A Court This Cruel and Lovely: The enchanting slow burn romantasy series for fans of Raven Kennedy . . .

· Kingdom of Lies Book 1 · Random House
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THE FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES FULL OF ADDICTIVE ROMANCE AND POLITICAL INTRIGUE BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACIA STARK


This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers is perfect for romantasy readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent

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Just hours after humans are born, the gods take what little power we have. In return, they protect our borders from the vicious, merciless fae.

The humans who manage to keep their power are known as the corrupt.
And they are put to death.

When my forbidden power is discovered, I’m forced to flee my tiny village and the life I adore.

To survive, I make a desperate bargain with the mercenary. A dark and brooding man.
Whose face I have been seeing in my dreams . . .

It’s agreed that I’ll help him into the city. And he’ll help me learn to wield the strange, dark power I’ve always kept hidden.

The power that may just be the key to my survival.

But the ruthless mercenary is hiding secrets of his own. Secrets that threaten the safety of everyone I love.

Secrets that could tear this kingdom – and perhaps even this world – apart . . .

Tropes/Themes:

1. Enemies-to-lovers
2. Forced proximity
3. Magic

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4.5
26 reviews
Sam Cochrane
July 20, 2025
Couldn't put it down. In a market flooded with "thrilling fantasy and smouldering passion", this book is a diamond amongst rocks.
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Lynda Devon Black
February 20, 2025
very well written
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About the author

Stacia Stark is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of romantasy filled with found families, self-reliant heroines, and brooding, grumpy heroes. Her books have been translated into over 15 languages. Her Kingdom of Lies series was nominated twice for Goodreads Choice Awards. When she’s not writing or exploring the world, Stacia can usually be found sprawled on her sofa, lost in the pages of a good book.

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