The Truth Hurts
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Alex is a strong willed teenager with a devoted boyfriend, a loving mum, lots of sisters, a love for music and being out doors. She almost has the perfect life... Key word, ALMOST, the thing is her dad left a long time ago and she longs to find him. With the help of her friends she goes on a epic journey to find her dad.
Follow Alex in her journey to discover who her father is, who she truly loves and many secrets along the way but will all the bumps in the road make her lose hope and abandon her adventure. Will she find her father? Who will she choose? What secret will shake her to the core? Will she get both things she wants so badly; To find her Father and choose which boy she's fallen for so hard. An addictive love story and a gripping read. Read on to find out what happens in The Truth Hurts
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