The King's Delight
King Leopold of Lilleforth rules his kingdom well. He's handsome, intelligent, and charming. It's no wonder the neighboring kingdoms are eager to provide him with a princess to marry. There's just one problem—Leo has no interest in princesses. His tastes tend more towards handsome young men who enjoy a good spanking.
Felix Hobson left the kingdom of Lilleforth as a teenager to train as a groom. While he was away he learned a lot, and not all of it had to do with horses—although riding crops were definitely involved. Now an adult, Felix is home to take up the position of royal groom, where he hopes he'll have plenty of opportunities for a roll in the hay.
When Felix mistakes Leopold for a horse thief and attempts to seduce him, Leopold is delighted by the irreverent, attractive lad, and sparks fly. Their arrangement is all fun and games, right until they both fall hard and fast. But while what they have together is a delight, there's no way it can last—can it?
They'll have to navigate a visiting princess, an assassination attempt, and a kidnapping if they want a chance to find out.
- Pages
- 251
- First published
- 2023
- Language
- English
- Edition
- ISBN
- 9798367377811
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- cozyfunnylightheartedFast-paced
Started October 1, 2026 · Finished October 2, 2026
This was an okay book, and something you should absolutely LISTEN to (because Furlong!) if you specifically want 200 pages of two charming idiots flirting, frolicking in the hay, and discovering increasingly creative applications for equestrian equipment. The setup is genuinely adorable. Felix returns home to work as the king’s groom, years after accidentally insulting the then-prince as a child. When he spots a suspicious stranger sneaking into the stables, he assumes he’s trying to steal the king’s horse and threatens him accordingly. The would-be horse thief is, of course, the king himself. Naturally, they also find each other extremely attractive. I loved Felix immediately. He has absolutely no filter, very little respect for hierarchy, and somehow manages to proposition a suspected horse thief while threatening to beat him up for touching the royal horse. Leopold is equally fun: underneath the crown, he’s basically a slightly dramatic man who would much rather ride his horse than do paperwork. And then they have sex. And more sex. And then, for variety, there is some sex. The riding crop certainly earns its place. And that's also where the book lost me a little. I really liked both characters, but the story doesn't do much with them beyond their chemistry. There are hints of potentially interesting emotional conflicts involving class, royal expectations and the inherently temporary nature of their relationship, but none are explored particularly deeply. Even the actual plot remains firmly in the background. So yes, it worked perfectly well as the palate cleanser I wanted it to be: funny, charming, low-stakes and extremely smutty. I just wanted a little more substance underneath all that hay.
