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The Ruston Collection
This collection includes three short stories set in the Ruston universe. While they can all be read as stand-alones, you’ll recognize lots of familiar faces from all of Jessica Booth’s books.
The Race to Midnight - Expanded Edition
Best friends Celia and Brian join a team for a city-wide, New Year’s Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there’s been something more brewing between them all along.
The Race to Midnight is a friends-to-lovers, opposites attract romance. This edition is re-edited with six new chapters.
A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie finds herself seated next to Drew, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick’s Day parade?
A Little Bit of Luck is a second chance, fake fiancée romance.
This edition features a bonus epilogue.
A Second Chance Season
When Janessa crashes face first into Chris at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can’t leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It’s almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything.
This brand new, collection-exclusive story is a love letter to
the Ruston Festival series.
The Race to Midnight - Expanded Edition
Best friends Celia and Brian join a team for a city-wide, New Year’s Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there’s been something more brewing between them all along.
The Race to Midnight is a friends-to-lovers, opposites attract romance. This edition is re-edited with six new chapters.
A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie finds herself seated next to Drew, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick’s Day parade?
A Little Bit of Luck is a second chance, fake fiancée romance.
This edition features a bonus epilogue.
A Second Chance Season
When Janessa crashes face first into Chris at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can’t leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It’s almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything.
This brand new, collection-exclusive story is a love letter to
the Ruston Festival series.
- GenresRomance
254 pages, Paperback
Published October 5, 2026
About the author
Jessica Booth
13 books169 followersJessica is a lifelong reader and writer. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and professional writing before making a career in journalism and editing. Jessica has always dreamed of writing a book, and her love for novels spurred her into becoming an avid bookstagrammer (@readbelievelove).
Jessica grew up in North Louisiana, but now resides in Southwestern Ohio with her husband, pack of rowdy children, and a couple of hounds. They love to spend their time together visiting independent book stores, outside digging up worms, and transforming piles of sticks into castles.
Jessica grew up in North Louisiana, but now resides in Southwestern Ohio with her husband, pack of rowdy children, and a couple of hounds. They love to spend their time together visiting independent book stores, outside digging up worms, and transforming piles of sticks into castles.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔
💕 love second chance romance
🌶️ enjoy spicy scenes
📖 are looking for novellas
🫶🏻 are a Louisiana native
• 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓
The Race to Midnight - Expanded Edition
Best friends Celia and Brian join a team for a city-wide, New Year's Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there's been something more brewing between them all along.
A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie finds herself seated next to Drew, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick's Day parade?
A Second Chance Season
When Janessa crashes face first into Chris at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can't leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It's almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything.
• 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒
These short stories are so sweet! I had already read the first one, but absolutely loved the expanded edition featuring new chapters! The spice is spicing, let me just put it that way! Whew! I think Kylie and Drew are my favorite couple though! I loved their second chance romance meeting on a roller coaster. That sounds like my kind of fun. The fact that he was an English professor though really sealed the deal for me. This one was new to me and so I enjoyed the story and the extra chapters! The final story was a lot of fun as I knew some things about Janessa and Chris from some of the previous stories. I love how serendipitous their relationship was. I know the town of Ruston is small, but that doesn’t mean you always run into someone! So I loved that they kept getting pushed together. I highly recommend these novellas if you’re a fan of second chance romance and spicy open door romance!
💕 love second chance romance
🌶️ enjoy spicy scenes
📖 are looking for novellas
🫶🏻 are a Louisiana native
• 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓
The Race to Midnight - Expanded Edition
Best friends Celia and Brian join a team for a city-wide, New Year's Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there's been something more brewing between them all along.
A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie finds herself seated next to Drew, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick's Day parade?
A Second Chance Season
When Janessa crashes face first into Chris at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can't leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It's almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything.
• 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒
These short stories are so sweet! I had already read the first one, but absolutely loved the expanded edition featuring new chapters! The spice is spicing, let me just put it that way! Whew! I think Kylie and Drew are my favorite couple though! I loved their second chance romance meeting on a roller coaster. That sounds like my kind of fun. The fact that he was an English professor though really sealed the deal for me. This one was new to me and so I enjoyed the story and the extra chapters! The final story was a lot of fun as I knew some things about Janessa and Chris from some of the previous stories. I love how serendipitous their relationship was. I know the town of Ruston is small, but that doesn’t mean you always run into someone! So I loved that they kept getting pushed together. I highly recommend these novellas if you’re a fan of second chance romance and spicy open door romance!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I adored revisiting & getting a bit more with the characters from The Race To Midnight & A Little Bit of Luck.
Having a whole new story from Jessica was the icing on the cake.
Janessa & Chris have a sweet development to their relationship and I adore how it felt like fate pushing them together at every turn.
Another winner from Jessica Booth!
Much love to Jessica for letting me get my mittens on this early.
Having a whole new story from Jessica was the icing on the cake.
Janessa & Chris have a sweet development to their relationship and I adore how it felt like fate pushing them together at every turn.
Another winner from Jessica Booth!
Much love to Jessica for letting me get my mittens on this early.
Review of advance copy
Jessica Booth has been on my list to read for a little while now so I was excited to read this. These short novellas were fun and I loved the character and world. The chemistry and banter in each story was so fun. I can't wait to dive into more.
October 11, 2026
Thank you to the author for the review copy. I’ve been a day-one fan of Jessica’s writing, and while I’m sad that The Ruston Collection includes the final stories of characters I’ve come to love throughout the series, I know I can come back to this charming Louisiana town throughout all the seasons and reread these stories that are full of humor, love, and tender moments.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Three separate stories packed into one collection, and there was lots of romance to keep me happy! 💕 I really enjoyed getting three different stories and couples instead of just one. Each had its own vibe, which made this such a fun and easy read.
Some stories definitely hit a little more for me than others, but overall this was a solid 4-star collection.
Some stories definitely hit a little more for me than others, but overall this was a solid 4-star collection.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such fun. I had already read the first story, The Race To Midnight, but was so excited to get some bonus chapters. Celia and Brian are so adorable and I have always enjoyed a friends to lovers read.
In A Little Bit of Luck, Drew and Kylie are lucky enough to get a chance to see where a relationship could go years after they could have tried for one in college.
(Both the above have my reviews on their individual book pages here)
A Second Chance Season has Chris and Janessa thrown together at least once a year for a few years and when they finally spend the night together, both have some insecurities that lead them to not really pursue one another until they try for real.
In A Little Bit of Luck, Drew and Kylie are lucky enough to get a chance to see where a relationship could go years after they could have tried for one in college.
(Both the above have my reviews on their individual book pages here)
A Second Chance Season has Chris and Janessa thrown together at least once a year for a few years and when they finally spend the night together, both have some insecurities that lead them to not really pursue one another until they try for real.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was excited to get my hands on this ARC from @jessicaboothauthor. I enjoyed the originals in the Ruston series so picking this up was a no brainer.
There are three stories in one here, including:
The Race to Midnight - an OG of the series plus new chapters! 🎆
A Little Bit of Luck - a cute March romance that involves some strategic fake dating; again witha bonus at the end. 🍀
A Second Chance Season - a new short story in Ruston featuring a second chance romance. 💕
And of course there's a bonus series epilogue reminding us why we loved Ruston, Louisiana on the first place.
This was so fun to revisit this small town and experience a HEA for all!
⭐⭐⭐⭐
There are three stories in one here, including:
The Race to Midnight - an OG of the series plus new chapters! 🎆
A Little Bit of Luck - a cute March romance that involves some strategic fake dating; again witha bonus at the end. 🍀
A Second Chance Season - a new short story in Ruston featuring a second chance romance. 💕
And of course there's a bonus series epilogue reminding us why we loved Ruston, Louisiana on the first place.
This was so fun to revisit this small town and experience a HEA for all!
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Ruston Collection has officially made it hard for me to pick my favorite couple. Each story adds a rich layer of the ongoing lives of the people of Ruston. These folks (characters) will make you believe in the power of love, friendship, and community.
A Race to Midnight is a friends to lovers that will keep your heart racing and side-eyeing an old classmate. *Bonus Chapters* don't read when everyone is asleep. Celia and Brian had me laughing so hard (I woke up my whole house) and flushed too.
A Little Bit of Luck is a second chance; fake fiancée will convince you that perfect timing is real. The *Bonus Epilogue* brings Kylie and Drew's love story full circle.
A Second Chance Season is not only a what's meant to be, will be no matter the season for Janessa and Chris. But is a story that ties the Ruston Series up in a perfect bow. Couples from each book drop in like friendly neighbors with the tea, invites and shrieking good news.
If you like romance books with small town vibes, cozy settings, and epic friendships....I highly recommend ANY book in Jessica Booth's Ruston Festive Series
A Race to Midnight is a friends to lovers that will keep your heart racing and side-eyeing an old classmate. *Bonus Chapters* don't read when everyone is asleep. Celia and Brian had me laughing so hard (I woke up my whole house) and flushed too.
A Little Bit of Luck is a second chance; fake fiancée will convince you that perfect timing is real. The *Bonus Epilogue* brings Kylie and Drew's love story full circle.
A Second Chance Season is not only a what's meant to be, will be no matter the season for Janessa and Chris. But is a story that ties the Ruston Series up in a perfect bow. Couples from each book drop in like friendly neighbors with the tea, invites and shrieking good news.
If you like romance books with small town vibes, cozy settings, and epic friendships....I highly recommend ANY book in Jessica Booth's Ruston Festive Series
Review of advance copy received from Author
📖The Ruston Collection was like a hug I didn’t know I needed. This whole book felt like home while I was reading it… like maybe I live next door to Marg and might go grab some jam later today 😂
This novel is made up of three stories, 🎆A Race to Midnight, 🍀A Little Bit of Luck and 🍁Second Chance Season. I have loved A Race to Midnight and A Little Bit of Luck from the beginning, but the additions to this collection were truly the chef’s kiss.
Second Chance Season made my heart so happy. This short story about Janessa and Chris was the perfect way to end the Ruston Festival Series. I loved their chemistry and how fate just seemed to keep bringing these two together. 🥹
I have loved every single one of Jessica’s books, and I absolutely cannot wait to see what comes next! 😍
This novel is made up of three stories, 🎆A Race to Midnight, 🍀A Little Bit of Luck and 🍁Second Chance Season. I have loved A Race to Midnight and A Little Bit of Luck from the beginning, but the additions to this collection were truly the chef’s kiss.
Second Chance Season made my heart so happy. This short story about Janessa and Chris was the perfect way to end the Ruston Festival Series. I loved their chemistry and how fate just seemed to keep bringing these two together. 🥹
I have loved every single one of Jessica’s books, and I absolutely cannot wait to see what comes next! 😍
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved spending time in Ruston! ❤️ This collection was such a sweet, cozy escape filled with small-town vibes, charming romances, and characters that made me want to stay a little longer.
Each story brought something different to the collection, but they all had that same warm, feel-good quality that made Ruston feel like a place I could actually picture myself visiting. I especially loved how the stories connected the characters and made the whole collection feel like one bigger little-town experience.
By the time I finished, I wasn't ready to leave Ruston—and I definitely found myself wanting to dive into more of Jessica Booth's books. If you enjoy sweet romances, small-town settings, and books that leave you with that happy, cozy feeling, I think you'll really enjoy this collection.
Basically, I came for the romances and left wanting to move to Ruston. ❤️
I received a copy of The Ruston Collection from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Each story brought something different to the collection, but they all had that same warm, feel-good quality that made Ruston feel like a place I could actually picture myself visiting. I especially loved how the stories connected the characters and made the whole collection feel like one bigger little-town experience.
By the time I finished, I wasn't ready to leave Ruston—and I definitely found myself wanting to dive into more of Jessica Booth's books. If you enjoy sweet romances, small-town settings, and books that leave you with that happy, cozy feeling, I think you'll really enjoy this collection.
Basically, I came for the romances and left wanting to move to Ruston. ❤️
I received a copy of The Ruston Collection from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 20, 2026
Thank you to the author, Jessica Booth, for a gifted e-arc. All opinions are my own!
Short Synopsis:
This collection includes three short stories set in the Ruston universe. While they can all be read
as standalones, you’ll recognize lots of familiar faces from all of Jessica Booth’s books.
✨ The Race to Midnight - Expanded Edition
Best friends Celia Martinez and Brian Young join a team for a city-wide, New Year’s Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there’s been something more brewing between them all along. The Race to Midnight is a friends-to-lovers, opposites attract romance. This edition is re-edited with six new chapters.
🍀 A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie Andrews finds herself seated next to Drew Campbell, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick’s Day parade? A Little Bit of Luck is a second chance, fake fiancée romance. This edition features a bonus epilogue.
🍂 A Second Chance Season
When Janessa Guiles crashes face first into Chris Young at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can’t leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It’s almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything. This brand new, collection-exclusive story is a love letter to the Ruston Festival series.
My Thoughts:
I loved being back in the Ruston Universe with these three short stories! I loved meeting each of these couples and reading their unique love stories, but my favorite of the three was probably The Race to Midnight. I loved the friends to lovers aspect and the chemistry it brought to the couple’s story. If you’re looking for a quick novella that’s perfect for fans of small town romance, I highly recommend picking up any of these three stories!
Read these if you like:
✨ Small Town Romance
✨ Holiday love stories
✨ Friends to lovers (Race to Midnight)
✨ Fake Dating (A Little Bit of Luck)
✨ Fated mates (A Second Chance Season)
✨ Romance novellas
Short Synopsis:
This collection includes three short stories set in the Ruston universe. While they can all be read
as standalones, you’ll recognize lots of familiar faces from all of Jessica Booth’s books.
✨ The Race to Midnight - Expanded Edition
Best friends Celia Martinez and Brian Young join a team for a city-wide, New Year’s Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there’s been something more brewing between them all along. The Race to Midnight is a friends-to-lovers, opposites attract romance. This edition is re-edited with six new chapters.
🍀 A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie Andrews finds herself seated next to Drew Campbell, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick’s Day parade? A Little Bit of Luck is a second chance, fake fiancée romance. This edition features a bonus epilogue.
🍂 A Second Chance Season
When Janessa Guiles crashes face first into Chris Young at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can’t leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It’s almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything. This brand new, collection-exclusive story is a love letter to the Ruston Festival series.
My Thoughts:
I loved being back in the Ruston Universe with these three short stories! I loved meeting each of these couples and reading their unique love stories, but my favorite of the three was probably The Race to Midnight. I loved the friends to lovers aspect and the chemistry it brought to the couple’s story. If you’re looking for a quick novella that’s perfect for fans of small town romance, I highly recommend picking up any of these three stories!
Read these if you like:
✨ Small Town Romance
✨ Holiday love stories
✨ Friends to lovers (Race to Midnight)
✨ Fake Dating (A Little Bit of Luck)
✨ Fated mates (A Second Chance Season)
✨ Romance novellas
October 6, 2026
First of all thank you to Jessica and all the team for giving me the chance to read this book.
The Ruston collection are included 3 different romantic stories in 3 different seasons:
-The Race of Midnight
Romantic story between Brian and Celia. Friend to lovers.
- A little bit of Luck
Story between Drew and Kylie.
-A Second Chance Season
Story between Chris and Janessa.
My thoughts about this book. I liked it a lot, I did enjoy reading it and It did make me giggle a bit. It was a easy read. I really want it to pick one of tbe story's and say this is my favourite but thinking now which on I will pick 🤔 I just can't separate them😍
For the moment i thought it will be the same story repeated but thats where I was wrong because all three of the story's has those little detail inside which makes them unique from each other but they did have one thing the same which was ROMANCE and it was great ❤️😍
The Ruston collection are included 3 different romantic stories in 3 different seasons:
-The Race of Midnight
Romantic story between Brian and Celia. Friend to lovers.
- A little bit of Luck
Story between Drew and Kylie.
-A Second Chance Season
Story between Chris and Janessa.
My thoughts about this book. I liked it a lot, I did enjoy reading it and It did make me giggle a bit. It was a easy read. I really want it to pick one of tbe story's and say this is my favourite but thinking now which on I will pick 🤔 I just can't separate them😍
For the moment i thought it will be the same story repeated but thats where I was wrong because all three of the story's has those little detail inside which makes them unique from each other but they did have one thing the same which was ROMANCE and it was great ❤️😍
October 12, 2026
It’s Ruston time again! I’ve read/listened to a couple of Ruston stories by Jessica Booth and now she has released a book with three novelles set in Ruston: The Ruston Collection!
I really really loved this book! In the books you get to know some side characters, and with this last book Jessica gave Some of them their time to shine!
In the first of three stories in this book, it’s the story of Celia and Brian. In this one I really liked the race element. You want them to win.
Kylie and Drew are the main characters in the second story. I liked them as side characters in A little bit of Luck, so I was very thrilled to find their story in this book.
The last one is about Janessa and Chris. I didn’t read the first book in the series and I think they were side characters in that one. So their story was completely new for me. But it was great as well!
Jessica, thank you for giving is another look in Ruston! I wish I could move to this city!
I really really loved this book! In the books you get to know some side characters, and with this last book Jessica gave Some of them their time to shine!
In the first of three stories in this book, it’s the story of Celia and Brian. In this one I really liked the race element. You want them to win.
Kylie and Drew are the main characters in the second story. I liked them as side characters in A little bit of Luck, so I was very thrilled to find their story in this book.
The last one is about Janessa and Chris. I didn’t read the first book in the series and I think they were side characters in that one. So their story was completely new for me. But it was great as well!
Jessica, thank you for giving is another look in Ruston! I wish I could move to this city!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you @jessicaboothauthor #partner for the gifted copy of this eARC!
The Ruston Collection by Jessica Booth is a collection of 3 romantic stories through 4 different seasons ALL in one book! Ugh, it’s like the gift I didn’t know I needed. They are all filled with swoony moments, charming banter, chemistry, and plenty of reasons to fall in love. ✨💕
It’s no secret that anything Jessica writes, I will read. Her books are just so…adorable. To me they feel like glitter in the sunshine (ummm that’s a super happy feeling for this glitter lover!) They all just make me so happy and make me want to hug someone. Truly. I absolutely loved getting a little mix of different stories in this collection! I couldn’t help but swoon over every single story. The banter and chemistry between all of the characters is perfection! There is just so much sweetness packed into these stories it was hard to pick a favorite. Ya know what it’s like? Like going to dinner and getting tapas...you get to taste a little bit of everything and you leave happy and satisfied! BAHAHAHA...sorry but it’s true! What is my favorite part you ask?! All of those bonus chapters! I am a sucker for bonus chapters and these were basically the literary equivalent of getting an extra helping of dessert when you already thought you were finished. GIVE ME ALL OF IT. Geez, maybe I’m hungry while writing this review!
Anywho, if you love charming stories and just want your heart to feel like it received a hug you absolutely need to add this to your TBR! They are adorable!
The Ruston Collection by Jessica Booth is a collection of 3 romantic stories through 4 different seasons ALL in one book! Ugh, it’s like the gift I didn’t know I needed. They are all filled with swoony moments, charming banter, chemistry, and plenty of reasons to fall in love. ✨💕
It’s no secret that anything Jessica writes, I will read. Her books are just so…adorable. To me they feel like glitter in the sunshine (ummm that’s a super happy feeling for this glitter lover!) They all just make me so happy and make me want to hug someone. Truly. I absolutely loved getting a little mix of different stories in this collection! I couldn’t help but swoon over every single story. The banter and chemistry between all of the characters is perfection! There is just so much sweetness packed into these stories it was hard to pick a favorite. Ya know what it’s like? Like going to dinner and getting tapas...you get to taste a little bit of everything and you leave happy and satisfied! BAHAHAHA...sorry but it’s true! What is my favorite part you ask?! All of those bonus chapters! I am a sucker for bonus chapters and these were basically the literary equivalent of getting an extra helping of dessert when you already thought you were finished. GIVE ME ALL OF IT. Geez, maybe I’m hungry while writing this review!
Anywho, if you love charming stories and just want your heart to feel like it received a hug you absolutely need to add this to your TBR! They are adorable!
Review of advance copy received from Author
what a sweet, across the seasons ending to this cozy seasonal series!!! I had already read and enjoyed The Race to Midnight (now with 6 new chapters!) and A Little Bit of Luck (now with an expanded epilogue), but the additions to each + the new short story in this collection, A Second Chance Season, was such a cute conclusion to The Ruston Festival series with the town and characters I’ve grown to love across this series.
A Second Chance Season was such a sweet second chance romance with what felt like fate bringing Janessa and Chris back together, again and again, until they got their own happily ever after. And then the series epilogue, A Little Lagniappe, was SO sweet and I just loved seeing so many of my favorite characters from this series brought together for a very special wedding occasion 🤭
Thank you to Jessica Booth + team for the gifted eARC! All opinions are my own.
A Second Chance Season was such a sweet second chance romance with what felt like fate bringing Janessa and Chris back together, again and again, until they got their own happily ever after. And then the series epilogue, A Little Lagniappe, was SO sweet and I just loved seeing so many of my favorite characters from this series brought together for a very special wedding occasion 🤭
Thank you to Jessica Booth + team for the gifted eARC! All opinions are my own.
October 4, 2026
The Race to Midnight - Expanded Edition
Best friends Celia Martinez and Brian Young join a team for a city-wide, New Year’s Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there’s been something more brewing between them all along.
A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie Andrews finds herself seated next to Drew Campbell, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick’s Day parade?
A Second Chance Season
When Janessa Guiles crashes face first into Chris Young at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can’t leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It’s almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything.
Read if you like:
- second chance romance
- small towns
- cozy vibes
The Ruston Collection is super cute! I love that Jessica expanded on two of the stories in this edition, as well as adding a new one! Kylie and Drew are still my favorite Ruston couple and I loved having the opportunity to see their relationship come full circle.
If you’re in the mood for a cozy, heartwarming, guaranteed happy ending, please pick up this book and fall in love with Ruston like the rest of us.
Publication date: October 5, 2026.
Best friends Celia Martinez and Brian Young join a team for a city-wide, New Year’s Eve race. Following the clues, they sing, dance, race, draw, and strategize their way to the finish line. And somewhere along the way, they realize that there’s been something more brewing between them all along.
A Little Bit of Luck - Expanded Edition
In a chance encounter on a thrilling ride, Kylie Andrews finds herself seated next to Drew Campbell, the man she once kissed at a college bonfire. Is it luck or fate that they end up crossing paths again thanks to a job interview and a St. Patrick’s Day parade?
A Second Chance Season
When Janessa Guiles crashes face first into Chris Young at the Fall Festival, it seems the universe can’t leave them alone. Suddenly they see each other everywhere. It’s almost as if their paths were destined to merge. That is until one mistake threatens to ruin everything.
Read if you like:
- second chance romance
- small towns
- cozy vibes
The Ruston Collection is super cute! I love that Jessica expanded on two of the stories in this edition, as well as adding a new one! Kylie and Drew are still my favorite Ruston couple and I loved having the opportunity to see their relationship come full circle.
If you’re in the mood for a cozy, heartwarming, guaranteed happy ending, please pick up this book and fall in love with Ruston like the rest of us.
Publication date: October 5, 2026.
October 6, 2026
This is such a bittersweet moment, reading this book and knowing it's the end for these characters! I first met Jessica because of her signing event for A Match Made in Autumn, and I loved diving into her world with every new book.
Jessica Booth is a master emotional writer. She will having you feeling all the feels, and these novellas are no exception. These characters are beautifully written with so many real world influences that make me feel seen. I know if you give any of Jessica's books a read, you'll feel the same!
Thank you Jessica, for letting me be a part of this journey! I have loved every second of it and I cannot wait to see what comes next!
Jessica Booth is a master emotional writer. She will having you feeling all the feels, and these novellas are no exception. These characters are beautifully written with so many real world influences that make me feel seen. I know if you give any of Jessica's books a read, you'll feel the same!
Thank you Jessica, for letting me be a part of this journey! I have loved every second of it and I cannot wait to see what comes next!
November 10, 2026
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!!!!
First, I loved The Race To Midnight in its first iteration, but this expansion is *chefs kiss* the yearning from Brian was top tier.
Second, getting even more banter and spice in A Little Bit of Luck? COME ON!! So good so so sooo good.
Lastly, A Second Chance Season? Dead. Died. Rip me. I adored seeing everyone in a little parade of all my favorite characters.
10/10. Go get this book. Right now.
First, I loved The Race To Midnight in its first iteration, but this expansion is *chefs kiss* the yearning from Brian was top tier.
Second, getting even more banter and spice in A Little Bit of Luck? COME ON!! So good so so sooo good.
Lastly, A Second Chance Season? Dead. Died. Rip me. I adored seeing everyone in a little parade of all my favorite characters.
10/10. Go get this book. Right now.
November 10, 2026
I absolutely loved this little short story collection! If you've read other books in the Ruston series, there are so many cameos and "oh yeah that's right!" moments that make this even better!
I also love that the characters in these stories are so much like real people! Some are nerdy, some have serious insecurities and issues they're working through, and they're so relatable. This collection seriously felt like a warm hug, and I'm sad Ruston is officially over!
I also love that the characters in these stories are so much like real people! Some are nerdy, some have serious insecurities and issues they're working through, and they're so relatable. This collection seriously felt like a warm hug, and I'm sad Ruston is officially over!
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October 6, 2026**ARC/ALC review**
🪩 The Ruston Collection by Jessica Booth releasing 10/5 👩❤️👨
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This little collection of novellas made my heart sing! Jessica Booth has such a way with words and paints such incredible pictures! I absolutely love this series and was so happy to revisit my friends from Ruston!
🪩 The Ruston Collection by Jessica Booth releasing 10/5 👩❤️👨
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This little collection of novellas made my heart sing! Jessica Booth has such a way with words and paints such incredible pictures! I absolutely love this series and was so happy to revisit my friends from Ruston!
October 9, 2026
I’ve loved reading Jessica Booth’s books! Novellas aren’t usually my go-to but the way she writes them makes them feel anything but rushed. Even with fewer pages, her stories just feel so complete and satisfying! My favorite has been A Little Bit of Luck.
October 12, 2026
I received this as an arc reader! Welcome back to Ruston . I loved all the characters in the follow up the flow of the book. This is a fan favorite if you’ve read the other one’s, five star review.! I was sad for this series to end that I’m excited for the new beginnings that Jessica brings us.!
September 25, 2026
3 stories ——— 4 seasons ——— 1 amazing anthology!
I loved all three of these stories! ❤️
I’ve read The Race to Midnight and A Little Bit of Luck before, and I absolutely loved getting to experience both of them again. Jessica added onto these two stories, and I loved every bit of it!
Not only did I devour these two for a second time, but I also devoured the third story in the anthology, A Second Chance Season, featuring Janessa and Chris.
I loved all three of these stories! ❤️
I’ve read The Race to Midnight and A Little Bit of Luck before, and I absolutely loved getting to experience both of them again. Jessica added onto these two stories, and I loved every bit of it!
Not only did I devour these two for a second time, but I also devoured the third story in the anthology, A Second Chance Season, featuring Janessa and Chris.
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