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Ruth Cardello hit the NYTs and USA Today for the first time back in 2012. Millions of sales are evidence that her books are akin to potato chips, addictive from the first one. She has created a multi-series billionaire world with a combination of escapism and realism that has gained her a faithful following of readers.

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"I'm a true fan of Ms. Cardello. I ran on to her first book a few years back and have been hooked ever since. I could go on and on about the story like of this book, but I'm not. All of her books are total page turners, unique, heart wrenching, and I love them all. There isn't two alike in the bunch and I feel like ...more

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Book 2 of Firebrook Valley releases May 15

Welcome to Firebrook Valley!

Welcome to Firebrook Valley—where the stakes are high, the secrets are deep, and the billionaires are finally finding their way home. In this brand-new series, I return to my roots, bringing my readers back to my signature world-building that takes you on a wild ride and always leaves you smiling.

What to Expect in Firebrook Valley: The Expanded Billionaire Universe: W

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Average rating: 4.22 · 197,393 ratings · 13,272 reviews · 108 distinct works • Similar authors

	Maid for the Billionaire (Legacy Collection, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 20,595 ratings — published 2011 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Broken One (Corisi Billionaires, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 8,570 ratings — published 2019 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	For Love or Legacy (Legacy Collection, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 8,219 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In the Heir (Westerly Billionaire, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 7,364 ratings — published 2017 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bedding the Billionaire (Legacy Collection, #3) 4.16 avg rating — 7,146 ratings — published 2012 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Always Mine (The Barrington Billionaires, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 6,962 ratings — published 2015 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Come Away with Me (The Andrades, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 5,461 ratings — published 2014 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Taken, Not Spurred (Lone Star Burn, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 5,513 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Royal Heir (Westerly Billionaire, #3) 4.32 avg rating — 4,687 ratings — published 2018 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Up for Heir (Westerly Billionaire #2) 4.30 avg rating — 4,687 ratings — published 2017 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Legacy Collection (6 books)
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Part-Time Lover (From Paris with Love, #2)

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Ruth Cardello liked Jeanne Mead's review of Not Them (Firebrook Valley Book 3): "Enchanted and thoroughly smitten with Brady's story of how he and Elise Steele met. This gave my heart a workout between witnessing the joy of a new love, heartbreak and learning how to trust someone with your true self all while trying to solve a fam" Read more of this review »
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Ruth Cardello liked NADA's review of Not Them (Firebrook Valley Book 3): "A great read!The story is full of twists and unexpected turns, Brady and Elise manage to bring their families closer to the answers they have been searching for, to make it possible for their fathers to finally meet. We not only get glimpses into thei" Read more of this review »
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Ruth Cardello liked DONNA SIZEMORE's review of Not Them (Firebrook Valley Book 3): "A lot of questions answered, but more remain. This story was interesting filled with humor, drama, and suspense. Firebrook Valley still has more to reveal. Hope there is a 4th book."
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Ruth Cardello liked Isha Coleman's review of Not Them (Firebrook Valley Book 3): "Firebrook Valley exposes it's heart while searching for it's soul. Cardello takes emotions on a journey of self discovery that never backs down from a challenge. Unforgettable characters deliver inevitable romance with a hint of mystery guiding the w" Read more of this review »
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Absolution pulled me in and didn’t let go. I went in expecting a mystery and came out thinking about forgiveness, justice, and the weight of the past. This isn’t just a story about what happened. It’s about what it meant to the people who lived throu ...more
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“We all have control over what kind of person we are. Each word that comes out, each action that we take, defines us.”
― Ruth Cardello, Maid for the Billionaire

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“When I create a fantasy world, I want it all.”
― Ruth Cardello

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“It’s an uncomfortable moment when you realize that there is a crazy person in the room and it’s you.”
― Ruth Cardello, For Love or Legacy

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“We all have control over what kind of person we are. Each word that comes out, each action that we take, defines us.”
― Ruth Cardello, Maid for the Billionaire

tags: control, destiny, people, person

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“When I create a fantasy world, I want it all.”
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“It’s an uncomfortable moment when you realize that there is a crazy person in the room and it’s you.”
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“I have failed at many things, but I have never been afraid.”
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