Accomplice to the Villain
Evie Sage accidentally becomes the right-hand woman to the kingdom's most feared villain after applying for an entry-level position. Now, amidst magical chaos, assassination plots, and a suspicious number of crowned frogs, she finds herself developing an inappropriate crush on her brooding boss. Evie must navigate her new job and unexpected feelings while trying to prevent the kingdom from falling into further disarray.
Right-hand woman to the kingdom's most feared villain, navigating magical chaos and her feelings for her boss.
The kingdom's feared Villain, racing King Benedict to fulfill a prophecy and restore magic while his unspoken feelings for Evie come to a head.
Ruler of Rennedawn, whose race against Trystan to fulfill the prophecy drives the book's central conflict.
The frog who keeps company with The Villain and communicates by spelling things out.
It was a finalist for the 2025 Goodreads Choice Award for Romantasy but did not win the category. It was also an instant #1 New York Times bestseller on publication in August 2025.
Yes. Accomplice to the Villain is the third book in the Assistant to the Villain series, following Assistant to the Villain and Apprentice to the Villain, and continues Evie Sage and Trystan Maverine's story directly from where the second book left off. It is not written to be read on its own. The series continues with Adversary to the Villain.