About this ebook
Leo is a third-born prince forced onto the throne after the death of his parents and brother. His kingdom and castle are in shambles, his family's murderers are getting bolder and he is utterly unprepared to be king, but Leo's biggest problem is definitely the castle fool. It keeps making fun of him.
He just wants to make his dead dad proud. Or maybe to dismantle every shitty policy he ever made, and flip off his grave a whole bunch.
Of course, he might hate his new responsibilities more if there wasn’t a mystery man with a bad habit of appearing every now and then to test Leo’s morality. Leo doesn’t want to be the kind of king who has a secret lover. But his restraint is only so strong…
The assassins are creeping closer and if Leo can’t charm the neighbouring countries, it’ll mean war. He better learn how to juggle, fast.
The Fool is a low-spice fantasy romance that’s sometimes silly, sometimes dramatic and always earnest. When Leo is unwillingly made king of the smallest country on fantasy!Australia after the murders of his parents and brother, he has to figure out how to be a leader as he goes. It’s just as much about grief, family dynamics, and social performance as it is about romantic love.
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About the author
Laura is a writer who specialises in speculative fiction with a focus on people. Her short story “All My Tuesdays” was shortlisted for the 2022 Aurealis Awards and she received a certificate of recognition from the Minds Shine Bright Confidence Writing Competition for her story "20,000 Watt Lightbulb". She writes from Wadawurrung Country in regional Victoria and it is her life’s aspiration to write as fearlessly as the Fast and Furious writers do.
