Emily volunteers for a Renaissance festival she wants nothing to do with — and immediately clashes with Simon, the grumpy organizer who takes it Very Seriously. She's playing a pirate wench. He's a knight who won't break character. Beneath the doublets and snarky exchanges is a genuinely warm love story.
Mild and sweet. A few closed-door moments. The charm is the Ren Fair banter, not the heat.
Skip if you dislike:
Moods: Cozy Fun Small Town Seasonal
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Small Town Forced Proximity Renaissance Fair Setting
The first book in a series, but fully satisfying as a standalone.
Nope! The setting is charming even if you've never worn a corset.
Well Played follows Stacey and Dex from the same faire world.
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