{"product_id":"reach-for-hope-desert-of-dreams-series-book-2-paperback","title":"Reach for Hope: (Desert of Dreams Series Book 2) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmanda Lapera\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful coming-of-age story about survival, love, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolyn was taught to fear God, but the only being she ever feared was her dad.\u003c\/strong\u003e When he moves their family to the desolate desert town of Lake Los Angeles, the small safety she once knew vanishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll that matters is shielding her younger brothers from the harsh desert life and from her military father, brutal commander of wife and children. But keeping them safe comes at a steep cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith combat boots and a tough exterior, she builds walls to push everyone out, including the girls who befriend her and the boy who refuses to give up on her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilence keeps her safe... until love forces her to speak out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccustomed to living in fear, Carolyn must find the strength to stand up for herself and confront the father who has ruled her life for so long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brighter future waits. Can she reach for hope before her chance slips away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook two in the \u003cem\u003eDesert of Dreams Series\u003c\/em\u003e - standalone stories of friends in a small desert town (1980s-'90s) discovering resilience, strength, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"engaging... evocative, compelling... thoroughly absorbing.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, \u003cem\u003e Midwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"a wonderfully easy read... a beautiful story... I highly recommend.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e- Grant Leishman for \u003cem\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/em\u003e (5-Star Review)\u003cstrong\u003e\"A realistic portrayal of a troubled upbringing.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers who love: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender, character-driven coming-of-age stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgic 1980s-1990s settings and small-town life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourneys of self-discovery and courage that linger after the last page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by national award-winning author Amanda LaPera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContent 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; divorce; 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50569622585567,"sku":"9781965660027","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/fC2ABgHbRU9781965660027.webp?v=1784059229","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/reach-for-hope-desert-of-dreams-series-book-2-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}