The Villain Novel

Renowned romance novelist Jacqueline Matthis has hit a career slump, prompting her to ditch the bright lights of New York City and return to her more affordable hometown in South Carolina. Desperate to revive her waning success, Jac devises a bold comeback plan - she will become a contestant on "The 1," the most obsessively watched reality dating show in the world.

As a romance writer, Jac believes she has the perfect skill set to navigate the show's meet-cutes and spicy storylines. Upon arriving on set, Jac quickly establishes herself as a frontrunner for the bachelor Marcus's affections. However, she is shocked to discover that the strings are being pulled by an unexpected person - Henry Foster, Jac's own last one-night stand before joining the show, who happens to be a longtime producer on "The 1."

Henry is just as horrified by this turn of events, but the two find themselves unable to resist the undeniable chemistry between them. As Jac plays the game and the show unfolds, she slowly realizes that the producers have cast her in the role of the villain. The saying goes that there's no such thing as bad publicity, but as Jac's secret plan begins to crumble around her, she's not so sure.

Jac's dilemma only intensifies as she wonders what will happen if Marcus chooses her, or worse, if her affair with Henry comes to light. In her pursuit to save her career, has Jac inadvertently ruined her own life?

Heartbreaking, smart, and sexy, this novel is a captivating exploration of the complexities of reality TV, the power of perception, and the age-old battle between ambition and love. It's a must-read for anyone who has ever secretly rooted for - or felt like - the villain.

"THE VILLAIN EDIT is perfect for people who, like me, love mess. I devoured it in one sitting and was left with a total book hangover - it's the ideal combination of propulsive psychological thrill and delicious romantic tension," raves Olivie Blake, the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six.

With its irresistibly sharp and sexy storytelling, "THE VILLAIN EDIT" is a dramedy that blends the sharp wit of Emily Henry and the addictive charm of Fleabag, with a dash of the glitz and drama of The Bachelor. Readers will be hooked from the first page, eagerly turning the pages to discover the fate of Jac's high-stakes gamble and the fate of her unexpected romance with the producer who could make or break her.

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