Why we run
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***This book does have a prequel. It's called "I can see you." You do not need to read that book to read this one. I'd prefer you read this one first.****
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She's an Olympic champion who likes the shadows. A girl who wanted to stay on the Down Low and live her life freely.
All that changes she's betrayed by the people she cares about the most.
Issabella Jackson lets go of her life.
In desperation for a place to stay she makes a compromise that doesn't seem like a big deal, but will spark a frenzy in the media.
Izzy is ready for the world to see her and she's going to bring the storm with her.
But sometimes the end of the storm comes with a price.
Or maybe it was a prize...
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