The Reason To Breathe
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What is the reason we live, the reason we keep going? There must be something, some kind of force that keeps us going.
For seventeen year old Heather, it's love that keeps her going. After living with her abusive parents her whole life, Heather tries to uncover an escape, but nothing seems to work until one day she eats at a diner.
The very lock of the yes between Heather and the strange boy would begin something greater than expected.
However, Heather's escape is far from her reach with the love of her life by her side. After searching for years, will Heather reside into her great escape or accept the love she so ignorantly desires. Find out in this heart wrenching novel by Zoe Zahnle
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