Chin Deep
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Last published Thu, May 14, 2015
At many moments in her life, Jessa White didn't quite understand that her life wasn't completely meaningless. That Portland was more than just another rainy day. That her boyfriend Cliff's love for her was not mediocre but beautiful and intoxicating.
In this luxurious novel, Jessa finds the strength to take Cliff's hand and let him show her that life is full of wonderful things, and full of beauty, chasm, and even adventure.
Will Jessa be able to overcome all of the darkness in her life and make her way back up to the shore before she drowns in her misery?
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