New Releases by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! Enemies become lovers, rivalry turns to romance, and convenient marriages create true love in these 12 addictive Romantasy tales. Featuring Olivie Blake, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Tasha Suri, Melissa Marr and more. Fall in love with these twelve gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors. Lost lovers return for a second chance –u200b but what are their motives? Academic rivals compete for a prestigious position, but their sizzling chemistry might get in the way. A monster slayeru200b posing as an unwitting sacrifice meets an intriguingly moral prince. From relationships caught u200bin disparate timelines to ghostly ballrooms and dragons that need rescuing from princesses, this anthology gives you an inventive new spin on all your favorite tropes, and much more that you’ve never seen before. FEATURING BRAND-NEW STORIES FROM: Olivie Blake A. G. Slatter Tasha Suri Katherine Arden Kelley Armstrong Hannah N. Maehrer Melissa Marr Megan Bannen Kelly Andrew Kamilah Cole A. C. Wise Eliza Chan

"An engaging love story about finding strength in vulnerability." ―Kirkus Reviews The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Goodreads Choice Award nominee, Readers’ Favorite Romantasy An Amazon Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Book of 2024 NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behavior, and overall optimism of late. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. —Mgmt Evie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome (shhh, bad for his brand) evil overlord would be so rewarding? Still, the business of being bad is demanding, the forces of good are annoyingly persistent, and said forbidding boss is somewhat...er, out-of-evil-office. But Rennedawn is in grave trouble, and all signs―Kingsley’s included―point to catastrophe. Something peculiar is happening with the kingdom’s magic, and it’s made The Villain’s manor vulnerable to their enemies...including their nemesis, the king. Now it’s time for Evie to face her greatest challenge: protecting The Villain’s lair, all of his nefarious works, and maybe (provided no one finds out) the entire kingdom. No pressure, Evie. It’s time to step out of her comfort zone and learn new skills. Like treason. Dagger work. Conspiring with the enemy. It’s all so...so...delightfully fun. But what happens when the assistant to The Villain is ready to become his apprentice? Experience Apprentice to the Villain like never before with the SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION—bonus content from the author, gorgeous full-color endpapers, a lux linen cloth hardcover with foiled treatment, and unique foiled edges. Available only in the US and Canada while supplies last. The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Assistant to the Villain Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain Book #3 Accomplice to the Villain Book #4 Adversary to the Villain

Rivalries ignite into heated romance, lost lovers seek second chances, and friendships turn to something more in these 12 stunning Romantasy stories. Including brand-new stories from beloved and bestselling authors including Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Kelley Armstrong, Alexis Hall, L. R. Lam, and more. Tumble head over heels for these 12 gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors. A pair of harried servants try to romance their respective bosses into a universe-saving marriage. Two bitter political rivals discover they have interests in common, and decide not to let a little thing like murder get in the way. After years apart, childhood nemeses come together to resolve their differences, and face down a common foe. From Regency England to a mysterious Romanian forest, and from a city made of flowers to a sinister faerie train, love conquers all in these 12 beautiful tales. FEATURING BRAND-NEW STORIES FROM: Hannah Nicole Maehrer Kelley Armstrong Rebecca Thorne Alexis Hall L. R. Lam A.Y. Chao Juliet Marillier Chloe Neill Olivia Atwater Jen Williams Greer Stothers Vida Cruz-Borja

ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, level-headed assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things in General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage''s employment status isn''t just important, it''s vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn''s most infamous Villain results in a job offer-naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don''t find evil so attractive, Evie. But just when she''s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat...and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain-and his entire nefarious empire-out. Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work... and ensure he makes them pay. After all, a good job is hard to find...

HR Update: The position of “adversary to the villain” has been filled. Evie Sage does not recall applying. Evie has always tried to be helpful, loyal, and only mildly involved in treason. But with a dangerous prophecy threatening the very magic of Rennedawn—not to mention the race to claim its necessary artifacts before King Benedict does—things are starting to feel...less like a career path and more like a serious problem. The prophecy won’t stop pointing in Evie’s direction. The Villain’s magic keeps choosing her. And honestly, if you’re going to be accused of evil anyway, you might as well commit. Unfortunately, the more Evie leans into her alleged villain era, the more her boss starts acting like the hero of a completely different story. Trystan is getting closer—closer than is wise, advisable, or even remotely professional—and looking at her like she’s already chosen a side. His. Which is deeply inconvenient, because if Evie can’t save the kingdom’s magic, she might just become its greatest threat. The hilarious fantasy romance series doesn''t end at Adversary to the Villain! The thrilling conclusion to the series is coming soon! The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Assistant to the Villain Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain Book #3 Accomplice to the Villain Book #4 Adversary to the Villain

Evie Sage n’avait pas l’intention de devenir le bras droit du plus terrifiant Vilain de Rennedawn. Une minute plus tôt, elle postulait à un emploi d’assistante promettant "un peu de paperasse et quelques décapitations occasionnelles" ; la suivante, elle se retrouvait plongée dans un chaos magique, des complots meurtriers, et en proie à un béguin absolument inapproprié pour son patron taciturne, à la mâchoire bien dessinée. À présent, entre une prophétie magique et des assassins débarquant dans la salle de pause, Evie doit trouver le moyen de survivre à son travail sans incendier le royaume... et préserver sa dignité, déjà suspendue à un fil de sarcasme

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain...and their unexpected romance. REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponized scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog (crowned, judgmental). Answers to “Evie” or “Stop that.” Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss. Now, with a magical prophecy unraveling, assassins showing up in the break room, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire—or her dignity, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread. Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again...neither was falling for The Villain. A magical office comedy with grumpy bosses, snarky frogs, and definitely-not-feelings. The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Assistant to the Villain Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain Book #3 Accomplice to the Villain

Que se passe-t-il lorsque l’assistante du Vilain est prête à devenir son apprentie ? Evie Sage n’a jamais été aussi heureuse. Qui aurait cru qu’il serait si gratifiant de travailler pour un Seigneur du Mal outrageusement beau ? Pourtant, le métier de méchant est exigeant, les forces du Bien sont agaçantes, et ce patron est quelque peu... euh... absent actuellement. Il est temps de sortir de sa zone de confort et d’acquérir de nouvelles compétences. Comme trahir. Apprendre le maniement des armes. Conspirer avec l’ennemi. Tout cela est si... si... délicieusement amusant. Mais il n’y a pas que le plaisir dans la vie. Rennedawn est en danger, et tous les indicateurs – y compris les panneaux de Kingsley – laissent présager une catastrophe. La jeune femme va devoir relever son plus grand défi : sauver le Vilain, protéger le manoir... et peut-être même le royaume tout entier. Pas de pression, Evie !

"An engaging love story about finding strength in vulnerability." ―Kirkus Reviews The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Goodreads Choice Award nominee, Readers’ Favorite Romantasy An Amazon Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Book of 2024 NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behavior, and overall optimism of late. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. —Mgmt Evie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome (shhh, bad for his brand) evil overlord would be so rewarding? Still, the business of being bad is demanding, the forces of good are annoyingly persistent, and said forbidding boss is somewhat...er, out-of-evil-office. But Rennedawn is in grave trouble, and all signs—Kingsley’s included—point to catastrophe. Something peculiar is happening with the kingdom’s magic, and it’s made The Villain’s manor vulnerable to their enemies...including their nemesis, the king. Now it’s time for Evie to face her greatest challenge: protecting The Villain’s lair, all of his nefarious works, and maybe (provided no one finds out) the entire kingdom. No pressure, Evie. It’s time to step out of her comfort zone and learn new skills. Like treason. Dagger work. Conspiring with the enemy. It’s all so...so...delightfully fun. But what happens when the assistant to The Villain is ready to become his apprentice? The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Assistant to the Villain Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain Book #3 Accomplice to the Villain Book #4 Adversary to the Villain