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The Crimson Moth

By: Kristen Ciccarelli
Narrated by: Grace Gray
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Summary
 FALL IN LOVE WITH THE ULTIMATE ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANTASY

'Enchanting and deeply romantic' REBECCA ROSS

CRIMSON MOTH is published as HEARTLESS HUNTER in North America.

The only thing more treacherous than being a witch is falling in love…

A HUNTED WITCH

The revolution reigns. The witches who once ruled are hidden, hunted. Rune is one of them.

A socialite by day, she is the Crimson Moth by night. A vigilante bent on saving her own, her next rescue demands she court Gideon Sharpe – a notorious witch hunter and unforgiving revolutionary.

A WITCH HUNTER

Gideon will pursue the Crimson Moth to the ends of the earth, and her trail leads him to Rune. But beneath her façade might be his match.

Except what if she’s the very villain he’s been hunting?

The dangerously romantic start to Kristen Ciccarelli’s New York Times bestselling fantasy series

Spice 🥵:

🌶️

Tropes ✨:

Witch x Witch Hunter 👩👨

Enemies to Lovers ❤️‍🔥

Heroine Vigilante 🥷

Outlawed Magic 🪄❌

Brother’s Best Friend 👩‍❤️‍👨

High Stakes ⚠️

Slow Burn Romance 🔥❤️

Forbidden Desires 🚫❤️

Epic Tension 🥵

Published in the US as Heartless Hunter

©2024 Kristen Ciccarelli Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic Paranormal Romance Romance Magic Users Paranormal Witchcraft Emotionally Gripping Hunting
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Critic Reviews

Praise for The Crimson Moth Series 'Enchanting and deeply romantic, The Crimson Moth 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, Sunday Times bestselling author of Wild Reverence
'This was just the book for me. Dark, romantic, and brimming with forbidden magic. My heart was racing!' Rachel Gillig, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Knight and the Moth
'The Crimson Moth 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, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
'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, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Champion of Fate
'COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN…It’s the sexy witchy lady PIMPERNELL retelling we all deserve' Kester Grant, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Court of Miracles
'An enchantingly written, high-stakes romantasy with a pulse-racing plot – I was captivated' Natasha J. Hastings, author of How to Charm a Viscount
'A spell-binding fantasy romance with twists, turns, and an irresistible forbidden love. Ciccarelli weaves a tale that is impossible to put down … I was left thinking about Rune and Gideon long after I turned the last page' Elizabeth Helen, author of Beasts of the Briar series
'Ciccarelli spellbound me immediately in this searing conclusion to an enemies-to-lovers duology that is sure to be romantasy readers’ new favourite' Megan Scott, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Temptation of Magic
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The dialogue, world building and character development surpassed everything I’ve listened to in this genre for ages. I’ve got a soft spot for cheesy books but sometimes the cringe is enough to make you not care about the characters. Not this book, the ending actually surprised me, I cried. Surprised this author doesn’t have more of a following. Can’t wait for book 2.

Underrated

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LOVED this so much. The magic system was unique but not complicated, the characters were loveable and the FMC didn’t annoy me. The conflict felt organic. Some great twists! Also really nice to have a spice scene that didn’t make me cringe!

How goods a good plot!

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Loved from start to finish. Rune is now one of my favorite female protagonists. Such a great and easy listen.

10/10 female protagonists

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I absolutely loved this! I adore Rune and Gideon, and I can’t wait to see what happens in the sequel.

Highly recommend

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I couldn’t put this down. Really enjoyed the story and the narration was great.
I think what I appreciated most was how well the book handled some pretty dark subject matter. Very thoughtfully and respectfully (and heartbreakingly) done.

Excellent

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