Breathe
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Last published Sun, Nov 22, 2015
"One: don't let her drink alcohol. She starts doing crazy things then eventually passes out."
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"Two: she's hides her emotions well. She may smile but she may be hurting inside. It's hard to tell at first but if you look closely, you'll see."
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"Three: don't let her get scared. She has...breathing difficulties."
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Alex has been through a terrible childhood and has put her past behind her when her new, loving father adopted her.
Just when things start getting bad and her past is catching up to haunt her, a new boy shows up in school. His name: Andrew Heath.
Little does Alex know that he's been hired to protect her.
When this mysterious boys job is to be her best friend by day and bodyguard by night, he begins to feel things which he's never felt before.
Who will Alex choose in the end; the bad boy, or her body guard?
Can they save Alex from her enemies?
But more importantly, can they save her from herself?
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This book contains mature content, depression and anxiety.
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