Reader FAQ

What does Jamie Embers write?

Dark MM mafia romance for readers who want the villain to win. Expect desperate deals, real danger, forced proximity with no emergency exit, and big, mean, quietly tortured men who fall hard. The spice is explicit.

Where should I start?

Start with Thrown to the Ex-Hitman, Book 1 of the Ex-Hitman Prison Romance series. If you want a taste first, The Ex-Hitman's Obsession is a free short story about Barrett and Joey for newsletter readers.

Is Thrown to the Ex-Hitman a standalone?

No. It's Book 1 of 3 following the same couple, Barrett and Joey. Reading order: 1. Thrown to the Ex-Hitman (24 November 2026). 2. Protected by the Ex-Hitman (24 January 2027). 3. Claimed by the Ex-Hitman (24 March 2027). The Ex-Hitman's Obsession is a free bonus short that can be read before or after Book 1.

When does it come out, and where can I read it?

Thrown to the Ex-Hitman releases on 24 November 2026 on Amazon Kindle, and it's in Kindle Unlimited. You can preorder it now. Available in ebook and paperback.

What tropes are in it?

Mafia romance, MM romance, forced proximity, cellmates, a mafia ex-hitman, reluctant protector, hurt/comfort, touch-starved hero, one bed, wrongly convicted, insta-lust, power imbalance, slow burn love, hard-earned HEA.

How spicy is it?

Explicit sex scenes on-page. The door is wide open.

Are there content warnings?

Thrown to the Ex-Hitman is a dark romance for adult readers. It contains graphic violence, including beatings by corrupt prison guards; a brief on-page knife assault; explicit and rough sex with restraints; dubious-consent themes driven by fear and power imbalance; sexual harassment by a guard; threats of death and sexual violence; panic attacks; blood and injury; and strong language. The romance ends on a happy-for-now.

Is there a happy ending?

Book 1 ends on a happy-for-now. Barrett and Joey get their happily ever after by Book 3.

Who will enjoy Jamie's books?

Readers who love dark MM romance, mafia men who would burn the world for one person, and slow-building trust under real danger. Prison Break meets The Godfather, with a hitman who refuses to kill and a lot more spice. Perfect for fans of Leighton Greene and Jamie Harlock.

How do I get the free book?

Join Jamie's newsletter at jamieembers.com/join and The Ex-Hitman's Obsession lands in your inbox. Newsletter readers also get bonus scenes, character art, new release news and first dibs on ARCs.

Can I read an advance copy?

Jamie has an ARC team for each release. Apply at arcteam.jamieembers.com/apply.

Who is Jamie Embers?

An Australian author living in Queensland with her husband and one very energetic son. Most of her best scenes get written on her phone.