After being summoned back home to Charleston to help with the family business, Madison Whitfield leaves her life behind in Oklahoma, leaving her feeling more isolated than ever. To make things worse, her ex, Ashton, looms in the background, a constant reminder of their tumultuous relationship. He refuses to accept their breakup and will stop at nothing to get her to the altar.

Thankfully, Maddie can rely on her best friend, Tom, for support. But when Tom decides to re-enter the dating scene, Maddie realizes that her feelings for him may run deeper than mere friendship. With the encouragement of her close friends, though, Maddie begins to believe that she can have it all.

As loyalties are tested and betrayal runs deep, Maddie is faced with a difficult decision-will she sacrifice her own happiness to save her family's reputation, or will she fight for the life she wants, no matter the cost?

Please note that Standing Strong contains content that may be sensitive to some readers. Some scenes depict abuse, intentions of murder, betrayal, and situations where characters are forcibly taken.