Ruthless Villains
The enemy of my enemy is not my friend. It is the person whose heart I want to cut out.
In a world where magic is distributed equally, there are some people who refuse to share their power. Dark mages. Lethal. Selfish. And utterly without morals.
Audrey Sable is one of them. As a poison mage, she can bring men to their knees with a flick of her wrist. But the man she really wants to kill will not go down so easily. Callan Blackwell is also a powerful dark mage, and he would like nothing better than to see Audrey beg for mercy at his feet. But their hatred for one another will have to wait.
When the heroic champions of equality prepare to launch an attack that will wipe out the remaining dark mages, Audrey and Callan are forced to put their war on hold and instead work together. They have one chance to stop the self-righteous heroes before it is too late, but their mutual animosity is bound to get in the way of the mission. And the problem with blazing feelings like hatred is that it only takes one spark to turn it into burning passion.
Audrey and Callan's temporary union is undoubtedly a dangerous one. To the world. And most of all, to their own ruthless hearts.
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Marion Blackwood
In the crowded realms of fantasy and romance, where dragons soar and fae conspire, Marion Blackwood has carved a space that feels fiercely personal and irresistibly dangerous. Her stories don’t just invite readers in—they drag them, willingly or not, into webs of betrayal, passion, and shifting allegiances, where no character is ever entirely safe and no choice comes without consequence.
With a pen that moves as deftly through political intrigue as it does through enemies-to-lovers tension, Blackwood has become a name whispered among fans of epic romantic fantasy and fantasy romance alike. Her breakout saga The Oncoming Storm introduced a world where power is as seductive as it is deadly, while her Court of Elves series leans into the sprawling grandeur of court politics, mythic secrets, and shifting loyalties. These aren't just romances wrapped in fantasy tropes—they’re survival stories stitched with heat, heartbreak, and hard-won victories.
Ruthless Villains
Ruthless Villains consists of five books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
