Heartless Hunter

"A steamy game of cat and mouse between witch and witch-hunter, played out against a backdrop of opulence, secrets, and bloody history. I couldn't look away."—Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Champion of Fate

"This was just the book for me. Dark, romantic, and brimming with forbidden magic, Heartless Hunter masterfully captures being caught between seduction and subterfuge. My heart was racing!"—Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns

“Could not put it down . . . It’s the sexy witchy lady PIMPERNEL retelling we all deserve.”—Kester Grant, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Court of Miracles

"Kristen Ciccarelli bewitched me with raw storytelling talent! Heartless Hunter is a gritty caper and a delectable enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance rolled into one. From the high-stakes intrigue, to the rich world-building, to the enthralling magic system, to the toe-curling tension between two striking characters who are destined to be foes but can’t keep their hands (and hearts) to themselves—there is nothing about this book that I don’t fervently adore."—Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"I loved this book so much! It was so gorgeously written and at points you could cut the tension with a knife. It was so propulsive and powerful, and I thought the Scarlett Pimpernel-re-imagining element was utter genius. An enchantingly written, high-stakes romantasy with a pulse-racing plot—I was captivated."—Natasha J. Hastings, author of How to Charm a Viscount

"[A] spell-binding fantasy romance with twists, turns, and an irresistible forbidden love. Between the intricate and unique magic system, an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance, and a stunning world filled with intrigue, Ciccarelli weaves a tale that is impossible to put down. With complex, morally grey characters you can't help but root for, I was left thinking about Rune and Gideon long after I turned the last page."—Elizabeth Helen, author of Beasts of the Briar series

“Enchanting and deeply romantic, Heartless Hunter drew me in with the first sentence and left me breathless by the last. A story that unfolds like a spell, and one that is destined to capture your heart.”—Rebecca Ross , #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

"Heartless Hunter is my favorite kind of fantasy: sizzling with romance and banter between enemies caught in a dangerous world."—Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

"An addictive first installment that sets readers up for a series full of magic and romance."—Kirkus Reviews

“This fantasy take on The Scarlet Pimpernel smoothly spools out a complex plot, and the perspective changes heighten the tension . . . The dizzying finale promises a sequel."—Booklist

"Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope will not be able to put this book down.. Ciccarelli creates a world that will immediately immerse readers."—School Library Journal

"Ciccarelli persuasively imbues each side of the conflict with complexity, depicting both as being neither wholly good nor evil. The protagonists’ strong chemistry unfolds at a tense and steady pace in this high-stakes romantasy."—Publishers Weekly