📖 peek insideAssistant to the Villain
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Evie Sage is desperate for a job to support her family, so when she accidentally lands a position as the assistant to the kingdom's most notorious Villain, she takes it. Despite the severed heads and sinister plots, Evie finds that the Villain is actually a decent boss-and quite handsome. As she navigates workplace hazards and a potential traitor in the lair, she realizes that being bad might feel pretty good. This TikTok sensation blends workplace comedy with whimsical fantasy and a slow-burn romance.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"You just can't kill people and be pretty. It's confusing."
"We're all monsters in the end. At least mine lives in the light."
"There is so much that can be fixed by honesty, if you're brave enough to use it."
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