Friday Nights and Other Lies
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Content Warnings: Mentions of death, underage drinking, grief, family trauma
In this gripping YA contemporary novel, seventeen-year-old Sarah navigates the dangerous waters of love, guilt, and unspoken truths. Every Friday night, after the football games end, golden boy Jake Harrison drunk-texts her-despite having a girlfriend and barely acknowledging her existence during school hours.
As Sarah finds herself drawn back into Jake's orbit, she discovers that some secrets can't stay buried forever. With her best friend Lily holding a truth that could shatter everything, Sarah must decide between protecting Jake from his father's darkest secret or finally facing the reality of that fateful night. A haunting exploration of first love, family loyalty, and the weight of choices that echo long after the Friday night lights fade.
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