Hart serves as a marshal patrolling the magical lands of Tanria, which gives him plenty of time to think about his loneliness. Mercy, on the other hand, is completely occupied running the funeral home on her own and dealing with gloomy types like Hart. After one of their arguments, Hart decides to send an anonymous letter without expecting a reply. But when he receives an unsigned unexpected message, he begins to write back and gains a friend. Yet Hart doesn’t suspect that his new correspondent is Mercy—the person who irritates him most of all.
As dangerous creatures from the wastelands draw closer to the city, Hart and Mercy grow even closer. But can they withstand the truth about who they really trusted with their feelings?
This story became an international bestseller and a popular choice on BookTok! Suitable for fans of Rebecca Ross, Diana Wynne Jones, and Hanna Nicole M. Werer. This cozy fantasy blends all the favorite plot lines: from hate to love, a funeral home, and adventures.
There’s some confusion regarding the book cycle. In international sources, the author’s three books are combined into the cycle “Hart and Mercy,” focused on one fantasy world rather than specific heroes. In Russia, they’re published under the series “Love Affairs and Funerals. Soulful Romantasy,” but it feels more like an imprint series since books by other authors are sometimes included in it.