In the words of the incredible Taylor Swift, "It's been a long time coming...." but I'm so glad to finally reveal the covers for The First Lost Boy, and you are the first to see them!!! Thank you for being here for all my random rambling!

Here is the dust jacket/paperback cover, designed by the magical Melissa Stevens of The Illustrated Author Design Services!!!

And here is the naked hardback cover by the talented @TheFairyFinn featuring Peter Pan on the front, Ava bridging both sides, and Hook and Ava on the back:

I am in looooove with both of these and hope you are, too! Here are all the details about the book along with preorder info!!!

The First Lost Boy

Shadows of Neverland Duet Book 2

Releasing: May 2, 2025

NA Fantasy Romance

Dust Jacket/ Paperback Cover by Melissa Stevens of @TheIllustratedAuthor

Hard Case / Naked Hardback Cover by @TheFairyFinn

Edited by Stacy Sanford/ The Girl with the Red Pen

BLURB:

Stars see everything and forget nothing. And sometimes they meddle far too much.

Ava has no idea who she is or how she got on the unfamiliar island Peter Pan keeps insisting is her home, the place she’s safest. But there are shadows in his cunning eyes and something within her screams out a warning that he can’t be trusted.

When Belle learns that her sister is alive, she leaps at the chance to work with Hook, his crew, and their siren ally to free Ava from Pan’s grasp. She thought that with their help, she’d have time to save Ava before her secret was discovered…

She was wrong.

When the sinister truth slithers its way between the tentative truces formed, some friendships and alliances buckle while others break. But if everyone doesn’t work together to accomplish the seemingly impossible, and fast, all those trapped in Neverland’s gravity will be lost to an insidious darkness forever.

Can Hook and Ava find one another and manage an escape? Or will they be consumed by the malicious shadow and forget one another forever?

Ebook Preorder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWHDF1K9

Signed Copy Preorder: https://forms.gle/yC5y5Wfnv4954GZN7

The First Lost Boy Book Box Preorder: https://forms.gle/tRZfVHs1GGsYvXNw8

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/206725094-the-last-lost-girl

Keep scrolling for a free ebook from a friend, and a writing update on my super secret projects! <3

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A quick heads up to anyone attending Apollycon... My preorder closes Saturday, and surprise! I'll be on this amazing panel with these incredible writers and I'm thrilled. <3

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While you're waiting for Lost Boy... Check out Raise Hell by Brit KS!

In a realm of witches and vampires, a princess and her protector uncover a devastating secret that could disrupt centuries of peace, all while fighting to resist the forbidden pull of love between them.

It’s hard to outrun the ghosts of your past when you can talk to the dead...

Leigh Raelyn should be burned at the stake. Not only did she cause the deaths of her family — she’s also a Lunar witch, bonded with the outlawed element, aether. But hiding an illicit gift is almost impossible when you’re next in line for the throne, and her supply of magical suppressants is dwindling.

So, when she discovers a way to surrender her title, Leigh seizes her chance.

Wilder Dunn will do whatever it takes to ascend the ranks of the Borealis Blades — so long as it gives him the power to bring his sister’s killers to their knees. But as the son of a traitor, he is failing to gain favor with the Council. When Wilder agrees to protect the princess ahead of her coronation, he hopes to prove fealty to authority. Until he discovers the real reason for his employment...

With Wilder’s help, Leigh goes in search of her throne-bargaining secret: the truth behind Corona’s centuries-old peace treaties. But as the pair spiral closer to a realm-shattering revelation, only one thing is clear: to fix the world order they need to break it...and possibly, their own hearts too.

RAISE HELL is the first book in the Eleventh Hour series by Brit KS. This fantasy romance is filled with witches, vampires, ancient laws, tech mixed with magic, and slow-burn lovers.

 PNR Fantasy Romance

 Take Charge Heroine

 Bodyguard Romance

 Witches & Vampires

 Second World Urban Fantasy

 One Motorcycle

 Deep History

 Talking Deâd

 Slowburn

Available on KU! https://books2read.com/RaiseHell

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My friend Heather Hildenbrand just released Kingdom of Briars and Roses! I'm so excited to read it! Check it out at: https://geni.us/Briars 

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If your TBR is hungry, fill it with these romantasy pre-orders!!! https://books.bookfunnel.com/Romantasypreorders/pl59vmoh92

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My friend Ingrid Seymour has graciously offered to gift you all a enemies to lovers, free ebook! Check out Fate of the Raven FREE. Just click the little blue words above, download, and enjoy! <3

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Writing Update:

I'm working on two projects! One is a standalone and the other is the first book in a trilogy! I am loving both so much. The characters are vivid to me, the worlds are fun to write, and most of all, I'm focusing on making them feel real. I want you to feel like you're there, in the main character's skin, going on these adventures and escaping all the things - barely. <3 I hope you love them and I'll be posting more information in the next few months. <3

Keep an eye out for posts about my title reveal team. I used to have one and sent stickers ahead of the title reveal date to those on it (around the globe!) and on one day, we all post the sticker in some way. Some take them outside. Some take bookstagram glam pics. Some post cool videos. But it's so fun and creative and I want to bring it back for these new projects! <3

I hope you're doing well and I appreciate you subscribing and hanging out with me. It means the world. <3

Casey B