Assistant to the Villain Series

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Proof that fantasy romance can be cozy and a little ridiculous in the best way. Working for the villain has never been this charming, and I loved it enough to reread the whole thing a year later.


The Assistant to the Villain Series In Order

Read it in order: Assistant to the Villain, Apprentice to the Villain, then Accomplice to the Villain. It's cozy fantasy with a rom-com heart, the slow-burn, banter-heavy, working-for-the-bad-guy kind that's easy to fall into and even easier to reread. By Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Best for readers who want their fantasy charming and low on grimdark.

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