Before

The Lost Boys #0.5

by Evie Rae, Poppy Flynn

Decades earlier, trouble stalked the tropical haven of the Florida Keys.

Dark shadows crawled beneath the sun and fun, and children went missing.

Then it all stopped.

Now, for better or worse, the lives of seven people are about to become intricately intertwined. The Lost Boys Kidnapper is back, and only they can stop him.

To do so, though, they'll need to piece back lives ripped apart by past events. Find out what happened to them Before.

This is a prequel novel that sets the stage for Five, and is an entirely optional read.

Genres: Dark Romance, Romance

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2023

Reviews

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I've read written by Evie Rae; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is prequel of the Lost Boys Series; it is a short story. The story is a kidnapper starting up again after several decades.

[Indi ❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super short read, made me excited to read the main series!

[Mulan Book Princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting prequel which really makes me want to learn more about what happens with each of the characters. I found that these snippets us a good insight as to what the story may be about and wonder what really happened and how does it affect those in the future.

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[Kimberley Fairchild · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️. ⭐️overall
1/5 🌶 spice
3.5/5 👩‍🦳👨‍🦰👸.👩‍🦳 characters
4/5 📘📗📕📓Plot

What to expect:
✨️ 1st person, shifting pov
✨️ Short prequel/introduction to characters
✨️ Abduction
✨️ Military men
✨️ Polyamory
✨️ Kinks/spice: mfmm
✨️ TW: abduction, death, abuse

Before(B4) is a super short prequel to the full length novel Five. It introduces the five main characters and gives a brief insight into their past and what events have shaped them. It was more intense and emotional than I thought it would be and quite a bit darker, but I really enjoyed it. There is one briefly described spicy scene but if it's any indication of what the novel will be like then, yes please, sign me up

[Merilu Keenum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Evie Rae and Poppy Flynn team up to create the backstory of each man and a woman destined to come together. I love reverse harem, tortured characters, and a dangerous past that haunts them! Set in the Keys, MMCs who are brothers, and Neve who’s back to start a new business and maybe find a relationship like her bf! This is a short story detailing how each man’s personality fits with in their group and setting up how the mystery and trauma they experienced changed their lives and affects their future! I loved the vignette style and then at the end how Neve met a few of these men! Lots of foreshadowing and a promise of steam!! Loved it and ready for the next book!!!.

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[Ash Juillet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read the actual book yet, but this definitely made me interested to know more about these men. I wasn't as interested in Neve's part, but I now do want to know what was happening to the Lost Boys. The background of all these boys/men was also very compelling. Every man had a similar yet different background in emotional angst. This book does a good job at making readers want to know what's going on, why are we learning about all these men, and who Beck, the man at the end, was. Looking forward to reading it all.

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[Rebecca Carsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t Wait To Read Their Full Story!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review

A riveting and intense first glimpse into the pasts of a group of people brought together by dark circumstances in their pasts and the woman who becomes the love interests to five of those men. Each chapter focuses on an individual character and gives us a snippet into them. Am seriously looking forward to the full length first book of their story 5. A story that’s loosely inspired by the darker side of Peter Pan and The Lost Boys. Definitely looking to be a must read series just by reading this prequel into it.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to a new series. Each person is introduced with what has happened in the past, it is given such a taste that now, you just desperately need to read the books in the series.
Beck who is a reporter with a troubled past and who needs to find the people involved, then there are Oscar, Oliver, Jesse, Cope, Remi and Neve who have also been affected by the whole situation with the Florida Keys and the missing boys. I can’t wait for the story to unfold in Five.

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[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is really great to have a prequel to introduce characters and their backgrounds before getting into the main story where the expectations are to focus on the plot. That’s not to say that you aren’t getting a teaser of what’s to come, but rather it’s nice to have a focus on each character. Sometimes in polyamorous relationship romances some partners get short shrifted, but this prequel really helps to flesh out all the characters, as well as set the mystery in motion.

[SBee Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

★ Good start to a suspenseful and dark romance ★

—>>> This prequel gives a fairly good idea of each character’s background and state of mind, and how they all wind up knowing each other in the next book. It is not a lot of new information, if at all (as far as I can recall), but it is good to have the introduction all in one place to start. This was offered after I had already read the next story.

[Raiza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a prequel to the reverse harem book called Five. This books gives us a glimpse of the characters and their past. It's a very short read but Oh my God it had me on my toes by the time I reach the last page. I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel. This book Contains mentions of abduction, abuse, and polyamory. So check your triggers.

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[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed the series of the Lost Boys. This was the perfect teaser for anyone who hasn't read the series...or a driver to reread the series if you've already experienced it. There were bits that you read in the original series, but there were a lot of moments that help you see a different perspective of the crew before they came together.

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[Samantha Millican · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving in Numbers prequel, B4 gives us a glimpse into what Oscar, Remi, Cope, Jesse, Beck, Oliver and Neve were before the events that shaped them into what they are now.
All shaped by the case of The Lost Boys Kidnapper, their lives become intertwined in the Florida Keys. It was good to have a little more backstory to these characters.

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[Aspen G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy wow, this very short admittedly teaser intro is compelling! The brief glimpses into these 7 different characters are gritty, direct, and clear…leaving you wanting more. I can’t wait to read the book that this prequel precedes!

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[Kimberlea Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Teaser

After reading this introduction to characters that will be in Five, I am definitely more than a little intrigued! There is just enough background information given on Neve and her future men so that you are desperate to get your hands on their full length book. That’s where I’m headed 😉

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[Brier · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this book is short, it gives you just enough to get a full picture of the lives of each character.

As it is a prequel, it's job is to show you each character before the main book.

And that job was done!

I look forward to reading the rest of the series!.

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[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before It All Began…

Neve, Jesse, Cope, Remi, Brock, Oscar, Oliver … they all have their individual stories, their backgrounds, and this prequel provides that insight into who they are and how that became that way. I enjoyed getting this glimpse - it makes the stories that unfold after that much richer. A delicious taste.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fab prequel that introduces us to Neve, Jesse, Cope, Remi, Brock, Oscar and Oliver . We do get some good insight/background to each character, some spice and definitely some darkness, which made it all quite intriguing to me. I'm looking forward to reading book one to see how things unfold for these interesting characters :D

[SuzieQuzie7973 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fabulous introduction to a new series. This novella gives us a glimpse into the past of each main character.
I thoroughly enjoyed this little bit of frosting. This novella will leave you begging for more.
I highly recommend y'all getting ya'lls hands on this novella.


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[Pauliina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great prequel, it definitely caught my attention and was informative enough to make want more of this yum yum!
All the characters have a good background story and the next book will give more flesh to these bones what we were able to peek at.
Definitely will read the next one asap!

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[Nicole Deanne Veracruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

If this tidbit was meant to draw readers in and leave them waiting for more it worked. I'm definitely hooked I can't wait to read the full book.

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[Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it !!! this is the prequel introducing the main characters to the series...the lost boys.. and... what happened B4... so good !!!.

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[Melissa Orton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a teaser to introduce the characters for the new book 5. I'm intrigued and can't wait to see where this story is headed!!.

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[Sydnie Nova · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little taster where we meet the characters of Five and get a taste of their past before they get pulled together. It was a short, interesting read and a quick glimpse into the histories of our main characters. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this prequel to this series. Strong characters and individual storylines that introduce each character. Looking forward to reading the 1st book.

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[Trishaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly Intrigued

The prequel triggered me a lot more than I expected. I am eager to know what happens with these characters and how well they shall interact in the future. This will be a must read series to me. The boys have gotten my attention already.

[Flavia Karina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a fantastic introduction to the characters, and the story in general. It leaves you wanting to have the whole story in your hands!.

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[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short novella that gives you some back story to the characters in the Lost Boys series. I would recommend to anyone that likes to get character backstroke before starting a series.

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[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This reverse harem prequel sets the stage for The Lost Boys series. It introduces the characters and introduces the storyline. Great series. Hard to put down.

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[Nora · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this is a short prequel and it gets me excited enough to start the following book! This gives you just enough insight in the story and a litlle background before starting to read the series of Lost Boys.