One Ruby Button - The Raven Pritchard Chronicles, #1

"I couldn't put it down! I read it straight through and haven't done that with a book in years!" "Hoffmann has crafted a captivating story with many twists and turns that will keep your interest throughout.""This book was great. I was captivated right away and it was a real page-turner.  I was sad when I finished!" "Do you ever read a book that makes you feel like you're entering the main character's world with every turn of the page? Well..
look no further. One Ruby Button is a MUST read, compelling page-turner, fully enveloping, emotionally gripping, escapist, all-around enjoyable by first-time novelist Elizabeth Hoffmann!!! "This story grabs you right away and doesn't let you go!" Meet Raven Pritchard. Raven's a successful copywriter at a New York advertising agency. She's well-respected for her craft, strategic insight, and marketing savvy.
However, she's usually distracted since she cares much more about the people in her life than her job. Her boyfriend, coworkers and clients, and of course, her gray rescue cat Mr. Bellows. Added into the mix are her abusive birth mother and a sleazy New York reporter, who will stop at nothing to get the story. When a tragic accident occurs that lands Raven in the hospital with serious injuries, everyone around her takes action.
Some people are helpful, while others act out in cruel ways. Another tragedy hangs in the balance, and the story becomes a race against the clock. The author Hoffmann has written a powerful, fast-paced novel that draws you in and compels you to keep reading. You'll find it impossible to turn away since you want to see what happens next. All of the characters have been well-developed with care and insight and are all interesting in their own right.
The setting of NYC adds to the story, and the snappy dialogue is will have you laughing on one page and crying on the next. This is a fun, unique novel that will appeal to both men and women! This book is for anyone who had a less than perfect birth family, holds out hope for finding good things in life, and appreciates courage in the face of adversity. You won't want to miss it!