The King's Pawn

She came to the Renaissance Faire for research. He’s the king of her historical heart.

Elara Vance is a history PhD who knows the past is rarely as charming as the “Royal Greenwood Faire” pretends. Volunteering as a peasant baker, she’s there to fund her dissertation, not to swoon over knights in shining armor—especially not the ridiculously handsome “King Alistair,” whose charisma is almost as polished as his fake crown.

Liam Blackwood uses his two-week vacation to escape his high-pressure life as a lawyer, transforming into the generous, playful King Alistair. When the sharp-tongued new baker challenges him with historical facts instead of flattery, he’s captivated. He begins a courtly, scripted pursuit, inviting her into his fictional world of royal audiences and chivalrous gestures.

But as their playful dynamic blurs the lines of the Faire, Elara discovers the thoughtful man beneath the costume, and Liam is enchanted by the brilliant woman behind the flour-dusted apron. When the final curtain falls on their temporary kingdom, they must decide: was their story just a charming interlude, or the beginning of a love that transcends time and titles?

A delightful, heartwarming role-play romance where the most authentic connection is found while pretending to be someone else. Perfect for fans of quirky meet-cutes and love stories that prove fairy tales can have modern-day happily ever afters.