“A spicy mixture of family scandal, mother-daughter betrayal, and good-for-nothing men.” —Publishers WeeklyEveryone from Louisiana to Florida knows Mama Ruby—a small-town...

“Warm, energetic, and charming.” —The Houston Post  Mama Ruby’s known for taking things that aren’t rightfully hers, like her best friend’s stillborn...

New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe presents an unforgettable tale featuring the rebellious early years of Mama Ruby, the indomitable heroine of her acclaimed novel The Upper...