Embernest

With the pressures of being crowned king becoming more and more imminent, Prince Rowan of Embernest dreams only of a life with the captain of his guard lived in the privacy of the forest. Will he successfully navigate life at court? Will he take the throne, or abdicate to his dangerous younger brother?
With the help of his sister, his servants, and his subjects, how will Rowan survive the pressure to wed appropriately and bring new heirs to the throne into being?
There will be dragons, pumpkins, and magic. There will be sibling rivalry, emotionally immature parents, and healing from trauma.
There will be a hero's journey, found family, and various romantic tropes.