemption for the Baron. It was a joyful, whirlwind hour full of questions, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes fun. But there was one moment I keep coming back to—the kiss.

Every story has a turning point. For Thomas and Bridget, it wasn’t a declaration or even a conversation. It was a kiss. A single moment when everything they were—bruised, brave, broken, hopeful—spoke without words.

That moment was one of the earliest scenes I imagined for them. A scene not about heat or passion alone, but about the quiet force of trust—the choice to believe in love, even when the world tells you not to.

If you missed the takeover, you can still scroll through the posts here and join in the fun.

And if you’ve already read A Redemption for the Baron—tell me, was there a moment that stayed with you?

Until next time,
Ruth

Coming August 1:
Who Is Barrington—and Why Does Everyone Listen to Him?
Check back next Friday as we shine a light on the Brigade’s commanding leader and how he ties all six books together.