Buck and Ruby
A Love Story
Ruby was a woman well-loved. But like so many other women, she believed that what she truly wanted was something she couldn’t have. Because it was wrong. You didn’t even think such things. But her husband loved her with a patience few men possessed, and when he discovered her deepest secrets, that patience became a mission. It took some time, but he began to wear her down. Then he ran out of time. And suddenly Ruby knew her secrets would remain just that. Secret. But that didn’t matter anyway, because love only comes once in a lifetime.
Buck didn’t trust women. He wasn’t big on people in general. Not after he’d felt the sharp sting of betrayal so many years ago. Now, he didn’t care. When the need arose, he took care of it. When he had to interact with anyone, he kept it simple and went back to work. Other than that, life was just fine. When he found the secluded plot of land that would give him the privacy he wanted, he was relieved that the family next door felt the same. Until he saw those long auburn curls and heard that infectious laugh. But that didn’t matter either, because she was another man’s wife. He’d never live in her world.
In her debut novel, Alys Locke takes you on a journey with two people who believed they knew everything there was to know about love, only to discover a truth neither could have ever imagined. “Buck and Ruby” is a ‘Later in Life’ love story. You can love more than once in your life, but rare love only happens once in a lifetime.
Please note: This book contains adult themes, consensual erotic scenes, and strong language. There is no cheating. No cliffhanger. Suggested PG-21.
“Buck and Ruby” will be available in February 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy a free short story from Alys Locke. Click here for “Thomas and Annie”.
