*This paperback edition features a gorgeous new cover design!* The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber is the jaw-dropping sequel to the globally bestselling Once Upon a Broken Heart starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a 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. Except this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn t the only force she 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 so sure . . . *Pre-order Alchemy of Secrets, the spectacular new novel from global phenomenon Stephanie Garber. Publishing 7th October 2025* **** Don t miss the spellbinding sequel that readers are raving about . . . I literally cannot get enough of Jacks and Evangeline The TWISTS. The ANGST. The PINING. The HEARTBREAK. . . . MY GOD GET ME THE THIRD BOOK RIGHT NOW I had to put this book down MULTIPLE times because I couldn t stop SCREAMING AND KICKING MY FEET
