The Billows Series · Book 1
Beyond the Billows
“I don’t need to be able to forecast the future to know that this will cost you the love of your life.”
With the sky on the brink of collapse, Sora is determined to do whatever it takes to save the lives of all who reside in the clouds––the Billows . . . and the most recent cost is the life of Everit, her boyfriend whom she left for dead. But for a chance to change the future, no cost is too sky-high.
When Sora receives a cryptic letter from Everit, she realizes his final words are the key to saving the Billows. Even though uncovering secrets and spinning up deadly clouds to ward off enemies is Sora’s forte, she can’t unravel the letter’s riddles alone. Forming a ragtag team of misfits is risky enough. Worse, she’s forced to work with Everit’s best friend, Blaze, the thunderfuck who backstabbed her three years ago and was presumed dead . . . until now.
With her team in place, Sora finally has a shot to stop the sky from falling. But first, she must stop herself from falling for another one of Blaze’s lies––or worse, him. Everything has a cost, and Sora must risk her own life––and her heart––to save the lives of all in the Billows and beyond.
Beyond the Billows is perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, tension-filled, bingeable romantasy novels like Fourth Wing.
The Billows Series
Book 1
Beyond the Billows
“I don’t need to be able to forecast the future to know that this will cost you the love of your life.”
With the sky on the brink of collapse, Sora is determined to do whatever it takes to save the lives of all who reside in the clouds––the Billows . . . and the most recent cost is the life of Everit, her boyfriend whom she left for dead. But for a chance to change the future, no cost is too sky-high.
When Sora receives a cryptic letter from Everit, she realizes his final words are the key to saving the Billows. Even though uncovering secrets and spinning up deadly clouds to ward off enemies is Sora’s forte, she can’t unravel the letter’s riddles alone. Forming a ragtag team of misfits is risky enough. Worse, she’s forced to work with Everit’s best friend, Blaze, the thunderfuck who backstabbed her three years ago and was presumed dead . . . until now.
With her team in place, Sora finally has a shot to stop the sky from falling. But first, she must stop herself from falling for another one of Blaze’s lies––or worse, him. Everything has a cost, and Sora must risk her own life––and her heart––to save the lives of all in the Billows and beyond.
Beyond the Billows is perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, tension-filled, bingeable romantasy novels like Fourth Wing.
FAQ
When can I read Beyond the Billows?
Beyond the Billows will be published in Spring 2027. The exact date, along with the cover reveal, will be shared with my newsletter subscribers first! Newsletter subscribers will also have access to advance chapters. For now, you can read chapter 1 here.
Who should read Beyond the Billows?
The book is perfect for fans of tension-filled, enemies-to-lovers, bingeable romantasy novels akin to Fourth Wing and The Poison Daughter. It was heavily inspired by the early-2010s dystopian era and the golden age of shows on the CW, like The Vampire Diaries, One Tree Hill and Dawson’s Creek.
What are the tropes?
The Billows is a series filled with my favorite tropes––enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, spicy love triangle, found family and forced proximity.
How many books are in The Billows series?
Beyond the Billows is plotted to be part of a four-book series. Book 2 will be published in 2028.
Who designed the cover for Beyond the Billows?
The incredible, and extremely talented, illustrator and designer, Melanie Wilson.
When asked what I had in mind for the cover, I told Mel, “I literally cannot visual anything.” And yet, from that (super unhelpful) starting place, she crafted a cover beyond my wildest dreams and expectations.
She also created the artwork found in the interior of Beyond the Billows, on the website and in my newsletter. You can check out more of Mel’s work on her Instagram.
Who copyedited and proofread Beyond the Billows?
I truly cannot thank Erin Larson-Brunett at EKB Books enough for all of her edits!
Finding the right copyeditor was so important to me, and from the first sentence Erin edited, I immediately knew she understood my story (and how to make it sparkle, while keeping my voice). Erin is absolutely amazing, and I’m still pinching myself that I got to work with her!
How can I get updates on Beyond the Billows?
Join my newsletter for updates, chapter previews, artwork and more! New chapters will also be released weekly starting in January 2027. And as they say in the Billows, knowledge is power, so if you're a subscriber, you’ll get exclusive intel and all updates first!
Artwork credits
Human-created, public-domain artwork: cloud detail from J. W. Lowry’s cloud engravings, Wellcome Collection; Raven in Flight (ex libris), Édouard Manet, 1875, via Wikimedia Commons / Baltimore Museum of Art. Cropped, backgrounds removed and tinted for this website.
