Ruby's Dream — Maree Anderson

A plus-sized woman with good reason to be wary of men… A crystal warrior who believes himself unworthy of a woman's love…. Ruby's plus-sized, boyfriend-less, and turning thirty. But things are looking up when she's given a kyanite crystal and encounters the most beautiful man she's ever seen. Wow, best birthday present ever! But the Adonis-like Kyan must have an agenda: He couldn't truly be interested in someone like her. Kyan can't figure out why Ruby hides behind smart comebacks and self-deprecating comments… and seems hell-bent on pushing other women at him. How can Ruby not understand the allure she holds for a man like him? Both Kyan and Ruby have powerful reasons to distrust their growing feelings for each other. But before they can sort through their emotional baggage, the Crystal Guardian intervenes… and time runs out for them both.