Without A Song To Sing

by J.D. Mason

Twenty-years is a long time to wait before going home again. Tragedy scoops up Ruth Johnson and drops her back down in her hometown, decades after she survived a vicious attack at the hands of her ex-husband, Eric Ashton. Ruth spent those years healing, rebuilding, becoming brand new and sharing her story of survival and victory with the world in her memoir that made her an international bestselling author. For years, she's been on top of the food chain in the literary world, but the murder of her assistant, and the attempted murder of Ruth, has caused her world to come crashing down around her, forcing her back to the one place she thought she'd never live again, Jacksonville, Florida.

There was a time when they were closer than sisters, May, Bernie, Clara rallied around Ruth in at the lowest point in her life and helped uplift her into the woman she was always meant to be. But somewhere on Ruth's road to success, she'd left her friends behind. Success is one hell of a drug and near death experiences have a way of humbling a person. Among her friends again, Ruth is forced to face the ramifications of turning her back on them and another kind of rebuilding has to take place if she hopes to salvage these precious relationships.

Adrian Carter is still fine, and, due to unexpected recent events, still single. A long time ago, he broke her heart. Ruth believed that she was finally over him. Seeing him again, she has to admit to herself and to him, that she still loves him as much now as she ever did. Adrian is determined to get it right this time. Ruth is his destiny, and he is more convinced of that now than ever. However, Isaac Bronson, is convinced that there's another kind of destiny waiting for Ruth, if she'd just get out of her own way, open her eyes, and see it.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 11, 2020

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Reviews

[Sonya Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read On the eighth day she rested over so I could travel with Ruth all the way to this sequel. This book didn’t disappoint me. Ruth kept me in my feelings and Ms Mason knows how to keep you reading to the end. I hate to say but I still want more. The theme of both books will tear your heart out of your chest.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book club read.....Great read

[Angela S · Rating 5 out of 5]

JD Mason you rock!

Wow! This was the ultimate follow up to an amazing book written by this author. She made it a seamless transition from then to now but without any compromise. The growth of the ladies individually and as a group was spot on. Everything changes whether for the good or indifferent. I absolutely adored this book and can only pray the characters would not keep quiet and we get a part 3.

[Darcell L. Burrows]

Without a Song

To watch Ruth fall and ride again; to see her be the catalyst of bringing her friends together and mending their relationships; and then working through her relationship with the then boyfriend and the now boyfriend. That was the toughest task.
JD Mason is a gifted writer and I have enjoyed her work from the beginning.

[Delmeer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

First time reader of this author! I really enjoyed this book, it dragged a little but it was still good.

[Diana Mosley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read' On the eighth she rested' years ago . I read again to familiarize myself with characters. This sequel didn't disappoint. A very enjoyable read. Will their be another? I hope so.

[Stephanie Yates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I really liked the characters in this book. It flowed smoothly. We enjoyed the author Zooming in on our book club meeting.

[Diane Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book with the twists and turns of Ruth. Well written

[Tynetta Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruth Ruth Ruth

What a love rollercoaster ride Ruth took us on! It was such a journey for to come terms with who was best for her.

[Tonya grays]

YES

This was a awesome read you have done it yet again. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more from you.

[Deborah Y. Davids · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found a song to sing!!

Just when you think you know what's happening next, J. D.Mason surprises you. Loved each of the characters and their perspectives.

[Colette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about a woman who had a hard abusive marriage that she was able to come out of victoriously. But in the process, she lost contact with her close circle of friends. Then tragedy struck her once again in the very arena that she got her success - loosing her assistant to an abusive husband and where she, too, almost lost her life. Its a story of rise, fall, and rebuilding. Good read but some typo in the book; typos to me means that whomever did her editing didn't do such a good job and/or maybe this book was rushed to press. However, the story of what lead to her place of success, what lead to her failure and loss of friends, and the rebuilding of those friendships lets one know that it's truly not over until God says its over - if we'd only listen to ourselves and are able to see those that want the best for us. It did tell of love - lost, gain, lost again, regained; sometimes, we need to get out of our own way.

[U.M. Hiram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rollercoaster rides, unbreakable sisterhood bonds, second chance loves and memorable characters make this novel a great read! You definitely want to add this book to your TBR list.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was nice to read something that actually kept you grounded in reality. I've read countless books where the hero/heroine was gorgeous and had it all...and in the end, settled back into the perfect happily-ever-after. I love the escape but sometimes you need a book like this to remind you that life and love aren't always perfectly mapped toward the HEA. Ruth was the true definition of a heroine (she had a hard life but she always came back swinging). It would have been nice to see her end up with Prince I...too nice; but reality kicked her butt and she realized her life was with Prince II. I enjoy books that put a spotlight on friendship; especially the dynamics of good "girlfriends". Every woman should have a May, a Bernie, and a Clara in their corner.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

JD Mason is one of my favorite authors and this sequel did not disappoint. Ruth's life was still a rollercoaster with highs of being a national author/lecturer and lows of feeling responsible for her assistant (no spoiler 😊). I was surprised at the ending--hoping she Adrian would finally have their HEA, but it was not to be. Great story and highly recommend this book be added to everyone's TBR list.