A Heartbeat Away
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Last published Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Anna was not just an ordinary girl like the others in the village. She fought to be free of all the expectations her parents placed on her since the day she was born. Living in the middle of no where, her dreams to be free dwindle with each passing day. In a town stuck in the past, Anna can't wait to turn 18.
When her father, a scientist, brings home a boy from the woods of California, everything changes. Suddenly Anna sees the opportunity to help this mysterious boy and herself. While learning to adjust to how the world is outside of her town, can Anna win a battle against things she has never even heard of? With Conrad by her side, Anna will stand a much better chance.
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