New Release
A Peace of Mind
Is Better Than
A Piece of A Man
Ruth Hampton’s first fictional novel, “A Peace of Mind is Better Than A Piece of a Man”, is a suspenseful drama revolving around the protagonist, Rayna Jennings. Rayna, an attractive young woman, falls for the charming and wealthy businessman, Elliot Nolan. However, she soon discovers Elliot’s deceptive character and haunted past. The novel explores Rayna’s emotional dilemma of choosing between her love for Elliot and her intuition urging her to flee from him. As Elliot’s past starts to haunt him, he becomes adamant about not letting Rayna go.
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Ruth Hampton
Chapter 1: A Glimpse
A Peace of Mind Is Better Than A Piece of Man
“Ray-Ray, get up from outta dat bed! It’s time to go to church! Dis da Lord’s day and I don’t wanna be late. C’mon here and pick me up!”
“Okay, Grandma. I’m almost finished. You know this diva got to look her best on the Lawd’s day!”
“Almost finished? Chile, I hope no man ain’t causing you to be late for Jesus! You know God’s got His eye on you!” If you don’t hurry up I’m gone stand out by da mailbox and hitch a ride.”
“C’mon Grandma! I’ll be there. Besides my ‘man’ already left.”
“I show hope you prayed about him, and ain’t shacking up’! Why ain’t he going to church with ya?”
“Yes, ma’am Grandma. Love you, love you, love you!” I always do that to her when I’m not trying to listen.
In my colossal bedroom window, facing the town park, I opened the blinds and began to reminisce about how it all began…
I really wanted Daddy, but the last time I saw him was when I was six years old. We met at the park for ice cream. Daddy kept saying he was so sorry about the way things turned out. He said he was going away to get well. Too many bad memories in Sumnerfield. He hugged me and said he loved me. I think he was in trouble with the law. At least that’s what I overheard Mama telling Grandma Flo at breakfast one morning.
