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Adversary to the Villain

Name: Adversary to the Villain
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781804999677
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By Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Series: Assistant to the Villain

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Once Upon a Time meets The Office in this laugh-out-loud romantasy book based on Hannah Nicole Maehrer's viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain... and their unexpected romance. The follow-up to the New York Times bestselling sensations Assistant to the Villain, Apprentice... Read More

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The follow-up to the New York Times bestselling sensations Assistant to the Villain, Apprentice to Villain, and Accomplice to the Villain by laugh-out-loud TikTok darling Hannah Nicole Maehrer.

Description

Once Upon a Time meets The Office in this laugh-out-loud romantasy book based on Hannah Nicole Maehrer's viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain... and their unexpected romance.

The follow-up to the New York Times bestselling sensations Assistant to the Villain, Apprentice to Villain, and Accomplice to the Villain by laugh-out-loud TikTok darling Hannah Nicole Maehrer.

Series: Assistant to the Villain

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Once Upon a Time meets The Office in this laugh-out-loud romantasy book based on Hannah Nicole Maehrer's viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain... and their unexpected romance. REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponised scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog...

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Apprentice to the Villain

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a refreshingly hilarious blend of fantasy and workplace comedy that has taken the internet by storm. Imagine the enchanting whimsy of Once Upon a Time meshing with the quirky mundanity of The Office, and you have a glimpse into this brilliantly unique narrative. Evie Sage couldn't be more thrilled with her...

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Assistant to the Villain

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer seamlessly blends the enchanting whimsy of fairy tales with the comedic charm of a workplace romp. In a world where the fantastical meets everyday office duties, this delightful novel takes readers on an unforgettable journey where magic and humour collide with unexpected romance. Evie Sage is desperate for employment to support her...

By Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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New Release

Adversary to the Villain

Once Upon a Time meets The Office in this laugh-out-loud romantasy book based on Hannah Nicole Maehrer's viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain... and their unexpected romance. The follow-up to the New York Times bestselling sensations Assistant to the Villain, Apprentice to Villain, and Accomplice to the Villain by laugh-out-loud TikTok darling Hannah Nicole Maehrer....

By Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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$21⁰⁰
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804999677

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Hannah Nicole Maehrer, or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae. is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she's not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants, she's writing to Taylor Swift songs. Her biggest passions in life include romance, magic, laughter, and finding ways to include them all in everything she creates. Most days you can find her with her head in the clouds and a pen in her hand.

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Once Upon a Time meets The Office in this laugh-out-loud romantasy book based on Hannah Nicole Maehrer's viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain... and their unexpected romance. REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponised scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog...

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Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a refreshingly hilarious blend of fantasy and workplace comedy that has taken the internet by storm. Imagine the enchanting whimsy of Once Upon a Time meshing with the quirky mundanity of The Office, and you have a glimpse into this brilliantly unique narrative. Evie Sage couldn't be more thrilled with her...

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