Never After Series by Emily McIntire<br><br>A dark, contemporary romance collection—each book is a self-contained story inspired by a classic villain or twisted fairy tale. No magic or fantasy (despite the fairy tale nods), just gritty emotional depth and morally gray characters  .<br><br>⸻<br><br>Books in the Series (by publication order)<br> 1. Hooked (Sept 2021) – inspired by Peter Pan.<br> 2. Scarred (2022) – inspired by The Lion King story cycle.<br> 3. Wretched (2022) – inspired by The Wizard of Oz.<br> 4. Twisted (2023)<br> 5. Crossed (Aug 2023) – draws on The Hunchback of Notre Dame.<br> 6. Hexed (2024)
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