Heartless Villains By Marion Blackwood -

: After a power hierarchy shift in the city of Eldar, Audrey (a poison mage) and Callan (a force mage) race against "heroes" to reclaim the Enhancer, a magical artifact. The mission takes them outside Eldar, significantly expanding the series' world-building.

: Unlike traditional fantasy, both leads are unapologetic dark mages who prioritize their own survival and power over conventional morality. Heartless Villains by Marion Blackwood

: In this installment, secondary characters like Henry and Paige receive significant development, adding a layer of loyalty and connection often missing from the leads' lives. 50 books like Between Life and Death by Jaclyn Kot : After a power hierarchy shift in the

The series follows the evolving relationship between two villains in a world where "heroic" champions seek to wipe out all dark magic. Ruthless Villains Wicked Villains Vicious Villains Merciless Villains Key Story Features & Tropes : In this installment, secondary characters like Henry

: This book is rated 5/5 (Explicit and Plentiful) for spice/heat. It features high-tension, passionate encounters as the characters struggle to reconcile their feelings with their "heartless" natures.

: The protagonists have a history of attempting to kill each other, and their chemistry is rooted in this mutual animosity and shared trauma.