Regrets We Bury (Book 1): The Echoes of the Lost

Luca and Jay Valencia are 17-year-old fraternal twins, the golden boys of Blackthorn Academy. Alongside their adopted brother, Noah Ellis, the trio is inseparable-brothers bound by loyalty, love, and their magnetic presence. Every girl dreams of being with them; every guy envies their charm.

But when Jay is forced to come out as gay and is caught with drugs, the fallout sends shockwaves through their family and school. Forced to leave, Jay is sent to live with his aunt in Bogotá-but he never makes it. On his way, Jay is kidnapped and murdered, his body never recovered, leaving behind a fractured family and an unanswered question: Why?

A year later, Luca is drowning in guilt and regret, struggling to cope with the loss of his twin, while Ethan Reed, Jay's ex-boyfriend, returns to Blackthorn Academy seeking closure. But his presence stirs long-buried tensions and secrets, and together with Noah, the three begin to unravel the hidden truths surrounding Jay's life-and death.

When a classmate dies by suicide and another mysteriously disappears, Luca, Ethan, and Noah must confront the sinister reality beneath Blackthorn Academy's elite facade. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of lies, betrayal, and danger that threatens to consume them all.

How well did Luca truly know his twin? How well did any of them know Jay-or themselves?

"The Echoes of the Lost" is the gripping first installment in a series that delves into themes of loss, secrets, and redemption, perfect for fans of dark mysteries and emotional thrillers. It explores the delicate intersections of love, identity, and survival, appealing to those drawn to Boys' Love and complex emotional narratives.