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The Dark One (Vicious Lost Boys, 2)

A Peter Pan Dark Romance
By Nikki St. Crowe
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The second book in the bestselling BookTok viral Vicious Lost Boys series, a Peter Pan-inspired enemies-to-lovers spicy romantasy where the villain gets the girl. I spent most of my life feeling dead inside — until I met Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. It wasn't until... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The second book in the bestselling BookTok viral Vicious Lost Boys series, a Peter Pan-inspired enemies-to-lovers spicy romantasy where the villain gets the girl.

I spent most of my life feeling dead inside — until I met Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.

It wasn't until Pan and Neverland that I finally felt alive.

But things are not all full of magic and sunlight on the island. There's something darker and more sinister haunting the forest.

And worse, the fae queen and Captain Hook are ready to fight for control of Neverland, and they will stop at nothing to get what they want.

War is brewing — can the Never King get his shadow back and assume his rightful throne? And if he does, where will I fit?

Or will all of Neverland be in jeopardy right along with my dark, twisted heart?

The Dark One is book two in the Vicious Lost Boys series. It is a dark reimagining of Peter Pan and Wendy. Characters have been aged-up for this darker, grittier version. If you like your enemies-to-lovers romance with hot, ruthless, morally grey love interests, you'll enjoy The Dark One. You can expect an island with darkness and secrets and no true hero in sight, with a found family atmosphere, and 'touch her and I'll unalive you' vibes. The Dark One ends on a cliffhanger.

Please check the author's website for content warnings (CWs).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781638934387

Publisher: Zando

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Zando

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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Fiction General Fiction Nikki St. Crowe Penguin Books Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance)

About the Author

Nikki St. Crowe is a USA Today bestselling author of several romantasy novels, including the #1 Amazon Bestselling Series, Vicious Lost Boys.  When not writing about villains getting the girl, and the girl getting the power, Nikki can be found with her husband and daughter on the shores of Lake Michigan hunting for the perfect sunset.

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