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What readers want to know
How spicy is Hunt the Villain?
It's 5 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Scorching). Explicit scenes are a big part of the book.
Does Hunt the Villain have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 9 content warnings, including violence, homophobia and child abuse. The full list is below.
Is Hunt the Villain a standalone?
No. It's book 2 of Villain, so start with Kiss the Villain.
Spice level
5 of 5 · Scorching
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
9 content warnings
About the book
The story
A standalone dark male/male mafia rivals romance in the Legacy of Gods world, built on instant hatred.
Series
Villain, in order
- 1Kiss the Villain2025
- 2Hunt the Villain2026 · You're here
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