Running Hearts
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Last published Sun, May 4, 2025
Bailee Arden has always been fast-but when it comes to speaking up, standing out, or falling in love, she's still learning to find her stride. Quiet, talented, and fiercely determined, Bailee's world changes the day she meets Keefe Taylor: the confident, funny runner who sees past her silence and straight into her heart.
As Bailee chases victory through district races, secret hallway meetings, and stolen moments on the track, a powerful bond grows between her and Keefe-one they keep hidden from their curious friends. But when a new coach pushes Bailee beyond her limits and her world starts to unravel, she must find the strength to rise-not just for the sport, but for herself.
From whispered promises under stadium lights to a life built on resilience, love, and running shoes, Running Hearts is a powerful story about finding your voice, holding on to your dreams, and never running alone.
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