Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a fantasy novel blending elements of fairy tale and workplace comedy. The story follows Evie Sage, who, in desperate need of a job to support her ailing family, accepts a position as the assistant to the kingdom of Rennedawn's infamous Villain. The job quickly proves to be unconventional and dangerous, filled with darkly humorous and eerie moments like severed heads hanging from the ceiling. As Evie navigates her complicated feelings for her intimidating and temperamental boss, she uncovers sabotage threatening the Villain’s empire and must protect him from those who seek to destroy his nefarious control