BLUEINK “SATISFYING CONCLUSION… SKILLFULLY DELIVERS” READERS’ FAVORITE “5-STAR SEAL” PUBLISHERS’ WEEKLY BOOKLIFE “EXQUISITE PROSE” FOREWORD CLARION REVIEWS “LUSH, SATISFYING” MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW “VIVIDLY COMPELLING” “Readers will eagerly cheer for a satisfying conclusion, which Reine skillfully delivers.” —BlueInk “Lovers of thoughtful, lyric, relationship-driven fiction will treasure Reine’s poetic, philosophical style.” —Publishers’ Weekly BookLife “Ideal balance in bringing together themes of love, transformation, and familial bonds.” —Readers’ Favorite “The story unfolds in rich origami layers of revelation and connection as Bryce and those around her confront their losses, the impact of grief, a historic family ranch’s threats, and the arrival of a stranger who poses yet more issues at a vulnerable time in the family’s world.” — Midwest Book Review In a realm of family secrets still knocking on the coffin, love writes the most enduring story. If the emotional depth of M.L. Stedman’s The Light Between Oceans or the healing power of rural life in Nicholas Evans’s The Horse Whisperer resonated with you, The Three Layers of a Moment will sweep you away. At the heart of Pioneer Ranch lies a profound truth: “There are three layers to a moment—your experience, your awareness of the experience, and your interpretation of it,” Bryce, an accomplished showjumper and veterinarian, must unravel these layers as her family stands at a crossroads. Are they the historic ranch they fought so hard to save, or have they truly become something else—“blood and paint”? Haunted by the loss of a brother who tormented her, Bryce struggles to reconcile her grieving parents while their historic ranch faces existential threats. Just as the weight of the past becomes too much to bear, a mysterious stranger arrives, resurrecting old nightmares. Can he compel her to confront her demons, unlock her potential, mend her fractured relationship with her father, and navigate a marriage buckling under mounting pressures? And what role will the enigmatic new man, holding the keys to her future, play in her life? The Three Layers of a Moment is an absorbing, feel-good drama that explores love, transformation, holding oneself accountable, and the intricate play between past, present, and future. Bryce must balance on a razor’s edge, as the family’s unbreakable bonds are tested beyond measure. Will they allow the weight of the past to define them, or will they define themselves? Each book in The Pioneer Ranch Saga can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the larger series. "Lovers of thoughtful, lyric, relationship-driven fiction will treasure Reine's poetic, philosophical style." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife "Readers will eagerly cheer for a satisfying conclusion, which Reine skillfully delivers." —BlueInk "Author Samar Reine has crafted a work that offers an ideal balance in bringing together themes of love, transformation, and familial bonds." —Readers' Favorite Review "Libraries and readers interested in a dynamic story of suffering, recovery, and new directions will find The Three Layers of a Moment vividly compelling, whether it's chosen as a stand-alone read or as a complimentary expansion and part of the trilogy." — Midwest Book Review "Exquisite prose and a marital love story power this drama of a rancher and her legacy." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife "Readers will also be captivated by the evocative depictions of Native American culture, particularly evident in healing ceremonies." —BlueInk "Reine's prose is evocative and immersive, drawing readers into the heart of the Pioneer Ranch family's struggles and triumphs with immersive details and vibrant scenery." —Readers' Favorite "The story unfolds in rich origami layers of revelation and connection as Bryce and those around her confront their losses, the impact of grief, a historic family ranch's threats, and the arrival of a stranger who poses yet more issues at a vulnerable time in the family's world." — Midwest Book Review "This marital love story, set against a backdrop of the changing Southwest climate, offers family drama and one woman's dream of safeguarding her legacy." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife "Throughout, Bryce is a relatable character who mirrors real-life experiences." —BlueInk "Bryce's journey is both relatable and poignant as she grapples with grief, guilt, and the weight of familial expectations, and I was really impressed with the close-up narrative skill in portraying her speech and thought to give us deeper insight into her emotions." —Readers' Favorite "As Bryce leans into further relationship revelations and a life that evolves from family interactions, love, and transformation, readers receive a series of insights which will not only keep them reading, but thinking." — Midwest Book Review "Reine creates vivid family dynamics in which each personality displays a