*Promise me a lifetime …* After two years of living in the shadows, I force myself to leave my protective bubble and move to college. When I get there though, and come face to face with the casualty of the greatest mistake of my life, I have to wonder whether I’ve made the right decision. But then, as time moves on, I learn how to breathe again and that’s not something I’m willing to give up on. Maverick may be determined to push me away—something I deserve—but all I want is to hold on to my freedom and him tighter. Will we find happiness with each other again, or are we destined to a lifetime of hurting one another? *Five Things is the first book in the Braylee University series. BU is a series of interconnected stand-alones, but each book can be read on its own. Five Things is a college-based, contemporary romance that contains heavier themes and situations that some readers may find triggering. Please use the ‘Look Inside’ feature to view potential triggers.* 18+