Prince and Pawn

Perilous Courts, Book 3

By: Tavia Lark

Narrated by: Kirt Graves, John Solo

One night of bliss could unravel a kingdom.

Be obedient. Be grateful. As the neglected illegitimate son of a powerful family, Corin is expected to follow his magic-gifted brother to the palace as a servant. He’s unwilling but resigns and allows himself one night of distraction in a stranger’s arms.

Corin never knew pleasure and pain could be so exhilarating, so comforting. Corin only regrets he’ll never again see the anonymous man who ruined him for anyone else.

Until the next morning when Corin meets his brother’s new arranged fiancé.

Prince Audric doesn’t want a loveless political betrothal, but he’ll do anything for his kingdom. His last night of freedom is a rare indulgence—and a terrible mistake.

Corin is sweet and beautiful and sees Audric like nobody else does. He’s also Audric’s fiancé’s younger brother. Audric’s arranged betrothal might be a relationship in name only, but he can’t touch Corin again.

Constant proximity hurts when they can’t be together. But avoidance is impossible when Corin might be the key to unraveling the conspiracy behind Audric’s betrothal—and when Corin keeps fainting into Audric’s arms.

Prince and Pawn is a high fantasy gay romance with hurt/comfort, forbidden pining, inappropriate use of vines, and more magic tigers. The Perilous Courts series is best enjoyed in order, but each book follows a different prince and his Happily Ever After.

©2023 Tavia Lark (P)2023 Podium Audio

Short & Fun, favorite in the series so far!

Each book in this series is a fun, short romantic story with just enough fantasy world building to invest the reader. This is my favorite couple so far... potentially because they're also the kinkiest, but they do have sparkling chemistry.

Amazing series.

I will read anything Tavia Lark ever writes. Every single book I read by this author manages to include all of my favourite tropes. The world building is just intricate enough, and is explored a bit further with every book. I am addicted. I wish more of this content was on Audible since it is my main way of consuming books at the moment. However, I vow to eventually hunt down all the physical copies as well and build a special shelf for them.
As a side note: The subtle trans representation is so important! I really appreciate it.

Great series, wanted a bit more on page romance

Really am enjoying the overarching plotline unfolding and the world building in this series!

Out of the three books read in this series, this one was my least favorite, but still very entertaining.

I loved:
- The fellcats! The animal additions to each book are excellent. They feel like main characters and I love the shenanigans they get into.
- Having their first encounter be where they didn't know who the other was, and how they had that moment of connection together. It was really nice getting into Audric's POV for once, and seeing that he's not a perfect prince like his brothers assume he is.
- Creative uses for vines, loved that magical addition
- I am so invested in the plot, and loved seeing the previous brothers and their partners making slight appearances to help continue the plot. I love how strong and supportive their familial unit is.


I didn't love:
- Compared to the slower and gradual buildup and lots of on page moments together both before and after getting together, this felt really rushed at the end. There's a time jump and boom they have their HEA. Would have loved to see more on page time of their romance after they were together?
- The audiobook when sped up at all pronounces Corin as Corn, and I couldn't stop loling at Corn (this is a me problem)


Overall, this one felt a bit like the ending was rushed and wrapped up a bit too quick. Still loving the series, but this one might be my least favorite of the series so far.

A Wonderful End to the Trilogy!

I loved Audric and Corin's story! The light BDSM aspect was hot, especially when it was mixed with Audric's powers. There were lots of exciting discoveries in this book and I loved the narration by Kirt Graves and John Solo. Can't wait for the spinoff series about the Dire princes!

that was some

of the most erotic reading of pain kink. loved it. best book out of 3. Although I loved all of them.

Second Read

Loved this series! Second read for me. Entertaining and the narrators are great! Would highly recommend!!

Fantastic Fantasy!

Loving this series! There are so few m/m fantasy series that are also truly romantic (and steamy), but this series does it. There is very light BDSM but it is not kink heavy by any means. Definitely listen to the other books in the series first as there are continuing elements in the story. The story is told in 3rd person, which is not for everyone, but I don't mind it. While there are evil mages and family betrayal, the angst level is low. Corin and Audric are so sweet together. Audric's attention and caring towards Corin makes the story.

Intense, hot, and heavy.

Perhaps the best book in the series, the plot that's building throughout culminates beautifully in this book. I loved Corin and Audric, but I do wish there was more communication and initial ground rules regarding their dynamics. Nevertheless, it was beautiful.

so good

This book is so good! It's got the perfect amount of angst and longing balanced by sweetness and cuddles to make me happy.

So so so good!

Voice performance is spot on. the heat and passion between the two main characters is fantastic 🥵🥵