What if the villain got his happy ending?
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily McIntire comes Hooked, a dark and delicious contemporary romance that reimagines the classic tale of Peter Pan through a fractured fairy lens. This isn't your mother's bedtime story—this is where revenge burns hot and desire burns even hotter.
James has spent years harboring one burning desire: to destroy his enemy, Peter Michaels. When Peter's sheltered twenty-year-old daughter Wendy stumbles into his bar one night, James sees the perfect opportunity for revenge. His plan is simple yet devious: seduce the girl and use her as leverage against her father. But as James's criminal organization begins to crumble from within, he finds himself distracted—not by the traitor he should be hunting, but by the intoxicating pull of Wendy herself.
Wendy has lived a cloistered existence, protected by her wealthy but emotionally distant father. One spontaneous night out changes everything when she meets the dark and brooding James. There's something magnetic about him—something dangerous that pulls her in despite better judgment. As their affair intensifies, Wendy finds herself walking a tightrope between the passionate man who makes her feel alive and the criminal underworld he inhabits.
Is Wendy falling for James, or for the notorious criminal known as Hook? In this standalone novel that kicks off the Never After Series, nothing is as it seems. McIntire weaves a tale of seduction, betrayal, and unexpected redemption that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of dark romance with morally complex characters and stories that challenge traditional fairy tale tropes.
