
Hitwoman
Elsie Marks
- Pages · 288 pages
- Publication Date · 06/11/2025
- Genre · Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Killing Eve meets Bridget Jones' Crime Monthly
'This fun, quirky read really hits the mark!' The Sun She always gets her man . but has Maisie Baxter met her match? Maisie Baxter is determined not to let her job as an ethical hitwoman get in the way of her social life, but it's tough when your hours are extremely unpredictable and you can't share any details of your day. So she can't tell her friends about the guy that keeps showing up on her missions. Will. He's cute - really cute - and he's desperate to speak to her. Maisie is sure Will works for the competition, but they're going to have to put aside their professional rivalry when it becomes clear a dangerous conspiracy threatens them both. Maisie always gets her man, but has she finally met her match? Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Rivals to Lovers Forced proximity Morally (very) grey characters Found family Caretaking *** For fans of Benjamin Stevenson and Katy Brent *** 'Hitwoman is funny, sexy, and strangely relatable. I cheered for the protagonist even as she committed multiple murders and loved the rom-com style romance.' Tasha Coryell `Who'd have thought murder could be such fun? . A wonderful not so cosy crime masterpiece.' Graham Bartlett `Hitwoman is the most fun I've had reading a thriller this year! Elsie Marks has created a fun, funny, and fast-paced romp that's pitch-perfect.' Kellye Garrett `It's a wild ride!' Sunday Post *** Readers are OBSESSED with Hitwoman . 'Incredibly addictive. It's fast-paced, exhilarating and I was totally there for every last word' 'Totally bonkers, and that is a such a good thing' 'The perfect balance of romance, espionage and murder' 'Fresh and cinematic. perfect for anyone who loves a fast-paced spy story with a charming lead'
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