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Hope is a young girl trying to understand who she is. When she meets someone who makes her heart flutter, her world flips on its axis. Through a series of revelations and heartfelt moments, Hope learns to accept herself and embrace her true identity.
The story follows Hope’s emotional journey as she navigates the challenges of self‑acceptance and discovers the meaning of love in a way that redefines her future.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Carrie Mac
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