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.