Orcs Do It Harder

by Michele Mills

Get the second book in the all-new, curvy girl, sweet & steamy, orc romance series coming soon from Michele Mills.

The Upgrade series will include all the feels you’ve come to expect from Monsters Love Curvy Girls, Monster Bites, Heat & Ink and Sweet Monsters Treats. Each book in this series is 80-90k! And there will be gorgeous print editions. You’re

Orcs Do It Better – July 8th
Orcs Do It Harder – December 9th
Orcs Do It Wilder – March 24th (2026)

While you impatiently wait for the first three books in this new, longer series to arrive, get caught up on Michele’s other orc romance novellas!

Cookies For My Orc Neighbor
Twins for the Wild Orc
Arrested by the Orc
Awkward Date with a Wicked Orc
Marked by the Wild Orc

253 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 9, 2025

About the author

Michele Mills lives in California and leads a life of quiet, G rated desperation with her husband and two sons. In an attempt at a fulfilling, R rated inner life that does not include Disney movies and Nickelodeon; Michele reads and writes filthy romance and, well...filthy romance. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Reviews

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A captivating read that will keep you engrossed from start to finish
Anna Lee had met Kenric Irontree when he had pulled her to safety when his Orc cousin had gone in to a mating madness when he had found his mate and she had been the only person that had been able to calm him and they had become a mated pair.
Unbeknown to Anna who has been on the run for the last three years the individuals that her and her colleague had discovered had been stealing important documents and laundering dirty money through the universities books and then replacing the original documents with forgeries.
Anna and her head of department had collated evidence to take to the FBI but just two days prior to this her colleague had been murdered and she had run with the evidence and it seemed that they had found her and were threatening anyone she cared for so she decided to run again.
Kenric had known that something was wrong and had discovered Anna hiding at the bus station about to board a coach and leave the city, he had known that the only way to keep her safe was for the evidence to be brought to the media and then to ensure they perpetrators will be brought to justice.
When the ORC Commune was attacked by paid assassins that had been told to kill Anna and retrieve the information that would incriminate them all. This is a simply wonderful read and I guarantee that readers will be captivated by this simply wonderful book, it will hold your attention from start to finish.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.

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[Jen Is Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anna Lee is a resilient and smart FMC. She's been running from dangerous people for three years, but now she's got Keric Irontree and the rest of his clan to help keep her safe. Keric is kind and patient and completely swoonworthy in his devotion to Anna. The way he empowers her and supports her in her mission for justice is endearing.

The chemistry between them is intense with a sweet, slow burn heat that is more than physical; it’s about the sincere emotional connection that grows while they are tucked away in Keric’s cabin. When paid assassins track them to the sanctuary, the book shifts into high gear. The battle to protect the commune and the incriminating evidence keeps you glued to the pages until the very end.

I enjoyed the world building as we get a deeper look at the Orc Commune and the sense of family of their community. It’s a place where you truly feel Anna can finally stop running and start living. A great series for readers of paranormal romance with heart!.

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[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic follow-up to ‘Orcs Do It Better’. Keric is a gentleman, even when everything screams he should be the opposite. Anna is a strong fmc, very capable and honorable, very worthy Keric’s Orc warrior self.

‘Orcs Do It Harder’ is well written, has great world build, with fully fleshed out characters. I love how author Michele Mills transitions to the next book in the series—dangling that delicious carrot in my face …

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Keric
FMC:
✨Anna
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨Book 2 of Orcs Love Curvy Girls
Epilogue:
🌗yes
Tropes:
👉Orc romance
👉quirky romcom
👉curvy fmc
👉virgin mmc
👉possessive mmc
👉fmc in hiding
👉only one bed
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
💥violence
💥death
Burn Speed:
✨slow -ish
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF.

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[Gsmitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orcs Do It Harder by Michele Mills is the second book in the Orcs Love Curvy Girls series and it was delightful! Oh Anna, oh Keric!

This starts with action, and that adventure, tension, and feeling just grows throughout the story, and I loved every minute of it!

Anna is caring, loving, has a strong moral compass, and wants to do the right thing, and wants to keep her loved ones safe as much as possible.

Keric is strong, commanding, driven, giving, and ready to do whatever he has to, to keep his bride, his future safe, so they can start their forever together.

There's drama, there's intrigue, there's just a little bit of chaos, and there's a sincere connection that blossoms throughout it all! And I loved seeing more of the commune, and also getting a lil peek at what's coming next and I can't wait!

[Carole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orcs Do It Harder is the second of the Orcs Love Curvy Girls series and follows MFC Anna who has been on the run for three years hiding from a danger which has now found her again forcing her to move on to keep the friends she has come to love safe.
It is the one person who she could have had a future with if things were different that tracks her to the bus station and takes her in hand, Orc Keric Irontree.
Keric is bringing her to an Orc commune in Maine where he can keep her safe.
Enjoyed their story which was nicely written with likable characters, danger, humor, action, secrets, passion, spice, and mate bonding which Keric has yet to explain to Anna what exactly it means to be an Orc’s bride.
A captivating read that reached a well deserved HEA after quite an adventure.

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[Holly Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orcs Do it Harder by Michele Mills is book 2 in the Monsters Love Curvy Girls series. This time Anna receives photos and a note saying she needs to hand over the evidence she has against powerful people involved with stealing rare manuscripts. She's been on the run for 3 years after her friend was killed over the situation. She's got her go bag ready to go, but Keric, the orc she's recently met stops her from running, taking her to the remote Orc sanctuary in Maine where they learn that they truly love each other and fight off mercenaries. I love thesexstories!.

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[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another fun read for the series and I love all the family vibes throughout. Anna has been on the run for three years, trying to stay alive when powerful people want her dead. Sadly, she gets found again, just as she was well settling into this 'new' life she'd made for herself. Thankfully, Keric followed his intuition that she was in trouble and was able to persuade her to come to the commune for true security. What follows is a slow building of trust and commitment all while danger approaches. This story really included lots of side characters, giving it good depth, action, danger, connection and hot romance. I really enjoyed it and look forward to the next book :D

[Lynn61 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Professor and the Orc

To me this story was absolutely perfect 😍 - full of emotion, action, and heat. Keric, who thought he would never be blessed with a mate, meets Anna, who is on the run from danger. Anna is a great character who has had to face a lot of adversity, and while she has been honed into a woman who is smart and resourceful, she longs for a love of her own and is drawn to Keric. When danger resurfaces, Keric makes her an offer she can’t refuse which leads to a beautiful story capturing the joy of finding your soul mate all while gaining new friends, family, and of course, Dinah ❤️.

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[Lyndsay L · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good. From the very beginning. Hold onto your hats once you start this book you will not put it down. I loved every single moment of this book. It keeps you hooked from the very beginning. I loved how Keric took over Anna's protection and made her feel safe. Everything about this couple was so much fun to read. The chemistry was off the wall and fun to read. The general feel of family when they went to Keric's cabin was so heartwarming. This is a must read!!!

[Jendy Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series and picks up right where the last book ended. It's a slow burn with lots of yearning by both Anna and Keric along the way. Overall, it's well written and a good story.The spice is great. There is a decent tension build-up before the action gets going towards the end. Some repetitiveness and a few unanswered questions pulled me out of the story a bit at times. However, I'm still looking forward to the last book in the series.

[Cristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute story but some parts I thought dragged on a bit. Anna and Keric are adorable together. His patience is admirable.

The foundation of this story is suspenseful and tensions run wild. The heat and the passion, the trust and the commitment and dedication is off the pages, not just for this wonderful couple but all those at the commune who protect what's theirs and their family 💜🔥.

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[Janet Smith McHardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anna is on the run when Keric stops her. Keric is a cinnamon roll, an absolute sweetie. Anna is very cautious of getting into a relationship with him as it means a life long commitment. The danger on the horizon is also an issue. I loved this story and look forward to more in this series.

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[Charlotte Hynard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how this orc thought he would never find love and yet he was patient and kind which was enough to get Anna to trust and love him. So glad to read this story and can’t wait to see what happens with Jonus. I was sad to get to the end of the story and have to wait for the next one.

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Orcs Love Curvy Girls Series :
❌ 1 Orcs Do It Better (July 8, 2025)
❌ 2 Orcs Do It Harder (December 9, 2025)
❌ 3 Orcs Do It Wilder (March 24, 2026)

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[sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Anna and Keric's story. Anna's on the run from some dangerous people. Keric will do anything to protect her and make her his Bride. I really love this Orc series and look forward to reading the next book in the series.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great fated mate/orc romance.. I liked it a lot! It is heartwarming and passionate, suspenseful and exciting..

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked the action in this story. I'm glad Anna finds safety and love with Keric. I look forward to the next book.

[Kassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story 3.5⭐️ Spice 2.5🌶️