

A Spark of Hope in Sedona's Red Rock
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.
This book is available for:
$0.99 on Amazon
Additional Book Details
Major Tropes:
Second Chance, Billionaires/Millionaires, Small Town/Small City, Bully, New Girl/Guy
Tropes:
🌹 Tropes You’ll Find Inside ■ 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
Representation:
Mental Health (i.e. anxiety or grief)
Spice:
Level 1
Content:
Level 3
Content Warnings:
Domestic abuse (verbal, emotional, and some physical), Alcoholism and toxic family dynamics, Bullying and harassment, Grief and loss of a parent, Infidelity / forbidden affair subplot, and References to trauma and emotional manipulation
Recommended for mature teens (14+) and adult readers
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