Faire Play

by Rebecca Kovar

Sometimes, a Kiss isn’t just a kiss... Once, she dreamed of working at a Renaissance faire. Now, she can’t ever leave. Heather revels in the attentions of the charming knight, Sebastian—until he gives her a magical Kiss that turns her into an emotional vampire. Without the reactions of a live audience to feed on, Heather will become an empty husk. Unfortunately, Sebastian doesn’t mention that before he disappears. While adjusting to her new life, Heather impresses the Court, befriends a knife-juggling cynic, and is cast as a fighter opposite Jocko, a handsome rogue whose cavalier attitude frustrates her almost as much as his kisses do. Before she can decide whether to open her heart again, Sebastian returns with a dark plan. If Heather can’t stop him, he’ll overthrow the Court and turn the unsuspecting audience into mindless slaves—and Heather can kiss any future with Jocko goodbye. So she does what she does best. Fight.

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 2, 2015

Reviews

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a long-time fan of Renaissance festivals, I found this book to be a lot of fun! I wanted a bit more exposition of the "magical" parts of the plot, but as the heroine learns her abilities, most is explained. I will definitely look for the sequels.

[Patricia Burroughs · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining first book in the series that makes me want to read more. I have it on good authority that two more books are coming in 2017 which makes me very hopeful!

The setting is a Renn Faire, and the author worked and travelled with one, so the world-building is solid and fascinating. But a Renn Faire with real magic? Now that is what so many of us have imagined when drinking ale, watching jousts, and seeing the people in full costume meander through our midst.

A heroine who is kickass at swordplay, a villain who is mesmerizing, and a hero who is all man--for good or for ill?

This one hits the marks.