Adversary To The Villain (Assistant To The Villain, 4) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer [Paperback]

Evie Sage has somehow ended up with the unlikely job of being the “adversary to the villain”, despite never intending to become involved in treason or saving a kingdom. When a dangerous prophecy threatens the magic of Rennedawn, Evie finds herself at the centre of a race to secure powerful artifacts before King Benedict can claim them.

Things become even more complicated when the Villain’s magic repeatedly chooses Evie, suggesting that she may have a much bigger—and potentially darker—role to play than anyone expected. As she embraces her supposed “villain era,” her relationship with her grumpy boss Trystan becomes increasingly complicated.

While Evie struggles to determine whether she is destined to save the kingdom or become its greatest threat, her growing attraction to Trystan blurs the line between enemies, allies, and something much more personal. Their grumpy-and-sunshine dynamic, slow-burn romance, magical prophecy, humour, and fantasy adventure drive the story.