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.