Bruises Don't Define Us
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Carter Rose Jensen, 17, lives with her abusive father after her mother and twin sister died in a car accident years prior. She keeps quiet and doesn't have friends, but for a good reason. She doesn't want to get attached. Her dream is to get out of her small town, Ridgewood, and go to someplace far away from everyone here. ESPECIALLY her father. She doesn't believe in love anymore but can one boy change all that for her?
Blake Stephen Ryder, 17, has a dark past but everyone is oblivious to it. He's the typical bad boy, tattoos, drugs, expulsion, one night stands. But can one girl change that all for him?
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This book contains graphic content about drug abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, self harm, and cussing. Inappropriate for some readers! Read at your own risk please.
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