Heartless Hunter Hardcover
Heartless Hunter Hardcover
Our readers rate this: š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø (3 Peppers)
Hereās why:
Romantic tension is strong and carried through meaningful on-page moments that include moderate detail. Intimacy is present and intentional, but itās thoughtfully balanced with plot, character development, and emotional stakes, never overtaking the story itself. š¤
AN INSTANTĀ NEW YORK TIMESĀ BESTSELLER!
"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, #1Ā New York TimesĀ bestselling author ofĀ Champion of Fate
Enemies-to-lovers doesn't get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love in bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli's latest romantic fantasy.
On the night Runeās life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is.
Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and gain the intel she desperately needs by courting the handsome Gideon Sharpe - a notorious and unforgiving witch hunter loyal to the revolution - who she can't help but find herself falling for.
Gideon loathes the decadence and superficiality Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Runeās merchant ships to smuggle renegade witches out of the republic, he inserts himself into her social circles by pretending to court her right back. He soon realizes that beneath her beauty and shallow faƧade, is someone fiercely intelligent and tender who feels like his perfect match. Except, what if sheās the very villain heās been hunting?
Kristen Ciccarelliās Heartless Hunter is the thrilling start to The Crimson Moth duology, a romantic fantasy series where the only thing more treacherous than being a witch...is falling in love.
āEnchanting and deeply romantic,Ā Heartless HunterĀ 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.ā - Rebecca Ross, #1Ā New York TimesĀ bestselling author ofĀ Divine Rivals
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SPICE SCALE
SPICE SCALE
š¶ļø 1 Pepper ā Barely a Spark
What to expect:
- Subtle romantic tension
- Hand brushes, lingering looks, emotional connection
- Fade-to-black moments or implied affection
Perfect for:
Fantasy lovers who want plot-first stories with just a whisper of romance.
š¶ļøš¶ļø 2 Peppers ā Soft Heat
What to expect:
- Kissing, yearning, and physical closeness
- Romance takes center stage, but details stay gentle
- Intimacy is suggested rather than shown
Perfect for:
Readers who enjoy romance but prefer things cozy, sweet, and low-heat.
š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø 3 Peppers ā Noticeably Spicy
What to expect:
- On-page intimate scenes with moderate detail
- A balance of story, emotion, and physical connection
- Heat that feels intentional, not overwhelming
Perfect for:
Romantasy readers who want chemistry you can feel without it taking over the plot.
š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø 4 Peppers ā High Heat
What to expect:
- Frequent and detailed intimate scenes
- Strong physical tension woven throughout the story
- Desire, attraction, and connection are front and center
Perfect for:
Readers who like their fantasy rich with passion and arenāt afraid of intensity.
š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø 5 Peppers ā Extra Spicy
What to expect:
- Explicit, on-page intimacy with vivid detail
- Multiple scenes and sustained heat
- The spice is a major element of the reading experience. May include some considered taboo elements.
Perfect for:
Seasoned spice lovers who want maximum heat alongside their magic, monsters, or morally grey love interests.
āØ Important Nox & Novel Notes
Because transparency is kind of our thing:
- š¶ļø Ratings reflect on-page detail and frequency, not just vibes
- š¶ļø Emotional intensity ā spice (but weāll tell you when both show up)
- š¶ļø Trope-heavy books may feel hotterāthis scale keeps it honest
- š¶ļø When in doubt, we round up, never down
SPICE & CONTENT NOTE
SPICE & CONTENT NOTE
Books listed outside of our mystery selections are not guaranteed to be low-spice. While we do our best to curate with care, spice levels can vary by author, genre, and reader interpretation.
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ABOUT US
ABOUT US
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RETURNS/EXCHANGES
RETURNS/EXCHANGES
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