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Adversary to the Villain

A Cozy Fantasy Romantic Comedy
Pages
352
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

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!

About the author

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she’s not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants, she’s writing to Taylor Swift songs. Her biggest passions in life include romance, magic, laughter, and finding ways to include them all in everything she creates. Most days you can find her with her head in the clouds and a pen in her hand. (Source)

Characters

Evie SageProtagonist

Increasingly entangled in a prophecy over the kingdom's magic and her own uncertain loyalties.

TrystanSupporting

The Villain; Evie's employer and romantic interest, revealed by name in this installment.

All characters in Adversary to the Villain

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this the final book in the series?

    The series continues beyond this installment, as a subsequent volume serves as the conclusion to the story.

  • Can I read this book without reading the previous ones?

    The narrative follows a specific sequence, and the author recommends reading the books in order to fully appreciate the character development and plot progression.

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