EMBRACE THE TRUTH

Some truths demand courage. Sometimes love can hurt more than it heals.

Misty has always cared for the overlooked—lost animals, lonely neighbors, anyone who feels invisible—but at home, obedience comes first. Her father, loving when sober and calling her his “nature girl,” shares fleeting moments of peace under desert skies—but when he’s cruel and unpredictable, the world feels unsafe. 

Her family and faith demand conformity, and questioning them could shatter everything.

When Misty begins to explore her sexual identity and the people she cares about, the unconditional love she depends on disappears. Religion becomes a weapon, siblings turn against her, and the people she hopes to protect may be the very ones determined to hurt her.

To seek comfort, Misty turns to the theater, her friends, and the quiet beauty of the desert, discovering that being true to herself is the only way to stand strong.

Will Misty have the courage to embrace the truth about herself, her passions, and her identity—before the cost of denial becomes too great?

Book three in the Desert of Dreams Series—standalone stories of friends in a small desert town (1980s–’90s) discovering resilience, courage, and hope.

Content Warning: Books in the Desert of Dreams Series address many sensitive but important topics which may include bullying and peer pressure; troubled sibling relationships; struggling friendships and romantic relationships; religion; racism and classism; historical events of the late 1980s and 1990s; death; neglect and abuse (physical, emotional, and/or sexual); trauma (generational and situational); drugs, alcohol, and sex; teen pregnancy; abortion; and mental illness including depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and anxiety.

Paperbacks available August 1, 2026.

EBook releases June 1, 2026. Available for pre-order on Amazon.

Discounted Pricing:

Paperback Retail Price $19.99  / Buy Direct $15.00

Jacketed Hardcover Retail Price $32.00 / Buy Direct $24.00 (coming soon)

eBook $4.99 (Kindle and Kindle Unlimited)

360 pages