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A breathtaking YA fantasy debut by J.D. Myall


Out February 3, 2026 from Wednesday Books

 

Two rivals. One deadly duel. A love that could break the curse—or doom them both.

 

The Baldwins and Davenports have been enemies for centuries, ever since their ancestors—two enslaved teens in love—made a desperate deal with a powerful witch. In exchange for freedom, their bloodlines were gifted magic and time travel... but bound to a curse.

 

Now, once every generation, a champion from each family must fight to the death to feed the witch’s immortality. This year, it's Emma Baldwin—a wish-spinner—and Malcolm Davenport, a master of illusion.

 

But when they meet, everything shifts. Secret letters. Stolen moments. A dangerous attraction neither can deny.

 

To break the curse, they’ll have to risk everything—including their lives, their families, and the fragile, impossible love blooming between them.

 

Heart’s Gambit is a breathtaking debut about magic, legacy, and the power of choosing love over fate.

 Praise for Heart’s Gambit

 

“Deadly duels and time-travelling enemies make Heart’s Gambit a high-stakes fantasy that’s impossible to put down... Don’t miss this beautiful, powerful debut.”

 — Kristen Ciccarelli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heartless Hunter

 

“Heart’s Gambit is positively magic... It felt like the perfect mix of Caraval and The Night Circus, stamped with Myall’s personal brand of hope and rage.”

 — Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

 

“Filled with luscious prose, dazzling magic, and stark glimpses of real history... If you like your fantasy romance both spicy and sweet and peppered with magical delights, this is the book for you.”

 — Mindee Arnett, author of Onyx & Ivory

 

“Think enemies-to-lovers, deadly magic, and a love story that refuses to quit — Heart’s Gambit is a wild breathtaking ride.”

 — Kimberly Jones, New York Times bestselling author of I’m Not Dying With You Tonight

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🎧 Audiobook Edition

Heart’s Gambit: Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

• Author: J.D. Myall
• Narrators: Alaska Jackson, Eric Lockley, Khaya Fraites
• Publisher: Macmillan Young Listeners
• Release Date: February 3, 2026
• Listening Length: 11 hours and 18 minutes
• ASIN: B0F9HKWY1R

 

Book Details

Heart’s Gambit by J.D. Myall

 Out February 3, 2026 from Wednesday Books

• Jacket design: @kerriresnick
• Illustration: Sasha Vinogradova @melaamory