All My Belongings

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All My Belongings

Author: Cynthia Ruchti

A new identity can’t protect Becca from a past that refuses to go away.

Where do you turn when changing your name doesn’t give you the anonymity you want? When running hundreds of miles away isn’t far enough? When your search for a place to belong lands you right back where you began?

One phone call destroys all hope Becca Morrow has for a life beyond the shame of her past. Further discredited by the death of her elderly, ailing patient—the mother of the influential businessman, Isaac Hughes—Becca’s new life is shattered and her longing for love slips away. Working to clear her name, Becca must learn to see the beauty in the ugliness of dying, to accept the precious tenderness in forgiveness, and—at last—discover that where she belongs isn’t as much about her family history as it is about her faith in the One to whom she’ll always belong.

Endorsements

“Intricate. Astounding. Suspense woven together with lyrical prose. Characters you hate, others you bleed for. Masterful storyteller, Cynthia Ruchti, has done it again with All My Belongings. A Keeper!”—Lauraine Snelling, creator of the favorite Red River of the North historical series and Wake the Dawn

“I was blown away by the beautiful style of Cynthia Ruchti’s novel, All My Belongings. Her story was warm, tear-jerking, and beautiful with healing. I want to read more of this novelist’s intelligent work.”—Hannah Alexander, author of Hallowed Halls

“Loved it. Loved. It. Wonderful characters. Creative storyline. Get yourself comfortable because it’s a read-at-one-sitting book. Highly recommended.”—Gayle Roper, author of Lost and Found; An Unlikely Match

“Cynthia Ruchti has penned another compelling story with a hero and heroine who are both trapped by their pasts and complications in the present that could destroy futures. This is a story that leads you through the pages to a place where light and forgiveness stream. A beautiful story for people who love rich layers of truth mixed into their novels.”—Cara Putman, award-winning author of Shadowed by Grace

“Where do you turn when changing your name isn’t enough? When putting hundreds of miles between you and your family of origin doesn’t distance you from the shame? With achingly real characters facing crises of conscience that challenge even those solid in their convictions, Cynthia Ruchti creates a story of faith, forgiveness, and families who are sometimes called to reinvent themselves to survive. You will not get through this book without some fraying of your heart . . . but it will be tenderly mended by the final page.”—Becky Melby, author of the Lost Sanctuary series

“I couldn’t put All My Belongings down—I was enraptured and caught up in the words, in the feelings. I loved the romance and the mystery and the beauty of God’s grace and love that overarched the story. I know just how Becca felt with Aurelia—and with her dad. This was such a blessing!”—Deb Haggerty

“I am a dedicated fan of Cynthia Ruchti’s exquisite writing, and All My Belongings is just one more well-told story to add to my collection of her stunning novels. There are a lot of good writers on the planet today, but few

great ones. Ruchti qualifies as one of the latter. As she skillfully pens a tale of a young woman fighting to overcome her father’s legacy, Ruchti keeps readers on the edge of their seats even as we are challenged to consider our own faith and courage in the face of overwhelming odds.”—Kathi Macias, author of more than 40 books, including The Singing Quilt

“Perhaps the greatest longing of every heart is to find a safe place to belong and be loved. For those feeling lost and shut out of love, Cynthia’s powerful story provides a map for the journey to where grace and forgiveness

intersect with hope and healing.”—Lisa Abeler, Women’s Ministries Director at Camp Lebanon in Minnesota

“The word pictures Cynthia Ruchti paints in my mind’s eye are like no other! This book is filled with mystery, intrigue, and love wrapped up in the embrace of God’s grace—destined to become a best seller!”—Shari Radford, Event Planner/Owner, Christian Speakers Bureau

“Ruchti’s characters in All My Belongings face real problems that have no easy solutions. They struggle with trust, they wrestle with forgiveness. This story captured my attention and held it to the end when the main character

at last discovers where she truly belongs.”—Emily Parke Chase, author of Standing Tall After Falling Short

“All My Belongings is the type of book you would want to have as you curl up in a soft chair with a cup of tea! I loved the plot of this book. The main character is a woman we all could identify with and yet her courage and faith are inspirations. Of course, everyone loves a romance, and the way the author brings it about is done with such taste and thoughtfulness. I was on the edge of my seat as one thing after another happens, but the ending of the story as well as how God is there for us will warm your heart. What a wonderful story!”—Lane P. Jordan, best-selling author of 12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Woman

“Thank you for the chance to read your new book. I absolutely loved it. Your information on medications and the progression of the illness and the care was right on. This story really hit home to me in so many ways. Throughout the book thoughts would take me to my own family experiences and those at my job. I will highly recommend this book to everyone when it is published.”—Cindy Hardrath, hospice caregiver

About the Author

Cynthia Ruchti is the author of the critically acclaimed Where the Morning Glory Blooms and They Almost Always Come Home. After 33-years as writer/producer of the daily 15-minute radio broadcast, The Heartbeat of the Home, Cynthia served a two-year term as president of American Christian Fiction Writers and currently serves as ACFW’s Professional Relations Liaison. In addition to writing novels, devotionals, and magazine articles, she speaks for women’s events and writers’ conferences. Cynthia and her plot-tweaking husband live in Central Wisconsin, where she creates stories of Hope-that-glows-in-the-dark. Find Cynthia on the web at CynthiaRuchti.com.

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