Hitwoman

Elsie Marks

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HARPER360
01 January 2026

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Espionage & spy thriller; Romance

'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
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For fans of Benjamin Stevenson and Katy Brent
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'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
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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'

By: Elsie Marks
Imprint: HARPER360
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780008762537
ISBN 10: 0008762538
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elsie Marks is the pen name for Louisa Burden-Garabedian and Neil Weaving, a writing duo from the UK now living and working in Beijing.

Reviews for Hitwoman

‘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, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer ‘Who’d have thought murder could be such fun? This gem will have you rooting for the delightful Maisie as she strives to be the most ethical of assassins until she finds herself in the crosshairs. A wonderful not so cosy crime masterpiece.’ Graham Bartlett, author of Bad for Good ‘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 to take on vacation or read over a weekend spent in bed. I never thought I’d be rooting for an assassin until I was introduced to Maisie Baxter.’ Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White Woman