Katie
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Katie Bowman's life had always been perfect. At least to those looking in from the outside. She lived in a beautiful home, drove a luxury car and was dating one of the most sought after boys at school. To everyone around her, she appeared to have it all. Katie liked it that way. She didn't want anyone to see the pain and loneliness she kept hidden. When tragedy strikes and her world starts to come unwound, can Katie keep up the pretense? Will she ever be able to let anyone get close enough to help her overcome all the pain and hurt of the past? Or is she destined to always be alone?
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