Josh Aterovis

LOL Yes, the chapters alternate POV, but only between Jake and Kody. Next chapter will be back to Jake.

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Thank you! Aren't Max and Marla fun?

Yes, a lot more Nick in this version! I loved Nick and demanded more! LOL Or something like that... Several of the side characters are more prominent in the rewrite. We wanted to build up Jake and Kody's support network. There are some more big changes to come. And yes, the coffee shop played a pretty big role before, as I recall, but it remains a central location.

Only time will tell...

I can't take credit for this chapter! While we each contributed to each other's chapters, I'm reasonably certain Dabeagle wrote that charming bit. 🤣 And yes, Charlie and Nick are great characters. I wanted more of them too, especially Nick, so that was another intentional part of the rewrite.

We did adjust some of the backstory for Charlie and Kody, but Dabeagle swears they were always adopted? I confess I do not remember... LOL And yes, I have often said that Tad and Charlie would be a formidable pair....

The tour boat slowly churned through the water toward the thundering cascade of Niagara Falls. The flow came from such a massive height, it generated a huge amount of spray — not to mention noise — as it crashed into the river below. My little brother Charlie leaned precariously over the railing next to me, so far, his feet actually dangled above the deck. “I wonder how close we'll get.” I grinned at his excitement. “Close enough to get soaked.” The flimsy ponchos they were handin

So happy the gang is getting back together! I've missed you guys! You are correct that there are no murders in this one. Killian has a few cameos, but the focus is squarely on Jake. Well, Jake and Kody, who you will meet next week. For the most part, the story is a rom-com, so hopefully there will be some laughs along the way, but we deliberately chose to not shy away from Jake's past in this rewrite. We wanted to explore his trauma more realistically, so between that the central will-they-or-won't-they love story...yeah, you might need a few tissues here and there. Most chapters will be tissue free though! I promise.

Thanks, @Deadbolt715! You're gonna get a lot of new content here. Some of it will be familiar, but every single chapter has been reworked to some extent, plus we added about fifteen+ chapters of entirely new story, scrapped some subplots and the original ending, reworked characters, drew out the timeline to make things feel more realistic with their relationship, added in a little more sexiness, focused more on Jake's trauma and recovery, and took the story much farther than the original version. As it progresses, you will eventually be reading an entirely new story. Looking forward to getting your reactions!

Correct. It is a rom-com with some serious moments, but no murders to be found! Just this once...nobody dies!

Thank you, @Marty!

Ha! Just wait...

Thank you! The plan is for one chapter a week and there are 34 chapters, so it will be around for a while... LOL

Breaking Masks has started! Sorry for the long wait.

Jake and Kody never expected to find each other. Jake arrives at college determined to leave his troubled past behind and keep the secrets that nearly destroyed him buried. Kody is looking for a chance to be himself and finally belong. Instead, they find each other. But falling in love means lowering the masks they’ve spent years perfecting. As Jake fights to stay sober and Kody confronts his fears of rejection and abandonment, they’ll have to learn that love isn’t about being perfect. It’s trusting someone enough to let them see you as you truly are. A funny, tender story about first love, second chances, and the courage to be yourself.

I looked around the room and tried to force down the panic rising in my throat like bile. What have I done? What was I thinking? Why did I ever think this was a good idea? Pushing my hands through my hair, I started pacing in circles around the pile of sealed cardboard boxes in the center of my bedroom floor. What if this was a huge mistake? Everything I owned was in those few boxes. Okay, maybe not everything, but everything important anyway. Four boxes that contai

Honestly, I was just being cheeky. If I get some really good inspiration, the Killian stories might continue beyond the ones currently written. But aside from just the muses whispering in my ear, I'd need to carve out a lot of time and creative space that I do not currently have. It's a lot easier and much less time consuming to edit/rewrite something that's already written than create something from scratch for the first time. Currently, I'm working on an original play as the creator and director, and that's taking almost all of my creative juices. That will open in October and run through November, so maybe after that closes (and maybe a little break for the holidays), I'll be able to start thinking about that possibility through a realistic lens. I'd probably have to set up some sort of Patreon or Ko-Fi or something to make it worthwhile. Not sure if there's enough interest/demand for something like that though.

Killian and Judy make appearances in the next book, but as it follows Jake off to college in upstate New York, they aren't the main focus. The next Killian story may take a little while... In the meantime, I can assure you that you will see Jacy, Chris, and even Seth again.

Yes, you pegged them early on! Stay tuned for the next book, the lighthearted spin-off Breaking Masks, but it will be a little while before the next Killian book starts.

Thank you! Be on the look out for Breaking Masks up next!

Thank you, David. I do have sympathy for Alexander too. Maybe they'll be a little more lenient on him during his sentencing due to his extenuating circumstances. Then again, he did chase Killian through the woods with the intent to kill him so... And I can assure you that you haven't seen the last of Seth just yet... When I originally wrote this book, I wasn't sure if there would be a sixth book in the Killian series. Turns out, there was! As for Eve, she makes a full recovery and runs for Congress. Just kidding. You'll find out more in the next Killian book.

Thank you so much, @Gandalf. At the very least, there will be at least two more adventures. And who knows...maybe one or two more after that if you're all very, very good.

We're doing our best! The rewrite for Breaking Masks is chugging along very nicely, so I'm hopeful it will just be a matter of weeks...but I suspect a month or two is more likely.