She's his diamond in the rough. He's her worst nightmare.
Yasmin Karam, daughter to one of the richest men in the world, has never known strife. So, when her beloved father falls ill, she's determined to make his final days his happiest. His last wish? To see her married to a man of his choosing. Except Yasmin's heart already belongs to someone else. A servant. A street rat. A man her father would never consider worthy. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Yasmin strikes a desperate deal with her father's right-hand man, Julian, not realizing he has his own twisted agenda.
Julian Faraci has one goal: become the most powerful man in the world. He's built a future from broken bones and faded bruises, never caring who he hurt along the way. But when his mentor falls ill, he finds himself on the verge of losing everything, and he'll stop at nothing to inherit what is rightfully his. Even if it means forcing a woman he can't stand into marriage.
Yasmin is a brat who speaks out of turn, and he's the villain of her story. But he decides she'll be his—no matter what it takes to convince her.
The series
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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