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The Never List

The Never List #1 / 3
by Jade Presley
The Never List (The Never List #1) by Jade Presley
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The four princes of Lumathyst need a mate, and everyone wants a chance...except for her.

Threatened by invaders, the kingdom of Lumathyst is on the verge of chaos, and no one can stop it. Unless the four immortal god-princes find their fated mate―and safeguard the throne―Lumathyst will fall.

Five women have tried. Five have failed. And tonight in the royal city, the princes need to find their Chosen and hope she can survive the transformation that will make her immortal.

Only Rylee Gray wasn’t supposed to be here. She snuck in for her own dark reasons―and now they claim they've found their perfect match. Her. Of course, they have no idea she’s concealing a secret big enough to damn them all.

The four princes have no choice. They’ll use every delectably wicked skill they have to make Rylee fall for all of them…or watch their kingdom collapse.

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Release date: April 8, 2025

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Jade Presley

Jade Presley

In the ever-expanding realm of fantasy romance, Jade Presley has carved out a space where fierce heroines don’t choose between love and power—they claim both. A self-proclaimed Marvel fangirl with a love for chaotic princes, morally gray villains, and slow-burn tension that scorches the page, Presley writes the kind of stories that blend danger and desire with unapologetic flair.

She didn’t begin her career in publishing with a clear roadmap. What started as a quiet obsession with fanfiction and speculative fiction turned into a bold leap into indie publishing. Under her pen name, Jade Presley debuted Her Villains—the first book in The Shattered Isle series—a reverse harem fantasy laced with elemental magic, palace intrigue, and the kind of emotionally charged dynamics that readers return to again and again. With each installment, she deepened the world, elevating the stakes without losing the seductive pull of her character-driven storytelling.

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Presley’s writing stands out not just for its steamy romance or plot twists, but for its ability to capture the tension between strength and vulnerability. Her heroines are trained assassins, reluctant rulers, or cursed seers, but they’re also flawed and deeply human. Her love interests are rarely what they seem—enchanted, deadly, or royal—and never conveniently heroic.

Off the page, Jade is a wife, mother, and board game enthusiast who calls Texas home. Her creative roots run deep, shaped by a lifelong love of superhero lore and fantasy series that dared to go dark. Through her Patreon and social platforms, she stays closely connected to her readers, sharing sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes thoughts that feel more like fan-to-fan conversations than author updates.

With her latest release, The Never List, Presley launches a new fantasy romance saga where immortal royalty, reluctant alliances, and forbidden attraction collide. Early buzz from readers and platforms like BookTok suggests she’s only gaining momentum.

For fans of steamy reverse harem fantasy, enemies-to-lovers tropes, and heroines who don’t wait to be rescued, Jade Presley’s work offers the perfect blend of magic, grit, and passion—stories written for the reader who wants it all.

The Never List

In a realm where immortality is both a curse and a crown, The Never List series invites readers to step into a world of dark magic, treacherous politics, and forbidden desire. The Choosing is a deadly ritual, one that selects an immortal's mate—and this time, the power-hungry princes are willing to risk everything to win her heart. But Rylee Gray, an Ashlander with a hidden divine bloodline, has no intention of playing their game. When she’s thrust into their dangerous world, forced to navigate betrayal, romance, and the fight for her freedom, everything she thought she knew about loyalty and power will be turned on its head.

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The series weaves a tantalizing mix of intrigue and passion, where love isn’t just a reward—it’s a weapon. Rylee finds herself tangled in the lives of four enigmatic princes, each more complex and unpredictable than the last. As she uncovers the dark secrets of their world, she realizes the line between enemy and ally blurs in ways she could never imagine.

The Never List excels in building a world as intricate as the relationships at its core. The setting, a land where magic is woven into the fabric of every political maneuver, adds depth and mystery. Every twist feels earned, as characters evolve from enemies to reluctant partners, and Rylee’s own journey from outsider to ruler-in-the-making is a slow burn that grips readers with every chapter.

For fans of reverse harem fantasy with high stakes, The Never List combines deadly secrets, forbidden love, and an unrelenting exploration of power and betrayal. Each book leaves you craving more—until the very last page, where nothing is ever truly what it seems.

If you're drawn to stories that blend romance with a twist of dark magic, this series is the perfect escape. Will Rylee embrace her fate, or will she destroy it all to reclaim her freedom? The choice, in the end, is hers.


The Never List consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Never List (The Never List #1)
Unrated
The Kings' List (The Never List #2)
⧗ 8.50 / 2
The Never List 3 (The Never List #3)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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