Books

This short book is about that “boobless” life in America; stories of how society shames small-breasted women and perpetuates the belief that when it comes to our chest, bigger is best. This is a message of support and empowerment, reminding all women that they’re more than their breasts — and that they can certainly look like a star in their own “flat” chest.

We’re more open to showing our wounds now. We’re HEALING together and sharing our mental health journey. And we’re doing that through motivating, encouraging, empowering messages and self-love affirmations. It’s a movement that I’ve proudly joined. For all of us word lovers, and those needing a word of encouragement or comfort, this is for you.

Recent college graduate Adriana Ruffo meets Dante — a popular young visual artist living in Los Angeles—on a night out in New York City and the two hit it off. Adriana’s beauty and personality captivate Dante from the start—and he wants her at any cost. For Adriana, the attraction is mutual. But it backfires when she discovers Dante has a questionable reputation.

What begins as a hopeful leap into the modeling world quickly spirals into an expensive lesson in deception. In this brutally honest short memoir, one aspiring model recounts her misadventure through a “too good to be true” casting experience, exposure, and life-changing opportunities. She finds herself tangled in expensive photo packages, suspicious sales tactics, and a masterclass in spotting red flags far too late. Part cautionary tale, part coming-of-age reflection for a grown adult, this story explores ambition, rejection, false hope, and what happens when dream-chasers meet professional dream-sellers.