Thea Verdone's Blog
August 11, 2025
What Death Forgets ARC sign-ups open
ARC Sign-ups Open
Hi darling reader friends! I just opened the ARC sign-ups for What Death Forgets and wanted to make sure you knew.
I also have a preview of the first 3 chapters (and one of the covers) in the link below
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/7Z1iNsrF4gpvQXSB8
Preview Ch1-3: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/v8j5q5v9p0
Content Warnings*: https://theaverdone.com/#content-warn...
* may contain spoilers
Blurb:
Never meet your hero. He'll only let you down.
When up-and-coming artist, Asher Blakely, is invited to compete for a prestigious art mentorship hosted by his hero, the reclusive celebrity artist Leviathan Marks, he’ll do whatever it takes to win.
Because Asher isn’t just any fan. He’s spent hours of pain and thousands of dollars turning Leviathan’s art into tattoos on his skin.
But the more Asher gets to know the mercurial Leviathan, the more he starts to fear that maybe he never should have met his hero, that maybe Leviathan is no hero at all.
Lev Marks collects people like paintings and he’ll stop at nothing to add Asher Blakely to his halls. But after luring Asher to his ancestral castle perched atop a tidal island, Lev starts to have second thoughts.
Because Asher’s art is a mirror showing Lev all the worst parts of himself, and he can’t risk his secrets getting out.
Featuring:
🌊Age Gap
🌊Gothic Vibes
🌊Forced Proximity
🌊Hurt x comfort
🌊Mental health rep
🌊Touch-starved MMC
🌊Limerence to insta-love
🌊Reclusive Celebrity Artist
Important Dates:
🖤Aug. 7: ARC Sign-Ups Open
🖤Sept. 15: ARC Sign-Ups Close
🖤Sept. 17: ARCs sent out
🖤Oct. 1: Release day!
Thanks so much for your interest
Cover Title by @NovelHounds
Graphics by the amazing the.steminist.reader
What Death Forgets
Hi darling reader friends! I just opened the ARC sign-ups for What Death Forgets and wanted to make sure you knew.
I also have a preview of the first 3 chapters (and one of the covers) in the link below
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/7Z1iNsrF4gpvQXSB8
Preview Ch1-3: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/v8j5q5v9p0
Content Warnings*: https://theaverdone.com/#content-warn...
* may contain spoilers
Blurb:
Never meet your hero. He'll only let you down.
When up-and-coming artist, Asher Blakely, is invited to compete for a prestigious art mentorship hosted by his hero, the reclusive celebrity artist Leviathan Marks, he’ll do whatever it takes to win.
Because Asher isn’t just any fan. He’s spent hours of pain and thousands of dollars turning Leviathan’s art into tattoos on his skin.
But the more Asher gets to know the mercurial Leviathan, the more he starts to fear that maybe he never should have met his hero, that maybe Leviathan is no hero at all.
Lev Marks collects people like paintings and he’ll stop at nothing to add Asher Blakely to his halls. But after luring Asher to his ancestral castle perched atop a tidal island, Lev starts to have second thoughts.
Because Asher’s art is a mirror showing Lev all the worst parts of himself, and he can’t risk his secrets getting out.
Featuring:
🌊Age Gap
🌊Gothic Vibes
🌊Forced Proximity
🌊Hurt x comfort
🌊Mental health rep
🌊Touch-starved MMC
🌊Limerence to insta-love
🌊Reclusive Celebrity Artist
Important Dates:
🖤Aug. 7: ARC Sign-Ups Open
🖤Sept. 15: ARC Sign-Ups Close
🖤Sept. 17: ARCs sent out
🖤Oct. 1: Release day!
Thanks so much for your interest
Cover Title by @NovelHounds
Graphics by the amazing the.steminist.reader
What Death Forgets
July 15, 2025
NLNL Audiobook Live now!!!
Hello my darling Goodreads friends,
I cannot BELIEVE I get to share the news that the audiobook for Never Leave, Never Lie is live!!!😭😭
Just as a reminder, Curtis Michael Holland is playing Alek and Alex Kydd is playing Ian. They've done such an incredible job. I'm listening to them right now and obsessed.
I'm so excited for all of you to listen to the full thing. My DMs are always open for reader reactions! and don't forget to join our audio listenalong (on instagram) and join me and other guests later this month and early next month as we discuss the book!!
The audiobook is available in most retailers in the US. Purchasing outside of the US is a little more complicated. Stay tuned for more guidance in the near future.
Links to buy:
universal book link
Tantor
google store
audiobooks.com
libro.fm
audiobookstore.com
kobo.com
borrow from hoopla
Much love, happy listening. I've also included info below about our group read/group chat
--
More info about the
🎧🎧AUDIO READALONG🎧🎧
maybe it should be listenalong? that sounds weird. BUT, regardless, I am hosting a little group audio listen through. it's like a book club, but for your ears!
You absolutely DO NOT need to be listening to the audiobook to join. if you want to listen, do a re-read, or just hang out and chat about all things Never Leave, Never Lie, feel free to join!
To simplify things, I'll be hosting this club on IG chats. Please reach out to my PA, Sabrina @the.steminist.reader to get the details and added to the group!
AND join me next month for a group Zoom (date TBD) to chat about audiobook and what's up with WDF 👀👀. I'll also be live with @alexanderkydd and @_readingwhilewet on 7/31 at 5 pm PST/8 pm EST to chat about the production of the audiobook and all things Never Leave, Never Lie!
Are you excited? I'M EXCITED!
Much, much love, yall
XO Thea
I cannot BELIEVE I get to share the news that the audiobook for Never Leave, Never Lie is live!!!😭😭
Just as a reminder, Curtis Michael Holland is playing Alek and Alex Kydd is playing Ian. They've done such an incredible job. I'm listening to them right now and obsessed.
I'm so excited for all of you to listen to the full thing. My DMs are always open for reader reactions! and don't forget to join our audio listenalong (on instagram) and join me and other guests later this month and early next month as we discuss the book!!
The audiobook is available in most retailers in the US. Purchasing outside of the US is a little more complicated. Stay tuned for more guidance in the near future.
Links to buy:
universal book link
Tantor
google store
audiobooks.com
libro.fm
audiobookstore.com
kobo.com
borrow from hoopla
Much love, happy listening. I've also included info below about our group read/group chat
--
More info about the
🎧🎧AUDIO READALONG🎧🎧
maybe it should be listenalong? that sounds weird. BUT, regardless, I am hosting a little group audio listen through. it's like a book club, but for your ears!
You absolutely DO NOT need to be listening to the audiobook to join. if you want to listen, do a re-read, or just hang out and chat about all things Never Leave, Never Lie, feel free to join!
To simplify things, I'll be hosting this club on IG chats. Please reach out to my PA, Sabrina @the.steminist.reader to get the details and added to the group!
AND join me next month for a group Zoom (date TBD) to chat about audiobook and what's up with WDF 👀👀. I'll also be live with @alexanderkydd and @_readingwhilewet on 7/31 at 5 pm PST/8 pm EST to chat about the production of the audiobook and all things Never Leave, Never Lie!
Are you excited? I'M EXCITED!
Much, much love, yall
XO Thea
May 10, 2025
NLNL Audiobook Preorder Live
Hello darling goodreads friends,
I just wanted to let y'all know that the preorder of the NLNL audiobook is now live! And will release on 7/15/2025
Alex Kydd is playing Ian and Curtis Michael Holland will be our Alek.
Here's the link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Never-Leav...
I have some more exciting news coming too.
In the mean time, please note that I will be pulling the current illustrated cover of Never Leave, Never Lie at the end of this month (May).
Much love,
Thea
I just wanted to let y'all know that the preorder of the NLNL audiobook is now live! And will release on 7/15/2025
Alex Kydd is playing Ian and Curtis Michael Holland will be our Alek.
Here's the link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Never-Leav...
I have some more exciting news coming too.
In the mean time, please note that I will be pulling the current illustrated cover of Never Leave, Never Lie at the end of this month (May).
Much love,
Thea
January 6, 2025
NLNL collab with Marley's Must Reads by MM
Hello darling Good Reads readers. I hope you're doing well.
I wanted to make sure you knew that Never Leave, Never Lie is getting a new special edition thanks to Marley's Must Reads by MM.
Here's a copy of the caption from my Instagram post:
image:
This special edition feels especially special (😅)because our collaboration began the day after the election.
Things felt so dark then. I needed to do something and I’m so grateful to @mvalentineauthor and E’Shel for granting me this chance to help raise money for @trevorproject and to my agent @evascalzo_sla for helping make this happen.
Marley’s Must Reads by MM donates $5 to The Trevor Project for every book box sold, but this time your money is going even farther, because…
✨I’m donating my proceeds to the Trevor Project too✨
Please join me if you can, and together we can help The Trevor Project with their goal to support young LGBTQ+ folx and show them they’re not alone, and they belong.
With love and gratitude,
Thea
PS. The 🔗 is in my bio.
1️⃣One-time purchases are available. You don’t have to subscribe.
— More info from Marley’s Must Reads by MM:
Our February Box is LIVE to purchase!
BUY NOW: https://mahoganymailbookbox.com/pages...
Books included:
Lovers by @authorfionacole
Love Me Whole By @nickyjames5902
Never Leave, Never Lie By Thea Verdone
As per usual, each box will contain the following
💫 3 x Exclusive Special Edition Paperbacks
💫 Exclusive Covers
💫 Exclusive Formatting
💫 Personalised Letter
💫 $5 Donation from EVERY BOX to The Trevor Project
💫 All featured books will focus on LGBTQIA+ characters.
Sale ends January 15th.
Link in Bio!
Subscription spots will be open. There will be no cap on one-time purchases.
I wanted to make sure you knew that Never Leave, Never Lie is getting a new special edition thanks to Marley's Must Reads by MM.
Here's a copy of the caption from my Instagram post:
image:
This special edition feels especially special (😅)because our collaboration began the day after the election.
Things felt so dark then. I needed to do something and I’m so grateful to @mvalentineauthor and E’Shel for granting me this chance to help raise money for @trevorproject and to my agent @evascalzo_sla for helping make this happen.
Marley’s Must Reads by MM donates $5 to The Trevor Project for every book box sold, but this time your money is going even farther, because…
✨I’m donating my proceeds to the Trevor Project too✨
Please join me if you can, and together we can help The Trevor Project with their goal to support young LGBTQ+ folx and show them they’re not alone, and they belong.
With love and gratitude,
Thea
PS. The 🔗 is in my bio.
1️⃣One-time purchases are available. You don’t have to subscribe.
— More info from Marley’s Must Reads by MM:
Our February Box is LIVE to purchase!
BUY NOW: https://mahoganymailbookbox.com/pages...
Books included:
Lovers by @authorfionacole
Love Me Whole By @nickyjames5902
Never Leave, Never Lie By Thea Verdone
As per usual, each box will contain the following
💫 3 x Exclusive Special Edition Paperbacks
💫 Exclusive Covers
💫 Exclusive Formatting
💫 Personalised Letter
💫 $5 Donation from EVERY BOX to The Trevor Project
💫 All featured books will focus on LGBTQIA+ characters.
Sale ends January 15th.
Link in Bio!
Subscription spots will be open. There will be no cap on one-time purchases.
July 12, 2024
NLNL free today (7/12) only!
Hi loves!
I just wanted to let you know I set the ebook of Never Leave, Never Lie to free for today only.
Find it on Amazon <3 https://a.co/d/bEw9h5x
I just wanted to do a casual little free day but feel free to tell your friends.
And don't forget to check the content warnings at theaverdone.com/nlnltw if you have any triggers.
All the best,
Thea
I just wanted to let you know I set the ebook of Never Leave, Never Lie to free for today only.
Find it on Amazon <3 https://a.co/d/bEw9h5x
I just wanted to do a casual little free day but feel free to tell your friends.
And don't forget to check the content warnings at theaverdone.com/nlnltw if you have any triggers.
All the best,
Thea
June 18, 2024
Giveaway: Special Edition Never Leave, Never Lie from Euphoric Lit
Hi loves.
I just wanted to make sure y'all knew that Euphoric.Lit is hosting a giveaway on Instagram.
First place wins a free copy of the hardcover special edition. Second place gets their pick of Never Leave, Never Lie merchandise.
The giveaway closes 8PM Saturday 22nd June 2024 (Australian EST)
You can read up more on the special edition here: https://www.euphoriclit.com.au/
PS. If you want to receive updates from me more often than when I randomly remember to post here, please join my newsletter at https://theaverdone.substack.com/
I just dropped some really exciting news up in there that I can't reveal on socials yet.
Hope you're all having a safe and happy summer.
With so much love,
Thea
I just wanted to make sure y'all knew that Euphoric.Lit is hosting a giveaway on Instagram.
First place wins a free copy of the hardcover special edition. Second place gets their pick of Never Leave, Never Lie merchandise.
The giveaway closes 8PM Saturday 22nd June 2024 (Australian EST)
You can read up more on the special edition here: https://www.euphoriclit.com.au/
PS. If you want to receive updates from me more often than when I randomly remember to post here, please join my newsletter at https://theaverdone.substack.com/
I just dropped some really exciting news up in there that I can't reveal on socials yet.
Hope you're all having a safe and happy summer.
With so much love,
Thea
June 5, 2024
Special Edition from Euphoric Lit
Hey loves.
I wanted to let you know that Never Leave, Never Lie is getting a special edition hardcover from Euphoric Lit!! ( https://www.euphoriclit.com.au/ )
I’ve also written a bonus epilogue with two chapters (one chapter for each POV) to be included in this version.
Preorders go live on 6/7 at 8AM Australian EST which is 6PM in American EST on the day BEFORE (6/6) since they’re from the future down there.
The price is $65 in Australia, which is $43.2 in the US, and 33.82 in pounds (I think.)
Shipping:Within Australia: $15 flat rate
International: $25 AUD for NZ $40 AUD for USA* & Canada $46 AUD UK & Europe $57 AUD for the rest of the world
*Cait at Euphoric Lit worked with me to offer an option to ship the book for $16 USD to my American readers. To do this, I will receive boxes of books from Australia, package them, and then send them to you via media mail. This drops the USD shipping price from 28 to 16. But because of this arrangement, your package might arrive later than others ordering directly from Australia, so please only select this if you’re okay with that. I just wanted there to be a cheaper option for those who need it.
FYI: Preorders are open until July 19th.
Use code CAIT10 at checkout for 10% off too ❤
Feel free to follow Euphoric on Instagram too to remain up to date.
https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.lit/
Lastly, I just wanted to say thank you. I don’t think a special edition cover would have happened were it not for all of y’all reading and supporting Never Leave, Never Lie. I am so grateful for you.
Have a lovely rest of your week!
With so much love,
Thea Verdone
Here's the link to the listing but it's not live yet:
https://www.euphoriclit.com.au/produc...
I wanted to let you know that Never Leave, Never Lie is getting a special edition hardcover from Euphoric Lit!! ( https://www.euphoriclit.com.au/ )
I’ve also written a bonus epilogue with two chapters (one chapter for each POV) to be included in this version.
Preorders go live on 6/7 at 8AM Australian EST which is 6PM in American EST on the day BEFORE (6/6) since they’re from the future down there.
The price is $65 in Australia, which is $43.2 in the US, and 33.82 in pounds (I think.)
Shipping:Within Australia: $15 flat rate
International: $25 AUD for NZ $40 AUD for USA* & Canada $46 AUD UK & Europe $57 AUD for the rest of the world
*Cait at Euphoric Lit worked with me to offer an option to ship the book for $16 USD to my American readers. To do this, I will receive boxes of books from Australia, package them, and then send them to you via media mail. This drops the USD shipping price from 28 to 16. But because of this arrangement, your package might arrive later than others ordering directly from Australia, so please only select this if you’re okay with that. I just wanted there to be a cheaper option for those who need it.
FYI: Preorders are open until July 19th.
Use code CAIT10 at checkout for 10% off too ❤
Feel free to follow Euphoric on Instagram too to remain up to date.
https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.lit/
Lastly, I just wanted to say thank you. I don’t think a special edition cover would have happened were it not for all of y’all reading and supporting Never Leave, Never Lie. I am so grateful for you.
Have a lovely rest of your week!
With so much love,
Thea Verdone
Here's the link to the listing but it's not live yet:
https://www.euphoriclit.com.au/produc...
May 7, 2024
ebook sale 5/7-5/9
Hello lovely readers.
Sorry to pop in your feed with a random spammy blog post, but I wanted to make sure people who might not follow me on social media know that Never Leave, Never Lie is on sale for $2.99 from 5/7-5/9.
Here's the link: https://a.co/d/gFvzueM
Also, please note: I don't read my reviews, so feel free to be honest and write whatever you need to. I strongly believe that goodreads, and reviews, are for readers.
Just wanted to pass along the deal <3
With love,
Thea
Sorry to pop in your feed with a random spammy blog post, but I wanted to make sure people who might not follow me on social media know that Never Leave, Never Lie is on sale for $2.99 from 5/7-5/9.
Here's the link: https://a.co/d/gFvzueM
Also, please note: I don't read my reviews, so feel free to be honest and write whatever you need to. I strongly believe that goodreads, and reviews, are for readers.
Just wanted to pass along the deal <3
With love,
Thea
