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A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty
A Paranormal / Urban Fantasy Novel by Stacia Stark
Book 2 of the Kingdom of Lies Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Fantasy Romance,
- Enemies to Lovers,
- Slow Burn Romance
This book is for you if you're into...
- Forced alliances with the fae prince who destroyed your family
- Deadly bargains and manipulation to protect loved ones at any cost
- Slow burn enemies-to-lovers with high-stakes political scheming
Risk everything for your kingdom…Or be destroyed by it.
In a world darkened by deceit, the truth is a light that won't be dimmed. Even when it illuminates Lorian's betrayals more starkly than I could ever want to see.
They call him the Bloodthirsty Prince.
His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent. A trail that intertwines with my own past–not even my parents were spared from his merciless slaughter.
To save my brother's life, I agreed to another bargain with the fae prince. Now, I'm forced to work with him. Forced to travel to the fae lands. Forced to spend my every waking moment with the man who betrayed me. All because King Sabium has woven a deadly tapestry of manipulation, using those we least suspect for his wicked schemes.
There are no lines I won't cross to protect the people I love. So I'll work with former enemies. I'll manipulate, blackmail, and deceive potential allies. I'll swallow my pride, bury my shattered heart, and cooperate with the fae to prepare for the coming war.
Because there are creatures far more monstrous than the fae.
And some of them masquerade as men.
For fantasy romance readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series will enchant you.
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