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Killer Heart: A M/M Enemies-to-lovers Urban Fantasy Romance (Cursed Hearts Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rhys Lawless (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 542 ratings

Raised to hate them. Trained to kill them.

Witches are evil. They’re everything that’s wrong with this world. My unit is tasked with finding and killing each and every one of them.

Until he comes along. Caleb Carlyle.

My next target.

Silver hair, small with a big-boy attitude, and an offer I can’t refuse. Trade my cursed, frozen heart for his broken one.

When we join forces, witches and hunters turn against us. Now we have to rely on each other for survival and I know this won’t end well.

Rule number one of witch-hunting? Never trust a witch.

Even when he comes in such a gorgeous package.

Yet his honesty surprises me every step of the way.

Is it all a lie? Or are there darker forces at play here? And if witches aren’t evil, who is?

Killer Heart is the first book in a gay urban fantasy romance series.
It’s filled to the brim with magic, heart-pumping action, and steamy times.
Book 1 contains enemies-to-lovers and bi-awakening and ends on a HFN minor cliffhanger.

Read now and immerse yourself in the curse of a lifetime.


Cursed Hearts: Reading order:

  • Killer Heart
  • Demon Heart
  • Cursed Dance
  • Vampire Heart
  • Cursed Night
  • Cursed Son
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    Cursed Hearts
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    308 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    November 29, 2019
  6. File size
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Summary Small town, family saga romances. Things get spicy at New Harlow University with these teachers and students hooking up. Ex-Navy SEALs, small town, all the feels. Witch v Witch-hunter. Who will come out on top? Star-crossed lovers fighting monsters threatening our world. Ancient gods, demons, are called to young, innocent witches in need of help.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z9L9941
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rhys Writes Romance
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Cursed Hearts
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 542 ratings

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Rhys Lawless

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Rhys Everly-Lawless is a hopeless romantic who loves happily-ever-afters.

Which would explain why he loves writing them.

When he’s not passionately typing out his next book, you can find him cuddling his dog, feeding his husband, or taking long walks letting those plot bunnies breed ferociously in his head.

He writes contemporary gay romances as Rhys Everly and LGBTQ+ urban fantasy and paranormal romances as Rhys Lawless.

You can find him and all his latest projects on rhyswritesromance.com

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Customers enjoy the plot's twists and turns, with one describing it as a magical adventure full of suspense. They appreciate the character development, with one noting the unique take on witches and spells, and find the book worth checking out. The writing quality and complexity receive mixed reviews, with some finding it well written while others find it overly complicated. Customers like the revelations that expose hidden truths, and one mentions there are some very steamy moments.

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24 customers mention "Plot"21 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the twists and turns of the story, with one customer describing it as a magical adventure full of suspense, while another appreciates how it serves as a great introduction to a new world.

"Wow, this story has so much tension. I felt like there were a stack of layers that just kept unfolding...." Read more

"...Thus starts an adventure that includes a varied world build with many types of supernatural beings, a ton of secondary characters, some evil some not..." Read more

"...I’m a huge fan of magical stories, and the world Lawless built here was beautiful and intriguing...." Read more

"This was a fantastic urban story! Enemy to lover. Wade is a witch hunter in the Blade Force...." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with some being pleasantly surprised by them, and one customer noting the variety of supernatural beings and different take on witches and spells.

"...varied world build with many types of supernatural beings, a ton of secondary characters, some evil some not, and a deep dive into Caleb and Wade’s..." Read more

"I rounded this up because I liked the characters, and the prequel novella, but I do have some issues with this book...." Read more

"I love the characters. Caleb a witch and Wade a witch hunter join forces to stop an evil man, who turns out to be a dhampire." Read more

"Killer Heart is a great introduction to a new world and new characters. I was intrigued by Wade and Caleb...." Read more

10 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth checking out, describing it as a fun and wonderful read.

"...Entertaining and definitely intrigued to see where the series goes. HFN as the story has a soft cliffhanger as the series continues." Read more

"I'm sure this is a lovely book for someone else, but I found Wade and Caleb tedious...." Read more

"...This story had so may twists and turns, but ohh my, so freakin good!! I couldn’t put it down! It does leave us with a HFN...." Read more

"...Their relationship is an uphill battle but so worth fighting for . I thoroughly enjoyed this journey and look forward to the next in the series!" Read more

6 customers mention "Revelations"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the revelations in the book, with several noting how many hidden truths are exposed throughout the story, and one customer finding the spell books very interesting.

"...There is quite a bit of information as this is the start to a series, and a lot of twists and turns to the story as many hidden truths are exposed...." Read more

"...This book is all about deception and secrets that need to be told but have been lost...." Read more

"...Full of surprises and secrets revealed, I will be the first in line for book 2." Read more

"...I thought the world building and unraveling of information was done well. I want to know more about the world and these characters...." Read more

3 customers mention "Heat level"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level in the book, with one mentioning steamy moments.

"...just enough magic and mayhem to please those who love fantasy and enough heat for those who love those sexy scenes...." Read more

"...we get some great action scenes, an intriguing story and some very steamy moments...." Read more

"Romance, action, magic all in one with slow burning heat. Quirky characters that defy norm will surprise you when you least expect...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book.

"...This story is well written and did such a great job of keeping me on the edge of my seat. I listened to the audio version and it was very well done. #..." Read more

"...serves their purpose because they do not trust each other, it does not help the reader...." Read more

"...It can be read as a stand alone, but Rhys gives a very little lead in for the next book in the series. Which I will be reading soon!..." Read more

"I didn't hate the story, and it was written well but I couldn't get past the fact that right at the start of the book Wade clearly states he has..." Read more

6 customers mention "Complexity"4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the complexity of the book, with several finding it overly complicated.

"...a huge fan of magical stories, and the world Lawless built here was beautiful and intriguing...." Read more

"...The magic system is really inconsistent and seemingly cumbersome as its described in the book...." Read more

"...There were original touches throughout the book that keep me from giving it only two stars: the spells as gems, the spell addiction, & Nora...." Read more

"...take you on magical adventure full of suspense, danger, action, and sexiness. And the twists, omg...they kept you on your toes...." Read more

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  • Katy Beth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tense Moments
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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    Wow, this story has so much tension. I felt like there were a stack of layers that just kept unfolding. This story is well written and did such a great job of keeping me on the edge of my seat. I listened to the audio version and it was very well done. #CMCon24
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  • SNik
    4.0 out of 5 stars Is it a cursed or a found heart?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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    First in series (Cursed Hearts). Paranormal. Enemies to lovers. Dual POV. Wade’s whole existence revolves around killing witches, he can’t have any type of relationship as he’s been cursed not to love, so his only focus is doing his job. When empath witch Caleb proposes that he and Wade work together to find out who might be betraying both witches and hunters Wade agrees if it means he might be able to end his curse. Thus starts an adventure that includes a varied world build with many types of supernatural beings, a ton of secondary characters, some evil some not, and a deep dive into Caleb and Wade’s attraction and the repercussions of them exploring something more. There is quite a bit of information as this is the start to a series, and a lot of twists and turns to the story as many hidden truths are exposed. Entertaining and definitely intrigued to see where the series goes. HFN as the story has a soft cliffhanger as the series continues.
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  • Bookoutbelow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t wait for more!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019
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    I had read the prequel novella and fell in love with the world so was super excited to read this one and it did not disappoint. I’m a huge fan of magical stories, and the world Lawless built here was beautiful and intriguing. I thought I was going to hate Wade in the beginning but honestly, I loved him and all his brokenness. I also usually hate enemies to lovers, because it seems to be hate sex then straight to love, but here you got to actually see them fall in love and the progression made sense. If you’re a fan of enemies to lovers, Magic, witches, gay/bi for you, broken men figuring themselves out, and more twists than a roller coaster, this is the story for you. I might die waiting for the next one!
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  • Tia T
    3.0 out of 5 stars Could not finish
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
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    I'm sure this is a lovely book for someone else, but I found Wade and Caleb tedious. They are intentionally vague with everything and while it serves their purpose because they do not trust each other, it does not help the reader.

    The plot drags because so much time is spent inner monologing in the middle of action, and even more time repeatedly second guessing each others motives. There are continuity issues within the story at 48% and frankly I had to stop after that, because I could not see myself devoting any more time to this.

    I do like the idea behind it, and if one could be beyond the very few spelling and grammar issues I found then, it might easily be a four or five star book. Best of luck to the reader and the author.
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  • JTorleif
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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    I rounded this up because I liked the characters, and the prequel novella, but I do have some issues with this book.

    The magic system is really inconsistent and seemingly cumbersome as its described in the book. It seems to be that each witch has an innate power, that's what makes them witches. In order to access this power, they have to be kindled by another witch. If they want to use magic outside of their innate ability, they need to have access to spells that are bundled inside small gems. Going by the explanation in the book, witches are simply a magical version of Pokemon.

    But, if this is the case, why don't the witches put a greater focus on developing their innate skills as both offensive and defensive weapons rather than simply relying on the prepackaged spells? Surely, with work and ingenuity, an empath can figure out some effective combat uses.

    I felt that the memory bit was awkward. Having read the prequel, I was confused about Caleb's lack of familiarity with Mother Red Hat and even Wade's name. I think that this would have been less jarring if we had mauve started the book out with Caleb first waking up with no memory and having things explained by Graham, then jump forward 5 years. This would give the reader a reference, but also help the reader sympathize with Caleb's feelings of betrayal.
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  • Janet
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic urban fantasy!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
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    This was a fantastic urban story! Enemy to lover. Wade is a witch hunter in the Blade Force. He’s believes that witches are evil and must be put down. But he meets Caleb a witch who is powerful in his own right. This story had so may twists and turns, but ohh my, so freakin good!! I couldn’t put it down! It does leave us with a HFN. I’m voluntarily reviewing from an advanced copy that I received.
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  • Michael Sawyer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rhys Lawless is brilliant, great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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    Where do I start? I found this book when I was searching for a M/M romance involving a male witch. A story about a witch and witch hunter with a bisexual awakening really appealed to me. This story transported me into another world I was happy to escape to. At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about the way spells work in this book. I decided it was creative and then when it was tied in with the Tower of London and a raven, I absolutely loved it. Wade and Caleb in the wine cellar put me on an amazing high. A part of the story did pull me out of that world and I found myself just reading words on paper. I feel Wade was made to do too many things when he was badly wounded to move the story forward. I think Hew could have magically helped him to make everything he ended up doing more believable. I love ravens and England. Rhys did pull me back into that world and I will read on. Rhys promised thirteen familiars (shape shifters for witches) will arrive on my doorstep for a chance on mating for life if I leave an Amazon review. I believe him. I am hopeful again.
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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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    I love the characters. Caleb a witch and Wade a witch hunter join forces to stop an evil man, who turns out to be a dhampire.
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  • Vania
    5.0 out of 5 stars magic, deception and true love
    Reviewed in Italy on April 20, 2023
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    This book kept me hanging to the edge of my seat, never a dull moment! Witches, witch hunters, phoenixes, trolls and so much more inhabit the London of Killer Heart. I loved following Caleb and Wade around one of my favourite cities.
    I loved the characters. They start as natural enemies with what seems to be an unexplainable attraction to each other; but, as layer upon layer of lies, spells and half truths is peeled back, their true selves are revealed and them being together is not unexplainable anymore!
    Very good performance by the narrator, captivating and on spot with the different characters!
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  • Liash
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Australia on September 8, 2020
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    This was a great start to what promises to be an interesting and entertaining series. I loved the worldbuilding and how the witches created and used magical spells - so unique without being overly complex.

    The storyline was intriguing and I loved the little twists that occured throughout - some of them I definitely didn't see coming, yet they worked so well with the overall story.

    The characters I couldnt help but love. We get the story told from both Caleb and Wade's perspectives which really added to their development and depth. I loved how their relationship evolved, and the chemistry between them was palpable.

    I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series, and keen to explore more by this author as well. Definitely a book I would recommend if you like a bit of fantasy with your MM romance.
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  • daniel parry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Flummoxed by this brilliant author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2020
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    Having read other books and stories by this amazing author I can tell you be is not one to sit nice and sAfe within the same genre churning out the handbooks over and over. Not many would choose to do an urban fantasy after his fantastic Greek novels , whodunit of his amazing fairytale updates.or write something with such gorgeous characters and impeccable worldbuilding. A brilliant read and I can't wait to read the second book. 5/5
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  • unknown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating romance with interesting new Twist on th e supernatural
    Reviewed in Germany on May 18, 2020
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    Really enjoyed this read, the characters and the development of their relationship, the story and the setting.highly recommend thus great start to a new series! :))
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  • Jacquie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Setting the scene
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2021
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    It took me a while to warm to the authors writing style and even longer to warm up to Wade, however it was worth it all in the end. Lots of revelations in the last quarter and everything is set up nicely for book 2. A great read
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