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A Pocket of Lies: a fast-paced slow-burn fantasy romance

Author:
R. A. Sandpiper
Read by:
Helen Keeley
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Ratings
Book
92
Narrator
58
Release Date
May 22, 2025
Duration
10 hours 23 minutes
Summary
Bloodbound and penniless. Exiled to cursed lands. Hunted by death.

When thief Suri suffers a humiliating robbery, she has just one day to settle a dangerous debt. Her plan: abduct and impersonate a foreign princess at the royal ball. But when the wickedly handsome fae lord of the wasteland, Kol, crashes the party to find the princess she's pretending to be, everything takes a darker turn.

With her knife in Kol’s right-hand man, stolen trinkets in her pockets, and the kidnapped princess now missing, Suri can’t outrun the law. The King exiles her with one condition: assassinate Kol, and all is forgiven. But Kol has sworn his own brutal revenge - if his wastelands don't kill her first.

In this high-stakes fantasy debut, prepare for unexpected twists and a slow-burn romance. Fans of ´The Bridge Kingdom´ by Danielle L. Jensen and ´The City of Brass´ by S.A. Chakraborty will love this new series.

Rachel A Sandpiper (she/her) is a twenty-something fantasy author living in London. She's passionate about creating strong and complex characters in unkind and twisting worlds, but despite what she puts them through, there will always be a heart-pounding romance.
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What listeners say
The audiobook received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with listeners appreciating its gripping narrative and well-developed world-building. Many highlighted the unique magic system and relatable main character. The pacing was noted as deliberate, with several listeners expressing anticipation for the next installment. Overall, the listening experience was praised for its engagement and depth.
Profile Avatar its.kmoss Feb 2026

WHAT?!?!? What a cliff hanger. Total slow burn and so worth it. Wasn't sure about the book in the beginning But wow! I am so glad that I got to hear that book. Looking for the second.

Profile Avatar Michaela T. Jan 2026

great read

Profile Avatar Sharon W. Mar 2026

Gripping and very well written

Profile Avatar David B. Nov 2025

Very interesting twist I ended up liking the book

Profile Avatar Heather May 2026

I throughly enjoyed Suri and Kol’s story. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Profile Avatar Chantal Sep 2026

Great book i have purchased the follow up already

Profile Avatar Ms. C. Aug 2026

Loved it

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2026

Loved the first book and the narrator!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2026

Had to really really listen to know what was happening g was kinda hard to follow in this first book. But overall really enjoyed the series.

Profile Avatar Elizabeth T. Jul 2026

Well written and engaging story. I was eager to get as much free time as possible to listen to the book. Disappointed it is now finished. would definitely find the hard copy and buy it and recommend it to my friends.

Profile Avatar LArnold Jun 2026

A plot that doesn't give too much away but leaves you committed to following Suris journey, as confused as she is, but totally enthralled to what may be coming next.

Profile Avatar Emily H. Jan 2026

You can't tell this is a self-published book. I looked up the author partway through and realized I'd been following her on tiktok for several years. She's invested thousands of dollars into this series and it shows. I'm very picky with fantasy but this one checked all my boxes. The main character is bad *ss, not because she's so hot and wears lingerie and is the Chosen One, but because she has always had to fight for survival. The world felt fully developed and the descriptions let me picture everything perfectly. The magic was unique enough to be interesting but not so much that I didn't know what was going on. I will definitely be picking up the next book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

Great story! Lots of twists. Truly slow burn

Profile Avatar Mandy Stephens Dec 2025

a lot happens in this book. Definitely not boring.

Profile Avatar Logan B. Dec 2025

Great

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

Good read, enjoyed

Profile Avatar Marlene B. Nov 2025

Easy fantasy plot to follow and certainly a slow burn, as there’s not much happening in the romance department yet. I think it’s being set up really well. Narrator was good. She made the FMCs voice sound little scraggly, but nothing to turn me away

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

Great book. I would definitely recommend reading it.

Profile Avatar Jreedrn Nov 2025

I love this audiobook and look forward to the next one!

Profile Avatar Kimberly B. Nov 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed the story line and can't wait to listen to the next in the series

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

enjoyed! Will try next book

A Pocket of Lies: a fast-paced slow-burn fantasy romance

A Pocket of Lies: a fast-paced slow-burn fantasy romance

Author: R. A. Sandpiper
Read by: Helen Keeley
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