Littlebit boring.
He wants revenge, but he wants her more.
Once Upon A Time, there was a little boy.
His belly full of laughter, his life full of joy.
Until one day, something changed; stripped his innocence away.
The hole inside making space for the devil to come and play.
His dreams gone forever, he grew up way too fast.
An endless night of crocodiles, and watches made of glass.
He grew into a villain, the taste of vengeance on his tongue.
Craving to make his enemies pay for the misdeeds they had done.
Instead he found a darling girl, and refused to let her go.
For what better way to make the man pay, than to steal his little shadow.
*Hooked is a full-length, complete standalone and the first in The Never After Series: A collection of fractured fairy tales where the villains get the happy ever after. This is a DARK Contemporary romance (not a literal retelling and not fantasy) featuring mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised.*
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In the Never After series, Emily McIntire takes well-known fairy tales and turns them inside out, giving villains their time to shine. What if the villains got their own story, one where love is complicated, redemption is hard-earned, and no one is as simple as they seem? This dark, seductive retelling of beloved characters invites readers into a world where the boundaries between hero and villain are blurred and every character carries scars—both literal and emotional.
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Each novel in the series offers a stand-alone story, filled with passionate love, raw emotion, and complex characters who must wrestle with their darkest impulses. From the heart-wrenching journey of a man seeking vengeance in Hooked to the thrilling redemption arc of Scarred, where a prince with a past must confront the one woman who can heal him, these stories dive deep into the human psyche, exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and second chances.
The Never After series doesn’t just twist fairy tale tropes—it reinvents them. With each book, McIntire invites you to question everything you thought you knew about happily-ever-afters. In this world, love is never easy, and sometimes, it’s downright dangerous. The series pulses with an intoxicating mix of passion and suspense, creating an immersive atmosphere where readers are constantly left wondering what will happen next.
Whether it’s the forbidden romance between two adversaries or a couple’s battle to overcome impossible odds, the Never After series is a wild ride that defies expectations. Every twist is earned, and every character’s journey is as unpredictable as it is captivating. If you’re ready to dive into a world where nothing is as it seems, where love can heal—and destroy—Never After is waiting for you.
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