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When late one night an injured and bleeding woman stumbles up the drive toward Steve Garrett’s farmhouse, he’s shocked. But not as shocked as when she tells him she doesn’t remember anything, not even her own name. After getting her medical attention, he finds out that she’ll be sent to a women’s shelter until police can determine her identity. Instead, Steve offers her room and board in exchange for some cooking and cleaning, while she waits for her memory to return. The search for her identity takes longer than either expected, moving from weeks to months, and an attraction builds between them.

As she searches for her identity, she may uncover more than she bargained for. The sleepy southern town of Ruby Falls holds dark secrets of its own. Will love be enough to save her, when she uncovers the truth about what really happened to her…that night in the woods?

***This book also includes an excerpt from:
CRASH
The Outlaw Series
An Evil Dead MC Story
Coming 2014

393 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

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Nicole James

57 books2,640 followers
Nicole James is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who loves writing about hot alpha men who'll do anything for the women they love!
Her stories are filled with struggle, conflict and real human emotion.
She is the author of the Evil Dead MC series, the Brothers Ink Tattoo series and more.

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Profile Image for L Cherry.
707 reviews19 followers
February 25, 2020
I really enjoyed this story!
It starts off with Summer, who has lost her memory, trying to escape an unknown threat. Summer and Steve begin as friends and things blossom from there. The town carries some mysteries of the past that are clear to be a problem as the story progresses.
There is a portion that moves a little slow as we get to know all the characters but it picks up at the halfway mark and really gets exciting as well as emotional.
2,090 reviews24 followers
April 10, 2017
quite a page turner cause you NEEDED to get to the end to find out what happens to evil patrol man Wilcox. Pumps your adrenaline levels this one. Not one of the best written books by this author but stuck with it.
Profile Image for Michel Reinhard (Saucy Southern Readers).
1,760 reviews52 followers
September 11, 2013
Ruby Falls by Nicole James was quite a surprise. I couldn't put the book down.

Ruby Falls is not the sequel to her first book Outlaw. It is not a biker book. Ruby Falls is a stand alone book. It is a romance, it has romantic suspense, the unique small town flavor, and a very entertaining read.

Ruby Falls is much more than the synopsis describes. The reader gets to experience two separate romances, a woman with a lost history, a man suspected of murder, mysterious disappearances of several women, a small town with secrets, corrupt law enforcement, the daily hardships of farm life, and the beauty of new relationships. It has all the elements that readers love.

The main characters and secondary characters come to life on every page. The reader becomes very invested in their lives, personalities, and their struggles. The romance, sexual chemistry, and sex scenes are sizzling hot. The book flows beautifully and the plot keeps the reader enthralled.

Job well done! I highly recommend this book!
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Author 10 books44 followers
July 11, 2019
Okay so I'm kicking myself because I didn't read this book sooner.
I'm a huge fan of Nicole James and I thought I had read everything she had out but then BAM I see this.
I immediately downloaded it and within the fist few pages I was hooked.
I love the characters Steve, Summer, Cary, Jessie, Pop and Justin. LOVE!
Ruby Falls is full of suspense and was so perfectly written that all the twists turns and surprises were explained in a way that I never felt lost.
I'm might even go so far to say this is my favorite Nicole James novel.
It's my new feel good book!
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383 reviews8 followers
February 16, 2014
At times, the story was just extremely slow. I almost gave up a few times, but I wanted to see how the story would play out. I was a bit disappointed at the climax because I expected just a little bit more. I did love the double romance though. An ok read to pass the time.
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777 reviews23 followers
June 5, 2022
I can tell this is an earlier book of Nicole James, the writing style is not as strong as the Evil Dead MC series. And what I thought was going to be a great mystery mixed in with romance was not even close. The mystery is just the event that gets Her into the right place. Then it takes a really far back seat to the romance that starts. And there are 2 couples on this farm that have a romance storyline.

But while they are all falling in love in slow motion, the mystery to her arrival seams to fade into the background. It was all sweet, but slow and a bit "lifetime movie" for me. A very long slow movie of tension, and unanswered questions, and fist fights. Then once we cross over the 300 page threshold, we finally circle back to the mystery that started it all and bring that all to a closure.

Cute story, but not my favorite.
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Author 1 book34 followers
February 5, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. The characters really grabbed you right from the start. At times, the story was so intense, you couldn't put it down until that situation was over. There really weren't any dull spots in the story, it was all really easy to read and held your attention throughout the book. I wasn't ready for it to end, I really wanted a little surprise at the end but that didn't happen but it wasn't my story to tell! I will be awaiting more books from Nicole James. She is definitely on my list of books to read when they come out.
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95 reviews2 followers
June 12, 2017
A fantastic romantic thriller!!
Trying to figure out what was going to happen next had me on the edge of my seat with this book!
As well as a gripping storyline this book had some truly touching moments and hot as hell scenes!
This is the second book I have read by this author and I'll be diving into another one right away!
I loved each of the characters and their individual storylines within the book.
Amazing!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Profile Image for Andi.
66 reviews
February 20, 2018
Suspense and Sweet Romance


Enjoyed Ruby Falls, Steve and Summer are good, honest hard-working people meeting under unusual circumstances. Love the suspense of Summer trying to regain her memory from a trauma, she has evidently blocked and Steve, a single parent, struggling to raise his daughter Jessie, and keep his farm afloat. The spark between Steve and Summer can’t be denied. Ms. James writes a great story. I look forward to more books from her.
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1,035 reviews
April 15, 2020
The woman wakes in the woods with no knowledge if who or where she is. As she runs fear chases her to the road where she hides from the pickup truck with the search light that is being shined into the woods.
Down the road she finds Garratt Farm and is taken in by Steve and his family. With no memories he names her Summer and she settles in with them as a housekeeper.
But danger circles that threatens the peace of the farm and its occupants.
8 reviews
September 12, 2024
Brainless Women

The story dragged, but what became obvious was that the heroine and secondary heroine were brain dead. They allowed themselves to be abused by the villain. No one carries a cellphone? No one bothers to record a blackmail? Worse, they suffer in silence because it's good for the story? I know if I'm being chased by the villain before he can put me in his car I would be making a fuss that could be heard in three counties.
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386 reviews5 followers
February 26, 2017
RUBY FALLS by Nicole James really surprised me. I am a big fan of her MC series, so I was expecting some really steamy sexy scenes with danger and intrigue throughout the pages. I was not disappointed in the danger and intrigue portion, and the book didn’t have as much sex scenes as her other stories, but I think that works with this story. It was definitely a good read and I would recommend it.
96 reviews
December 31, 2017
Excellent amazing book

This book was amazing. I felt so connected to the characters and I couldn't change the page fast enough. Steve and Summer shared something so sweet and incredible. Seeing Cary love Jessie so much made my heart sing. As far as Wilcox I was so angry I wanted to jump thru the book and strangle him. Great work Nicole... Excellent author.
878 reviews5 followers
November 20, 2020
Shocking love story !

This book was a wow kinda story, I couldn't put it down once I started to read it. Suspense , deception, and misunderstandings. Love, sexy steamy romance. Enjoyed this book totally, if you like the unknown then you will love this book! Recommend with a 5 Stars review
Profile Image for Andrea  Floyd.
906 reviews1 follower
January 28, 2021
Great book

A Sheriff's deputy who's on the wrong side of the law, kidnapping and murder, a young woman running for her life with no memory of what has happened, the family who takes her in and helps her remember. One great read with a more than interesting storyline and thoroughly enjoyable characters.
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631 reviews1 follower
May 30, 2023
Ruby Falls

An amazing story. I absolutely love this Author's writing and her storytelling is so believable. I love reading her books. The characters are beautifully written, the storylines grabs a hold of you from chapter one and does not let you go.
I love recommending this author and all of her books to my friends.
270 reviews
November 18, 2017
A exciting read that held my attention from start to finish

I've had this book in my Kindle for a long time. After finishing it today, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It has everything, danger, insanity, murder, revenge, and love for the characters.
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4,344 reviews5 followers
May 25, 2018
There is something strange going on in Ruby Falls. A woman bloody and with a head wound shows up on the Garret Farm. Because of the wound she has lost her memory. So the person who did this to her is still out there. There are surprises, tragedy, heartbreak all in this books. Kept me reading.
157 reviews1 follower
June 15, 2020
Oh my!

I found this book by reading Nicole James reading order. I, a big fan of MC books and let me say Nicole James did not disappoint. I felt like I was right in Ruby Falls with them. I could not put the book down. It had the mystery, suspense and HEA.
67 reviews
February 2, 2021
A great first

This book turns out to be one written before Nicole James wrote Outlaw. I must say that it was an amazing book, I just hope she writes another one with more of Jesse and Carey as well as more of Summer and Steve!
34 reviews1 follower
March 27, 2021
Not her best

The hero is pretty unlikable for most of the book. Actually, the storyline is pretty unbelievable. I've read many books by this author and they're my h better than this.
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903 reviews4 followers
March 7, 2017
Great book

Really enjoyed the book. Great storyline and characters. Some steamy sex, some drama a little bit of mystery. And a happy ever after. Definitely recommending
45 reviews
August 23, 2017
Absolutely the best intense love story

This book kept me awake at night and sneaking a read every chance I got. It was intense and beautiful. It held on to me to the very end.
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1,075 reviews15 followers
August 23, 2017
DNF. Gave up at 22%. Boring and I also didn't understand our Heroine's actions or her motivations.
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742 reviews49 followers
August 25, 2017
Great Book

I loved this book and the amazing characters it had lots of Mystery,romance,suspense and a truly incredible story I couldn't put it down!
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265 reviews
August 31, 2017
Good story

I didn't realize this was her first book until I got to the end of it. I like Ruby Falls. Hopefully one day we will get another story about it.
2 reviews
October 19, 2017
Love it

This book is so good... I found my self reading it in 24 hours so good I could not put it down tell i was down... must read
122 reviews
January 2, 2018
Great Book

This story has romance, and suspense and it keeps you guessing. The main characters are great and believable. Highly recommend it.
242 reviews
March 16, 2018
Recommend

She is wandering in a wood but can't remember how she got there or who she is ! Really good romantic suspense story .Really enjoyed this book
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