Books like 'Assistant to the Villain'
Readers who enjoyed Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
fantasy funny paranormal dark romance grumpy sunshine office magic boss & employee slow burn cheerful heroine
-
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does--cast from the heavens and banished to the world below... -
![Quicksilver by Callie Hart]()
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Callie Hart comes a brand new, highly addicting enemies-to-lovers Romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance that you won’t be able to put down! Do not touch the sword.Do not turn the key.Do not open the gate.In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn’t much a girl wouldn’t do for a glass of water...Categorized as:
magic tortured hero m-f strong heroine cold hero from hate to love sassy heroine poor heroine -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links -
![Shattered Stars by Hannah Haze]()
Shattered Stars by Hannah Haze
The more I discover about my mysterious past, the deeper I'm pulled into a web of mysteries, secrets and liesAnd the more I'm pulled towards the men fate has destined are mine.Well fate can go to hell.I can't forget the way they’ve treated me and I certainly can’t forgive the hurt.I won't give in to my feelings no matter how much they plead... -
![A Cage of Kingdoms by K.F. Breene]()
A Cage of Kingdoms by K.F. Breene
The resolution of Weston's story in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Deliciously Dark Fairytales world. He wasn't supposed to fall in love. Weston has made a mess of things. Since he realized the woman he was supposed to find and bring to justice was his true mate, things have spiraled out of control...Categorized as:
magic m-f competent heroine poor heroine alpha male dual-pov class difference height-difference -
-
![Shattered Omega: Part Two by Marie Mackay]()
Shattered Omega: Part Two by Marie Mackay
I thought I’d faced the worst. Blackmailed and claimed before the whole academy, the Kingsman pack stole me from my mates and kept my scent for themselves. Now, struggling to fit in in class, I only have one friend, and I’m forced to watch, every day, as my mates fall for her. But these alphas’ obsessions sink their claws deep, blurring right from wrong...Categorized as:
from hate to love suspense forced proximity angst new adult m-f hurt-comfort caretaking -
![A Cage of Crimson by K.F. Breene]()
A Cage of Crimson by K.F. Breene
Of all the people in the world, why her? It was supposed to be find the drug maker. Find her, and drag her back to the dragons to deal with. She deserves death for what she's done. For someone like Weston, the best alpha in the world, the one who shuts people up just by walking in the room, it would've been. Until he learns what she is… Finding a fated mate is nearly impossible...Categorized as:
from hate to love magic m-f vengeance forced proximity alpha male tortured heroine poor heroine -
![How to Defy a Vampire by Alice Winters]()
How to Defy a Vampire by Alice Winters
FinnStumbling into a crime scene is pretty typical for me. As a human, joining the VRC has done everything but keep me out of trouble. And now I seem to be playing a part that I’d really rather not play… if I want to keep my head, that is.By my side is my partner Marcus, a vampire who has vowed to tear the world apart—and even a mattress—to keep me safe...Categorized as:
height-difference grumpy sunshine dual-pov mystery suspense from hate to love hurt-comfort betrayal -
![The Rebel's Vision by Kristen Banet]()
The Rebel's Vision by Kristen Banet
One declaration was all it took. The Andinna Rebellion has begun. Knowing that the fight will be hard, Mave has taken back the title of Champion. King’s Champion. She’s resolved to stand tall beside King Alchan Andini and fight for him, and to fight for her people.But it’s off to a troubling start...Categorized as:
magic alpha male found-family high fantasy strong heroine from hate to love slow burn dual-pov -
![The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong Vol. 2 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong Vol. 2 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
[CHARACTER DEPTH LEVEL +10]Three years have passed since Shen Qingqiu betrayed Luo Binghe, and now there are only two years left before his "deceased" disciple rises from the dead to claim his bloody glory as the protagonist. At least, that's how the story is supposed to go... -
![The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong Vol. 3 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
[SATISFACTION POINTS +500!]To save his sect from destruction, Shen Qingqiu has at last submitted to Luo Binghe--though he wishes people would stop saying it like that! Unfortunately, they're not wrong.Luo Binghe has finally made his desire for his old master clear...Categorized as:
magic high fantasy from hate to love mystery angst slow burn betrayal disabilities and marks -
![Bitten and Bound: The Complete Trilogy by Amy Pennza]()
Bitten and Bound: The Complete Trilogy by Amy Pennza
The day I rode to the Rift with my brother the king, I never expected him to deliver me into the hands of our enemies. Desperate to stop the Deepnight from covering his kingdom in shadow, he’s pledged me as a blood slave to King Laurent, ruler of the vampire kingdom of Nor Doru. It’s a humiliation I never imagined I would bear. A betrayal I’m not sure I can forgive...Categorized as:
high fantasy magic disabilities and marks from hate to love dual-pov alpha male bad boys commander -
![Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan]()
Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan
Deception cuts deep in the next propulsive novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s Torpedo Ink motorcycle club series.The stranger frequenting Azelie Vargas’s local coffee shop is a sight to behold. He’s tall, dark, muscular, and a complete distraction. She’s worried one look from his striking silver eyes will have her acting a fool... -
![A Soul to Steal by Opal Reyne]()
A Soul to Steal by Opal Reyne
All Gideon wanted was a friend.After waking up in the afterlife to discover he died, Gideon has nowhere to go. The world around him feels strange, utterly false, and he struggles to let go of the past he was ripped away from.Gideon never expects his new, monstrous friend to nibble his way into his heart, or give him purpose in death... -
![Thirst Quenched by Shelby Rhodes]()
Thirst Quenched by Shelby Rhodes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFoxx Honeywell, here. So, picking up where we left off...and things are decidedly not okay. But, hey...what is fine...is my love life. Which is a win in my book, considering how badly all my former relationships have gone. And really, it's not often you become someone’s boyfriend and have to deal with their strange secret camera obsession for keeping you safe... -
-
![Chasing Ebony: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone]()
Chasing Ebony: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
A young teacher's life is turned upside down when Fate brings her face-to-face with the massive bear shifter she's destined to be with forever. TristianAs a bear shifter, I never expected to find my fated mate in a radical human bar, but one whiff of her sweet vanilla scent and I knew she was mine...Categorized as:
mystery suspense angst m-f grumpy sunshine height-difference caretaking forced proximity -
![The Crimson Queen by Amanda Aggie]()
The Crimson Queen by Amanda Aggie
#1 IN PARANORMAL ANGEL ROMANCES, DARK FANTASY, & DARK FANTASY HORROR!The Crimson Queen is the third and final instalment in the bestselling Dark Halos trilogy. Coming January 2023! “If I’m the Queen of Hearts, then be my King of Spades.” The High King–now freed from his prison–continues to wreak havoc on the seven realms, but he made one wrong move...Categorized as:
m-f sassy heroine alpha male dual-pov demons paranormal fantasy legends & fairy tales -
![Run Riot by Colette Rhodes]()
Run Riot by Colette Rhodes
By the time an agathos woman reaches 25, she’s supposed to be one thing, and one thing only:Bonded.I'm zero for four soul bonds, a disgrace to my family, and the black sheep of my community.It had me feeling reckless. Impulsive. Daring.In a moment of weakness, I let the darkness lurking inside of me rule, and it changed everything...Categorized as:
new adult tortured hero bad boys tortured heroine sweet heroine dual-pov slow burn magic -
![The Mercenary's Bounty by Kristen Banet]()
The Mercenary's Bounty by Kristen Banet
With freedom, comes uncertainty, and with uncertainty, comes mistakes. Mave has been making a lot of those. As she draws closer to the Free Cities of Olost, she finds herself juggling between learning about her people, and learning the nuances of the males around her... -
![Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie]()
Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie
"We're all villains here." - Alice WhittakerBoth The Demon Prince and Crown of Ashes hit #1 in Amazon Charts for Paranormal Angel Romance, Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Horror, Folklore, and Amazon New Releases!A year ago, we managed to escape the realm of monsters, unscathed.The mistake of trying to strike a bargain with the High King has been buried in the past…Or so we thought... -
![Obsessively Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Obsessively Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Obsessively Yours is a standalone novel in a series of interconnected standalones. While the books may contain mild spoilers for each other, the plots are not that serious, and the books can be read in any order...Categorized as:
magic m-f class difference grumpy sunshine caretaking cheerful heroine sweet heroine bad boys -
![Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper]()
Blood and Malice by Sarah Piper
A gut-wrenching betrayal leads to a mysterious and unexpected reunion, but will Haley and her monsters survive the vicious warlord’s cruel games? And what about the battles of their own hearts?More details coming...Categorized as:
magic suspense high fantasy m-f forced proximity betrayal disabilities and marks found-family -
![Loving Amir: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone]()
Loving Amir: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
In a world where love defies time and destiny, can a quiet artist embrace her fate with a supernatural king? In my quiet life of painting and solitude, my only companion is my elderly neighbor, Sarah. She encourages me to seek love, but I feel as though I'm waiting for someone special...Categorized as:
mystery suspense angst m-f grumpy sunshine height-difference caretaking forced proximity -
![Entreat Me by Grace Draven]()
Entreat Me by Grace Draven
Afflicted by a centuries-old curse, a warlord slowly surrenders his humanity and descends toward madness. Ballard of Ketach Tor holds no hope of escaping his fate until his son returns home one day, accompanied by a woman of incomparable beauty. His family believes her arrival may herald Ballard's salvation. ...until they confront her elder sister...Categorized as:
tortured hero mystery strong heroine magic sassy heroine slow burn competent heroine poor heroine -
![Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton]()
Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMC SyndicatesThe only way in is by blood, the only way out is by death.Blood in, blood out.MC Syndicates is a shared universe, crafted by a set of USA Today and International Bestselling authors, that feature an array of paranormal species, savage dominant men, and strong heroines. These stories are all set in the same world and can be read within any order...Categorized as:
magic new adult from hate to love mystery vengeance suspense tortured heroine sweet heroine -
-
![Bump in the Night by Cassie Mint]()
Bump in the Night by Cassie Mint
He’s smart, handsome, and we have an instant connection.Pity all these ghosts keep interrupting our moments…All my life, I’ve wanted a ghostly encounter. It’s my greatest dream, and it’s never happened for me—not even in Belladonna Bay, where every other building is haunted...Categorized as:
suspense dual-pov shy-hero new adult forced proximity m-f strong heroine cheerful heroine -
![In Death We Part by M. Bonnet]()
In Death We Part by M. Bonnet
My routine was simple - classes, work, repeat - then an unearthed family secret changed everything. Four mysterious men shattered my life and stomped on the pieces until I had nothing left. They were strangers to me, but I was no stranger to them. They had been watching me… waiting until the time was right to strike...Categorized as:
monsters angst mystery magic grumpy sunshine height-difference from hate to love forced proximity -
![A Bride for the Winter King by Anya J. Cosgrove]()
A Bride for the Winter King by Anya J. Cosgrove
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan the Winter King truly love? Or am I doomed to follow his past queens to the grave?I’m a shadow huntress in dire need of revenge. When a Fae prince asks me to participate in the Yule pageant and spy on the Winter King, I rise to the occasion.He tells me I’m a ringer for the dead queen, and that I don’t have to win the pageant or get married in the end...Categorized as:
dual-pov forced proximity from hate to love magic fantasy fae marriage of convenience paranormal -
![The Demon Prince by Amanda Aggie]()
The Demon Prince by Amanda Aggie
For years, I’ve had dreams about talking to the Devil. They’re not nightmares, in fact, they’re far from it, but they’re not normal either. Honestly, I’m not even sure what about my life is...I’m a witch that sucks at casting magic.My hair has a mind of its own.I’ve scared the crap out of my roommate countless times by floating while I sleep.Oh, and let’s not forget the icing on the cake...Categorized as:
from hate to love new adult magic monsters m-f forced proximity sassy heroine independent heroine -
![Alpha Mage by R.K. Munin]()
Alpha Mage by R.K. Munin
Submissive wolf shifter Emma Martin never expected to find herself disobeying her abusive Alpha, but that’s just what she does when the lives of her brother and a stranger are at stake. Fleeing with her brother Jason and the unconscious mage that he’s sure is his mate match, Emma’s at a loss as to how to keep all of them safe from a vengeful Alpha wolf and his enforcers... -
![Stalking Cinderella by Leann Belle]()
Stalking Cinderella by Leann Belle
I can feel his eyes on me.No one is coming to protect me. My step brother lives for my torment, and I'm the only one who won't be able to go to the masquerade. I just want someone, anyone to help.Then he appeared. He talks like the devil, but if the man in the mask will grant me my wish, I'll give him anything he asks. All I want is one night... -
![Savior of the Shades by Vasilisa Drake]()
Savior of the Shades by Vasilisa Drake
My fated mate is my bully. First, he rejects me in front of the entire pack for being too weak. And when I run, he chases me… And kills me. But this is not the end of my story. I wake up in the underworld, lost, confused— But for the first time: powerful...Categorized as:
betrayal magic from hate to love alpha male strong heroine forced proximity monsters m-f -
![Selah Gothic by Kat Blackthorne]()
Selah Gothic by Kat Blackthorne
From bestselling author of occult sensation The Halloween Boys, comes a sinfully fictional religious & dystopian story of naughty exorcism and sinful desires steeped in gothic mystery and lore.Now I lay me down to sleep.Impure thoughts sent me spiraling toward my fate. I was the holy daughter of Lady of Sorrows Church. The one meant to bring millions to faith in God...Categorized as:
alpha male suspense mystery angst m-f height-difference forced proximity hurt-comfort -
![Wicked Villains by Marion Blackwood]()
Wicked Villains by Marion Blackwood
After finishing their mission together, both Callan and Audrey find themselves in a position they did not expect. Their feelings towards each other have changed. And so has the power balance. While trapped in an entirely new situation, Audrey and Callan will have to sort through their tangled emotions and figure out how to handle their complicated relationship... -
![Barbi and The Villain by Veronica Lancet]()
Barbi and The Villain by Veronica Lancet
She's an awkward bookworm. He's a fictional character in her favorite book.When Barbara “Barbi” Bancroft mysteriously receives an unreleased manuscript from her favorite book series, she can’t curb her excitement. But when she gets sucked into the story—literally—she finds herself in the fantastical realm of Akkaya... -
-
![A Hellish Year One by Eva Brandt]()
A Hellish Year One by Eva Brandt
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. The Academy of the Devil is waiting, and there will be no mercy. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the girl who didn’t fit in, the girl who collapsed in the middle of class, just because my brain decided to turn on me. I can’t really complain, though. We don’t live in the Middle Ages, so I have yet to be subjected to an exorcism...Categorized as:
new adult mystery magic monsters forced proximity from hate to love betrayal disabilities and marks -
![Prey Drive by Jen Stevens]()
Prey Drive by Jen Stevens
I have two secrets.One of them died with me.The other haunts me.I'm not sure if he's a ghost, a dream, or my living nightmare, but Sebastian Lancaster seems to have sunken his claws into every aspect of my life before I even accept that he's real...Categorized as:
super rich hero suspense mystery vengeance forced proximity from hate to love magic boss & employee -
![Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
"I don't need a line to know what's considered good or bad, but if I did, there isn't a line I wouldn't cross for you."When Rennick was thirteen, the gods bestowed upon him the name of his fated mate--a human (italics) girl...Categorized as:
poor heroine super rich hero alpha male dual-pov third-person-pov magic sassy heroine m-f
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
