They see my smiles. Fake! They see my confidence. It's an act! They see my control. It's the mask I wear! I can never tell anyone about my vile truth. The shame and disgust I carry are becoming too much, and I'm struggling to hold it all together. But while I seem to be able to fool my friends, the new boy isn't so easily fooled. When bearing the burden becomes too much, the vile truth is all that is left. I am Lexi West, and this is my nightmare! ***Heavy is the first book in the Heavy Hearts series, and does end on a cliff-hanger. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy is a dark contemporary romance that contains subjects that may be triggering to some readers, including, but not limited to: abuse, non-consensual acts, demeaning acts, and emotional and physical blackmail.