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The Ballad of Never After

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The jaw-dropping, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING sequel to ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak

Not every love is meant to be.

After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she's discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.

But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn't the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.

Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline's life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she's not sure she can. . . .

Continue the adventure in A Curse for True Love and The Mirror of Infinite Endings!

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Editions (12)

ISBN9781250268426
PublisherMacmillan USA
Publication Date09/13/22
Pages403

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VariableMultifacetedModerateVividRomanticFunny

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  • jessirud
    jessirud

    25 Followers

    4.5

    Ummmm I took a *small* half year break reading this… but now I’m regretting that, because it was so good. That ending?? The yearning???? I loved the banter, the back and forth, the slow burn - everything. I need to know what happens next ASAP!!!

    2 hours ago

  • janchiiii
    janchiiii

    952 Followers

    5.0

    Was für ein schönes Buch, von innen und von außen🩷🗝️🦊🏹🩸💎🤍

    Der zweite Teil hat mir nochmal viel besser gefallen als der Erste (und den fand ich schon echt gut). Das Buch war auch sehr spannend, es gab so viele Wendungen und Momente, in denen alles auf einmal Sinn machte. Stephanie Gerber hat aus dem Buch etwas echt Magisches geschaffen und ich bin durch die Seiten geflogen 🪄. Die Anziehung zwischen Evangeline und Jacks ist einer meiner Favoriten, mag beide total und bin gespannt, wie es weiter geht 🫣🩷.

    Was für ein schönes Buch, von innen und von außen🩷🗝️🦊🏹🩸💎🤍

    Mar 31, 2025

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jxsxphxnxOct 11, 2025

Och man, Eva und Apollo tun mir schon leid. Ich denke, es ist ziemlich klar, dass sie mit Jacks enden wird, dennoch mag ich sie mit Apollo

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