Small Town Girl, Big City Problems
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Last published Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Things are finally looking up for Lacey, after her manipulative ex-boyfriend is convicted she finally feels like she can breath again. When her mother and soon to be stepmother announce that the family will be moving from Chicago to a small town in Washington Lacey couldn't be happier. After all she was born and raised in a small town in Canada, Chicago had meant nothing but trouble and now she had a change at a fresh start, follow Lacey on a journey of love, friendship, self discovery and happiness.
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