A Court This Cruel and Lovely (Kingdom of Lies, Book 1), by Stacia Stark | Free Audiobook
18 January 2026
A Crown This Cold and Heavy (Kingdom of Lies, Book 3), by Stacia Stark | Free Audiobook
18 January 2026
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Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade
In A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty, Stacia Stark continues the Kingdom of Lies saga as the heroine confronts the full weight of Lorian's deception. The Bloodthirsty Prince destroyed her family, carved a path of ruin across the realm, and now holds her brother's fate in his hands. Working with him is torture. Trusting him would be madness.
Bound by a new bargain, she ventures into the fae lands alongside the prince who shattered her world. King Sabium's schemes reach further than anyone suspected, pulling hidden players into a conspiracy that threatens every kingdom. The heroine must forge alliances with former enemies, navigate court treachery, and master magic she barely understands while the man who betrayed her stands at her side.
This dual narration audiobook by Tim Paige and Meg Sylvan amplifies the tension between two people forced together by circumstance and torn apart by history. Pride, heartbreak, and strategy collide as the series builds toward a war where the real monsters wear crowns instead of claws.
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Experience A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty from Stacia Stark in dual narration that intensifies every confrontation between heroine and prince. It is enemies forced into partnership, secrets weaponized against kingdoms, and a slow burn that refuses to stay cold.
Start with a free trial you can cancel anytime. This audiobook runs 13 hrs and 51 mins, narrated by Tim Paige and Meg Sylvan, continuing the twists and political intrigue that made Book 1 unforgettable.
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