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Vicious Lost Boys #2.1
Vane & Winnie
Vane, one of Peter Pan's Lost Boys, has finally given in to Winnie Darling and she's enjoying every minute of it.
This bonus scene takes place before Chapter 30 opens in The Dark One: Book 2 of the Vicious Lost Boy Series. If you haven't read The Dark One, be aware there will be spoilers.
This bonus scene takes place before Chapter 30 opens in The Dark One: Book 2 of the Vicious Lost Boy Series. If you haven't read The Dark One, be aware there will be spoilers.
1 pages, Audiobook
Published May 28, 2025
About the author
Nikki St. Crowe
33 books13k followersNikki St. Crowe is a USA Today and No. 1 Amazon Bestselling Author specializing in dark, spicy romantasy where the villain gets the girl and the girl gets the power.
Nikki considers the start of her professional career to be in the 4th grade when she placed 2nd in a Young Author’s Competition. Back then she crafted stories about magical mansions and lost treasure. She’s since ditched the treasure hunts, but she'll never give up on the magical mansions (or the morally grey men who inhabit them).
These days, when Nikki isn’t writing or daydreaming about villains, she can either be found in the woods or at home with her husband and daughter.
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Nikki considers the start of her professional career to be in the 4th grade when she placed 2nd in a Young Author’s Competition. Back then she crafted stories about magical mansions and lost treasure. She’s since ditched the treasure hunts, but she'll never give up on the magical mansions (or the morally grey men who inhabit them).
These days, when Nikki isn’t writing or daydreaming about villains, she can either be found in the woods or at home with her husband and daughter.
For information on new releases, sign up for Nikki’s newsletter, The Forbidden Garden: https://nikkistcrowe.myflodesk.com/th...
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September 21, 2026
3 STARS ⭐⭐⭐
It was a short and spicy extra...
I really enjoyed getting more of Vane and Winnie and their relationship!!! 🖤
It was a short and spicy extra...
I really enjoyed getting more of Vane and Winnie and their relationship!!! 🖤
February 4, 2026
I maintain that in most why-choose novels it's always the mmc that holds out the longest that gets the most character development and therefore the best relationship with the fmc. Vane always brings the spicy darkness, and this (plus the spitting scene) was no exception.
July 15, 2026
I only read cuz it was short and I’m catching up on the series before listening to the Never Queen.
Was it unnecessary? Yes, it’s just an extra spicy scene
Did I enjoy it? Also yes :)
Vane is my man and any extra moments with him are always a good time.
Was it unnecessary? Yes, it’s just an extra spicy scene
Did I enjoy it? Also yes :)
Vane is my man and any extra moments with him are always a good time.
January 20, 2026
⭐️ 3/5
I shouldn't miss these characters as much as I do 😭😭 yet I'm still here for it!
I shouldn't miss these characters as much as I do 😭😭 yet I'm still here for it!
January 10, 2026
A fun little spicy extra, but I love this POV of Vane & Winnie.
February 10, 2026
Wow
I ship VANE and WINNIE
I ship VANE and WINNIE
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 17, 2026
Vane is so hot 🥵
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April 7, 2026
Steamy bonus scene to read after book 2, before book 3. 🩶
August 19, 2026
🌶️🌶️🌶️👍
(Iykyk)
AKA, it's just a spicy chapter.
Teehee 🤭
(Iykyk)
AKA, it's just a spicy chapter.
Teehee 🤭
August 27, 2026
4/5 ⭐️ • 3/5 🌶️ • 🎧
✨Winnie + Vane ✨
Just a short bonus chapter from Vane’s point of view which I 1000% absolutely needed and desired. Vane with Winnie is top tier for me; the way he hated her because he felt feelings when he was around her, the way he is immediately protective over her, the way he is the only one who doesn’t call her Darling but instead chooses Win or Winnie.
Vane: “You might be my undoing.”
Winnie: “I am already undone by you.”
🥵🖤🥵🖤🥵🖤🥵🖤
✨Winnie + Vane ✨
Just a short bonus chapter from Vane’s point of view which I 1000% absolutely needed and desired. Vane with Winnie is top tier for me; the way he hated her because he felt feelings when he was around her, the way he is immediately protective over her, the way he is the only one who doesn’t call her Darling but instead chooses Win or Winnie.
Vane: “You might be my undoing.”
Winnie: “I am already undone by you.”
🥵🖤🥵🖤🥵🖤🥵🖤
December 17, 2025
No words. Just my love for Vane ❤️
April 28, 2026
⭐ 3.5/5
Vane & Winnie by Nikki St. Crowe is a short audio bonus chapter set between books two and three of the Vicious Lost Boys series.
It’s a quick, steamy little addition that gives a bit more insight into their relationship and dynamic. Nothing too deep plot-wise, but a fun extra for fans of the series who just want a little more of Vane and Winnie.
Vane & Winnie by Nikki St. Crowe is a short audio bonus chapter set between books two and three of the Vicious Lost Boys series.
It’s a quick, steamy little addition that gives a bit more insight into their relationship and dynamic. Nothing too deep plot-wise, but a fun extra for fans of the series who just want a little more of Vane and Winnie.
April 11, 2026
this bonus chapter feels unnecessary and adds absolutely nothing
April 23, 2026
Rated: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Review date: April 22, 2026
Read: April 22, 2026
I was literally about to start Vicious Darling when I saw this novella and went, oh right, I should read this first. And thank God I did, because it was exactly what I needed. It had been a couple months since The Dark One, so this was the exact kind of quick reset I needed before book 3. Perfect timing, honestly.
This is not some huge, plot-heavy, game-changing installment, and that is completely fine. It knows exactly what it is: a short bonus novella, a quick check-in, a little extra hit before the next main book. Not every entry has to blow the doors off the series. Sometimes you do not need a giant plot dump. Sometimes you just need a little smut and your favorite pair. That is exactly what this is.
And for me, Vane and Winnie are my favorite pair so far. Out of everyone in this series up to this point, they are the pair I’m most locked into. Their dynamic just works for me every single time. Vane has that obsessive energy, but with Winnie it actually lands instead of feeling like a gimmick, and Winnie keeps enough edge in the dynamic that it never feels flat or one-note. Together they are messy, addictive, and just more fun for me than a lot of the broader ensemble stuff.
That is also why little moments here hit so well. Even something as simple as “God, I love it when he calls me Win… Rarely do the others use my name, and even then, it’s usually Winnie, not Win” says so much about why they work for me. No one else really calls her Win, and that tiny detail makes their connection feel even more intimate and specific. It is little stuff like that that keeps them from feeling interchangeable and makes this pairing hit harder for me than the others so far.
That is exactly why this works so well as a reintroduction. It dropped me right back into the tone, the chemistry, and the general insanity of this series without making me work for it. Dark, quick, hot, a little chaotic, and ridiculously easy to inhale. This did exactly what it needed to do.
I also completely get why people describe this as a sweet little bonus for Vane and Winnie fans, because that is exactly the vibe. This is absolutely fan service, but in the best way. Not lazy filler, not some pointless side stop, just a compact little extra for people who already care about this pair and wanted more time with them. And I did, so obviously this worked on me.
The short length did not bother me either, which honestly says a lot, because usually I would complain. Here, I didn’t. That is because this feels like a bridge instead of a detour. It is not pretending to be a full, massive installment. It is just giving you one more hit of this pairing before the next book, and in that job, it absolutely delivers.
No, this is not the novella that changes the whole series, and it doesn’t need to be. It is not here to add some giant missing piece to the mythology. It is here to give readers a fun, spicy, Vane-and-Winnie-centered check-in, and it does that really well.
If Vane and Winnie are your thing, this is absolutely worth reading. If they are not, this probably will not convert you. But for me? Easy 5 stars. Perfect little reset, perfect Vane-and-Winnie check-in, and exactly what I needed before Vicious Darling.
Review date: April 22, 2026
Read: April 22, 2026
I was literally about to start Vicious Darling when I saw this novella and went, oh right, I should read this first. And thank God I did, because it was exactly what I needed. It had been a couple months since The Dark One, so this was the exact kind of quick reset I needed before book 3. Perfect timing, honestly.
This is not some huge, plot-heavy, game-changing installment, and that is completely fine. It knows exactly what it is: a short bonus novella, a quick check-in, a little extra hit before the next main book. Not every entry has to blow the doors off the series. Sometimes you do not need a giant plot dump. Sometimes you just need a little smut and your favorite pair. That is exactly what this is.
And for me, Vane and Winnie are my favorite pair so far. Out of everyone in this series up to this point, they are the pair I’m most locked into. Their dynamic just works for me every single time. Vane has that obsessive energy, but with Winnie it actually lands instead of feeling like a gimmick, and Winnie keeps enough edge in the dynamic that it never feels flat or one-note. Together they are messy, addictive, and just more fun for me than a lot of the broader ensemble stuff.
That is also why little moments here hit so well. Even something as simple as “God, I love it when he calls me Win… Rarely do the others use my name, and even then, it’s usually Winnie, not Win” says so much about why they work for me. No one else really calls her Win, and that tiny detail makes their connection feel even more intimate and specific. It is little stuff like that that keeps them from feeling interchangeable and makes this pairing hit harder for me than the others so far.
That is exactly why this works so well as a reintroduction. It dropped me right back into the tone, the chemistry, and the general insanity of this series without making me work for it. Dark, quick, hot, a little chaotic, and ridiculously easy to inhale. This did exactly what it needed to do.
I also completely get why people describe this as a sweet little bonus for Vane and Winnie fans, because that is exactly the vibe. This is absolutely fan service, but in the best way. Not lazy filler, not some pointless side stop, just a compact little extra for people who already care about this pair and wanted more time with them. And I did, so obviously this worked on me.
The short length did not bother me either, which honestly says a lot, because usually I would complain. Here, I didn’t. That is because this feels like a bridge instead of a detour. It is not pretending to be a full, massive installment. It is just giving you one more hit of this pairing before the next book, and in that job, it absolutely delivers.
No, this is not the novella that changes the whole series, and it doesn’t need to be. It is not here to add some giant missing piece to the mythology. It is here to give readers a fun, spicy, Vane-and-Winnie-centered check-in, and it does that really well.
If Vane and Winnie are your thing, this is absolutely worth reading. If they are not, this probably will not convert you. But for me? Easy 5 stars. Perfect little reset, perfect Vane-and-Winnie check-in, and exactly what I needed before Vicious Darling.
April 9, 2026
This is a short audiobook you can find on the B&N site—basically just an extra smut scene.
For me, it wasn’t worth it. It doesn’t add anything to the overall story and feels pretty unnecessary.
What really didn’t land was the buildup versus delivery. Vane was built up to be the most dangerous and aggressive, especially in the bedroom, so there was this expectation that their dynamic would push that line in a meaningful way. But honestly… it didn’t. If anything, her time with the twins felt more intense, which kind of undercuts everything that was set up around him. Lmao.
The scene itself was underwhelming compared to what we’ve already seen in previous books, and given how much hype there was around Vane and the darkness, it just didn’t deliver in the way it should have. (If this 2.1 Vane & Winnie scene had actually delivered on the intensity and danger it kept building—really towing that line and finding that balance—it would have pulled everything back in and made it worth it.)
Overall, this felt overhyped and underdeveloped—both here and in how their dynamic has been handled so far.
If you’re really invested and just want more content, you might still enjoy it—but otherwise, you’re not missing anything by skipping it.
For me, it wasn’t worth it. It doesn’t add anything to the overall story and feels pretty unnecessary.
What really didn’t land was the buildup versus delivery. Vane was built up to be the most dangerous and aggressive, especially in the bedroom, so there was this expectation that their dynamic would push that line in a meaningful way. But honestly… it didn’t. If anything, her time with the twins felt more intense, which kind of undercuts everything that was set up around him. Lmao.
The scene itself was underwhelming compared to what we’ve already seen in previous books, and given how much hype there was around Vane and the darkness, it just didn’t deliver in the way it should have. (If this 2.1 Vane & Winnie scene had actually delivered on the intensity and danger it kept building—really towing that line and finding that balance—it would have pulled everything back in and made it worth it.)
Overall, this felt overhyped and underdeveloped—both here and in how their dynamic has been handled so far.
If you’re really invested and just want more content, you might still enjoy it—but otherwise, you’re not missing anything by skipping it.
September 2, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 3/5 stars
Vane by Nikki St. Crowe was a fun continuation of the Never King series, but it didn’t completely hook me. I enjoyed getting more of Vane and Winnie’s story and the dark, spicy take on the Peter Pan world is definitely entertaining. The chemistry and tension are still the strongest parts of this series for me.
I listened to this one on audiobook, which made it a quick and easy listen. There were definitely moments I enjoyed, but overall I found myself wanting a little more from the plot and character development. The spice is certainly there, but at times it felt like it took priority over the actual story.
Still, it was entertaining enough to keep me interested and continue with the series. A solid 3-star listen for me! 🎧🖤
⭐️ 3/5
🎧 Audiobook
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Vane by Nikki St. Crowe was a fun continuation of the Never King series, but it didn’t completely hook me. I enjoyed getting more of Vane and Winnie’s story and the dark, spicy take on the Peter Pan world is definitely entertaining. The chemistry and tension are still the strongest parts of this series for me.
I listened to this one on audiobook, which made it a quick and easy listen. There were definitely moments I enjoyed, but overall I found myself wanting a little more from the plot and character development. The spice is certainly there, but at times it felt like it took priority over the actual story.
Still, it was entertaining enough to keep me interested and continue with the series. A solid 3-star listen for me! 🎧🖤
⭐️ 3/5
🎧 Audiobook
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October 6, 2026
Honestly, the dynamic between Winnie and Vane is hands-down one of the absolute best parts of this entire series! Vane is the shadow, the quiet and incredibly dangerous "touch her and die" king of the group, and his connection with Winnie just hits so differently. I loved how protective and possessive he was over her right from the start, but at the same time, Winnie didn't let him walk all over her, she stood her ground and matched his dark energy perfectly. Their chemistry is so intense, and every single scene they have together is just pure fire. If you love a broody, quiet alpha who would literally burn down the world for his girl, Vane and Winnie are the absolute blueprint!
July 11, 2026
When listening to the audiobook Winnie sounds like and becomes a pathetic little bitch. I can’t tell what position we are in. Why is the narrator giving a male voice. We have a male narrator use him. This just sounds like a middle school girl bully reading another girls diary about her crush. Not sure why couldn’t publish this as a book. So us non audio book people can read/ experience this and enjoy it. It’s a no for me.
December 6, 2025
Vaaaannnneeeeeeeee ay Vane forever my heart es tuyo… Vane is written beautifully and lord mío. He had a big character development man was scaried of himself, because of what he is and what he has- not wanting to hurt Winnie, but he can’t denied what he feels the self control is admirable. But bro break her back when she ask for it lol. She was an inch away from screaming it at you lol.
March 14, 2026
Honestly, don’t recommend reading this Novella. It’s basically just a spicy scene. I only read it because I accidentally borrowed it from Hoopla and didn’t want to waste to borrow.
You can find my rating for the whole series on the first book if you’re really interested. But just brief summary I find this series very neutral. I didn’t love and I didn’t hate it.
You can find my rating for the whole series on the first book if you’re really interested. But just brief summary I find this series very neutral. I didn’t love and I didn’t hate it.
July 7, 2026
Was this necessary? Absolutely not!
Was it wonderful? Yes, yes it was!
I just finished listening to a thriller so I was in need of a little dose of smut. And who better to give me that little dose of smut (and love) but Vane and Winnie!
I adore this entire universe. Ok, except for Alice. I am not a fan of her. And I cannot wait for The Never Queen.
Happy Reading, y'all
Was it wonderful? Yes, yes it was!
I just finished listening to a thriller so I was in need of a little dose of smut. And who better to give me that little dose of smut (and love) but Vane and Winnie!
I adore this entire universe. Ok, except for Alice. I am not a fan of her. And I cannot wait for The Never Queen.
Happy Reading, y'all
August 31, 2026
This is a snap shot of Vane and Winnie after they finally come together during the Dark One, book #2 in the vicious Lost Boys series.
- It might be sacrilegious but I like Vane and Winnie more than Winnie and Pan.
- The Dark One may be the best of the whole group.
- Yeah, this definitely was worth it. Most of the time when there is POV it is a money grab but this was a hot scene.
- It might be sacrilegious but I like Vane and Winnie more than Winnie and Pan.
- The Dark One may be the best of the whole group.
- Yeah, this definitely was worth it. Most of the time when there is POV it is a money grab but this was a hot scene.
February 2, 2026
Spice quality: 4/5 🌶
Narration: Single - Stella Hunter
Bonus Spicy scene between Vane and Winnie.18min long. You can go on with the story (book 3) without listening to thos. It doesn't contain critical info. BUT if you want the spice, it's all here hehehe.
Narration: Single - Stella Hunter
Bonus Spicy scene between Vane and Winnie.18min long. You can go on with the story (book 3) without listening to thos. It doesn't contain critical info. BUT if you want the spice, it's all here hehehe.
August 31, 2026
Nothing but spice side chapter between Vane and Winnie to take a peek into their relationship just a little bit. We don’t get to see too much of them like this in The Dark One. A fun little chapter for the fans.
December 2, 2025
great bonus to end book 2
December 11, 2025
I just can’t get enough of Vane.
December 17, 2025
Can we all just agree that “cunt” is not a sexy word?
December 23, 2025
I definitely loved this added POV.
December 23, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶
Review: Vannneeeee 😭🥵😍 thats all. IYKYK!
Spice: 🌶🌶
Review: Vannneeeee 😭🥵😍 thats all. IYKYK!
December 29, 2025
short and hot. I read it after I finished The Dark One, and before I started Their Vicious Darling.
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