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Evie Sage finds herself thrilled to serve an outrageously handsome villain, whose manor is suddenly vulnerable amid strange shifts in the kingdom’s magic. As threats loom—from rival enemies to the king—Evie must protect the villain’s lair and the realm itself. Now she must step beyond comfort, mastering treason, dagger work, and cunning alliances. The plot follows whether her ambition to become the villain’s apprentice will help save the kingdom or betray her allegiance.
The narrative explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the blurred line between hero and villain in a fantasy romance landscape.
First publish date: 2024
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Authors: Hannah Nicole Maehrer
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