Never After Series [Books 1-5 Books: Hooked, Scarred, Wretched, Twisted, Crossed | Emily McIntire

Never After Series Volumes 1–5 Paperback Bundle by Emily McIntire

Dive into the fractured world of the Never After Series (Vol. 1–5) by international bestselling author Emily McIntire. This complete five-book collection reimagines classic fairy tales, flipping the script to give the villains their own contemporary stories. Operating in the real world with no magic elements, each standalone novel follows a ruthless, morally gray anti-hero and the high-stakes danger surrounding their lives. Packed with intense tension and suspense, this dark romance book bundle is designed for fans of spicy fairy tale retellings and twisted villain romance books.

Why You'll Love This BookTok Romance Series

If your favorite literary tropes include enemies-to-lovers, mafia romance series dynamics, and protective, morally gray book boyfriends, this dark romance paperback collection is a must-have for your bookshelf. Emily McIntire delivers top-tier spicy BookTok recommendations with incredible romantic suspense, high-stakes drama, and addictive chemistry that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Books Included in this Collection

• Hooked (Book 1) — ISBN: 9781737508373
  Inspiration: Peter Pan reimagined.
  The Story: James is a cold-blooded leader determined to ruin his enemy, Peter Michaels. His ultimate weapon? Peter's daughter, Wendy. But what starts as a calculated game of revenge quickly spirals into a consuming, dangerous obsession when real feelings threaten James's empire.
• Scarred (Book 2) — ISBN: 9798985138023
  Inspiration: The Lion King reimagined.
  The Story: Prince Tristan Faasa is a scarred rebel waiting to seize the throne from his tyrannical brother, Michael. When Michael’s beautiful betrothed, Lady Sara Beatreaux, arrives with secret plans to destroy the royal line, she gets caught between a deadly mission and an irresistible passion.
• Wretched (Book 3) — ISBN: 9798985138061
  Inspiration: The Wizard of Oz reimagined.
  The Story: Evelina Westerly is a ruthless queen running a family empire. After a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, he becomes her family's newest recruit. Unknown to her, he is Nicholas Woodsworth—an undercover agent sworn to bring the organization down.
• Twisted (Book 4) — ISBN: 9781728275840
  Inspiration: Aladdin reimagined.
  The Story: Yasmin Karam is forced into a marriage of convenience with Julian Faraci, a powerful and utterly ruthless man. In a dangerous world built on deceit and desire, Yasmin must learn to survive a high-stakes game where her heart is on the line.
• Crossed (Book 5) — ISBN: 9781728275857
  Inspiration: The Hunchback of Notre Dame reimagined.
  The Story: Father Cade is a man bound by vows, but his faith is tested when he meets Amaya. Driven by obsession and a hunger for justice, they must navigate a dark, heartbreaking landscape where lines between righteousness and villainy are blurred.

⚠️ Content Warnings & Mature Themes

The Never After series features mature themes and graphic content intended for adult audiences (18+) only. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Themes include:

• Graphic violence and physical altercations
• Underworld activities and high-stakes criminal organizations
• Kidnapping, captivity, and forced proximity tropes
• Explicit romantic content and mature themes
• Morally gray anti-heroes and obsessive behavior
• Religious trauma and crisis of faith (specifically in Crossed)
• Grief, loss of family members, and emotional manipulation

Product Features & Specifications

• Author: Emily McIntire
• Format: Paperback Edition
• Genre: Contemporary Dark Romance / Fractured Fairy Tale / Romantic Suspense
• Age Rating: New Adult & Mature Adults Only (18+)
• Story Structure: Interconnected standalones with no cliffhangers