Ruby and Lorenzo's story grips you and holds you all the way through. It is a book you cannot put down. I can relate to a lot of the things in it.

The rough times Ruby's family faces so many can relate to today. I sure could relate to the wealthy looking down their nose at the poor. But Lorenzo saw the inside of Ruby - status quo meant nothing.

Being raised poor, I could so relate to Ruby. I could also relate to Ruby being made fun of by the wealthy girl. I know what it is to work to help your family out. I started working when I was 16 to help with food, etc. at home.

Ruby's continually telling herself she was beneath Lorenzo sounded like me talking to myself and God when I found my husband. It is what most couples do. Until they come to the point they both are ready to realize they love each other and make the committment to marriage, there is always the wondering.

A cinderella story without the mean step-mom and step-sisters. No fairy God Mother either. Just the kindness of friends.

A story you are not ready to end. I await Scarlet's story.