Apprentice to the Villain (Special Edition Hardcover)

<p>"An engaging love story about finding strength in vulnerability." -<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br><i>The Instant New York Times Bestseller!<br>A Goodreads Choice Award nominee, Readers' Favorite Romantasy<br>An Amazon Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Book of 2024</i><br><br><b>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</b><br><br>Evie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome (<i>shhh, bad for his brand</i>) 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, <i>out-of-evil-office</i>.<br><br>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.<br><br>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. <i>No pressure, Evie</i>.<br><br>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...<i>delightfully fun</i>.<br><br>But what happens when the assistant to The Villain is ready to become his apprentice?<br><br><b>Experience Apprentice to the Villain like never before with the SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION</b>-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.<br><br>The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order.<br>Reading Order:<br>Book #1 Assistant to the Villain<br>Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain<br>Book #3 Accomplice to the Villain<br>Book #4 Adversary to the Villain</p>