Ivy Duncan
Five Years and 2,000 Miles
Can a friendship ruined by a kiss ever recover?
The Story
Five years later, some feelings haven't changed.
Five years ago, on a trip to visit his father for the summer, thirteen-year-old Leo Meyer made friends with the neighborhood boy Morgan Sloan. Leo got more from their relationship than he bargained for—his first kiss. Confused by his own feelings, Leo decided to cut his vacation short, leaving Morgan and their plans for the summer behind.
Five years later, Leo still has regrets about running away that summer. But he’s given a second chance when he and Morgan both go off to college and fate brings them to the same school. While he’s interested in catching up, Morgan is dating a man who is less than fond of Leo. The last thing Leo wants to do is cause problems in Morgan’s relationship.
Can Leo and Morgan come to terms with what happened between them and navigate friendship, or have they grown apart too much in the last five years?
Before You Read
Trigger Warnings
Please take care of yourself while reading. This book contains references to the following:
- Sexual Assult
- Emotional Abuse
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Behind the Cover
How the cover came together.
I design my own book covers, and I am not at all an artist, so I explore many different ideas before settling on the final design. Here are some of the early sketches and alternate concepts that helped shape the cover of Five Years and 2,000 Miles.
A Special Thank You
Character artwork
A special thank you to Athena Dela Victoria for bringing Leo and Morgan to life with these character drawings. I loved getting to see them take shape outside of my own imagination.
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What readers are saying
“Author really knows how to develop a character. Was afraid this coming of age book would be cliche. Wasn’t. Not even close. Interesting characters. Felt like I was transported into their lives. ”
“This book was a joy to read. It's filled with relatable characters, moments that make your heart squeeze, and a villain (maybe that's a strong word for him, but he certainly felt like a villain) that you're desperate to root against. It captures the anxieties of being a first year college student, and the complex emotions that can come along with unhealthy relationships. I loved getting to read about Sloan and Leo coming to terms with their feelings for each other, and both of their character developments as Leo comes out of his introverted shell, and Sloan begins to realize he deserves better than what his relationship with Drew is giving him. A perfectly paced slow burn that makes you root for the couple so much that you can't stop turning pages.”