Sweet Lies & Burnt Grounds

<p> </p><p>Valorie thought college would be her fresh start-a place to finally find herself beyond the quiet expectations of home. Between late-night study sessions weekend parties and the pull of new friendships she's drawn into a circle that thrives on secrets loyalty and the thrill of belonging.</p><p></p><p>At first the lies taste sweet. The laughter feels like love. But when Valorie begins to choose her own path-and her own heart-the bonds that once held her together start to unravel. As truth and ambition collide she must decide what she's willing to lose to become who she's meant to be.</p><p></p><p>Sweet Lies & Burnt Grounds is a powerful coming-of-age story about friendship identity and the courage it takes to choose yourself-even when the price is higher than you ever imagined.</p><p></p><p> </p>