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When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him.
But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life.
She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands.
Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything.
Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit
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Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena.
Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness.
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