The Orc's Princess Bride
As the eldest daughter of the Priest King of Almohad, Jessamin had always known that her marriage would be a political affair. However, she didn’t anticipate being sent to the untamed wilderness of Norhaven to marry to a huge, terrifying orc king. But Ulric is nothing like she envisioned, and beneath his stern facade she glimpses a profound loneliness that mirrors her own. She longs to ease his burdens and make their marriage a true partnership, but he continues to keep her at a distance.
Ulric’s decision to marry Jessamin was based on political necessity, intended to solidify a tenuous alliance between their two kingdoms and provide Norhaven with a much needed ally. He hadn't anticipated his bride's captivating beauty and innate kindness, nor the desire she would awaken within him. His heart urges him to claim her, but how can he when so much more than his own happiness is at stake?
But dark forces are at work, and as Jessamin and Ulric navigate the treacherous terrain of politics and passion, the fate of the Five Kingdoms hangs in the balance.
Each book in the Five Kingdoms series can be read as a standalone romance. This sweet and steamy romance is intended for mature readers.
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The Five Kingdoms
In the sprawling world of The Five Kingdoms, power, passion, and treachery weave together in a captivating tapestry of adventure and romance. Set across five distinct realms, each ruled by a unique monarch, this series immerses readers in a world where alliances are as fragile as glass and loyalty can be a deadly game. Magic pulses through every corner of this land, and the politics of the kingdoms are as unpredictable as the winds themselves.
The Five Kingdoms consists of five primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
I really enjoyed getting to know King Ulric & Queen Jessamin in this story and seeing how the two of them navigated their marriage while trying to understand one another and overcome differences and misunderstandings as well as working through their fears. Both were great characters and I was happy to see them work things out to reach their HEA. While each book in this series is about a different couple and can technically be read as a standalone it does have a bigger plot in the background and is enjoyed better as a series. I am looking forward to the next book and getting to know Khorrek better.