Tempted by the Orc
A beautiful injured girl. A brutish orc hunter. When they're snowed-in for Christmas, will their forbidden passion be enough to warm cold enemy hearts, or will it prove too hot to handle?
RUE:
I’m promised to the son of my father’s enemy to pay off his debt. However, I detest Azrael and could never be his bride.
I run away into the forest to think, where I fall into a ravine and injure my leg.
A giant, green brute of a man finds me. He tells me he tends a reindeer farm and is searching for one of his reindeer who got lost. I’m sure he’s going to kill me. However, instead he takes me to his cabin and binds my wounds. He’s kind and gentle, and I find myself falling for him even though I know I shouldn’t.
To make matters worse, a snowstorm traps us in the orc’s cabin and Christmas is in two days. And I’m keeping a secret…one so big that if revealed could destroy everything…
NOEL:
The injured girl in my forest is a headache I don’t need right now. Not when one of my reindeer is missing and there’s a snowstorm coming. Both our necks will be on the line if I don’t find the creature soon.
But the girl needs me, and without my healing powers her wounds could prove fatal. I’m tempted to take her for myself, but then I learn she’s another man’s bride. However, if she doesn’t leave my cabin soon, I may not be able to stop myself from claiming her as my own gift come Christmas morning…
*Get ready for this fantasy holiday romance featuring all your favorite tropes:
- Orcs, elves, and more
- Steamy instalove
- Holiday romance
- Snowed-in
- Love triangle
- Family loyalty
- Animal rescue
- Christmas magic
- HEA
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Embark on an epic journey in Tempted by the Orc, a steamy novella in the Orcs Unbound series, where the line between fantasy and reality blurs, and where the greatest treasure of all may be found in the arms of a monster.
Mature Novella
- Romance
- Monster Romance
- Enemies To Lovers
- Secret Identities
- Orc Romance
- Shifters
- Snowed In
- Forced Proximity
- Christmas Rescue
- Christmas Magic
- Runaway Bride
Annee Jones
Annee Jones is an international bestselling author who has made a name for herself by seamlessly blending the worlds of romance and fantasy. With a writing style that ranges from light-hearted and sweet to dark and spicy, she invites her readers to escape into realms where anything is possible—from heart-stirring love stories to tantalizing adventures.
Born with an insatiable curiosity and a boundless imagination, Annee has always been captivated by the power of storytelling. Whether crafting tales of forbidden love, magical creatures, or complex emotional journeys, her novels are a rich tapestry of vivid characters and immersive worlds. Her diverse works appeal to a wide array of readers, ensuring that no matter your taste, there’s always something for you in Annee’s collection.
Orcs Unbound
In a world where the veil between realms has thinned, Orcs Unbound opens the door to a raw and unexpected kind of magic—one where alien landscapes collide with deeply human emotions. This cross-realm fantasy romance series quietly carves its own path, stepping away from well-worn tropes to explore the lives of characters often pushed to the sidelines: battle-worn orcs and women who've weathered more than just time.
Orcs Unbound consists of 8 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
This was a very enjoyable book full of Christmas spirit and I enjoyed getting to know both Rue & Noel. They both had strong personalities and it was fun to watch as they grew closer and their relationship began to develop. I haven't read many books with reindeer shifters and it was a nice touch for a Christmas book. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.
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