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A Spark of Hope in Sedona's Red Rock

A Spark of Hope in Sedona's Red Rock

by

Amanda Forry-Fino

After the sudden death of her beloved father, fifteen-year-old Kimberly Aldridge is uprooted from her life in Crete and sent to Sedona, Arizona. She hopes for healing in the land of crimson cliffs—but instead finds herself in a broken home with an abusive uncle, a new school where she’s the outsider, and a bully who makes every day a battle.

Her lifeline comes in the form of Lexy Heller—the rebellious, sharp-tongued daughter of a billionaire. What begins as an unlikely friendship soon becomes Kimberly’s greatest anchor: a bond forged in loyalty, laughter, and the shared fight against cruelty.

Meanwhile, Kimberly’s Aunt Blanche is caught in her own storm. Trapped in a loveless marriage with a violent husband, Blanche finds herself drawn into a forbidden affair with George Heller—Lexy’s powerful father. Their secret romance threatens to ignite scandal and destroy everything they hold dear.

Blending found family, coming-of-age resilience, and forbidden love, A Spark of Hope in Sedona’s Red Rocks is a dramatic family saga about surviving abuse, uncovering secrets, and discovering that even in the darkest places, hope can rise like the desert sun.

✨ Perfect for readers who love small-town drama, emotional family secrets, and unforgettable friendships that change lives.
(14+) and adult readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories, family drama, and emotional romance.

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IAC Main Tropes:

Found Family, New Girl/New Guy, Hidden Secrets, Forbidden Romance, Small Town/Small City

Detailed Tropes:

Found Family, Unlikely Friendship, New Girl at School, The Bully & the Teacher’s Pet, Family Secrets, Abusive Household, Secret Affair / Forbidden Love, Small-Town Drama & Gossip, Resilience Through Pain, Hope in Darkness

Representations in This Book:

Age Groups:

Young Adult

Spice Level:

Level 1

Available Formats:

Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Content Information:

Level 3

Domestic abuse (verbal & emotional, some physical) ✦ Alcoholism ✦ Bullying & harassment ✦ Grief & loss of a parent ✦ Infidelity / affair subplot ✦ Toxic family dynamics ✦ References to trauma and emotional manipulation

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About the Author

Amanda Forry-Fino

Amanda Forry/Fino is an Amazon best-selling and multi-genre author whose storytelling spans romance, biography, and inspirational memoir. She is best known for her memoir A Lifetime Fight: Living with Cerebral Palsy, where she shares her lived journey with courage and conviction, transforming personal challenges into stories that uplift readers around the world.  Before embracing her Christian faith, Amanda published several powerful works that continue to resonate with readers today, including Secrets of Blue Bell: A Love in the Shadows, The Ricotta Dynasty: A Story of Love and Mafioso, Unbreakable Love: Tony and Evelyn’s Epic Story, the soul-stirring A Spark of Hope in Sedona’s Red Rocks, and her non-Christian biography A Girl I Use to Recall.  Now, her writing reflects not only her creativity but also her faith and advocacy. Amanda is a passionate voice for disability awareness and inclusion, working to break down barriers and reshape how society views disability—championing a world where every individual is respected and valued for their unique gifts. She makes her home in Williamsburg, Virginia,

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