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Indecent Monsters #3
Secretary to the Orc
He'll look, but won't cross the line—until he discovers his lovely assistant's sexy secret.
Rosette Kristoff is impeccable at her job, but there’s just one she has a massive crush on her orc boss, Mr. Vincent Roth. Though he appreciates what she has on offer, he never touches, much to her indignation.
That is, until Vincent discovers Rosette’s after-hours job working at a gentlemen’s sex club as “Velvet.” Then all his pent-up hunger for his beautiful assistant erupts, and he finally crosses the line.
But a relationship between them is a recipe for Human Resources disaster, and Vincent knows it can’t be more than a tryst at a club. And the last thing he needs is to form a mate bond.
Once he gets a taste of Velvet, though, can Vincent really stay away from Rosette?
This is a short and steamy monster romance novella about a very unconventional relationship between an orc boss and his assistant. Please read the list of content warnings in the sample.
Rosette Kristoff is impeccable at her job, but there’s just one she has a massive crush on her orc boss, Mr. Vincent Roth. Though he appreciates what she has on offer, he never touches, much to her indignation.
That is, until Vincent discovers Rosette’s after-hours job working at a gentlemen’s sex club as “Velvet.” Then all his pent-up hunger for his beautiful assistant erupts, and he finally crosses the line.
But a relationship between them is a recipe for Human Resources disaster, and Vincent knows it can’t be more than a tryst at a club. And the last thing he needs is to form a mate bond.
Once he gets a taste of Velvet, though, can Vincent really stay away from Rosette?
This is a short and steamy monster romance novella about a very unconventional relationship between an orc boss and his assistant. Please read the list of content warnings in the sample.
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178 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication December 29, 2025
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31 books876 followersLyonne Riley writes super steamy monster romance, fantasy romance, and sci-fi romance. She lives in the middle of nowhere with her spouse and two dogs, writing spicy fairy tales.
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December 25, 2025
Rosette is the executive assistant to orc Vincent, a high powered, wealthy businessman. She also has a second job three nights per week at a very hands-on adult club. Despite her best efforts to entice her strictly business boss to sample her personal wares, he’s always been aboveboard and professional with her. In a moment of sheer desperation she reveals quite a lot of herself to him, and while his demeanor barely changes, he does begin to gaze longingly at her.
Vincent has been trying very hard not to objectify his enticing assistant since she applied for the position more than two years ago. When she flashes him in all her glory and he subsequently discovers the nature of her after hours job, he finds it increasingly difficult to maintain a clear line of resistance toward her, especially when the mating imperative makes itself known to Vincent.
This was a s3x positive, kink-forward steamy novella. I received an advance reader copy from the author, and I’m sharing my honest review.
Vincent has been trying very hard not to objectify his enticing assistant since she applied for the position more than two years ago. When she flashes him in all her glory and he subsequently discovers the nature of her after hours job, he finds it increasingly difficult to maintain a clear line of resistance toward her, especially when the mating imperative makes itself known to Vincent.
This was a s3x positive, kink-forward steamy novella. I received an advance reader copy from the author, and I’m sharing my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
**Thank you to the Author for the ARC; all opinions are my own.**
4 ⭐️
4.5 🌶
This was spicyyyy!! 🥵 It was also a really quick read (I finished it in less than 2 hours)! If you're looking for your next smutty monster fix, look no further 👀😎
Rosette knows what she wants but she's gotten tired of her boss not acting after 2 years of working together and teasing him. When her plan to rile him up even more seemingly doesn't work, she is surprised when he appears at her secret night job and things crank up to ten from there.
This was hot and heavy from the get-go, and though it was basically jusy good ole monster smut, I enjoyed the bits of plot we were fed, too!
☆size differenc
☆stuffing
☆boss x assistant
☆secret job
☆sex worker
☆super spicy
☆mates
☆orc x human
4 ⭐️
4.5 🌶
This was spicyyyy!! 🥵 It was also a really quick read (I finished it in less than 2 hours)! If you're looking for your next smutty monster fix, look no further 👀😎
Rosette knows what she wants but she's gotten tired of her boss not acting after 2 years of working together and teasing him. When her plan to rile him up even more seemingly doesn't work, she is surprised when he appears at her secret night job and things crank up to ten from there.
This was hot and heavy from the get-go, and though it was basically jusy good ole monster smut, I enjoyed the bits of plot we were fed, too!
☆size differenc
☆stuffing
☆boss x assistant
☆secret job
☆sex worker
☆super spicy
☆mates
☆orc x human
Review of advance copy received from Author
Vincent and Rosette was so hot.
the whole novella needs to come with a complimentary fire extinguisher to cool yourself and your kindle!
it was forbidden, oh so hot and absolutely delicious.
you need to meet Vincent!
the whole novella needs to come with a complimentary fire extinguisher to cool yourself and your kindle!
it was forbidden, oh so hot and absolutely delicious.
you need to meet Vincent!
December 26, 2025
Review coming
Review of advance copy received from Author
My favorite Lyonne Riley remains the first by her I read, The Orc's Rage. There we had a leader who took his job (marauding and pillaging) seriously, selected a human to satisfy some urges, and definitely thought he would get it out of his system and definitely not activate the mate bond. This book asks the question, what if the same instincts, but it's way in the future and Orc is Businessman and human is his assistant, and he thinks he's satisfying an urge and definitely won't activate a mate bond. You think over the many hundreds of years we took to get from A to B orcs would have learned, but no.
Listen. I don't love a workplace romance with a power imbalance. I don't love it when a character sexualizes the workplace (which they both do, him with his "ogle but don't act" attitude, and her with her "keep throwing it out there" game). I'm just going to lay that aside and focus on the identity issues and enjoy my evolutionary theory.
So turn out Rosette also works as a Professional at a Special Club under the name Velvet. He just happens to be there and once he sees her all restraints are off. This club apparently has a back room for Activities, but also they just do it at the bar area a lot? BUT also as Vincent and Velvet have interesting conversations that they don't at work in their Rosette and Mr. Roth personas. These identity issues aren't explored a ton, but was the most interesting part of the story to me.
So anyway, of COURSE it's all bets are off at the office once their personas start to merge. It's (sorry, trying to put it aside) super inappropriate. His poor receptionist having to listen to the desk scraping along the floor. OK, back to book. So he's marital congressing her all over the place at work, and keeping it to that, and she's getting her feelings hurt? Like "This should all be my ideal situation - getting [marital congressed] like I've always wanted by my boss during the day, working my job at night. So why does Mr. Roth treating this so casually...kind of hurt?"
Just...Sigh. The whole reason she works her second job is not the money, it's scratching an itch "to be used, to be passed around and groped and fondled." Which ok. But then when that happens with her and her boss JUST AS SHE PLANNED she's like, where are my hugs? What did she think was going to happen when her goal at her job (which she is excellent at, and pays well) was to bang the boss? At one point she's like, yeah he has me as his "personal [Professional]" why would he be interested in getting to know me, which fair but also yeah, girl, that's maybe the point?
Any way, yada yada he realizes why he's been obsessed with her, it's mate bond time. Their Mr. Roth/Vincent and Rosette/Velvet personas all get along. Surprise! he has an issue with her working her second job. They figure out a work around. So both her careers are affected (she gets transferred to a different boss at the office job) and his not at all. Here's what I'm pretty sure is a Rule. If you have a relationship with a Professional, especially one you met THROUGH HER JOB, you don't get to be jealous to the point of making her quit that job later.
Three stars because I kept getting pulled out by the workplace issues and also maybe let's all figure out our endgame goals before blowing up our main jobs, because Rosette didn't seem to have thought through what she wanted as an option, sexy office times/relationship/forever mate. But it did what it set out to do? IDK. I think it's obvious I shouldn't read boss/subordinate workplace, I just keep thinking of the paperwork and conflict resolution sessions to follow.
Listen. I don't love a workplace romance with a power imbalance. I don't love it when a character sexualizes the workplace (which they both do, him with his "ogle but don't act" attitude, and her with her "keep throwing it out there" game). I'm just going to lay that aside and focus on the identity issues and enjoy my evolutionary theory.
So turn out Rosette also works as a Professional at a Special Club under the name Velvet. He just happens to be there and once he sees her all restraints are off. This club apparently has a back room for Activities, but also they just do it at the bar area a lot? BUT also as Vincent and Velvet have interesting conversations that they don't at work in their Rosette and Mr. Roth personas. These identity issues aren't explored a ton, but was the most interesting part of the story to me.
So anyway, of COURSE it's all bets are off at the office once their personas start to merge. It's (sorry, trying to put it aside) super inappropriate. His poor receptionist having to listen to the desk scraping along the floor. OK, back to book. So he's marital congressing her all over the place at work, and keeping it to that, and she's getting her feelings hurt? Like "This should all be my ideal situation - getting [marital congressed] like I've always wanted by my boss during the day, working my job at night. So why does Mr. Roth treating this so casually...kind of hurt?"
Just...Sigh. The whole reason she works her second job is not the money, it's scratching an itch "to be used, to be passed around and groped and fondled." Which ok. But then when that happens with her and her boss JUST AS SHE PLANNED she's like, where are my hugs? What did she think was going to happen when her goal at her job (which she is excellent at, and pays well) was to bang the boss? At one point she's like, yeah he has me as his "personal [Professional]" why would he be interested in getting to know me, which fair but also yeah, girl, that's maybe the point?
Any way, yada yada he realizes why he's been obsessed with her, it's mate bond time. Their Mr. Roth/Vincent and Rosette/Velvet personas all get along. Surprise! he has an issue with her working her second job. They figure out a work around. So both her careers are affected (she gets transferred to a different boss at the office job) and his not at all. Here's what I'm pretty sure is a Rule. If you have a relationship with a Professional, especially one you met THROUGH HER JOB, you don't get to be jealous to the point of making her quit that job later.
Three stars because I kept getting pulled out by the workplace issues and also maybe let's all figure out our endgame goals before blowing up our main jobs, because Rosette didn't seem to have thought through what she wanted as an option, sexy office times/relationship/forever mate. But it did what it set out to do? IDK. I think it's obvious I shouldn't read boss/subordinate workplace, I just keep thinking of the paperwork and conflict resolution sessions to follow.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Lyonne Riley!)
TROPES
💚Grumpy x Sunshine
💚Monster Romance
💚Novella
💚Boss x Employee
💚Orc MMC
💚Forbidden Love
--💟💟--
Okay so...we all need a Vincent Roth in our life 😂
The way I ATE this book when I saw it appear in my inbox is alarming, but I don't care LOL. If you love any of the tropes mentioned above, lightning speed pacing, and a happy ending that's sure to make your toes tingle, then Rosette and Vincent's story is for you!
I immediately loved Rosette. She's confident in her body and herself and she's someone I really, REALLY wish I could be friends with! She's got such a cheerful disposition, almost a good-girl type character, and I love her for standing her ground in the moments where she needed to! Riley did an amazing job showing Rosette's development in this novella.
Vincent, oh Vincent 😍What is there that I can say about you? We have our grumpy Orc daddy trying to deny his feelings for his sunshine assistant, but we both know that's impossible 😂Vincent is the grumpy to Rosette's sunshine, and I wish we got to learn more about his history as an Orc, because we don't see a lot of that until the end of the book, and even still, I wondered if there was more to him than just his imposing physique. Compared to Rosette, he seemed kind of...okay? 😅I wish we'd seen him grovel more to Rosette, but I loved that he promised himself to her, came over his grumpiness, and finally admitted how he felt! I just wish there was more of a reason apart from the club scene with Rosette that would have pushed him to be more honest with her.
Speaking of the club scene 🥵Riley has a way with words, and Vincent is such a...well, a beast in the sheets when it came to Rosette in the club! I was melting as he switched from dirty to soft, taking what he wanted while also making sure she was being pleasured. Even if he didn't want to believe it, Riley shoed how Vincent was slowly accepting being besotted by Rosette.
And Rosette! She was amazing in the club scenes, asserting her worth and making sure Vincent knew the rules of her game before letting him have his way with her. She trusted him and truly cared for him, wanting to know more about him, and I loved how Riley showed just how competent Rosette was at both her jobs - not just at the club, but also as Vincent's assistant.
I will say, that final club scene before the Humane Society Gala gave me second hand embarrassment for both Vincent and Rosette 😅I wanted to hide into myself reading that, and I wonder if Rosette eventually had him taken off the list.
I wish time would have slowed down in that chapter because I thought it would have been a great, pivotal moment for both of them, but it felt overshadowed by Vincent's stumbling and Rosette's assertions. I loved that she spoke up for herself, but I also wanted to hear what Vincent had to say (because I loved seeing him get jealous and start to feel the mate bond). I was SCREAMING VINCENT WHYYYY because I knew how it was going to go down and I was dreading it 😭but it needed to be done.
Moral to this book? Get yourself an Orc who will spoil you rotten 😂This is another win for Lyonne Riley and I look forward to the rest of her books!
Looking for more of my reviews? Want to contact me? Check out my blog! Shreya Reads, Reviews, and Writes
TROPES
💚Grumpy x Sunshine
💚Monster Romance
💚Novella
💚Boss x Employee
💚Orc MMC
💚Forbidden Love
--💟💟--
Okay so...we all need a Vincent Roth in our life 😂
The way I ATE this book when I saw it appear in my inbox is alarming, but I don't care LOL. If you love any of the tropes mentioned above, lightning speed pacing, and a happy ending that's sure to make your toes tingle, then Rosette and Vincent's story is for you!
I immediately loved Rosette. She's confident in her body and herself and she's someone I really, REALLY wish I could be friends with! She's got such a cheerful disposition, almost a good-girl type character, and I love her for standing her ground in the moments where she needed to! Riley did an amazing job showing Rosette's development in this novella.
Vincent, oh Vincent 😍What is there that I can say about you? We have our grumpy Orc daddy trying to deny his feelings for his sunshine assistant, but we both know that's impossible 😂Vincent is the grumpy to Rosette's sunshine, and I wish we got to learn more about his history as an Orc, because we don't see a lot of that until the end of the book, and even still, I wondered if there was more to him than just his imposing physique. Compared to Rosette, he seemed kind of...okay? 😅I wish we'd seen him grovel more to Rosette, but I loved that he promised himself to her, came over his grumpiness, and finally admitted how he felt! I just wish there was more of a reason apart from the club scene with Rosette that would have pushed him to be more honest with her.
Speaking of the club scene 🥵Riley has a way with words, and Vincent is such a...well, a beast in the sheets when it came to Rosette in the club! I was melting as he switched from dirty to soft, taking what he wanted while also making sure she was being pleasured. Even if he didn't want to believe it, Riley shoed how Vincent was slowly accepting being besotted by Rosette.
And Rosette! She was amazing in the club scenes, asserting her worth and making sure Vincent knew the rules of her game before letting him have his way with her. She trusted him and truly cared for him, wanting to know more about him, and I loved how Riley showed just how competent Rosette was at both her jobs - not just at the club, but also as Vincent's assistant.
I will say, that final club scene before the Humane Society Gala gave me second hand embarrassment for both Vincent and Rosette 😅I wanted to hide into myself reading that, and I wonder if Rosette eventually had him taken off the list.
I wish time would have slowed down in that chapter because I thought it would have been a great, pivotal moment for both of them, but it felt overshadowed by Vincent's stumbling and Rosette's assertions. I loved that she spoke up for herself, but I also wanted to hear what Vincent had to say (because I loved seeing him get jealous and start to feel the mate bond). I was SCREAMING VINCENT WHYYYY because I knew how it was going to go down and I was dreading it 😭but it needed to be done.
Moral to this book? Get yourself an Orc who will spoil you rotten 😂This is another win for Lyonne Riley and I look forward to the rest of her books!
Looking for more of my reviews? Want to contact me? Check out my blog! Shreya Reads, Reviews, and Writes
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐
I have never once thought to myself "ya know that MMC is pretty selfish" and then have them not only acknowledge that they're being selfish, but then actively work to right that imbalance they've created, until today. Mr. Vincent Roth, my man. You led me to the edge of not liking you and then brought me right back to the comfort of your embrace, just like Rosette. I didn't expect it, I really didn't but damn it sir, you did it.
By day Rosette works as an assistant for an Orc of few words. Over the 2 years that she's been his assistant she hasn't even gotten a thank you for the morning coffees she orders everyday or a curt nod for performing her duties a way no one else can. While he may not interact through conversation very often she does not fail to notice the way his eyes track her body as it moves around him. When teasing him with her outfits and the way she chooses to bend over offers not even a single passing touch from her boss in 2 whole years Rosette thinks her chances of ever crossing a line with him are nonexistent. That is until her Orc boss shows up at her night job, the one where she works is way less clothing and with way more skin to skin contact. Velvet is great at what she does and those services come with a price, but is she willing to let her boss see what she does outside of their perfectly curated schedule? Before she can slip away Vincent spots her and requests her company for the evening. Does it still count as an HR violation if they aren't at work and they aren't supposed to know each other in this new situation? After a very unexcepted interaction Vincent abruptly leaves the club and Rosette doesn't know what to expect with her day job going forward. A single interaction inside of the club could not have prepared Rosette, or Vincent, for what would happen when an Orc finally gives into his natural urges and a human is more than willing to accept. "What I thought was a tryst with my assistant has become much, much more than that." 🤭🤭🤭
I have never once thought to myself "ya know that MMC is pretty selfish" and then have them not only acknowledge that they're being selfish, but then actively work to right that imbalance they've created, until today. Mr. Vincent Roth, my man. You led me to the edge of not liking you and then brought me right back to the comfort of your embrace, just like Rosette. I didn't expect it, I really didn't but damn it sir, you did it.
By day Rosette works as an assistant for an Orc of few words. Over the 2 years that she's been his assistant she hasn't even gotten a thank you for the morning coffees she orders everyday or a curt nod for performing her duties a way no one else can. While he may not interact through conversation very often she does not fail to notice the way his eyes track her body as it moves around him. When teasing him with her outfits and the way she chooses to bend over offers not even a single passing touch from her boss in 2 whole years Rosette thinks her chances of ever crossing a line with him are nonexistent. That is until her Orc boss shows up at her night job, the one where she works is way less clothing and with way more skin to skin contact. Velvet is great at what she does and those services come with a price, but is she willing to let her boss see what she does outside of their perfectly curated schedule? Before she can slip away Vincent spots her and requests her company for the evening. Does it still count as an HR violation if they aren't at work and they aren't supposed to know each other in this new situation? After a very unexcepted interaction Vincent abruptly leaves the club and Rosette doesn't know what to expect with her day job going forward. A single interaction inside of the club could not have prepared Rosette, or Vincent, for what would happen when an Orc finally gives into his natural urges and a human is more than willing to accept. "What I thought was a tryst with my assistant has become much, much more than that." 🤭🤭🤭
Review of advance copy received from Author
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Spice: 3.5/5🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: F/M, Orc boss x human assistant, mutual pining, tension, forbidden feels, FMC into exhibitionism, size training, hard male that’s only soft for her, mates
Kink: breeding (no pregnancy), degradation & praise, exhibitionism, flashing
CW: power imbalance
Synopsis:
Rosette loves getting her boss’ attention, even if it’s taboo, but she can’t get him to do more than look. But when Mr. Roth comes into her second job looking for some feminine attention, the lines between them begin to blur.
Thoughts:
I know I must feel like a broken record at this point, but no one writes monster smut like Lyonne Riley. There is something so extremely primal, romantic, and sexy about the way Lyonne approaches and describes the romance and lust between her characters. Every time I’m just so blown away by the addicting dichotomy of soft and sexy. This story felt like something straight out of my most depraved wet dreams.
Secretary to the Orc focuses on a taboo relationship between a hard Orc boss and his tempting human assistant. And it is hot, y’all. You get all the pining and tension between them, the dominating energy of an orc trying to wrestle his darker instincts, and just enough angst to make you burn through the pages.
I adored these characters, the development of their relationship, Vincent’s growth, and the way they communicated and compromised.
I promise y’all aren’t going to want to miss this short, scorching story.
Spice: 3.5/5🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: F/M, Orc boss x human assistant, mutual pining, tension, forbidden feels, FMC into exhibitionism, size training, hard male that’s only soft for her, mates
Kink: breeding (no pregnancy), degradation & praise, exhibitionism, flashing
CW: power imbalance
Synopsis:
Rosette loves getting her boss’ attention, even if it’s taboo, but she can’t get him to do more than look. But when Mr. Roth comes into her second job looking for some feminine attention, the lines between them begin to blur.
Thoughts:
I know I must feel like a broken record at this point, but no one writes monster smut like Lyonne Riley. There is something so extremely primal, romantic, and sexy about the way Lyonne approaches and describes the romance and lust between her characters. Every time I’m just so blown away by the addicting dichotomy of soft and sexy. This story felt like something straight out of my most depraved wet dreams.
Secretary to the Orc focuses on a taboo relationship between a hard Orc boss and his tempting human assistant. And it is hot, y’all. You get all the pining and tension between them, the dominating energy of an orc trying to wrestle his darker instincts, and just enough angst to make you burn through the pages.
I adored these characters, the development of their relationship, Vincent’s growth, and the way they communicated and compromised.
I promise y’all aren’t going to want to miss this short, scorching story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
A monster romance where Rosette is the personal assistant to Vincent, and a sex worker by nights. They both have intense attraction to each other (for 2 years in the story) before Vincent throws caution to wind when he happens to walk into her after hours job.
There are a lot of little details in this story to help build the world quickly and imagine the characters, which I personally find to drag the story, but I know some people find that really helpful. I was able to read this story in a little less than 2 hours. Chapter one starts off with a bang, or a flash really, and by chapter 2 we see private parts, so this is your warning, it gets raunchy, real quick.
There are sweet moments sprinkled throughout that lighten the book, I especially liked the desk scene in chapter 7. This is also the first orc book that I’ve read where they are unable to be parents biologically, so no worries for pregnancy triggers.
There is no true angst in the story other than minor issues due to their poor communication skills with each other. But I do appreciate that we see them learn to communicate towards the end when they talk about how their particular mating would look like with Rosette’s kinks.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Graphic: Sexual content
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
A monster romance where Rosette is the personal assistant to Vincent, and a sex worker by nights. They both have intense attraction to each other (for 2 years in the story) before Vincent throws caution to wind when he happens to walk into her after hours job.
There are a lot of little details in this story to help build the world quickly and imagine the characters, which I personally find to drag the story, but I know some people find that really helpful. I was able to read this story in a little less than 2 hours. Chapter one starts off with a bang, or a flash really, and by chapter 2 we see private parts, so this is your warning, it gets raunchy, real quick.
There are sweet moments sprinkled throughout that lighten the book, I especially liked the desk scene in chapter 7. This is also the first orc book that I’ve read where they are unable to be parents biologically, so no worries for pregnancy triggers.
There is no true angst in the story other than minor issues due to their poor communication skills with each other. But I do appreciate that we see them learn to communicate towards the end when they talk about how their particular mating would look like with Rosette’s kinks.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Graphic: Sexual content
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
So perfectly extra spicy with some mutual pining tension. It’s hot. Like nuclear hot. Not just the spicy scenes but Vincent and Rosettes relationship as it grows.
Vincent is not your typical Orc. He is a refined gentleman, that is until he sees this PA working nights at a very exclusive club. She has been the prefect assistant. Best he’s ever had. ( he’s also certain she’ll be the best he’s ever had at something else ) she’s stunningly beautiful with the perfect amount of curves for his massive orc hands. But he’s her boss. They can’t cross that line.
Rosette loves her job, she takes pride in being Mr. Roths right hand. She’s efficient and makes sure his day goes perfectly. If only he would notice her. She can’t deny her attraction and she has to him.
She also loves her nighttime gig working at Octavio’s as Velvet. She gets to explore her s3xuality in a safe environment. Plus make some damn good tips. She feels empowered there.
Vincent going back to Octavios to see Velvet, talk to her, spend time with her, drown in her and then getting jealous of other clients. H.O.T.
At Octavios they were able to open up to each other where they didn’t think they could during work hours. Push the limits and explore the fantasies they had for each other.
I love that although at first Vincent was not 100% cool with Velvet continuing her second job, they talk it out and compromise. And create a brand new hobby for both of them to explore.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
So perfectly extra spicy with some mutual pining tension. It’s hot. Like nuclear hot. Not just the spicy scenes but Vincent and Rosettes relationship as it grows.
Vincent is not your typical Orc. He is a refined gentleman, that is until he sees this PA working nights at a very exclusive club. She has been the prefect assistant. Best he’s ever had. ( he’s also certain she’ll be the best he’s ever had at something else ) she’s stunningly beautiful with the perfect amount of curves for his massive orc hands. But he’s her boss. They can’t cross that line.
Rosette loves her job, she takes pride in being Mr. Roths right hand. She’s efficient and makes sure his day goes perfectly. If only he would notice her. She can’t deny her attraction and she has to him.
She also loves her nighttime gig working at Octavio’s as Velvet. She gets to explore her s3xuality in a safe environment. Plus make some damn good tips. She feels empowered there.
Vincent going back to Octavios to see Velvet, talk to her, spend time with her, drown in her and then getting jealous of other clients. H.O.T.
At Octavios they were able to open up to each other where they didn’t think they could during work hours. Push the limits and explore the fantasies they had for each other.
I love that although at first Vincent was not 100% cool with Velvet continuing her second job, they talk it out and compromise. And create a brand new hobby for both of them to explore.
December 29, 2025
✨ ARC review ✨
Secretary to the Orc was a high heat, lighthearted, quick read, and as per usual with Lyonne Riley's monster romance/erotica books, I enjoyed it!
Rosette was a really cool FMC to follow, and I liked the writing style and the spice a lot. The built-up to the resolution was believable and had me rooting for the characters. It is a boss/employee romance, so there is technically some power imbalance, but everything was very much reciprocated and handled in a consensual way.
Vincent was hot, but not my fave MMC ever to be honest. Rosette was right to , and ngl, I kinda expected her to
However, the novella ended well. So I still enjoyed the book and would recommend it if you're into spicy monster romances and boss/employee couples!
Thank you to the author for sending me an e-ARC! I am leaving a review voluntarily, and it is my honest opinion.
Secretary to the Orc was a high heat, lighthearted, quick read, and as per usual with Lyonne Riley's monster romance/erotica books, I enjoyed it!
Rosette was a really cool FMC to follow, and I liked the writing style and the spice a lot. The built-up to the resolution was believable and had me rooting for the characters. It is a boss/employee romance, so there is technically some power imbalance, but everything was very much reciprocated and handled in a consensual way.
Vincent was hot, but not my fave MMC ever to be honest. Rosette was right to , and ngl, I kinda expected her to
However, the novella ended well. So I still enjoyed the book and would recommend it if you're into spicy monster romances and boss/employee couples!
Thank you to the author for sending me an e-ARC! I am leaving a review voluntarily, and it is my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I’m a sucker for a forbidden romance and Lyonne is continuing to deliver on this series!!
In this installment of her Indecent Monsters series, we got the ever so delicious boss/employee forbidden romance trope! I loved the tension these two faced every day…at least until Vincent discovered Rosette’s secret nighttime identity 😉 Once he found out, it was even more delicious not knowing which act they were going to play at work: the boss/employee or the secret shaggers.
I absolutely loved watching Vincent go feral over Rosette, but I equally loved how she stood up for her independence once they started having a…less professional relationship. I loved how Rosette had her sexy afterhours job because she liked the way it made her feel, not because she needed it. I further loved how his orc nature was very possessive over her but they came to an agreement that everyone could be happy with in the end.
Lastly, there was so much to love in the spice department. From him constantly needing to pleasure her (even at the club!), to the uncircumcised rep, to the dilator set, there was no shortage of sex and desire.
Overall, another great addition to a phenomenal series!
Thank you to Lyonne Riley for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
4.25 stars!
In this installment of her Indecent Monsters series, we got the ever so delicious boss/employee forbidden romance trope! I loved the tension these two faced every day…at least until Vincent discovered Rosette’s secret nighttime identity 😉 Once he found out, it was even more delicious not knowing which act they were going to play at work: the boss/employee or the secret shaggers.
I absolutely loved watching Vincent go feral over Rosette, but I equally loved how she stood up for her independence once they started having a…less professional relationship. I loved how Rosette had her sexy afterhours job because she liked the way it made her feel, not because she needed it. I further loved how his orc nature was very possessive over her but they came to an agreement that everyone could be happy with in the end.
Lastly, there was so much to love in the spice department. From him constantly needing to pleasure her (even at the club!), to the uncircumcised rep, to the dilator set, there was no shortage of sex and desire.
Overall, another great addition to a phenomenal series!
Thank you to Lyonne Riley for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
4.25 stars!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This one is fast with 5🌶 heat so hang on tight!
Rosette's boss has always been a silent sentinel but she knows that he notices her. He just never acts on it. Ne-ver! Well, she's tired of it because she wants him. She tries to tempt him and when it doesn't work, she leaves for the day to get ready for her second job where she's known as, Velvet.
One guess as to who her new "client" is.
Vincent had heard rumors about the underground club but was never interested. He can't think about anyone but his assistant. She is the perfect fit for the job and he can't mess that up no matter how much he wants her. But the temptation has become too much, so he goes to the club to find some relief and get her out of his system.
One guess as to who his "hostess" is.
The forbidden, what both of them have been denying for so long, consumes them. But this is nighttime at the club where he's the client and she's the hostess. What about the next morning at work and the day after that?
Rosette finds out that you have to be careful what you wish for.
Vincent finds out that life isn't like that burger place where you can have it your way.
These two are a perfect fit but they had to learn about each other and they do get their HEA a long the steamy way.
This review is my opinion and is not AI generated.
Rosette's boss has always been a silent sentinel but she knows that he notices her. He just never acts on it. Ne-ver! Well, she's tired of it because she wants him. She tries to tempt him and when it doesn't work, she leaves for the day to get ready for her second job where she's known as, Velvet.
One guess as to who her new "client" is.
Vincent had heard rumors about the underground club but was never interested. He can't think about anyone but his assistant. She is the perfect fit for the job and he can't mess that up no matter how much he wants her. But the temptation has become too much, so he goes to the club to find some relief and get her out of his system.
One guess as to who his "hostess" is.
The forbidden, what both of them have been denying for so long, consumes them. But this is nighttime at the club where he's the client and she's the hostess. What about the next morning at work and the day after that?
Rosette finds out that you have to be careful what you wish for.
Vincent finds out that life isn't like that burger place where you can have it your way.
These two are a perfect fit but they had to learn about each other and they do get their HEA a long the steamy way.
This review is my opinion and is not AI generated.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“I’m an orc, and orcs conquer. We take what is ours, leaving no prisoners. And what I want now more than anything is her.”
Ummm excuse me! I ATE this book up so fast! This was a one-sitting book because I was just having so much fun! This has all the forbidden romance feels while delivering a super satisfying romantic payoff at the end! I am in LOVE with these two! Lyonne Riley does orcs REALLY well! I mean, we might as well face it, Lyonne Riley really writes monsters SO WELL!
The pace is very fast and really gets straight to the heat! I adore their chemistry and how voracious both of their appetites are! This is a really saucy, fast paced, steamy read! The storytelling felt so smooth and the characters were so exciting! The balance between build-up, chemistry igniting, conflict, and resolution was also really really nice! That can be really hard to achieve in the compact novella format, but I thought it was a really nice balance here!
This book is a part of the Indecent Monsters Series, they are all complete standalones and feature monsters and some of our favorite taboo stories! This is definitely my favorite of the series!
What’s Inside?
💜Novella
💜Orc/Human
💜Boss/Secretary
💜Mate bonds
💜Grumpy & Sassy!
💜Size Difference
Overall 4.75/5 ⭐️ stars
I was gifted a copy of this book by the author. My opinions are my own. Thank you!
Ummm excuse me! I ATE this book up so fast! This was a one-sitting book because I was just having so much fun! This has all the forbidden romance feels while delivering a super satisfying romantic payoff at the end! I am in LOVE with these two! Lyonne Riley does orcs REALLY well! I mean, we might as well face it, Lyonne Riley really writes monsters SO WELL!
The pace is very fast and really gets straight to the heat! I adore their chemistry and how voracious both of their appetites are! This is a really saucy, fast paced, steamy read! The storytelling felt so smooth and the characters were so exciting! The balance between build-up, chemistry igniting, conflict, and resolution was also really really nice! That can be really hard to achieve in the compact novella format, but I thought it was a really nice balance here!
This book is a part of the Indecent Monsters Series, they are all complete standalones and feature monsters and some of our favorite taboo stories! This is definitely my favorite of the series!
What’s Inside?
💜Novella
💜Orc/Human
💜Boss/Secretary
💜Mate bonds
💜Grumpy & Sassy!
💜Size Difference
Overall 4.75/5 ⭐️ stars
I was gifted a copy of this book by the author. My opinions are my own. Thank you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
***** Thank you so much to the author for sending me an ARC of this book. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to read and share an honest review.
I finished this book as an ARC, and honestly, it felt just right in terms of length, neither rushed nor overstretched. It knows exactly what it wants to be and doesn’t pretend to be anything more complicated than that, which I appreciated.
The story itself was enjoyable and easy to sink into. The forbidden-romance dynamic between Rosette and Vincent works well, and their relationship develops at a comfortable pace. The tension is there, the stakes feel personal, and the emotional beats land without unnecessary drama.
The spicy scenes are present and satisfying, but they never overwhelm the narrative. Instead, they’re woven naturally into the story, enhancing the chemistry rather than replacing it. It’s very much a “forbidden love with heat” read, and it delivers on that promise.
Overall, this was a solid, engaging romance that did what it set out to do. Not overly ambitious, not forgettable either, just a fun, well-balanced read with enough spice and heart to keep things interesting.
I finished this book as an ARC, and honestly, it felt just right in terms of length, neither rushed nor overstretched. It knows exactly what it wants to be and doesn’t pretend to be anything more complicated than that, which I appreciated.
The story itself was enjoyable and easy to sink into. The forbidden-romance dynamic between Rosette and Vincent works well, and their relationship develops at a comfortable pace. The tension is there, the stakes feel personal, and the emotional beats land without unnecessary drama.
The spicy scenes are present and satisfying, but they never overwhelm the narrative. Instead, they’re woven naturally into the story, enhancing the chemistry rather than replacing it. It’s very much a “forbidden love with heat” read, and it delivers on that promise.
Overall, this was a solid, engaging romance that did what it set out to do. Not overly ambitious, not forgettable either, just a fun, well-balanced read with enough spice and heart to keep things interesting.
Review of advance copy received from Author
💜💜ARC Review of Secretary to the Orc by @lyonnerileyauthor 🩷🩷
The minute I started reading Secretary to the orc I couldn’t put it down. The steam between the Rosette and Vincent 🔥
She takes a risk on their romance because Vincent is her boss, but he desires her just as much. When he finds out she has a second job all bets are off, he is going to claim her. He will risk it all to be with her.
He can’t help looking at her body it brings out a desire in him “Tell me what you want and it’s all yours”
The sizzling heat scenes in the club when Vincent finally gets a taste of Rosette🥵 he was hooked on her from there on, there was no else for him but her. He wants to smell him on her.
“I’m going to love you so hard that you’ll never look anywhere else for it”
Who doesn’t want have an Orc who’s possessive, jealous, obsessive but also adores you and wants claim you as his forever 🥵
I couldn’t put this book down the chemistry between the Rosette and Vincent🔥 but I also loved the tender moments when he realises he wants her more than for her body he wants everything from her and Rosette wants him more than just being her boss.
The minute I started reading Secretary to the orc I couldn’t put it down. The steam between the Rosette and Vincent 🔥
She takes a risk on their romance because Vincent is her boss, but he desires her just as much. When he finds out she has a second job all bets are off, he is going to claim her. He will risk it all to be with her.
He can’t help looking at her body it brings out a desire in him “Tell me what you want and it’s all yours”
The sizzling heat scenes in the club when Vincent finally gets a taste of Rosette🥵 he was hooked on her from there on, there was no else for him but her. He wants to smell him on her.
“I’m going to love you so hard that you’ll never look anywhere else for it”
Who doesn’t want have an Orc who’s possessive, jealous, obsessive but also adores you and wants claim you as his forever 🥵
I couldn’t put this book down the chemistry between the Rosette and Vincent🔥 but I also loved the tender moments when he realises he wants her more than for her body he wants everything from her and Rosette wants him more than just being her boss.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received this book as an ARC. This is my honest review.
I couldn’t put this book down. I read it in one sitting. I honestly was nervous to read this because 1- I’m not the hugest fan of orcs and 2- it seemed like a big jerk man orc boss and I wasn’t in the mood for that. But this book was so much more than that! Mr. Ross comes off as your typical boss man who keeps to himself and isn’t into fun and is a jerk but once him and Rosette get together and sparks fly, a side of him comes out that will make even you swoon. He just can’t keep his hands off of her once he gets a taste (wink) of her and things quickly heat up between these two. But Rosette doesn’t just want to be a warm body keeping him company. She wants something more. And once this becomes apparent to Mr. Ross, he realizes his mate bond has kicked in and Rosette is who he wants…for life. So he switches up his game and let the swooning begin. I thought these two were great together. This book is just the right length and has all you need to get your spicy orc fix. A perfect boss/assistant book. Lyonne Riley never misses.
I couldn’t put this book down. I read it in one sitting. I honestly was nervous to read this because 1- I’m not the hugest fan of orcs and 2- it seemed like a big jerk man orc boss and I wasn’t in the mood for that. But this book was so much more than that! Mr. Ross comes off as your typical boss man who keeps to himself and isn’t into fun and is a jerk but once him and Rosette get together and sparks fly, a side of him comes out that will make even you swoon. He just can’t keep his hands off of her once he gets a taste (wink) of her and things quickly heat up between these two. But Rosette doesn’t just want to be a warm body keeping him company. She wants something more. And once this becomes apparent to Mr. Ross, he realizes his mate bond has kicked in and Rosette is who he wants…for life. So he switches up his game and let the swooning begin. I thought these two were great together. This book is just the right length and has all you need to get your spicy orc fix. A perfect boss/assistant book. Lyonne Riley never misses.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc Review
Quirky romance with a fantasy twist
This book is such a delightful and unexpected rom-com fantasy! The story follows a human woman, Rosette, who works as a secretary for a grumpy, no-nonsense orc boss, Vincent. Yes, you read that right, an orc! Rosette works at a gentlemen's club after hours as her alter ego Velvet.
When Vincent visits the club, unknowing of Rosette her work there, they finally hit it off. Fist only as Velvet, but later also as Rosette.
The chemistry between the two is chef’s kiss. Full of humor, tension, and surprisingly sweet moments.
The world building is light but fun, and the banter between the characters had me laughing out loud more than once. It’s a quick, feel good read that doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is exactly what I was in the mood for. My only minor issue is that I wished they started to use the surnames earlier on in the book. The characters are often spoken about with only their family name.
If you’re into quirky romance with a fantasy twist and a HEA, this book is a total win. Perfect for a cozy afternoon read!
Quirky romance with a fantasy twist
This book is such a delightful and unexpected rom-com fantasy! The story follows a human woman, Rosette, who works as a secretary for a grumpy, no-nonsense orc boss, Vincent. Yes, you read that right, an orc! Rosette works at a gentlemen's club after hours as her alter ego Velvet.
When Vincent visits the club, unknowing of Rosette her work there, they finally hit it off. Fist only as Velvet, but later also as Rosette.
The chemistry between the two is chef’s kiss. Full of humor, tension, and surprisingly sweet moments.
The world building is light but fun, and the banter between the characters had me laughing out loud more than once. It’s a quick, feel good read that doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is exactly what I was in the mood for. My only minor issue is that I wished they started to use the surnames earlier on in the book. The characters are often spoken about with only their family name.
If you’re into quirky romance with a fantasy twist and a HEA, this book is a total win. Perfect for a cozy afternoon read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a steamy monster romance novella. It’s part of the Indecent Monsters series of standalones and can be read in any order.
Human FMC Rosette Kristoff is a professional assistant to business orc MMC Vincent Roth, who she has a massive crush on. She also moonlights at a gentleman’s club as “Velvet.” One night while she’s working at the club Vincent comes in, and their relationship shifts from Mr. Roth and Ms. Kristoff to Velvet and Vincent.
I enjoyed this book a lot and read it all in one sitting. I loved how bold the FMC was! The characters' chemistry was off the charts, and their dynamic shifts several times, from boss/employee to dominant/submissive, and eventually into something more. It was very spicy but also had some genuinely sweet moments.
Another delicious installment in the Indecent Monsters series! I can’t wait to see what Riley has in store next.
Spice 5/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Writing: 4.5/5
My Enjoyment: 4.5/5
*** I received an ARC and am voluntarily, leaving my honest review.
Human FMC Rosette Kristoff is a professional assistant to business orc MMC Vincent Roth, who she has a massive crush on. She also moonlights at a gentleman’s club as “Velvet.” One night while she’s working at the club Vincent comes in, and their relationship shifts from Mr. Roth and Ms. Kristoff to Velvet and Vincent.
I enjoyed this book a lot and read it all in one sitting. I loved how bold the FMC was! The characters' chemistry was off the charts, and their dynamic shifts several times, from boss/employee to dominant/submissive, and eventually into something more. It was very spicy but also had some genuinely sweet moments.
Another delicious installment in the Indecent Monsters series! I can’t wait to see what Riley has in store next.
Spice 5/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Writing: 4.5/5
My Enjoyment: 4.5/5
*** I received an ARC and am voluntarily, leaving my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was my favorite in the Indecent Monsters series so far, but I'm also a sucker for an orc.
Mr. Vincent Roth is a cold, aloof boss who is definitely not into his lovely assistant, Ms. Rosette Kristoff, not even when she dresses provocatively and silently begs for his touch. Except for the part where he totally is - especially once she tries to protect her feelings and move on from their brief tryst that Vincent is convinced is no-strings-attached (he's very incorrect).
This was a super fun, quick romance read with some traditional boss/employee romance tropes, made even better by the fact that the power imbalance is never abused or sketchy. Plus all the greatest tropes of an orc romance, including some very hot size difference. Vincent was very sexy and I appreciated that Rosette stood up for herself when she needed and wasn't just a doormat. When they start to reveal their true selves to each other things get even better.
My only complaint for this book is that I wanted it to be twice as long.
Mr. Vincent Roth is a cold, aloof boss who is definitely not into his lovely assistant, Ms. Rosette Kristoff, not even when she dresses provocatively and silently begs for his touch. Except for the part where he totally is - especially once she tries to protect her feelings and move on from their brief tryst that Vincent is convinced is no-strings-attached (he's very incorrect).
This was a super fun, quick romance read with some traditional boss/employee romance tropes, made even better by the fact that the power imbalance is never abused or sketchy. Plus all the greatest tropes of an orc romance, including some very hot size difference. Vincent was very sexy and I appreciated that Rosette stood up for herself when she needed and wasn't just a doormat. When they start to reveal their true selves to each other things get even better.
My only complaint for this book is that I wanted it to be twice as long.
December 29, 2025
Honest ARC Review: Hot! Hot! Hot! This forbidden romance was so delicious!
Rosette has a thing for her big orc boss and she knows he sees her. Despite practically serving herself on a platter for him, he never crosses the line. Rosette desperately wants him to but she's content working for him. She has her night-time job to satisfy her love of being watched. Vincent has always appreciated his assistant. Rosette is amazing at her job and has had him seduced since her interview. Vincent refuses to cross the line until he happens to run into his assistant at her night job. The tension in this book is wild. The slow build up added to the forbiddeness of this attraction. Rosette is sexy, confident, and loves to be watched. I really appreciated how she fully embraced her sexuality and felt no shame. Vincent is stoic, mysterious, and rough around the edges. He tries so hard to resist but he can't help his primal orc instincts. Check out this novella if you want to read an orc romance with rich MMC, sex worker FMC, mates, workplace romance, size difference, and stretching.
Rosette has a thing for her big orc boss and she knows he sees her. Despite practically serving herself on a platter for him, he never crosses the line. Rosette desperately wants him to but she's content working for him. She has her night-time job to satisfy her love of being watched. Vincent has always appreciated his assistant. Rosette is amazing at her job and has had him seduced since her interview. Vincent refuses to cross the line until he happens to run into his assistant at her night job. The tension in this book is wild. The slow build up added to the forbiddeness of this attraction. Rosette is sexy, confident, and loves to be watched. I really appreciated how she fully embraced her sexuality and felt no shame. Vincent is stoic, mysterious, and rough around the edges. He tries so hard to resist but he can't help his primal orc instincts. Check out this novella if you want to read an orc romance with rich MMC, sex worker FMC, mates, workplace romance, size difference, and stretching.
December 25, 2025
4.5/5 ⭐️
Okay, this was such a fun novella! I read it in one evening and loved every second!! It gets right into the action, and that action is HAWT 🥵
Rosette knew exactly what she wanted and took it, both in her day job as a secretary, and her night job as Velvet. Vincent, on the other hand, took some time to grow on me. I appreciate that he has a POV because I think he would have been hard to redeem otherwise, but we get to see that all his outward gruffness was just his attempts at restraint (and of course that restraint doesn’t last!).
I really enjoyed the differences between their interactions as boss/employee vs client/host. It was a really smart way for them to learn about each other and test their limits in this (not very) anonymous situation. (and then back to work on Monday like nothing happened at all 👀 so fun!!!)
I loved that they resolved the issues between them without changing the fundamental desires that they both had, and were able to compromise in a way that made both parties happy! The way their situation was sorted out overall was fun and satisfying.
I super enjoy reading Lyonne Riley’s monster romances, and I will continue to pick them up in the future!!
Thanks to Lyonne Riley & team for sending me an arc to review! ❤️
Okay, this was such a fun novella! I read it in one evening and loved every second!! It gets right into the action, and that action is HAWT 🥵
Rosette knew exactly what she wanted and took it, both in her day job as a secretary, and her night job as Velvet. Vincent, on the other hand, took some time to grow on me. I appreciate that he has a POV because I think he would have been hard to redeem otherwise, but we get to see that all his outward gruffness was just his attempts at restraint (and of course that restraint doesn’t last!).
I really enjoyed the differences between their interactions as boss/employee vs client/host. It was a really smart way for them to learn about each other and test their limits in this (not very) anonymous situation. (and then back to work on Monday like nothing happened at all 👀 so fun!!!)
I loved that they resolved the issues between them without changing the fundamental desires that they both had, and were able to compromise in a way that made both parties happy! The way their situation was sorted out overall was fun and satisfying.
I super enjoy reading Lyonne Riley’s monster romances, and I will continue to pick them up in the future!!
Thanks to Lyonne Riley & team for sending me an arc to review! ❤️
December 22, 2025
Thank you Lyonne Riley for sending me this advance review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
OMG this was so good, and Lyonne never lets me down!
This was deliciously spicy, and didn't hold back at all. It was so hard to put down, because I couldn't wait to see what happened next.
I love all the tension, the slow burn, and watching them work through the power imbalance of boss and assistant. Knowing they both yearned for each other, and how they both knew exactly what they wanted, but Vincent constantly holding back was so dang good. Watching them peel back the outer layers and finding the real versions of themselves deep down was so satisfying.
The spice was top notch, the the scenes were nicely varied, and the power imbalance added some some great elements as they worked through what their relationship would be.
Overall this is an amazing quick read that will leave you breathless and wanting more.
OMG this was so good, and Lyonne never lets me down!
This was deliciously spicy, and didn't hold back at all. It was so hard to put down, because I couldn't wait to see what happened next.
I love all the tension, the slow burn, and watching them work through the power imbalance of boss and assistant. Knowing they both yearned for each other, and how they both knew exactly what they wanted, but Vincent constantly holding back was so dang good. Watching them peel back the outer layers and finding the real versions of themselves deep down was so satisfying.
The spice was top notch, the the scenes were nicely varied, and the power imbalance added some some great elements as they worked through what their relationship would be.
Overall this is an amazing quick read that will leave you breathless and wanting more.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tropes:
💜Monster Romance
💜Boss/Employee
💜Orc MMC
💜Size Difference
💜S3x Club
💜Voyeurism
Spicy Quick Read
I received an advanced readers copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This book was a spicy and emotional novella. This story surprised me in the best way. Initially I wasn’t excited as the boss/secretary trope isn’t usually my jam. I do love an Orc MMC and trust Lyonne Riley to tell me stories that make me kick my feet in joy. I was right to trust because this short work packed some very wonderful characters. Rosette is patient, hard working and notices everything. Velvet is her gentleman’s club alter ego who loves attention from clients but mostly to provide pleasure. Her journey to discover who she really is and just how her orc boss fits into that equation was an excellent read. The push and pull of their dynamic and the sexual tension between them were a cherry on top.
💜Monster Romance
💜Boss/Employee
💜Orc MMC
💜Size Difference
💜S3x Club
💜Voyeurism
Spicy Quick Read
I received an advanced readers copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This book was a spicy and emotional novella. This story surprised me in the best way. Initially I wasn’t excited as the boss/secretary trope isn’t usually my jam. I do love an Orc MMC and trust Lyonne Riley to tell me stories that make me kick my feet in joy. I was right to trust because this short work packed some very wonderful characters. Rosette is patient, hard working and notices everything. Velvet is her gentleman’s club alter ego who loves attention from clients but mostly to provide pleasure. Her journey to discover who she really is and just how her orc boss fits into that equation was an excellent read. The push and pull of their dynamic and the sexual tension between them were a cherry on top.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book.
This book wastes no time setting up the tension. Rosette has wanted her orc boss for years, and Mr. Roth (Vincent) has seemingly wanted her too, with all his staring, but he never made a move. Until one day he stumbles on her other job, part time at an underground club. They we get to watch his restraint snap in half.
Rosette knows what she wants, she owns her sexuality without apology, and she refuses to be treated like a secret or a convenience. Her confidence carries the story just as much as the spice does. Vincent, on the other hand, is a slow burn of denial and self-imposed rules until he is very much not. Once he gives in, he gives in completely.
This novella leans hard into forbidden workplace tension, mutual pining, and primal orc energy, and it delivers on all of it. This was exactly my kind of monster romance. Short, unapologetically spicy, character-driven, and confident in what it is.
This book wastes no time setting up the tension. Rosette has wanted her orc boss for years, and Mr. Roth (Vincent) has seemingly wanted her too, with all his staring, but he never made a move. Until one day he stumbles on her other job, part time at an underground club. They we get to watch his restraint snap in half.
Rosette knows what she wants, she owns her sexuality without apology, and she refuses to be treated like a secret or a convenience. Her confidence carries the story just as much as the spice does. Vincent, on the other hand, is a slow burn of denial and self-imposed rules until he is very much not. Once he gives in, he gives in completely.
This novella leans hard into forbidden workplace tension, mutual pining, and primal orc energy, and it delivers on all of it. This was exactly my kind of monster romance. Short, unapologetically spicy, character-driven, and confident in what it is.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Many thanks to Lyonne Riley for providing an ARC copy of Secretary to the Orc in exchange for an honest review!
Secretary to the Orc features Rosette and Vincent, a human secretary and her orc boss. Rosette spends her days working for Mr. Roth as a detail-focused assistant, always knowing just what her strong and silent boss needs without fail. Her nights, however, are spent as Velvet, a "companion" at Octavio's, where she gets all the adoration and attention she wants. Well, almost. What Rosette really wants is Mr. Roth's attention, and that's just what she gets when he shows up at the club one fateful night. 👀😍
This is a wonderful novella with a Happy Ever After ending, lots of spiciness (🌶🌶🌶🌶), and really sweet moments sprinkled in (the desk scene made me gasp!). This novella includes: Power imbalances, size differences, flashing, degradation, and so much more! Check out Lyonne Riley's website for more info and content warnings.
Secretary to the Orc features Rosette and Vincent, a human secretary and her orc boss. Rosette spends her days working for Mr. Roth as a detail-focused assistant, always knowing just what her strong and silent boss needs without fail. Her nights, however, are spent as Velvet, a "companion" at Octavio's, where she gets all the adoration and attention she wants. Well, almost. What Rosette really wants is Mr. Roth's attention, and that's just what she gets when he shows up at the club one fateful night. 👀😍
This is a wonderful novella with a Happy Ever After ending, lots of spiciness (🌶🌶🌶🌶), and really sweet moments sprinkled in (the desk scene made me gasp!). This novella includes: Power imbalances, size differences, flashing, degradation, and so much more! Check out Lyonne Riley's website for more info and content warnings.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Secretary to the Orc (Indecent Monsters)
Author: Lyonne Riley
Release Date: December 29, 2025
Genre: Monster Romance
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Size Difference, Personal Assistant/Boss, S3x Club, Voyeurism
New spicy novella introduces us to Rosetta a personal assistant with a spicy weekend job and Vincent a handsome - muscled up stoic orc boss who comes across as being uninterested in anything other than business. When he meets Velvet at a gentleman’s club- all bets are off!
No one writes Orcs quite like Lyonne Riley. Although the story is a quick read it is packed full of spice, angst and mixed feelings. There is no lack of world & character description - an easy read with a satisfying ending.
Triggers: I don't have any triggers…if you do be sure to read the content warnings!
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Author: Lyonne Riley
Release Date: December 29, 2025
Genre: Monster Romance
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Size Difference, Personal Assistant/Boss, S3x Club, Voyeurism
New spicy novella introduces us to Rosetta a personal assistant with a spicy weekend job and Vincent a handsome - muscled up stoic orc boss who comes across as being uninterested in anything other than business. When he meets Velvet at a gentleman’s club- all bets are off!
No one writes Orcs quite like Lyonne Riley. Although the story is a quick read it is packed full of spice, angst and mixed feelings. There is no lack of world & character description - an easy read with a satisfying ending.
Triggers: I don't have any triggers…if you do be sure to read the content warnings!
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for the free e-ARC! This is my honest review!
SG Review: 4.5 - rounded up to 5 for GR
Secretary to the Orc is the third installment to the Indecent Monsters series. This is a standalone and prior books are not required to read beforehand.
This story follows Rosette, who is an assistant to Vincent. She's always been extremely interested in her Orc boss and while he has always had his eyes on her, has never acted...that is until he finds himself in an adult club at night and sees her.
So far this is my favorite in the series! I really loved Rosette who was always defined in what she wanted and was upfront with Vincent about her needs. Vincent was so sweet with her in respecting her wishes once he finally allowed himself to love her.
If you are looking for a steamy workplace romance then this is absolutely for you!
SG Review: 4.5 - rounded up to 5 for GR
Secretary to the Orc is the third installment to the Indecent Monsters series. This is a standalone and prior books are not required to read beforehand.
This story follows Rosette, who is an assistant to Vincent. She's always been extremely interested in her Orc boss and while he has always had his eyes on her, has never acted...that is until he finds himself in an adult club at night and sees her.
So far this is my favorite in the series! I really loved Rosette who was always defined in what she wanted and was upfront with Vincent about her needs. Vincent was so sweet with her in respecting her wishes once he finally allowed himself to love her.
If you are looking for a steamy workplace romance then this is absolutely for you!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
When you think of Orcs, you probably picture big, brooding monsters. Yet do you think of them as a gentle soul? Vincent's love for Rosette took even him by surprise. He thought he was only "using" Rosette as a companion and nothing more. However, he can't deny that he wants her all to himself and does not want to lose her in his life.
There are plenty of steamy moments to be found in this book, but my favorite was when Vincent finally admitted just how much Rosette meant to him. He could not say it loud enough and for everyone to hear that Rosette was more than just his assistant. She was his love.
I absolutely loved this book. Vincent is a giant gentleman Orc. The chemistry that he and Rosette shared is hot. The height and size difference between these two was great. This monster romance is a must read.
There are plenty of steamy moments to be found in this book, but my favorite was when Vincent finally admitted just how much Rosette meant to him. He could not say it loud enough and for everyone to hear that Rosette was more than just his assistant. She was his love.
I absolutely loved this book. Vincent is a giant gentleman Orc. The chemistry that he and Rosette shared is hot. The height and size difference between these two was great. This monster romance is a must read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a fun smutty monster romance.
Vincent is respectful of Rosette and finds her to be an extremely capable assistant, which is why he doesn't want to cross any lines even though he's attracted to her. I loved Rosette's personality and how she was never ashamed to be herself or assert herself.
There are some communication issues between the two main characters but it doesn't last too long so I didn't find it agonizing. I actually really liked how they learn to communicate and understand each other. Pivoting from one type of relationship to another can be tricky and I think that was expressed well in this novella.
I totally love the cover for this book. Did I read every Vincent Roth POV in Kingpin's voice because of it? Yes, yes I did.
Thank you to Lyonne Riley for the advanced copy!
Vincent is respectful of Rosette and finds her to be an extremely capable assistant, which is why he doesn't want to cross any lines even though he's attracted to her. I loved Rosette's personality and how she was never ashamed to be herself or assert herself.
There are some communication issues between the two main characters but it doesn't last too long so I didn't find it agonizing. I actually really liked how they learn to communicate and understand each other. Pivoting from one type of relationship to another can be tricky and I think that was expressed well in this novella.
I totally love the cover for this book. Did I read every Vincent Roth POV in Kingpin's voice because of it? Yes, yes I did.
Thank you to Lyonne Riley for the advanced copy!
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