The Happy Heart
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Bailey Mathews was always been extremely shy and bullied for her red hair. Once she got into college, she met Bridget and Crystal and became good friends with the boisterous duo. However, bullying has a way of following you. One day, a girl from her former high school spots her in the college parking lot and begins with the harsh words. But just as it is about to get physical, Ray Ones steps in and stands up to Bailey's bully.
After that incident, Ray is determined to help Bailey stand up for herself and find her voice.
But can she do that when her only instinct is to run and hide?
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The second book of The Heart Series
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