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Kristina Stangl is an American author. She was born and raised in San Francisco, California, USA. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration, MPA; a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with a minor in Middle East and Islamic Studies from San Francisco State University; along with Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) credentials from the University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Before writing her first novel, Kristina previously worked in both the public and private sectors, having served in the United States federal government for nine years. In addition to writing, Kri ...more

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	The Ambassador's Wife (Sex, Lies & Politics, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2023 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Curse of the Dark Horseman (The Enchanted Forest Saga, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2023 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupid's Serenade (Silverheart, #1) 4.23 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2024 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sleeping Knight (The Enchanted Forest Saga, #2) 4.21 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2024 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wake Up, Darling (Sex, Lies & Politics, #2) 4.07 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2024 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Life is a Soap Opera (Sex, Lies & Politics, #3) 4.28 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2025 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Emerald Prince (The Enchanted Forest Saga, #3) 4.32 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2025 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kill Me, Kiss Me (Sex, Lies & Politics, #4) 3.95 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Heartless Villainess (A Villainous Ever After, #1) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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New Edition/Cover to Cupid’s Serenade

Dear All,

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve recently released a new cover/edition to my book. The following new cover/edition relates to:

Cupid’s Serenade:

New cover features a full shot of Peter and Kordelia out in the garden. Interior includes character art. The first and second editions will remain available for purchase.

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Published on April 01, 2026 13:25 • Tags: cupid, greek-mythology, modern-romance, new-release, romance, romantasy, second-chance-romance

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Sex, Lies & Politics (4 books)
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“May I ask as to why you’re so convinced, that I’m even deserving of such a happy ending? Maybe, a long time ago, I was the villain and thereby, don’t deserve it?”
― Kristina Stangl, Cupid's Serenade

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“Because all villains have a heart, even if they choose not to embrace it.”
― Kristina Stangl, Cupid's Serenade

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“Extraordinary people are not meant to live ordinary lives.”
― Kristina Stangl, The Curse of the Dark Horseman

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“Whether it’s a knife held to my chest or a hug, I’ll take any reaction from her. Hate me or love me, it doesn’t matter. As long as I can see her… touch her… even for a split second… then that’s all that matters to me in the end…”
― Kristina Stangl, Kill Me, Kiss Me

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“Even with my last ounce of breath, I’d never divorce her. She’d sooner become a widow, before a divorcee. Because in the end, I waited a lifetime for her.”
― Kristina Stangl, Kill Me, Kiss Me

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“Between her worn out clothes, unkept hair, fierce and wild spirit, Kayla was a like small bird, whom only I could care for. Uncorrupted by the evil world that surrounded us. An innocent, enchanting and lovely bluebird that belonged solely to me.”
― Kristina Stangl, Kill Me, Kiss Me

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“She must remember who she is. Who I am. Who we are. No more running away. After all, she is my wife.”
― Kristina Stangl, Kill Me, Kiss Me

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“Oh, my silly girl. Of course, I remember you. I’ve only thought about you for every second of each day for well over a decade.”
― Kristina Stangl, Kill Me, Kiss Me

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