Hooked by Emily McIntire (Paperback)

In Hooked by Emily McIntire, James Barrie—better known as “Hook”—has one mission: destroy his enemy, Peter Michaels. When Peter’s sheltered daughter, Wendy Michaels, steps into James’s world, he sees the perfect weapon. He plans to seduce her, use her, and exact his revenge. But as James’s criminal empire starts to crack and traitors emerge, Wendy becomes more than just a pawn.

Wendy has lived a life of privilege, yet feels invisible beneath her cold father’s dominance. A night out with friends leads to a dangerous attraction. James draws her in. She knows he’s dangerous, but she can’t resist. As she uncovers his world of power and violence, she realises she’s not sure if she’s falling for the man or the monster.

Their twisted journey forces both of them to question what vengeance really costs—and whether love can exist in darkness. This fractured-fairy-tale romance delivers raw intensity, high stakes, and complex characters. Mature readers will be drawn to its exploration of power, identity and survival in a world where villains sometimes deserve a happy ever after.