Hooked by Emily McIntire

A Dark and Addictive Romance

Hooked by Emily McIntire transforms the classic Peter Pan story into a modern, twisted, and emotionally charged romance. This paperback edition delivers the full power of McIntire’s storytelling — raw, passionate, and unforgettable.

The Story

James “Hook” Barrie is a man driven by revenge. When he discovers Wendy Darling, the innocent daughter of his greatest enemy, he sets a trap designed to destroy her family. But Wendy isn’t what he expected — and the closer he gets to her, the more his heart betrays his dark intentions.
Caught between love and vengeance, Hook must decide whether redemption is possible for a man who has lived in the shadows too long.

Themes of Power, Desire, and Redemption

This intense romance explores the fine line between villain and hero, where love becomes both a weapon and a salvation. McIntire’s writing is as sensual as it is emotional, pulling readers into a story of obsession, heartbreak, and the irresistible pull of forbidden love.

About the Author

Emily McIntire is a bestselling author known for her Never After series — a collection of dark, romantic retellings of classic tales. Her books captivate readers with flawed characters, beautiful prose, and raw emotional intensity.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Perfect for fans of dark, character-driven romance, Hooked is a beautifully written story about love that consumes and destroys in equal measure.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Dark romance and morally grey heroes
• Enemies-to-lovers dynamics
• Fairy-tale retellings with a modern twist
• Authors such as Ana Huang, Penelope Douglas, and H. D. Carlton

Keywords: Hooked by Emily McIntire, dark romance novel, Peter Pan retelling, Never After series, forbidden love, villain romance, paperback edition

Publisher’s Synopsis:

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 cold, wealthy 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.