Powerful, heartfelt, and deeply human…
Standridge’s heartfelt trilogy traces the intertwined journeys of three women overcoming loss and danger, each uncovering that the path to healing runs through connection as much as endurance. In The Secret, Standridge introduces Morgan O’Connell, a woman clawing her way out of grief to rebuild both her life and a sanctuary for others. Harmony Hills is more than a horse facility—it’s the heart of Morgan’s recovery. Standridge ties Morgan’s emotional recovery to the daily work of restoring trust, both in herself and in others. Though the story’s suspense heightens the stakes, it’s Morgan’s self-discovery and the authenticity of her connections that give it real depth.
The Witness shifts gears into high-stakes suspense. Raina, whose act of selfless courage turns her into a target, is thrust into a nightmare of trauma and pursuit. What follows is an emotionally gripping narrative where action and tenderness coexist in perfect balance. The pacing remains taut, the stakes high, but Standridge never lets the heart of the story fade. Through Detective Channion Scott’s devotion and his growing feelings for Raina, the novel becomes less about survival alone and more about endurance and human connection.
The Rescues brings the series full circle, returning to Harmony Hills with a story that hums with quiet strength. Ripley Capilano’s chance arrival at the ranch and her bond with a traumatized horse set the stage for one of the series’s most emotionally nuanced romances. Her relationship with the guarded and steadfast Ty Stanton unfolds with slow-burning depth. Their journey from cautious strangers to soul-deep partners mirrors the horse’s recovery—pain yielding to trust, and fear to faith.
Rooted in the heart of Arizona, the stories feel authentic and alive. The expanse of the desert and the quiet pulse of ranch life anchor the emotional intensity of each story. Read together, the three novels form an emotionally cohesive trilogy that celebrates endurance, compassion, and second chances. Standridge’s prose is vivid yet unpretentious, the dialogue authentic, and the pacing perfectly tuned to the rhythm of each story’s emotional stakes. She brings both the ache of grief and the promise of healing to life with quiet emotional precision. Harmony Hills feels real and lived-in; a refuge where pain meets possibility and where the land itself seems to mirror the characters’ longing for peace. Fans of Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove series and Nicholas Sparks’s The Rescue and Safe Haven will find much to admire.
A page-turning, emotionally charged trilogy that blends suspense, romance, and redemption in equal measure.
The Secret: book 1
Pub date June 23, 2025
ISBN 978-1967457014
Price $12.99 (USD) Paperback, $0.99 Kindle edition
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The Witness: book 2
Pub date September 1, 2025
ISBN 978-1967457038
Price $15.99 (USD) Paperback, $0.99 Kindle edition
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The Rescues: book 3
Pub date Jan. 2 2026
ASIN B0FNV1ZD58
Price $4.99 Kindle edition