{"product_id":"heartless-hunter-the-crimson-moth-book-1-crimson-moth-1","title":"Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1 (Crimson Moth #1)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Instant\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller!\u003cbr\u003eAn Instant Indie Bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndigo's #1 Best Teen Book of 2024\u003cbr\u003eShe Reads Best Young Adult of 2024 Award\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An addictive romantic fantasy about the cat-and-mouse game between a witch and a witch hunter that develops into something more, \n\u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e seems destined to be one of the buzziest releases of winter. (The chemistry! Whew!)\" - \n\u003ci\u003ePaste\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" - \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An addictive first installment that sets readers up for a series full of magic and romance.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter \u003c\/i\u003eis a stunning YA fantasy that combines unforgettable characters, thought-provoking themes, and a thrilling romance into a heart-wrenching and consuming story. Highly recommend picking this one up, especially if you enjoyed \n\u003ci\u003eDivine Rivals\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Shadows Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e, and\/or \n\u003ci\u003eTo Kill a Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eYA Books Central\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eChampion of Fate\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This was just the book for me. Dark, romantic, and brimming with forbidden magic, \n\u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter \u003c\/i\u003emasterfully captures being caught between seduction and subterfuge. My heart was racing!\" - Rachel Gillig, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Knight and the Moth\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Could not put it down...It's the sexy witchy lady PIMPERNEL retelling we all deserve.\" -Kester Grant, \n\u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Court of Miracles\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kristen Ciccarelli bewitched me with raw storytelling talent! \n\u003ci\u003e Heartless Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hurricane Wars\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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 \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Charm a Viscount\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[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 \n\u003ci\u003eBeasts of the Briar\u003c\/i\u003e series \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Enchanting and deeply romantic, \n\u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eDivine Rivals\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Tense and bloody, with a steamy undercurrent, dark luxury and decadent world building, Ciccarelli has created a cutthroat world of forbidden magic that will become your new favourite enemies-to-lovers Romantasy. This is enemies-to-lovers done right, and after that ending, I can't wait for book two.\" - Megan Scott, author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Temptation of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e is my favorite kind of fantasy: sizzling with romance and banter between enemies caught in a dangerous world.\" - Emily Thiede, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThis Vicious Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eEdgewood\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Precise in construction and style, with an elegant and eerie music motif, this easily earns a place on Stiefvater fans' TBR lists.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Characters are the highlight of Ciccarelli's novel as she explores communities--the kind you're born into and the ones you build for yourself--by building families, friendships, and romances that will sweep readers away...whimsical and threatening.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eEdgewood\u003c\/i\u003e has everything I love in a Kristen Ciccarelli book: lyrical prose, a romance that will hurt, and themes rooted in raw and intimate questions, making for a timeless tale.\" - Joan He, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Ones We're Meant to Find \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With gorgeous writing and a strong female lead, \n\u003ci\u003eEdgewood\u003c\/i\u003e is a tale for anyone who loves their fantasies lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever.\" - Isabel Ibañez, author of \n\u003ci\u003eWoven In Moonlight \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e Written in Starlight\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKristen Ciccarelli grew up on a grape farm, dropped out of college, and worked various jobs before becoming an author. Some of her previous trades included: baker, potter, L'Arche assistant, and community bread oven coordinator. Kristen lives in Canada's Niagara Peninsula with her husband and their book-obsessed toddler. She is also the author of \n\u003ci\u003eEdgewood\u003c\/i\u003e and the internationally bestselling Iskari series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChampion of Fate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnemies-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the night Rune's 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpending 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGideon loathes the decadence and superficiality Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Rune's 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 façade, is someone fiercely intelligent and tender who feels like his perfect match. Except, what if she's the very villain he's been hunting? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKristen Ciccarelli's 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Enchanting and deeply romantic, \u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDivine Rivals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/13\/2023 (EAN 9781250866905, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/15\/2023 (EAN 9781250866905, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2024 pg. 60 (EAN 9781250866905, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2024 pg. 101 (EAN 9781250866905, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eCiccarelli, Kristen\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKRISTEN CICCARELLI grew up on a grape farm, dropped out of college, and worked various jobs before becoming an author. 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