His Royal Threat
(2026)(The seventh book in the Twelve Nights of Christmas series)
A novel by Darcy Fayton
A prince at the door. A secret in his throat. A woman he loves and has never deserved.
When the Crown Prince arrives at Rookvane Manor, Sebastian must host a man who outranks him in every measure that matters—including, perhaps, in Kathryn's regard. The Prince is charming. Attentive. Curious about her in ways Sebastian cannot afford to misread. And he has the power to change Volmasque Kingdom in ways Sebastian can only dream of.But the Prince is not the worst threat under Sebastian's roof. That honour belongs to the secret Sebastian has carried for five years—the one Kathryn does not remember. His deepest, darkest secret. The one that could cost him everything.
This New Year's Eve is the seventh day of Christmas.
They are halfway through the bargain.
And Sebastian Vale is running out of nights to keep lying.
🖤 His Forbidden Bargain is Book 7 of The Twelve Nights of Christmas, a continuous story following the same couple told in a 12-part series of novellas, each designed to be enjoyed in one sitting.
🔥 Why Readers are Obsessed with this series:
‘A seductive, shadow-laced fantasy romance built on dangerous promises’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Emotional rollercoaster... Vulnerable moments were so beautiful.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can'''t recommend this series enough.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly wow. This series just keeps getting better and better...I have eaten these up and will keep going.’
DARK ROMANTASY TROPES:
✅ Gothic castle setting
✅ Vampire × human
✅ Age gap (23F / 30M)
✅ Morally grey hero
✅ Yearning, angst, & hurt/comfort
✅Enemies-to-lovers × Second-chance
✅ Forced proximity & power imbalance
✅ Forced sharing, exhibitionism & voyeurism
✅ Extreme Spice: High heat in every novella
✅ Slow-Burn: the M/F romance unfolds across the series
✅ Dual POV, first person present
✅ Series HEA (Happily Ever After)
Genre: Paranormal Romance