Rescuing Ruby Red

by Maggie Ryan

From the moment Rebekah McTavish meets the beautiful, cultured Madame Jewel, she has but one dream. She wanted nothing more than to get a job at The Red Petticoat Saloon and don the coveted red petticoat worn by Jewel's gems. She discovers that getting hired is the easy part—who knew that Jewel's partner, has a tendency to frown upon gems who break the rules.

Jebidiah Justice spent much of his youth avoiding the little red-head. Even his constant threats to tan her hide did nothing to sway the little pest to better behavior. Now, as the sheriff of Culpepper Cove, avoidance is no longer possible. On the night he catches her red-handed breaking and entering, he has to make a choice. Can he force himself to arrest the girl he remembers or will he lose his heart in rescuing the woman she's become?

Rebekah becomes Ruby, the newest gem at the saloon, finding a home and a sense of family she craves. The only thing standing between her and her red petticoat is a man who refuses to call her anything but Red and warns her that if she puts so much as a pinky toe on those stairs, the only red thing under her skirts will be the hue he paints across her backside. And, this time, she had a feeling that he isn't just threatening.

Will the two leave the past behind and make a future together or will their chance of happiness be taken away?

DISCLAIMER: This book includes the spanking of adult women and explicit sexual scenes including anal play. If these offend you, please do not purchase this book.

About The Red Petticoat series:

The Red Petticoat Saloon series is a collection of books written by #1 and USA Today bestselling authors. Each book tells the unique story of a different woman, 'a gem', who comes to the saloon to find a safe haven and discovers they become part of a family. Recurring characters appear in each book to allow readers a continuity as they learn about the women who have learned to bend but have not broken under the harshness that life has to offer. It is a series where strong, loving men find not only entertainment at the saloon but the special women who reside under its roof.

Genres: Westerns, Historical, Historical Romance, Western Historical Romance, Historical Fiction

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2016

About the author

I have been writing stories as long as I can remember. I am an author with Blushing Books. I enjoy writing both contemporary erotica as well as historical books set in ages past. I love developing characters that are able to tell their own stories. My heroines are multi-faceted women who are strong, intelligent and capable in their own right but find a deep need to share their lives with those strong, sexy and dominant alpha males that capture their hearts. My heros recognize the gift of submission for the gift it is, loving and protecting the women that offer that gift. I enjoy sweet, romantic stories with just a taste of domestic discipline as well as one that explore the harsher D/S lifestyle. I also enjoy writing age-play stories set both in Victorian era where women didn't have a great deal of power in their lives as well as in today's present time where women still find their happiness is greatly enhanced in offering the gift of submission. My hope is that you settle back in your favorite chair and allow my books to entertain you and let you escape into another world.

Please feel free to contact me at: maggie.ryan.writes@gmail.com as I'd love to hear from you.

I'd appreciate it if you'd leave a review on Amazon as well as reviews not only help inform other potential readers about books that you have enjoyed, they serve to help me strive to become a better writer. I so appreciate every reader and wish you Happy Reading!

Reviews

[CKD! · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a slow read for me. It seemed to be missing something, but I can't put my finger on it. There are she spankings and a continuation of Jewel and Gabe's relationship. It has a HEA and can be read alone.

[Amber Fueston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series! There is a little bit of everything. You have humor and action with a healthy dose of spankings and sex. Jeb and Red are adorable. She is sassy enough to keep things from getting boring and sweet enough to give you a toothache.

[Wolgan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I could just not bring myself to care about these characters at all... Really disappointing.

[One Sentence Audio Critic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fleeing the work of an Old West laundry, a young woman plans to become a fallen dove, but is thwarted by a man in this hot, mature story which includes some very risqué sex scenes.

[Wemdu]

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struggling to keep going with this one - it may just not be for me, but I will try later on...

[BEATRICE VEGAS]

This is the second book in the Red Petticoat Saloon series. Ruby (Rebekah McTavish) an independent spunky gal living in a time when women had few rights or freedoms & forced to work thru circumstances to keep herself accepts a job at the Red Petticoat saloon something she incidentally desires. Much to Jebediah the local sheriff’s dismay. Sounds like a run of the mill tale but Ryan deftly twists this plot into a captivating tale of Ruby’s endearing attempts at independence against all odds. She wastes no time in plunging the reader straight into Ruby’s intensely emotional & dramatic story & boy what a tale it is! Moreover, Ryan uses the additional characters in the plot to great effect thus enhancing the reader’s experience. It is however, a spanking only erotic novel & other sexual content is only euphemistically mentioned until the very end in keeping with the social mores of this period. Thus, the storyline is real & Ruby’s story &the reader easily identifies with the protractors. Nevertheless the entire book is heart poundingly racy & steamy hot a testimony to Ryan’s adeptness of her craft. If the feisty red petticoat girls do not have the reader’s gut among other parts clenched in anticipation the dominant albeit endearing alpha males liberally filling the novel will surely do. Not having read the first book in the series, I had qualms if this would present a problem. Here Ryan has further excelled herself by ensuring that the novel can be read as a standalone and the reader will not only understand the plot but it will not diminish ones enjoyment of the book, as I surprisingly found out. Kudos to Ryan & hoping to read more of this series in the future.

[Amy S · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful follow-up book in The Red Petticoat Saloon series. The interaction between the two main characters, Red (i.e. Ruby or Rebekah) and Jed from the beginning of this book is simply fun and incredibly entertaining. As with the first book in this series, the author has spun a heartwarming tale of a couple that quickly finds a space in the reader’s heart as they discover that they are both falling in love with each other. I love that although Red is just 17 (almost 18), she acts very grown-up in situations that are fraught with hardship but still has her times of childishness that is always fun to read about as it makes her human. This story does not disappoint as you continue to gather insight into all of the other characters that were introduced in the first story and, if you’re like me, you continue to fall in love with them as they just shine with goodness, love and family. This book is definitely a must read for anyone that enjoyed the first book.

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

RUBY RED AND SHERIFF JUSTICE
A great addition to The Red Petticoat Saloon series that has mystery, suspense and plenty of action. Rebekah McTavish has known Jed Justice since she was a young girl, but he sees her as his best friends pesky sister. When Rebekah lands in trouble, he steps in, but he also holds her responsible When the owners of The Red Petticoat Saloon come to her rescue at the jail, new fact that she lied about come to light. Gabe doesn’t take well to rules being broken and lies, and she will pay with an OTK spanking. The story has a great cast of characters, plenty of situations, mystery, suspense, kidnapping and romantic suspense along with a wise cook and caregiver, Nettie. Not all of Jewel’s Gems are ladies that work upstairs. The innocence of Ruby Red adds a sweet touch to this spicy story.

[Pico1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Red Petticoat series, and I enjoyed it as much as the first – “Jewel’s Gems.” The characters are all wonderful – warm, likable, and expressing emotions and actions that made a lot of sense in the context of the time – around 1850 – in the California gold rush area. Rebekah and Jeb go through some twists and turns before they get together, but the strength of their relationship and their intelligence and energy bring about a happy ending for them. Some of the other characters in the story - Jewel, Nettie and Gabe - were in “Jewel’s Gems” so it helps if one has some familiarity with that book, but this can be read on its own.

[Katy Beth Mckee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first of true gem stories in the new Red Petticoat series. Ruby is a new pink slip working in the dining room. She starts out in trouble. The Sheriff Jeb seems to be really interested in what she's up to ass well. Ruby's worst enemy seems to be herself. She slowly learns the importance of obedience and honesty. This is a real sweet love story.

The whole ensemble of characters seem to care about one another and each brings something unique and special to the story. I love a series where you know you will be meeting up with new people along the way but you get to enjoy the regulars as well.

[SH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Fantastic!

I don't even know where to start, wow! What a wonderful story in this fabulous series! A well written book with a compelling plot that offers suspense, danger, adventure, strong characters, romance and steam. It was so much fun to visit with the characters we met in the last book and if the series continues as it's begun it will be epic! I am in until the end and I am looking forward to an awesome journey!

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book in the ongoing saga, The Red Petticoat Saloon, this one is written by the gifted author, Maggie Ryan. In this book, Ruby Red goes head to head, or hand to bottom, with Sheriff Jeff. The relationship between these two characters are funny, naughty, sexy and romantic. The secondary characters are also well explored and it all comes together beautifully. I'm looking forward to the next book.

[E Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love these Gems

The Gems of the Red Petticoat saloon are so much fun to read about. They are an entertaining group of ladies and the men who love them. This is Ruby Red's story, she is a young lady, who has a typical red-head's temper. She grew up with the sheriff and he looks at her as a little girl, until he realized she's grown up. However, Red has a mischievous streak and sometimes she needs her bottom reddened. This was a sweet love story and I really enjoyed it.

[ScarlettPhoenix · Rating 5 out of 5]

So often when there is series, the magic begins to fade after the initial book. Not with Maggie Ryan at the helm. She weaves a tapestry of characters, places and emotions that are sustainable in each and every story she writes. She has given us the Red Petticoat Saloon with all of it's characters intertwined. She reveals each pair carefully and lovingly. I can't wait for installment number 3!

[Windsong · Rating 5 out of 5]

New series

This is a wonderful new historic series. From disgrace to respect by way of gambling, two ship rides and prostitutes. Go figure. I loved every character and I enjoyed that it was a real novel, not a short read. Those have they're place but loved. This.

[Rjr · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hot sheriff who spanks, an innocent who wants to be a Red Petticoat girl, and a murder mystery. What a fun, charming story with lots of love and spankings. The supporting cast of characters are very entertaining, especially the cook at the Red Petticoat. You don't want to miss this book!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable, if somewhat overly dramatic, story. Here's what I wrote at 67%: All that was missing from this crime-solving scene was the dog. Scooby-doo, that is. The rest of the gang's on the job! That about sums it up. It was a very jarring scene that took me right out of the story.

[Samm Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Red and Jeb are great. Jeb is the strong dominant sheriff (who has known Red since she was a little girl) and Red is an independent feisty red-head that is just trying to take care of herself as she doesn't want to be a burden on her brother. Red's independent streak has lead her to a job at the Red Petticoat and of course this doesn't sit well with the sheriff. As Red is not yet 18, Jewel and Gabe will not allow her to don the red petticoats (she is stick with pink until she comes of age). The back and forth salvos between Red and Jeb make for a very entertaining read. The an unexpected twist in the story added a little extra dimension to an already great plot. We also get the added bonus of a little more Jewel and Gabe.