Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Hannah Nicole Maehrer is an American fantasy romance author and content creator who built a following on TikTok as @hannahnicolemae before publishing fiction. She debuted with Assistant to the Villain (2023), a comedic fantasy romance following a young woman who takes a job as secretary to a maligned, misunderstood villain and gradually falls for him; the book became a breakout hit and launched a series continued in Apprentice to the Villain, Accomplice to the Villain, and Adversary to the Villain. Maehrer's fiction blends humor, banter-driven romance, and a soft spot for villain protagonists, reflecting the comedic bookish content she creates online. She has cited music as a key inspiration in developing her stories and counts New York Times bestselling author Stacey McEwan among her close literary friends. She continues to build her Villain series alongside her online presence on TikTok and Instagram.