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Dark Paranormal (Captive) Romance.
*Enemies-to-Lovers*

For the full collection of the novellas, check out the box set.

They live to destroy us;
The witches they are built to kill.
But when my sisters died at the hands of hunters,
and only one witchhunter and I were left standing...
He took me captive.


RELEASE DATE: 21st June

Stolen away to the General, the hunters' plan for me is revealed. 
To them it's not yet my time to die. To me, I would rather die before they can use me to end all witches in existence.
But I have more tricks up my sleeve.

Chained and shackled, I'm taken on a long, treacherous journey into the wilderness and the cold of the rugged mountains. Out here, Henrik and I need each other to survive - and survival is a core part of our own separate plans. 
We're stuck out here in lands of beasts, turning us from enemies co-survivors.

Never thought I'd need a hunter in my life, even if only for a short time. 
And I sure as hell didn't think I'd come to hate him just a teeny bit less. 

This journey could end me, but that doesn't matter. It could end all of my people. 
It's my destiny to stop this future from coming to be.
Problem with destiny is when a hunter gets in the way and starts to make me ... feel things I don't understand.


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Embers is *episode* 3 in the WITCHHUNTER series. There will be four episodes total.
Episode releases are designed for KU readers. For *PURCHASE* readers, please see the box set collection, better suited in price, and has all four episodes in one. This will be released at the end of May with the first two episodes, then will be automatically updated with each episode release afterwards.

Witchhunter series will be complete at the end of July2022.

Please be aware that the Blackbird worlds and characters are *dark*.

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2023

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About the author

Quinn Blackbird

34 books777 followers
QUINN BLACKBIRD is a wanderer, a caffeine addict, a concern to her teachers & a bit of a dork.
You can find Quinn buying gym equipment she never uses or being dragged out of the writing cave by pesky friends.
Mention "margarita" and she'll come ah-runnin.

QB's goal is to live on a farm with rescue animals and write!

Now beware!! Blackbird writes about everything she loathes. This makes for books that are darker, grittier, anti-heroes, messed-up characters, and dark worlds. It's not a guarantee you'll find redemption in her pages. Because, as Gaslight Her warns, 'sometimes, the villains win.'


popular questions answered:
*there is no reading order to the dark fae universe books ~ and yes, another dark fae book is coming!*

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Profile Image for Raven_Blake (dreamy addictions).
779 reviews224 followers
April 25, 2022
Witch Hunter is the first book in the author's new dark paranormal romance (novella) series and I really enjoyed it. I can never get bored of enemies to lovers, and dark romance especially from Quinn's world. Her male characters are always dark and intriguing. If you're into enemies to lovers, hate to love, and villain gets the girl kinda books then you must check out this author's works.

This story is about a vengeful witch whose parents are killed by the hunters, and a powerful hunter with a mysterious intrigue. They're sworn enemies. When their mission goes haywire, the witch becomes the captive of the beautiful hunter who makes her rage inside with deep hatred. Being a captive is even worse than death and our heroine is definitely someone who wouldn't give up without a fight.

It's a short read and I quickly devoured it in less than an hour. The writing was easy to follow and I'm already in love with the characters and the world. The first book felt like a teaser, but I'm super excited to know how the mc's journey begins in the next one because they barely had a real conversation. Can't wait for their long bickering in book 2 😁!!!

*I received an ecopy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Profile Image for Fre06 Begum.
1,260 reviews205 followers
June 23, 2022
I am really not feeling this series. I know it’s a novella series but with her others there was so much emotions and the plot was riveting enough that I just wanted the next one. This series feels too short and both the main characters are just not interesting. I will wait for the third one because I am hoping that things will pick up and I will see more depth in characters and plot.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Raven_Blake (dreamy addictions).
779 reviews224 followers
May 26, 2022
Magnifier is the second book in the Witchhunter mini series. The story continues from where it was left off in the first book. Fox, our fiesty witch with temper is now captive of the mysterious witch Hunter named Henrik. He's taking her to the base where she'll face the trial which is nothing but a death sentence. During their journey, she isn't making things easy for him. She isn't afraid to show that she doesn't fear him. She's totally a badass, and also pretty ruthless when it comes to traitors. Henrik finally shows his cold side, and gone the soft hearted guy we've met in the first book. I don't blame him when you're dealing with someone like fox🤣 I'm so loving the hate vibes between Fox and Henrik especially their awkward and embarrassing scene in the second half. Can't wait to see how their relationship progresses in the next book!

Overall, it was a great sequel! I hate that it was soo short and that cliffhanger had left me wanting for more. I hope the next book is a bit longer because I want to know more about this world and the characters.

* I received an eARC from the author in exchange for my honest review *
2 reviews2 followers
July 15, 2022
Missing last 2 books

Been waiting for the next two books and it won't update on my Kindle. Amazon rep says download isn't available. The end of book 2 says they'll be available in June and July. So disappointed
Profile Image for Cayley.
428 reviews4 followers
May 12, 2022
So this way of releasing novellas isn't for me. Short, choppy and then done so quick. I much prefer a longer story to get into but I didn't know when I started it was only an hour long.

In that hour I wasn't drawn in to want to read the next. You can't get attached to much because there is no description really. I would say skip this if you are like me and need more development for characters and world to get into.
Profile Image for Ellie Marie.
552 reviews21 followers
May 9, 2022
Can’t wait for the next book

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Profile Image for Short and Sweet Reviews by Sam.
460 reviews16 followers
April 25, 2022
Thank you to the author, Quinn Blackbird, for providing a copy of Witchhunter (Witchhunter book 1). I have reviewed honestly.

Witchhunter features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ Witches
○ Dark fantasy
○ New adult
○ Magic
○ Witch hunters
○ Novella series

My overall rating for Witchhunter is...
5 Stars

Quinn Blackbird has returned with an explosion of pure talent and epic storytelling! I cannot tell you how excited I was when Quinn reached out recently in regards to her latest novella series! Steering away from her multiple devious dark fae series, Quinn has created a tantalising new world of witches and witchhunters. As usual, with her tales being small episodes in a mini series, so to speak, this first chapter introduces us to an original new world with a powerful, kickass witch and a mysterious hunter. It's the perfect tease for what I know something incredible will come of. I cannot fault this little book!
Profile Image for Ellie Marie.
552 reviews21 followers
June 18, 2022
The tension was there

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Profile Image for BooksBooksandmoreBooks69.
2,075 reviews41 followers
May 23, 2022
I’ve written a review for the first two books…..


Witches live on one side, Hunters live on the other with a huge mountain range dividing them. They use to be allies, but something happened to make them enemies……

Dark paranormal romance, trigger warnings, so please be advised before grabbing this book.
It’s a four part series, and each part ends on a cliffhanger, you can buy them separately, but I’m glad I got the Boxset.
I read it in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down. It’s not overly long, but it’s packed with plenty of things going on…..

It’s definitely an enemies to lovers read. And the main characters have plenty of hate for one another.
Pretty fast paced and lots of action.

There are a few silly mistakes on the book, but it doesn’t take away from the main story.

Witches and Hunters are bitter enemies, both have lost loved ones, so when they get the chance to fight one another they will.
So when a battle sees our two main characters come face to face you won’t know the outcome, both are eventually matched, so it could go either way…..
But when she is taken hostage by the Hunters, she thinks it’s all over! But she won’t go without a fight.

There is torture, there is a few dark moments. But there is also a few light moments.
It’s good to see that both the main characters don’t give in to an immediate attraction. In fact if you’ve read this authors work before, then you’ll know her hero’s are hero’s at all!

So can she trick the Hunter into letting her go? Or will this be the last sunrise she’ll ever see?

I don’t want to give anything away, so if you like your stories dark, then give it a go, but I’d recommend the Boxset rather than the individual stories 😉


🦋
Profile Image for daemyra, the realm's delight.
1,363 reviews37 followers
January 24, 2023
I'm so happy to be getting into Quinn Blackbird! So many positive reviews about her prolific work and finally I'm enjoying some reads by her. I tried to read her Dark Fae series and I could never get into it. Hm maybe I should try again?

Because I'm 2 for 2. I just finished Blackbird's Gaslight Her and I enjoyed Witchhunter even more! I'm going to continue this series because I want to know what happens to Anya and Henrik. This isn't a spoiler to say that they don't end up together at the end of this novel. It's a spoiler if you know that it's because . I'm not a big fan of romances with this ending but I really enjoyed their romance.

For a dark enemies to lovers, this felt right. Witch versus witchhunter. Both characters did not pull their punches but you could feel the palpable tension, especially from the hero. My second read by Quinn Blackbird and I am enjoying her mean but possessive heroes who love first and harder than the heroines who often have a purpose in their life that they don't sacrifice because some guy (I love Anya's POV) bats an eye at them. I love Anya's snark. There isn't much in terms of physical congress (once at the 80% mark) but the tension more than makes up for it!
Profile Image for Shivani.
175 reviews42 followers
May 1, 2022
**I received an advance copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.**

Witchhunter is the first of a four-part (expected) series with the same title. The author calls each part an episode, which appears to be the correct word for them-they are quite short and quick.😄

The story starts with a girl, who describes how she became a witch. The whole explanation of her 'change' was quite wanting, honestly.😶 Nevertheless, it's over in a few passages and we come to the present. This witch, Fox, is now on a mission with her sisters to rescue a fellow witch from hostile territory. Soon the witchhunters enter into the story to complicate their mission and we get our second protagonist, Henrik. Everything proceeds quite fast from there on.

The writing style is quite simple and easy to follow. My only thought when the book ended was, dang; it ended so soon! If the author manages to create anticipation, that's a major plus, and this episode in its 70 or so pages does that, very successfully.
As a series, this holds a lot of potential, simply covering the back stories of the main characters will be a handful, and then, how witchhunters came into existence or the whole history of the enmity between the factions of witches and humans. Looking forward to the next installment.
Profile Image for Kreela.
671 reviews25 followers
May 9, 2022
A one night stand

There is so much hatred I hesitate to give it 5 stars.

3 witches on an annual pilgrimage for new witches have to navigate a world of ordinary humans and witch hunters. As a serial, I am disappointed it stopped so soon, but I bought the first issue with full knowledge. I have sooooo many questions:
Why was the new witch manacled? Who manacled her?
Why the insta-hate towards a hunter who actually treated her nicely at first? Why blame him specifically?

There are some grammatical errors that don’t really harm the story. The witches are strong, capable role models, and I really wanted this witch full of hate to be honorable or have a higher purpose. While she cares for her fellow witches, she cares only for herself.

TBH, I will certainly buy the whole collection because I eat up these dark fantasies, and I was captivated enough to check out the next episode.
Profile Image for Short and Sweet Reviews by Sam.
460 reviews16 followers
October 31, 2022
Witchhunter features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ Dark fantasy
○ Enemies to lovers
○ Witches
○ Witch hunters
○ Magic
○ New adult
○ Forbidden romance

My overall rating for Witchhunter is...

5 Stars!

Quinn Blackbird has returned with an explosion of pure talent and epic storytelling! She has created a tantalising new world of witches and witchhunters. The unlikely duo, a fierce and kickass witch and broody and serious hunter, take us on an unforgettable journey filled with magic, hate, darkness, epic fight scenes and lust. The tale hooked me from the start, with an engaging writing style, tantalising characters and a unique and dark plot, I couldn't get enough! I'm excited to see what other adventures these characters will take us on next!
Profile Image for Raven_Blake (dreamy addictions).
779 reviews224 followers
September 16, 2022
Embers is the third book in the Witchhunter mini series. From the previous installment, we learn that the hunters has some mega plan to annihilate all the witches. Our mc is forced to help them find a magical artefact that could end them, but she has her own plans and she'll do anything to stop them.

Henrik and fox are amazing characters. During their journey, they can't help but hate each other. In order to survive, they need each other's help. Things get complicated when their mutual hate turns into irresistible passion. The enemies to lovers trope was well done. The ending was just wow!!! After everything they've been through, I didn't see that coming. The twists are getting better with each book. It's a good ending even though it left me quite frustrated. Can't wait for the next book!
Profile Image for Leanne F.
1,055 reviews2 followers
February 8, 2023
what a story

Wow...what can I say?...this was not like anything I’ve read before. It was...brilliantly written; quirky, real characters; a storyline that grabs and holds you till the end; and that end...wow...tears and heartache. I implore you to read this and not feel those feels at the end of this. 5 stars. Highly recommend. Will probably buy the paperback now as I have visions of it being dog eared and tattered when I pass it to my daughter.
Profile Image for Maria.
132 reviews18 followers
December 18, 2023
3 .5 stars
Enjoyable read , I would have liked his pov. The cliff I was not expecting, I usually don't mind cliff's this was a what the duck why NO 😂
🧹 Forbidden
🧹 Strong Heroine
🧹 Captive
🧹Both Virgin's
🧹Very very slow burn
🧹Good Chemistry

Safety squad they do fight, so he does hurt her physically but she gives back.

Looking forward to the next one, I liked it when he found out she was his sworn enemy the way he changed from flirty to I'm going to kill you 😁😂.
Profile Image for Jeanette Elisabeth.
13 reviews
April 28, 2022
Love love love it

A true enemies to lovers book finally! Omg I love this book so much. I need book 2 now please! Hot, witch hunter, feisty witch. All the books from this author is my favorite tropes and writing style.
15 reviews
May 4, 2022
First book in a new world by Quinn Blackbird, a must read especially if you like her dark fae books. Love the way the author creates these dark fantasy worlds and how they develop. Can't wait for the next installment, I lost sleep as read it in the middle of the night 🙃 lol 😆
Profile Image for Laura..devouring books like crumpets.
1,988 reviews109 followers
October 14, 2022
Narration: N/A
Romance: ❤️💛💚
Heat/Steam: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Story/Plot: 📙
World building: 🌎🌏🌍
Character development: 🧑🏻‍🎤👨🏻‍🎤🦸🏻

I loved it up to the end..... Im reserving Judgement to see if some solution comes of it.... but... a bit of a weird ending
Profile Image for Hot Mess Sommelière ~ Caro.
1,503 reviews251 followers
Want to Read
May 28, 2024
It's free today, as are three more Q Blackbird works

Good day to check out her stuff (May28, 2024)
2 reviews
September 11, 2022
Wow

Blackbird did it again. I am so invested in these characters right now. I literally cried 😭 reading the ending. Now I have to wait until next year to finish it 😫.
Profile Image for Sebrina Bancroft.
50 reviews1 follower
August 24, 2022
Well that was certainly an unexpected ending. I’m not quite sure how I feel about it but I don’t see how it could’ve ended any other way. This, I feel, is a great thing to be able to accomplish in writing a book. So many conflicting feelings. This was superbly done. The journey throughout this series was so great and I loved every bit of it.
15 reviews
August 18, 2022
This story is developing so nicely and the 2 main characters are so intriguing and how their relationship is developing ...
15 reviews
August 18, 2022
Oooh I need to know what happens like yesterday lol ends on such a good cliffhanger...waiting with anticipation for the next installment
49 reviews
August 7, 2022
wow!

Another awesome read! I truly did not expect the end to be t like that! Can’t wait for book 4
34 reviews1 follower
March 10, 2026
Loved the storyline for this book. Actually, the story kind of reawakened my interest in the supernatural genre. This heroine was truly kickass. I loved Anya and her squad of witchy assassins✨️
My favourite part was the initial meeting between Anya and Henrik. Also, really loved how Anya rubbed it into his face that he was attracted to a witch.
But that being said...the ending lowkey killed me a bit🥲
Gosh darn it, you can’t do this to me, Quinn 😭 I really hope you add another book to this story.
Pleaaaseee, we gotta make sure he gets resurrected in the next book 😭 This man knew how to finally surrender for his girl.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Sebrina Bancroft.
50 reviews1 follower
August 24, 2022
Ummm. Wow. I loved the ending. I loved how the author avoided the whole “releasing a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding” mess. Huge eye roll and audible grunt every time I read that. The pacing was perfect. It was a short book but they didn’t try to cram a bunch of events into a few pages and I love that. It gave me a wheel of time vibe with the expending your power type thing. There’s a lot of epicness in this and I can’t wait to see where this goes.
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