Hitwoman, Elsie Marks
Hitwoman, Elsie Marks
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Hitwoman

Author: Elsie Marks

Narrator: Amy Cameron

Unabridged: 8 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 11/01/2025


Synopsis

'Killing Eve Bridget Jones' Crime Monthly She gets her man … but has Maisie Baxter met her match? Readers are OBSESSED with … 'This fun, quirky read really hits the mark!' 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 – 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 *** 'is funny, sexy, and strangely relatable. I cheered for the protagonist even as she committed multiple murders and loved the rom-com style romance.' ‘Who’d have thought murder could be such fun? … A wonderful not so cosy crime masterpiece.’ ‘ 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.’ 'This fun, quirky read really hits the mark!' ‘It’s a wild ride!’ *** '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'

Reviews

Goodreads review by Iqra on May 19, 2025

Rival Assassins that have to work together — it sounded so good in theory but it kind of fell flat for me. It felt a little rushed and disjointed. Maybe it was because I was in a slump the entire time I read this but this didn’t capture my attention the way I wanted it to. The romance was very bland......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on October 19, 2025

Thank you HQ stories and NetGalley for this early audiobook copy for review! 4⭐️ | Out Nov 6th I really enjoyed this fast-paced story about two rival assassins that coincidentally meet on a job and try to resist falling for each other. However they are soon forced to work together to uncover a conspira......more

Goodreads review by Stephanieeee.R on November 16, 2025

BIG SLAY......more

Goodreads review by Susan J. on September 28, 2025

This was a super-pacy story from Elsie Marks, about Maisie, a young woman who’s found herself in the role of an ethical contract ki…, uh, person. Maisie only unalives the really bad people, though, thanks to the very thorough research she and her boss conduct before they decide whether to take on a......more

Goodreads review by Alanna on September 03, 2025

Funny and lighthearted with a good narration style; I enjoyed it! Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review......more


Quotes

‘Funny, sexy, and strangely relatable’ ‘A wonderful not so cosy crime masterpiece’ ‘A fun, funny, and fast-paced romp that’s pitch-perfect’ ' Daily Express 'This fun, quirky read really hits the mark!' ‘It’s a wild ride!’ ‘Smart, sexy, and explosively funny, Hitwoman is a gleeful reinvention of the spy thriller. Elsie Marks delivers whip-smart dialogue, high-octane chemistry, and a heroine who kills as stylishly as she flirts’