Hannah Nicole Maehrer has already revealed that the third book in her super-popular Assistant to the Villain series is releasing this year!
If you loved the quirky charm and endless banter of Assistant to the Villain and its sequel, Apprentice to the Villain, you’re in for a treat as book 3, Accomplice to the Villain, is nearly here, and the stakes have never been higher.
The third book in the series, Accomplice to the Villain, will be released on August 5, 2025! It’s just a few months before you get the book in your hands.
The series follows Evie Sage, a bright and sharp-witted girl looking for employment opportunities to support her family. When a job appears, she immediately jumps on it; however, it’s an assistant’s job working for the kingdom’s most-feared villain.
Although Evie’s job started as a temporary gig, it quickly spirals out of control as she discovers magical conspiracies, shady office politics, and a brooding boss who’s as dangerous as he is irresistible!
Between cursed scones, assassin break-ins, and her boss’s life constantly being in danger, Evie’s life has already been turned upside down. But she’s more than just a sidekick—her quick thinking, fierce loyalty, and sarcastic wit have made her one of the most captivating leads in modern fantasy-romance.
With two books already out, the author promises to kick things up a notch with the third book in the series. So, let’s check out more details about the upcoming novel!
Assistant to the Villain Book 3: ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAIN Release Date
The release date for the third book in Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s “Accomplice to the Villain” series is officially confirmed!
The upcoming Accomplice to the Villain book will hit the shelves on August 5, 2025!
Fans who have read the first two books and absolutely fell in love with the story and the characters have been eagerly waiting for the third book. And it is finally here!
The pre-orders for the third book have begun, and you can do that if you want to get your copy as soon as it is released.
What Will be the Plot of Accomplice to the Villain?
The third book in the series continues the adventures of Evie Sage, who started as an assistant to the kingdom’s notorious villain and has now become his right-hand woman.
Here’s the official synopsis for the upcoming book:
Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, 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 weaponized scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog (crowned, judgmental). Answers to “Evie” or “Stop that.”
Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss.
Now, with a magical prophecy unraveling, assassins showing up in the break room, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire—or her dignity, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread.
Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again…neither was falling for The Villain.
A magical office comedy with grumpy bosses, snarky frogs, and definitely-not-feelings.
All the Books in the Assistant to the Villain Series:
| No.: | Book Name: | Release Date: |
| 1. | Assistant to the Villain | August 2023 |
| 2. | Apprentice to the Villain | August 2024 |
| 3. | Accomplice to the Villain | August 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Do you need to read the previous books before Accomplice to the Villain?
Yes! The Assistant to the Villain series follows an ongoing story. It’s best to start with Assistant to the Villain (Book 1) and then Apprentice to the Villain (Book 2) before diving into Accomplice to the Villain (Book 3) to fully understand the plot, characters, and relationships.
What genre is the Assistant to the Villain series?
The series is a fantasy rom-com with grumpy-sunshine romance, workplace banter, magical world-building, and dark comedy.
How many books will be in the Assistant to the Villain series?
Currently, Accomplice to the Villain is confirmed as book 3 in the series. While there’s no official word on future books beyond the third book, fans hope for more books.
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