Tawnie Bailey
ASIN: B00BUHQB2I
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 312
She Smiles, is a coming of age novel that uncovers the secret life of a broken family, as told by Angelina and her drug addicted older brother, Aaron.A master at disguise, over-achieving 17-year-old Angelina Hulgey hides her family’s violence and her boss’s bizarre behavior from even her closest friends. Secretly, she dreams of a normal life—to be liked (ok, loved), feel safe, and become a veterinarian. She also wants a bigger bra size and a bedroom door that closes, but isn’t holding her breath. As Angelina craves affection, she writes to Charlie, the latest in a series of blind dates. She’d like to fall for this self-proclaimed nerd, but her heart doesn’t want to let go of that other broken guy, Caleb (yeah, the one that doesn’t love her). After suffering a head injury, Angelina decides she deserves better. Her new-found courage pushes her dad, jeopardizes her dream of vet school and ...