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Will Hayden find the strength to reclaim his life before the past destroys his future, or will he let the darkness that made him consume him? Matthew Lambert is a small-town boy from DuBois, Pennsylvania. His mom is a drughead who forgets the world around her exists, while his stepdad is an abusive monster that makes Matthew's life a living hell. Desperate for freedom, Matthew hops on a random bus headed for Connecticut and changes his name to Hayden, hoping to get as far from his family as possible. He washes up at a hotel ran by Rachel Cromwell, who takes in queer abuse victims under her organization named Beyond Survival. Here, Hayden discovers what life outside of his childhood home has in store for him. From the loving couple who runs the hotel, to their quirky daughter who quickly becomes his best friend, Hayden finds himself experiencing the joys of found family in numerous shades. To top it off, the Cromwells' handsome son, Garrett, is there to bring the light back to Hayden's life in more ways than he ever thought. Will Hayden ever truly escape his stepfather's clutches? Will he overcome his past to forge a beautiful new future? Will he accept the Cromwell's love, in all forms they provide it, or will his distrust for the world ruin him? Follow Hayden's journey as he discovers what it means to be safe, to be queer, to be loved, and above all else, to be himself. A raw, emotional coming-of-age story about survival, queer identity, found family, and love, this novel asks what it really means to be safe, and whether learning to trust can be the bravest act of all.

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Angelina Bruno Angelina is a writer from Delaware, Ohio. She graduated from Otterbein University with a Fine Arts Degree in English. She has won numerous writing awards, had her work published in magazines and online sites such as Quiz and Quill, and has taken part in numerous writing contests. Dance of the Shadow Walkers is her debut novel, with many more in the series coming soon. She has three cats named Percy, Tilly, and Gatsby who help her craft worlds for your enjoyment. She is a lover of good sushi, late nights, and espresso to fuel late night writing sessions. You can find her on Facebook under Author Angelina Bruno, and TikTok under the same name, where she posts updates and previews of upcoming books. She is always looking to connect with fans, and hopes to see you there.

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