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“Barneveld offers a cleverly constructed plot, letting readers in on much that Cassidy doesn’t know while still springing an unexpected development late in the tale that adds an intriguing complication.” - Kirkus Reviews

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Nothing ever happens in Dawson, Colorado.

Until high school senior Cassidy Roekiem’s mom checks into a “wellness center,” but nothing is wrong with her.

Then people start seeing lights in the sky and missing chunks of time, but the town insists nothing is going on.

And now Hayden, the new boy at school who keeps to himself and is more than a little mysterious, starts to notice her like it’s nothing out of the ordinary.

Suddenly, “nothing” is starting to feel a whole lot like something. And everything leads back to Hayden. The boy she’s starting to fall for. The boy with too many dark secrets for his kind heart. The boy she’s pretty sure isn’t human…

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Content warning:

Under the Milky Way is a thrilling and romantic out-of-this-world mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. However, the story includes discussion of divorced parents and kidnappings, and there are scenes depicting use of needles and extreme physical pain. Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.

Praise for Under the Milky Way

“UNDER THE MILKY WAY is a thrilling Paranormal Romance sure to skyjack you from start to finish. Barneveld’s writing is perfection, the story high-octane and the characters so tender and fierce they will haunt you long after they’re gone. Read this book. Read it now! You’ll never see homecoming the same again…” - A. K. Wilder, bestselling author of Crown of Bones

“Vanessa Barneveld’s magnificent romantic adventure UNDER THE MILKY WAY is literally out of this world. Don’t miss this smart, suspenseful and dramatic story!” - Anna Campbell, bestselling author of the Dashing Widows series

"With prose that pops with supernatural charm, Vanessa Barneveld delivers a captivating story filled with earthly intrigue, extraterrestrial twists, and a romance that’ll levitate even the heaviest of hearts!” - Darcy Woods, award-winning author of Smoke and Summer of Supernovas.

"Ms. Barneveld has done it again! This story is gorgeous. It has everything: romance, mystery, suspense. The speculative backdrop adds a delicious ambiance to this atmospheric tale. This is everything I want in a book!" - Darynda Jones, New York Times Bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series

"UNDER THE MILKY WAY is out of this world. This novel has it all: Swoony romance! Alien abduction! Mystery!" - Marlene Perez, bestselling author of the Dead Is and Afterlife series

“Fun, riveting, and addicting. Vanessa Barneveld has crafted an out-of-this-world story suggesting that we’re not alone in the universe, while exploring the heartfelt relationships — romantic or familial, human or alien — that keep us grounded on this Earth. Prepare to giggle, gasp, and swoon!” - Pintip Dunn, New York Times Bestselling author of Forget Tomorrow and Dating Makes Perfect

“UNDER THE MILKY WAY is the perfect read, tugging at your heartstrings while sending chills down your spine. Deftly paced and plotted, Barneveld keeps readers guessing through its exciting conclusion.” - Tina Ferraro, author of Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress