Carry Me On (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781629671444)

Compassionate Bree brings friendship to Lori. Ashamed and lonely, Lori transforms her interest in high school and her appearance with Bree's help. Together they work on projects, express their future concerns, and enjoy fun times. With her now positive attitude and a good work reference Lori applies for a summer job.

Gavin meets Lori as they create a new hiking trail.

He admires her strength and determination to complete the project with their team. He loves her and she loves him, their first loves.

Through his senior year they date, including prom. He graduates and starts at Georgia Tech that summer.

Bree rejoins her missionary parents in New Mexico. While cleaning the floor of their church Bree is attacked. She becomes pregnant from the rape. Lori and Bree spend time together that Christmas. Bree gives the baby up for adoption with plans to attend the University of New Mexico.

Chick-magnet Charlie likes Lori. They run with their high school cross country team. She listens to his problems as they run together. Members of their team encounter tragedy.

Charlie calls her for help. She walks into a disaster. Lori graduates. Her strong friendships guide her to becoming a happy young woman with a career goal, starting at the University of Georgia. Gavin meets Lori on campus. They walk to a nearby pub to watch a rivalry football game. Their love and caring for each other continues to carry them on.