She disguised herself to uncover the world… and found her true self instead. THE BINDED BOTANIST by Ruby Cielo is an unforgettable tale inspired by the extraordinary life of Jeanne Baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe—disguised as a man. Part sweeping historical adventure, part intimate portrait of resilience, this evocative novel reimagines Baret's journey through fragrant jungles and treacherous seas, tangled ...

Thrown together by airport delays, Ruby and Jock bond over their disillusionment with Christmas and all it stands for. Their spontaneous decision to escape the holiday madness propels the unlikely couple into a whirlwind romance that takes them to Gibraltar, where they discover the power of love, the importance of family reconciliation, and the strength found in embracing new beginnings.

Book two in the Ruby and Jock trilogy. After a whirlwind romance and marriage in Gibraltar Ruby and Jock buy a run- down finca in the heart of Andalusia. As Ruby throws herself more and more into her environmental campaign can Jock fight his demons and resist the lure of alcohol and high finance?