Wizard's Masquerade: A Medieval Fantasy Romance (Huskarl Duology) by Jay Pellegrin

Who knew the jester was dangerous, or that he would try to steal her heart? After seven long years of learning magic at the Wizarding Guild, twenty-two-year-old Laynah is eager to graduate and pursue a glorious career as a wizard in the Royal Guard—until a horrendous injury leaves her dream in ruins. Defeated and with no chance of graduating, Laynah resigns herself to failure—so no one is more surprised than her when she is given a second chance to go to Rutherford Castle. But Laynah soon learns that not all that glitters is gold, and the royal castle’s inhabitants hold dangerous secrets, including the mysterious jester, who is both infuriating and charming. When tragedy strikes the kingdom, Laynah is drawn deeper into a web of secrets and lies, and becomes entangled with the jester in a treacherous game of trust and betrayal—but can she trust the jester with her heart? AMAZON BESTSELLER AND AWARDED READERS’ FAVORITE 5-STAR SEAL, this medieval fantasy romance blends magic, castles, ballrooms, political intrigue and a slow-burn romance for a seductive, page-turning escape. Read more