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Hooked: A Dark, Contemporary Romance (Never After Series)

From BookTok sensation Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairy tale reimagining of Peter Pan.

He wants revenge, but he wants her more...

James has always had one agenda: destroy his enemy, Peter Michaels. When Peter's twenty-year-old daughter Wendy shows up in James's bar, he sees his way in. Seduce the girl and use her for his revenge. It's the perfect plan, until things in James's organization begin to crumble. Suddenly, he has to find the traitor in his midst, and his plan for revenge gets murkier as James starts to see Wendy as more than just a pawn in his game.

Wendy has been cloistered away most of her life by her wealthy cold father, but a spontaneous night out with friends turns into an intense and addictive love affair with the dark and brooding James. As much as she knows James is dangerous, Wendy can't seem to shake her desire for him. But as their relationship grows more heated and she learns more about the world he moves in, she finds herself unsure if she's falling for the man known as James or the monster known as Hook.

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338 pages

Average rating: 7.11

894 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Panda mama
Apr 21, 2025
8/10 stars
I liked it there was a lot of twists in the book
avadacre77
Apr 20, 2025
6/10 stars
This book definitely isn’t for everyone, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone however if you read the trigger warnings and it’s a book you’re okay with reading then I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. I loved the main two characters, the plot was heavily hit & miss I enjoyed the book “Wretched” by Emily McIntire (from the same series) much more and would recommend that one. I can’t really say much else, still not entirely decided wether I loved it or hated it.
Green Energy
Apr 14, 2025
4/10 stars
Stockholm Syndrome Romance... Ummm there is something disturbing about the FMC being 20 years old. It just is! It was so distracting to me, I didn't enjoy the book. I am not sure if it was the writing style or cringe internal monologues of the characters or BOTH. The plot twist was good, predictable but good. Nothing was really descriptive, it reads like someone is telling you a story, which is overly casual. Even though it is a contemporary dark romance, no world building, no real character building. The back stories were good but even that was limited. I am gonna try book 2 just in cause its me (...am I the problem) I guess we shall see!
Courtasaurus Rex
Mar 22, 2025
8/10 stars
Overall, I enjoyed this book! I listened to the audiobook.

I’ve been on a Captain Hook spree so of course I had to read this one.

The smut was well written and I enjoyed the plot. There were things I saw coming, so the ending was a little predictable as far as the “villain” goes but the rest of the scene was a good surprise!

The accents felt a little misplaced at times but it didn’t affect my viewpoint in the book too much.

I love that it had subtle things from the original Peter Pan.
AnnaMc3
Mar 14, 2025
6/10 stars
Emily McIntire delivers a dark, twisted, and utterly captivating story in Hooked. This isn’t your typical fairytale—it’s a seductive, gripping retelling that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With compelling characters, intense chemistry, and a storyline full of intrigue, Hooked pulls you in and refuses to let go. McIntire’s writing is addictive, blending romance and suspense seamlessly while giving readers a fresh and thrilling take on a classic tale. If you love morally gray characters, dark themes, and a story that keeps you guessing, Hooked is a must-read. Just be prepared—once you start, you won’t be able to put it down! 🔥📖

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