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A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty
Series: Kingdom of Lies
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Bound by a desperate bargain to save her brother, the protagonist must ally with the very fae prince she despises, navigating treacherous fae lands and King Sabiumβs deadly schemes. To protect those she loves, she embraces manipulation, blackmail, and deception, preparing for a looming war against creatures more monstrous than the fae, some disguised as men.
This slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers tale weaves fantasy and romance into an enchanting story.
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Ideal for fans of fantasy romance, especially readers who enjoy the works of Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent. Those who appreciate a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers dynamic will find this series captivating.
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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 pastβnot 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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ISBN: 9781959293217
Publisher: Bingeable Books LLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 September 2023
Imprint: Bingeable Books LLC
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 680g
Pages: 388
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