Author Christine Gallagher signs her new book, Ruby’s Revenge, at Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos.
Author Christine Gallagher signs her new book, Ruby’s Revenge, at Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos. Credit: Jeffrey Bloom Photography photo

Local author and restaurateur Christine Gallagher celebrated the release of her new novel, Ruby’s Revenge, with a Feb. 16 book launch event at Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos.

The intimate gathering at the restaurant, which Gallagher co-owns with chef Jesper Johansson, featured a reading, book signing, and wine and hors d’oeuvres for attending family, friends and fans.

A former Los Angeles psychotherapist, Gallagher has built a diverse writing career that includes TV movie screenplays, humorous nonfiction and launching the Divorce Party trend with her book, The Divorce Party Handbook.

Her latest work was inspired by her internationally published book, The Woman’s Book of Revenge.

  • Christine Gallagher’s new book, <em>Ruby’s Revenge</em>, is a darkly humorous and empowering story of betrayal, self-discovery and triumph.
    Christine Gallagher’s new book, Ruby’s Revenge, is a darkly humorous and empowering story of betrayal, self-discovery and triumph.
  • Christine Gallagher is a former psychotherapist with a diverse writing career that includes TV movie screenplays, humorous nonfiction and launching the Divorce Party trend with her book, The Divorce Party Handbook.
    Christine Gallagher is a former psychotherapist with a diverse writing career that includes TV movie screenplays, humorous nonfiction and launching the Divorce Party trend with her book, The Divorce Party Handbook. Credit: Jeffrey Bloom Photography photo
  • Ruby’s Revenge launch party at Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos.
    Ruby’s Revenge launch party at Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos. Credit: Jeffrey Bloom Photography photo
  • Author Christine Gallagher signs her new book, Ruby’s Revenge, at Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos.
    Author Christine Gallagher signs her new book, Ruby’s Revenge, at Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos. Credit: Jeffrey Bloom Photography photo
  • Christine Gallagher with Noozhawk publisher Bill Macfadyen.
    Christine Gallagher with Noozhawk publisher Bill Macfadyen. Credit: Missy Macfadyen / Noozhawk photo
  • Ruby’s Revenge author Christine Gallagher is right at home at Plenty on Bell, which she co-owns with chef Jesper Johansson.
    Ruby’s Revenge author Christine Gallagher is right at home at Plenty on Bell, which she co-owns with chef Jesper Johansson. Credit: Jeffrey Bloom Photography photo
  • Christine Gallagher fan club.
    Christine Gallagher fan club. Credit: Bill Macfadyen / Noozhawk photo

Ruby’s Revenge follows protagonist Ruby Bixler as she uncovers her husband’s affair and fights to save her home, transforming from a people-pleaser into a stronger, more empowered woman.

The novel, which has drawn comparisons to works by Gail Honeyman and Taylor Jenkins Reid, blends dark humor with themes of betrayal, self-discovery and personal triumph.

Ruby’s Revenge is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Plenty on Bell, at 508 Bell St. in Los Alamos.