THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious high-ranking villain seeks loyal levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties supporting staff for random mayhem and terror and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer—naturally she says yes. No job is perfect of course but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying temperamental and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive Evie . But just when she’s getting used to severed heads