Vicious Villains
The people of Eldar are stepping up their efforts to rid their beloved city state of dark mages, and they are bringing the fight into the hills. When calamity strikes, Audrey and Callan can no longer deal with the situation on their own. Forced to admit that they need help, they journey to Malgrave to find the one person who might be able to provide it.
But the city of Malgrave is not for the faint of heart. A lethal dark mage rules half of the city with an iron fist, and he has no reason to help anyone with their problems. On the contrary, he enjoys wielding his power selfishly from atop his throne of metal. To make matters worse, he also has a history with Callan that ended badly.
In order to win the war against Eldar, Callan and Audrey need to persuade him to help. But the deck is stacked against them from the very beginning. Can they navigate the sinful streets of Malgrave together and secure the assistance they need without getting swept away by Callan's blood-soaked past?
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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.
