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Orc Warlord
Orc's Unwilling Bride
All my father wanted was to appease the orc clan that lived beyond our borders. Maybe after he made a deal they would stop their raids and maintain the peace of the lord’s lands and keep the promises they had broken again, and again. But what my father hadn’t bargained on was that the fearsome leader of the warlike clan at our doorstep, would want a bride in exchange for his peace.
A promise is a promise, and my sister will do her duty to our father, but when she disappears on her wedding day there is only one person who could take her place. Me. The last thing I want is to be tied to a filthy orc barbarian for the rest of my life. But if I do not—if I go against my father’s wishes and break the oath that was made, all of our lives are in danger.
The land is on the brink of war, and the orc clans have their own troubles. A rebel threatens the authority of the elf lords who control the strongholds to the south. And they might be strong enough to bring down even the mightiest bloodlines…
Orc’s Unwilling Bride is a dark fantasy romance. It contains dubious situations, mature content, and graphic violence some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.
A promise is a promise, and my sister will do her duty to our father, but when she disappears on her wedding day there is only one person who could take her place. Me. The last thing I want is to be tied to a filthy orc barbarian for the rest of my life. But if I do not—if I go against my father’s wishes and break the oath that was made, all of our lives are in danger.
The land is on the brink of war, and the orc clans have their own troubles. A rebel threatens the authority of the elf lords who control the strongholds to the south. And they might be strong enough to bring down even the mightiest bloodlines…
Orc’s Unwilling Bride is a dark fantasy romance. It contains dubious situations, mature content, and graphic violence some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.
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First published July 23, 2022
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February 5, 2024
3.5/5
I wouldn't qualify this as 'Dark Romance'. If anything it reads more like a Historical Fiction Romance, but add Orcs and Elves. It wasn't what I was looking for or expecting, but I read it quickly. I found the writing very engaging. My only wish was that it had more Smut *haha*.
Oh and instead of an arrow through Manus's heart... why don't we aim for Mae's father instead in the next book?
I wouldn't qualify this as 'Dark Romance'. If anything it reads more like a Historical Fiction Romance, but add Orcs and Elves. It wasn't what I was looking for or expecting, but I read it quickly. I found the writing very engaging. My only wish was that it had more Smut *haha*.
Oh and instead of an arrow through Manus's heart... why don't we aim for Mae's father instead in the next book?
April 6, 2024
This is just meh for an orc book. the book is definitely an enemies to lovers trope, but the FMC never was able to get out of the ‘enemies’ part until about 85% and she had been married to the MMC for months!
Her unwilling to compromise and work with the MMC, even though he made her his equal, just got to the point of being annoying. She was incredibly immature, I was rolling my eyes. There really was no progress with the plot (she didn’t marry him until about 50% and the first half was just really on her and her sister), but it clearly is set up to be progressed in the second book. So I wouldn’t say any of these books other than the first one could be considered a standalone because clearly the plot moves forward just focuses on different characters.
The $müt also was so-so, which let’s be honest, when you read monster you come for the $müt.
I don’t expect much out of a 200 page book, but I did expect more than that.
Her unwilling to compromise and work with the MMC, even though he made her his equal, just got to the point of being annoying. She was incredibly immature, I was rolling my eyes. There really was no progress with the plot (she didn’t marry him until about 50% and the first half was just really on her and her sister), but it clearly is set up to be progressed in the second book. So I wouldn’t say any of these books other than the first one could be considered a standalone because clearly the plot moves forward just focuses on different characters.
The $müt also was so-so, which let’s be honest, when you read monster you come for the $müt.
I don’t expect much out of a 200 page book, but I did expect more than that.
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November 15, 2022
The subtitle feels a bit inaccurate. With its warning of being a “Dark Fantasy Romance” and all the content notes, I was anticipating at least some mature themes or disturbing scenes??? The most (only?) distressing thing about this book, however, was how virulent Mae’s racism was towards orcs. Like, I get she’s an “unwilling bride,” but I also gotta root for her as the MC, yknow? Kinda hard to do when she’s throwing around the equivalent of orc slurs?
It felt like we leaned WAY too far into the spirited “rebellious” young protagonist cliche when—80% of the way into the book when she’s MARRIED to Urim—she’s still insisting he should just marry her sister when they find her. That level of obliviousness to, like, basic societal rules/rituals is just annoying. In fantasy especially, I really prefer MCs who at least slightly understand the political/social game and exhibit some competence in navigating it.
It felt like we leaned WAY too far into the spirited “rebellious” young protagonist cliche when—80% of the way into the book when she’s MARRIED to Urim—she’s still insisting he should just marry her sister when they find her. That level of obliviousness to, like, basic societal rules/rituals is just annoying. In fantasy especially, I really prefer MCs who at least slightly understand the political/social game and exhibit some competence in navigating it.
dnf
November 15, 2023This FMC was so fucking annoying. I made it to 42% before I gave up. DNF
June 13, 2025
Genre: Adult Monster Romance
Spice: 2.5/5 🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: FM, orc x human-elf, political marriage, “fake” relationship, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, he falls first, stabby FMC, fighting as foreplay, size difference, pierced peen, orc x human x elven politics
Thoughts:
This lacked the emotional depth I would have preferred to see. Being written in 3rd POV, there was the opportunity to really see the emotional depth of the MCs relationship, but it never got there. In addition, the author relied on the FMC’s “stabby” personality to create tension / attraction.
Urim, the MMC, somehow seemed more actualized, and had a deeper emotional side than Mae, the FMC, although the POV was focused on her. I just didn’t get the feeling that her emotions were deep enough. I think this is partially because so much of this short book was spent with the MCs apart. They needed more page time so that the emotional depth had time to build.
There was not nearly enough world building to really set up this world. Too many things were left half explained and not fully actualized.
Lastly, this is definitely not dark, which is unfortunate because that’s what I was looking for, and what this was marketed as.
I don’t think I’ll continue the series.
Spice: 2.5/5 🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: FM, orc x human-elf, political marriage, “fake” relationship, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, he falls first, stabby FMC, fighting as foreplay, size difference, pierced peen, orc x human x elven politics
Thoughts:
This lacked the emotional depth I would have preferred to see. Being written in 3rd POV, there was the opportunity to really see the emotional depth of the MCs relationship, but it never got there. In addition, the author relied on the FMC’s “stabby” personality to create tension / attraction.
Urim, the MMC, somehow seemed more actualized, and had a deeper emotional side than Mae, the FMC, although the POV was focused on her. I just didn’t get the feeling that her emotions were deep enough. I think this is partially because so much of this short book was spent with the MCs apart. They needed more page time so that the emotional depth had time to build.
There was not nearly enough world building to really set up this world. Too many things were left half explained and not fully actualized.
Lastly, this is definitely not dark, which is unfortunate because that’s what I was looking for, and what this was marketed as.
I don’t think I’ll continue the series.
August 17, 2024
Ok everyone Toris review is harsh 1.5 stars is low balling!!! Was Mae annoying yes… but she’ll redeem herself in the second book! And urim was very likeable and that’s saying a lot cuz he’s an orc!!! But I enjoyed it enough to continue on with the series!! And may I note tori is also going to continue bahahahaha!!
August 17, 2024
1.5 ⭐️’s. Mae was SO ANNOYING. I CANNOT with her. Orc’s are hot tho… so points for that.
January 14, 2024
I tried so hard to like this but I just couldn’t. All the characters are unlikeable with no redeeming features.
Where was the romance? This a monster romance with no bloody romance and characters I just wanted to kill.
Where was the romance? This a monster romance with no bloody romance and characters I just wanted to kill.
January 4, 2024
The FMC drove me crazy! She was in denial for like 80% of the book and was so ridiculously mean to Urim who only showed her kindness after their marriage. It felt like Mae was so childish in all of her behaviors and she embodied the “not like other girls” trope and it drove me crazy. Urim would have been great if he was a bit more fleshed out. He felt very removed and not like a full character which makes sense since it’s single POV but a dual POV would have been great in this instance. It also felt like the author wasn’t sure where they wanted to go with the story. It was kind of all over with the enemies to lovers to unwilling bride to fake relationship? Maybe? Also the title is very misleading with the dark romance mention. The darkest thing that happens is that the sister is kidnapped. Other than that the spicy scenes are pretty generic and lovey dovey and everyone is nice except Mae of course. Truly such a brat, I understand your dad is the actual worst, your sister is gone, and the lord of the kingdom is sketchy af but like grow up and quit acting like a petulant child. Your whining and rude behavior is not helping yours or your sister’s cases.
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January 8, 2024
There’s less spice than you would think given the title. Also several spelling mistakes. One of the mistakes being the FMCS name “Mae” was misspelled “Mar.” Was there no proofreading at all??
January 17, 2023
High(er) Fantasy Orc Than Normal
1/5 spice, 1/5 fluff
The writing was good. The descriptions and world building were scenic and reminiscent of high fantasy adventures.
This kingdom is ruled by elves, with noble “clans” of various highborn. Orcs are, perhaps, less war mongering and more just… green, “ugly” elves with less claims to highborn manners. This book follows the story of a second born “wild” half elf woman who must marry an orc clan leader heir when he older sister is stolen. It’s promising as enemies to lovers and arranged marriage-
However. I’m knocking a star off because, simply put, the “romance” was entirely skipped over.
“Days became weeks” is followed by several pages explaining, in observant detail, how their animosity has faded and they see each other as equally imprisoned by their circumstances. Only, turns out the orc guy actually liked Mae more than her sister the whole time?? And this is only confessed in the last couple of chapters?
I say 1/5 spice because there are two scenes, at the very end, that are relatively light. Missionary, both arrive, but that’s about it. The most exotic thing about him was his piercings, but… they weren’t a huge focus.
I also say 1/5 fluff because they only start to act decently toward each other at 80% of the way through - before that, it’s all “avoiding looking” or someone maybe catches half a smile.
The story has promise, the world is interesting, but I don’t know that I’m wholly interested in dainty lady E-something to read on. There was an awful lot of misogyny, which I get because “it’s medieval clan style world” but, at the same time?? The leader of the orca was a woman, and so was the leader before her? Surely that implies a degree of woken arent just possessions. And a self described wild child with too much elf in her - she spent and awful lot of time “in her chambers” doing nothing but sulking.
So. The writing was good, but perhaps the overall plot was cut short by leaving out the actual *meat* of the romance. That “days became weeks” is where the romance should have happened, but it was entirely glossed over. Still four stars though because I did grin at the enemies to lovers bickering and the world itself is promising.
1/5 spice, 1/5 fluff
The writing was good. The descriptions and world building were scenic and reminiscent of high fantasy adventures.
This kingdom is ruled by elves, with noble “clans” of various highborn. Orcs are, perhaps, less war mongering and more just… green, “ugly” elves with less claims to highborn manners. This book follows the story of a second born “wild” half elf woman who must marry an orc clan leader heir when he older sister is stolen. It’s promising as enemies to lovers and arranged marriage-
However. I’m knocking a star off because, simply put, the “romance” was entirely skipped over.
“Days became weeks” is followed by several pages explaining, in observant detail, how their animosity has faded and they see each other as equally imprisoned by their circumstances. Only, turns out the orc guy actually liked Mae more than her sister the whole time?? And this is only confessed in the last couple of chapters?
I say 1/5 spice because there are two scenes, at the very end, that are relatively light. Missionary, both arrive, but that’s about it. The most exotic thing about him was his piercings, but… they weren’t a huge focus.
I also say 1/5 fluff because they only start to act decently toward each other at 80% of the way through - before that, it’s all “avoiding looking” or someone maybe catches half a smile.
The story has promise, the world is interesting, but I don’t know that I’m wholly interested in dainty lady E-something to read on. There was an awful lot of misogyny, which I get because “it’s medieval clan style world” but, at the same time?? The leader of the orca was a woman, and so was the leader before her? Surely that implies a degree of woken arent just possessions. And a self described wild child with too much elf in her - she spent and awful lot of time “in her chambers” doing nothing but sulking.
So. The writing was good, but perhaps the overall plot was cut short by leaving out the actual *meat* of the romance. That “days became weeks” is where the romance should have happened, but it was entirely glossed over. Still four stars though because I did grin at the enemies to lovers bickering and the world itself is promising.
December 2, 2022
3.5 ⭐️
It’s actually fairly good, relatively short and easy read.
The book isn’t that dark overall, and although she is still in denial quite a way into the book, it does actually work quite well.
The world description isn’t that great, but on the flip side you can make it however you want.
Would have liked to have read his point of view alongside hers just to get a better understanding.
It’s actually fairly good, relatively short and easy read.
The book isn’t that dark overall, and although she is still in denial quite a way into the book, it does actually work quite well.
The world description isn’t that great, but on the flip side you can make it however you want.
Would have liked to have read his point of view alongside hers just to get a better understanding.
December 18, 2022
could have been better
I really wanted to like this book, however everything felt very drawn out, the main character is tolerable at best, and the is no romance. Not even a slow burn.
I really wanted to like this book, however everything felt very drawn out, the main character is tolerable at best, and the is no romance. Not even a slow burn.
January 30, 2024
『Mae remembered the orc on the black horse and the way his dark eyes had burned into hers like the flames that consumed the stables.』
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book starts a bery nice and intriguing series series in which we will learn about relationship between elven and orcish clans, why elven governors decided to unite with orcish clans through marriages and why barbarian riders are stealing cattle and why supports them. So many questions ready to be answered (i hope) in next books.
This story had kinda unhealthy family dynamics. The father’s expectations for his daughters, i can accept because we have a medieval setting. But his words and actions in some scenes were so cruel and all his bitterness was poured into our girl and her sister. Just wanted to hug them.
Also I didn’t liked how elder sister behaved in relation to our Mae, it felt like Edyna was slightly unstable and even unfair to her sis. She was cold as ice one moment then she tried to be nice and then she tried to guilt trip our girl. It was exhausting to watch, but it was a sister’s dynamic and this can vary from family to family.
I liked how real relationship between our girl and her husband was. When King and Queen decided to force our pair to wed, they were so skeptical and angry. But while Mae made herself miserable, he accepted her reasons and angry words, but even when he threw her on his shoulder, he was respectful of her feelings and boundaries (at least i got this impression). And even after their marriage ceremony he waited till she cleared her head and understood the situation they were in. And lucky we, it was in the late chapters of the story, so we’ve got nice interactions and flirting. And everything felt really natural.
The finale? I need to grab second book as soon as possible, cause the whole trilogy has one general plot and we just started questioning and researching the truth and uncovering the secrets.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book starts a bery nice and intriguing series series in which we will learn about relationship between elven and orcish clans, why elven governors decided to unite with orcish clans through marriages and why barbarian riders are stealing cattle and why supports them. So many questions ready to be answered (i hope) in next books.
This story had kinda unhealthy family dynamics. The father’s expectations for his daughters, i can accept because we have a medieval setting. But his words and actions in some scenes were so cruel and all his bitterness was poured into our girl and her sister. Just wanted to hug them.
Also I didn’t liked how elder sister behaved in relation to our Mae, it felt like Edyna was slightly unstable and even unfair to her sis. She was cold as ice one moment then she tried to be nice and then she tried to guilt trip our girl. It was exhausting to watch, but it was a sister’s dynamic and this can vary from family to family.
I liked how real relationship between our girl and her husband was. When King and Queen decided to force our pair to wed, they were so skeptical and angry. But while Mae made herself miserable, he accepted her reasons and angry words, but even when he threw her on his shoulder, he was respectful of her feelings and boundaries (at least i got this impression). And even after their marriage ceremony he waited till she cleared her head and understood the situation they were in. And lucky we, it was in the late chapters of the story, so we’ve got nice interactions and flirting. And everything felt really natural.
The finale? I need to grab second book as soon as possible, cause the whole trilogy has one general plot and we just started questioning and researching the truth and uncovering the secrets.
September 27, 2023
3.5
Suuper quick read. Just enough world building to keep you interested. The lack of detailed physical description was actually fine and in some places I preferred that.
The FMCs was young, 18 I think and her choices definitely reflected her immaturity. Also her CONSTANTLY thinking that her sister would take her place (as Urims bride) once she is found was super annoying. But, I can understand that for someone her age, sometimes hoping in something, no matter how far fetched it is, may be required to keep her sane. Also, she is very racist, even after Urim was kind to her. I was finiding it hard to still keep rooting for her.
Urim, not much character development/personality came through. He was the standard big, muscly, warrior except he was green and an orc. He was exceptionally kind considering both FMC and MMC were forced into the situation. Wasnt bad, but definitely needed more from him as a character to really feel a connection. Maybe I'm just used to a morally grey villain.
Plot was fine was a relatively easy read. Did this in one sitting.
I'll be picking up the next one as I'm keen to know whats happened to the sister.
If you want a super quick read and don't really care too much about world building, or the MMC lack of personality, then this is the book for you.
Suuper quick read. Just enough world building to keep you interested. The lack of detailed physical description was actually fine and in some places I preferred that.
The FMCs was young, 18 I think and her choices definitely reflected her immaturity. Also her CONSTANTLY thinking that her sister would take her place (as Urims bride) once she is found was super annoying. But, I can understand that for someone her age, sometimes hoping in something, no matter how far fetched it is, may be required to keep her sane. Also, she is very racist, even after Urim was kind to her. I was finiding it hard to still keep rooting for her.
Urim, not much character development/personality came through. He was the standard big, muscly, warrior except he was green and an orc. He was exceptionally kind considering both FMC and MMC were forced into the situation. Wasnt bad, but definitely needed more from him as a character to really feel a connection. Maybe I'm just used to a morally grey villain.
Plot was fine was a relatively easy read. Did this in one sitting.
I'll be picking up the next one as I'm keen to know whats happened to the sister.
If you want a super quick read and don't really care too much about world building, or the MMC lack of personality, then this is the book for you.
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January 4, 2024
This was really good at the start and then got a bit rushed half way through. She wasn't very unwilling for long lol, and he wasn't participating nasty and it didn't take much to warm up to him, he was kinda chill from the start. Suddenly they just loved each other, I wish it could have been more slowburn, however it was a short book, so it probably couldn't have been done that effectively. He did the deed like a man too, this may as well have been two humans doing it, nothing was different or exciting or harsher like you'd probably want if you're looking for Orc smut you know?
If you're looking for an Orc themed book I don't think this is it. The description of him that we get isn't very Orc-like, more a slightly beastly man, not really any description of his eyes, skin colour, hands, teeth, he has tusks but they're barely mentioned and are they big or small ones like the book cover which is literally a man with tiny tusks. And the other people around them who are meant to be Orcs too don't get their features described either. For example, off the top of my head at the end there is two stable boys, they are described as small and that's it, but they are young Orcs right?
If you're looking for an Orc themed book I don't think this is it. The description of him that we get isn't very Orc-like, more a slightly beastly man, not really any description of his eyes, skin colour, hands, teeth, he has tusks but they're barely mentioned and are they big or small ones like the book cover which is literally a man with tiny tusks. And the other people around them who are meant to be Orcs too don't get their features described either. For example, off the top of my head at the end there is two stable boys, they are described as small and that's it, but they are young Orcs right?
November 19, 2023
Our heroine is very "not like other elven maidens," but what are you going to do.
Why are otherwise perfectly capable captive women always so clumsy, writers?! It really ruins my ability to tolerate this trope.
Also, main female characters having to tolerate a lot of humiliation and s***** treatment is a little traumatic for me, honestly. I don't know why the need to knock a woman down a few pegs is in so much fiction. In the case of these main characters, they were definitely not high and mighty enough to need to feel humbled.
The author concentrated a lot of page time on The main character's waiting around, not knowing what's going on in other rooms.... Then the author skips a lot of important character development stuff, especially toward the end when main character whatsherface is getting to know her new people. Days pass and then all of a sudden she's holding other people's children and having a good time and is suddenly okay with her husband. It feels like a very swiss cheesey story. 🤷🏽
It was short, so we were fine with it. There's just nothing original here at all. No flipped scripts or anything. And why would you be expecting that?
Why are otherwise perfectly capable captive women always so clumsy, writers?! It really ruins my ability to tolerate this trope.
Also, main female characters having to tolerate a lot of humiliation and s***** treatment is a little traumatic for me, honestly. I don't know why the need to knock a woman down a few pegs is in so much fiction. In the case of these main characters, they were definitely not high and mighty enough to need to feel humbled.
The author concentrated a lot of page time on The main character's waiting around, not knowing what's going on in other rooms.... Then the author skips a lot of important character development stuff, especially toward the end when main character whatsherface is getting to know her new people. Days pass and then all of a sudden she's holding other people's children and having a good time and is suddenly okay with her husband. It feels like a very swiss cheesey story. 🤷🏽
It was short, so we were fine with it. There's just nothing original here at all. No flipped scripts or anything. And why would you be expecting that?
May 10, 2025
Meh
First with a title like Orcs unwilling bride this should be on Kindle unlimited. I didn't realize it wasn't when I hit the purchase button. So I'm a little mad about that. Probably would have gotten 3 stars as a kindle unlimited book
Second I kinda hate the main character. She low key only wants to find her sister so she will have to be married to the orc king instead. Also if the orc does find her sister. Can't the sister stay at the keep with Mae and her hubby? Without them having to divorce.
Third, they didn't get to have any cute falling in love moments. Just the main character being cruel.
Like he's being civil and wants to eat dinner with you. Just eat and dont talk. Idk.
Like ugh I hate her as a main character. It's too much sass and not enough action or something
Also the inciditing event is the marriage to the orc. So it should have happened sooner in the story. The first part of the story was pretty boring didn't make me like her or her sister. Was confusing.
Idk
First with a title like Orcs unwilling bride this should be on Kindle unlimited. I didn't realize it wasn't when I hit the purchase button. So I'm a little mad about that. Probably would have gotten 3 stars as a kindle unlimited book
Second I kinda hate the main character. She low key only wants to find her sister so she will have to be married to the orc king instead. Also if the orc does find her sister. Can't the sister stay at the keep with Mae and her hubby? Without them having to divorce.
Third, they didn't get to have any cute falling in love moments. Just the main character being cruel.
Like he's being civil and wants to eat dinner with you. Just eat and dont talk. Idk.
Like ugh I hate her as a main character. It's too much sass and not enough action or something
Also the inciditing event is the marriage to the orc. So it should have happened sooner in the story. The first part of the story was pretty boring didn't make me like her or her sister. Was confusing.
Idk
December 28, 2023
The main Character, Mae, is just poorly written. In a world of farming, animal raising and scraping by, she is your standard-issue "I Am Special and Unique but Also the Same as You" girl character.
The inconsistencies were funny "he spurred his great black gelding", "Urik put his heels to his massive black mare". Gelding is male, mare is female. Basic google search.
When put in a situation with violent, hulking strangers, Mae acts as every person would, until she just HAS to have him. And suddenly she's just ok with it. The dick just healed her emotional trauma I guess.
I'm glad I got this for free yesterday, it's absolutely not worth full price.
The inconsistencies were funny "he spurred his great black gelding", "Urik put his heels to his massive black mare". Gelding is male, mare is female. Basic google search.
When put in a situation with violent, hulking strangers, Mae acts as every person would, until she just HAS to have him. And suddenly she's just ok with it. The dick just healed her emotional trauma I guess.
I'm glad I got this for free yesterday, it's absolutely not worth full price.
February 6, 2024
very poor writing quality
Writing is very average, and incredibly repetitive as the author struggles to maintain a narrative as to why the FMC is “holding out” against her Orc husband. But overall it’s a cute little tale about a girl falling in love with an Orc. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I don’t think I’ll be reading anymore. The poor writing is insurmountable.
Writing is very average, and incredibly repetitive as the author struggles to maintain a narrative as to why the FMC is “holding out” against her Orc husband. But overall it’s a cute little tale about a girl falling in love with an Orc. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I don’t think I’ll be reading anymore. The poor writing is insurmountable.
January 6, 2024
An attention getter!
A fascinating read. The plot line is excellent and will hold your interest. I would have liked it if the author had done both point of views and not just Mae's. I did find Mae to be extremely annoying. She is very foolish and worried about what she wants more than anything. Definitely worth giving a try if you like Orc romances.
A fascinating read. The plot line is excellent and will hold your interest. I would have liked it if the author had done both point of views and not just Mae's. I did find Mae to be extremely annoying. She is very foolish and worried about what she wants more than anything. Definitely worth giving a try if you like Orc romances.
January 8, 2024
The writing was better than I expected it to be but I didn’t really like the main character. I felt like she randomly gave in to the marriage and didn’t feel very natural. I also was expecting the orc to force himself onto her, which I guess for some that’s a good thing that he didn’t, but I personally was hoping for that plot line (considering the title says unwilling wife lol).
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January 18, 2024
The orc hero never touches her without her permission. On the wedding night they fake the consummation of the marriage by cutting the hero's wrist and covering it up with his armor.
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Eventually they fall in love. The hero has pierced genitals. Her sister is still missing.
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Eventually they fall in love. The hero has pierced genitals. Her sister is still missing.
February 1, 2024
Mae is a very frustrating character. It takes her forever to admit to herself the truth of her situation. It got old real fast. Then it ends with a cliffhanger and the next book is about her sister. That just bugs me. I also found a couple of typos, but I would overlook that if I enjoyed the rest of the book. Won't be continuing with this series.
September 22, 2023
Ack!
Okay, I should have known it would have to continue in the next book, but I ignored the signals. The storyline is intriguing and I loved the slow release of anger Mae had which allowed her to admit she cared for the orc. Plenty of action and even some political intrigue.
Okay, I should have known it would have to continue in the next book, but I ignored the signals. The storyline is intriguing and I loved the slow release of anger Mae had which allowed her to admit she cared for the orc. Plenty of action and even some political intrigue.
December 29, 2023
I got this book and I thought I would hate it. I just wanted to read something fast and didn’t care what it was. I thought I would hate it but I loved the characters and the world and the emotions. I quickly downloaded the next 2 and read them in 2 days. Really enjoyed them.
January 5, 2024
I was intrigued the whole way through. I wanted to know what happened next. And can I say that I LOVED that the orc did not force his bride in the slightest? He courted her post-wedding and she fell for him. He communicated! I swoon.
Also, love the steamy scenes.
Also, love the steamy scenes.
January 14, 2024
predictable but enjoyable
The storyline won’t shock anyone. It follows a previously well worn path but with a variation on characters. Was still pretty good fun to read and I liked the characters created.
The storyline won’t shock anyone. It follows a previously well worn path but with a variation on characters. Was still pretty good fun to read and I liked the characters created.
May 24, 2024
Heroes and Heroines
Mae is one of the most headstrong characters I have ever met. I think I’m falling in love with her….Platonically.
Elevated writing? Elvish writing?
I’ll be back for more.
Mae is one of the most headstrong characters I have ever met. I think I’m falling in love with her….Platonically.
Elevated writing? Elvish writing?
I’ll be back for more.
June 8, 2024
2.5 stars. This is really half of a book and you need to get to book 3 to finish the story. But the FMC is just a labor to read—constantly antagonistic and has made “bitch” her entire personality. That doesn’t change in book 3. Read this series for the action, (which you mostly get in book 3).
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