Heartless Villains By Marion Blackwood May 2026

by Marion Blackwood is the third installment in the adult dark fantasy romance series, Ruthless Villains . The story continues the high-stakes journey of two unapologetic dark mages, Audrey Sable and Callan Blackwell , who must set aside their long-standing hatred for one another to secure a powerful artifact. Series Context & Order

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 Heartless Villains by Marion Blackwood

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

: 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

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

: 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