R. R. Smith is a Pacific Northwest native and finds her inspiration through exploring the natural beauty of Oregon and Washington. She enjoys hiking, reading, writing, and most of all, spending quality moments with her family. She currently lives in Houston, Texas, with her family, her cranky tabby cat, and her Boston Terrier.
In 1930s America, Mina Albers's life takes a tragic turn when the state sends her and her siblings to an orphanage after her father's death as her mother was unable to care for them all. Desperate to escape, Mina flees and finds refuge with Robert Ryder, a man who would become her protector
