Becoming Ruthless

by Rita H. Rowe

Ruth is young, excited about life and not looking for love. Yet love finds her, and Ruth is thrilled. But she is left devastated when she finds out that her the man she loves has deceived her. Still hopeful, she embarks on another relationship only to find herself in the same predicament.

Ruth becomes disenchanted with love and decides that if she can’t beat them, she may as well join them and begins a journey that will change her very being and endanger her life.

Can Ruth find herself before it’s too late? Or will she become what she has always despised—a loathsome liar?

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2021

About the author

Rita Rowe is a teacher and author with a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma of Education, and a Masters in Writing. Her journey into writing began as a lifelong dream that she was finally able to pursue at the age of forty-seven, resulting in her first novel, Never the Moon. Rita pours her heart and soul into her writing, incorporating her personal experiences with love, romance, hurt, and abuse. To Rita, writing is both a form of therapy and a way to connect with like-minded readers on a deeper level. As an author, Rita hopes to be remembered as someone who created worlds that readers could lose themselves in, even just for a little while. When she isn’t writing, Rita enjoys playing pool, painting, going on motorbike rides, and spending time with her children and mother.

Reviews

[Elle Sie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book follows Ruth, a young woman in her mid-twenties, who quickly becomes jaded with love after a string of relationships that don't work out. After a failed marriage with an emotionally distant husband, a tryst with a commitment-phobe who simply wasn't compatible with her and a tragic romance with a man who could have been so good for her, Ruth hardens her heart to love and sets out to play the men in her life. What I loved about this story was how, although I couldn't relate to Ruth's motivations in the middle of the book, I felt sympathy for how her mistreatment by men she loved had caused her to act the way she did in the second half of the novel. The writer skillfully shifted my compassion for Ruth towards her romantic partners later in the story - and back to Ruth again after (without giving spoilers) she becomes sympathetic again due to events that happen towards the end. The story ended in a satisfying way too; I like to think that Ruth's heart becomes healed and that she gets her happy ever after, but she definitely learned from her mistakes and grew as a person during her journey. A great read with a few unexpected twists later in the story. 

[_sassy_39 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe is the third book of the author that I have read. Main character of the story is Ruth, a woman in her twenties. Oliver was her first real love. Before marrying Oliver, her parents warned Ruth to take time so she could be sure about that man but Ruth didn't wait for whatever she wanted.

But as days passed, she realised Oliver and she don't share a common interest. He is disinterested in everything she tried to involve him in. He used to stay late at work and always come home tired. But one day Ruth caught Oliver with another woman. After being cheated by the man she loved a lot, what Ruth will do?

The story shows how others' cruelness and unloyalty changes us and makes us hard. This is a story with a brilliant plot. Author's narration is so smooth to follow. The characters are unforgettable and this story will stay in my head for a long time. Looking forward to read more of Ruth's work in the future.

[Becca Fitzpatrick (bookscandlescats) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Becoming Ruthless is the newest novel by Rita H Rowe. It's a contemporary fiction, which focuses on love and romance.

When I tell you I was excited for this book, I'm not kidding! I read it in one sitting, and absolutely could not put it down. It's a short book, but it's definitely packs a punch.

The writing is incredible, and the story is gripping. It's a twisty story, with a few reveals I didn't see coming.

The protagonist Ruth is such a likeable character. I felt so much emotion for her whilst she was experiencing betrayal. When she began digging herself deeper into a life of lies, it made me anxious and sad for her character.

Thank you so much to Rita H Rowe for reaching out and asking me to read your book! It's fantastic and I definitely recommend it.

[Lover Literature · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! The description caught my eye and when I received it I told myself to wait and finish up the book I was reading to start this one but I just couldn't I read the first chapter and just could not stop myself. Amazing book!!

[Michelle Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

Ruth is young and out for a good time. She meets the man of her dreams, they marry, and then he betrays her. The circle repeats again and Ruth has decided if you can't beat them, join them. She embarks on a series of affairs that may end up costing her her life.