We here at Love Bytes are so excited!

We have the pleasure to share with you the new cover of Alexa Land her brand new series incl showing you the blurb for it!

Read Alexa her introduction to the new series and admire the brand new cover!

An Introduction to the New Series, by Alexa Land

My writing career began in December of 2012, with book one of the Firsts and Forever Series. Since then, I’ve written nineteen books in that series (sixteen full-length novels, plus three novellas). It was a tough decision to take a step back from it and branch out into a spin-off series, because Firsts and Forever has meant a lot to my readers, and to me, over the years. But I’m planning to bring many of our favorite characters into the upcoming series, along with a new setting and several new characters to keep things interesting.

The spin-off series takes place on Catalina Island, off the coast of southern California. It centers around Seahorse Ranch, a place I introduced in The Rest of Forever (the most recent Firsts and Forever book). Because so many of the characters are ‘lost boys’ trying to find their place in the world (and as a nod to the island setting), I named it The Castaways Series.

My upcoming book is designed to bridge the two series. The main character is Elijah Everett, who’s familiar to many of my readers, since he was introduced way back in Coming Home (book nine of the series). We’ve watched him grow up over the last four years, from a scared, sixteen-year-old runaway to the man he is now, a recent college graduate with a bright future ahead of him. At age twenty, Elijah is finally ready to step into the spotlight and find his happily ever after.

When it was time to name Elijah’s book, I asked the members of my Firsts and Forever readers group for title suggestions, and I received over 160 responses. Many were fantastic, but one jumped out at me. I’m happy to announce the title of Elijah’s book is Kindred Spirits, suggested by Doug T. Thank you, Doug! You’ll be mentioned on the acknowledgements page of the book, and I’ll be sending you a gift card. I also want to thank everyone who offered suggestions. Your creativity and enthusiasm were very much appreciated!

The reason I went with Kindred Spirits is because that’s exactly what Elijah and Cassidy, his love interest, are. They’re both quiet, introverted men who’ve been hurt terribly in the past. To them, it’s not just about finding love. It’s about learning to trust and finding the courage to open their hearts to another person.

Kindred Spirits should be available at the end of September, if all goes according to plan. The exact date is TBA. I’m so excited to bring you this story, and I hope you fall in love with Elijah and Cassidy as much as I have.

The Blurb:

Elijah Everett knows he should feel good about the progress he’s made over the last four years, ever since he ran away from a terrible situation at age sixteen. With the support of his loving, adopted family, he recently graduated from college and has a new job and an exciting new life waiting for him on Catalina Island. But his past has left him with little confidence and a list of fears a mile long, and Elijah wonders if he’ll ever fully heal.

Cassidy Juric doesn’t talk about his past. He doesn’t talk about much at all, actually. And yet, Elijah thinks he recognizes a kindred spirit in the gorgeous, young ranch hand. The two are undeniably drawn to each other, and a tentative relationship starts to develop. But when the devastating truth about Cassidy’s past is revealed, Elijah wonders if asking Cassidy to trust him might be asking the impossible.

Can two broken men learn to open their hearts and take a chance on love? Or will the ghosts of their past prevent them from building a future together?

Kindred Spirits bridges Alexa Land’s best-selling Firsts and Forever Series and its all-new spinoff, The Castaways Series. Firsts and Forever readers will recognize some familiar names, along with a new setting and several new characters. This book can be read as a stand-alone.

I’m a true believer in happily ever after, and writing is my passion. My character-driven contemporary romances include the best-selling Firsts and Forever Series and its brand-new spinoff, The Castaways Series. I grew up in Southern California, spent over a decade in the Bay Area, and now call a small town in Oregon home. My son and I share a vintage cottage with an indifferent cat and a rambunctious dog, and I spend my days writing about men falling in love. My books will make you laugh and shed an occasional tear, and they always deliver a satisfying HEA.

Author Links:

You can find Alexa on:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alexa-Land/e/B00AR2EJ76/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008216261875

Twitter: @AlexaLandWrites

And on her blog: http://alexalandwrites.blogspot.com/