L.O.V.E: Living Out Various Endings

Living Out Various Endings (L.O.V.E.) is a coming of age story that follows Draylani Belmont as she navigates her first year of college, love, family legacy, and the quiet pressure of becoming who she's meant to be. Set against the backdrop of Crestwood University, the story blends friendship, romance, ambition, and self-discovery. Draylani is a talented, driven young woman balancing dance team demands, academic goals, and an emerging sense of independence-all while learning what healthy love really looks like through her relationship with Jay King, a grounded, supportive partner with his own future in motion. CRESTWOOD The book dives deep into authentic relationships: sibling bonds that evolve as adulthood sets in, friendships that feel like chosen family and parents whose expectations are rooted in love but still carry weight. From campus life and Greek culture, to milestone moments like internships, birthdays, and spring break trips, each chapter captures the emotional highs and lowe of growing up without rushing the process. At its heart, this story is about moving forward with purpose-while honoring where you come from.