Life After College

Life After College is a contemporary novel. In 2000, beneath the ivy-covered walls of Yale University, six ambitious graduates believed they were ready to conquer the world. But adulthood arrives faster and harsher than any of them expect: Valerie Sutton, Harry Francis, Christina McIntosh, Tom Sinclair, Tiffany Camron, and Jake Williams. Their journey begins with a celebratory trip through Europe, drifting along Amsterdam’s canals, wandering Madrid’s moonlit streets, wrestling with desire in London, and surrendering to romance in Paris. What starts as a final adventure before “real life” becomes a crucible for love long suppressed.
Back in New York City, passion collides with tradition. Christina faces an arranged engagement orchestrated by her family, while Tom bows to similar pressures. Valerie and Harry fight for their relationship against parental expectations, until tragedy strikes.
Life After College explores the tension between passion and obligation, ambition and intimacy, and the bittersweet reality that some choices define us forever. It will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven stories of love, sacrifice, and resilience set against the vibrant backdrop of 2000's America and Europe.