Thankful for My OrcA Thanksgiving Firefighter Romance
She’s convinced she can’t be loved. He’s determined to prove she already is.
Jordan
I’m a divorce lawyer. Victorious in court, hopeless in love. The plan? Swear off dating and bury myself in work. The only reason I showed up at the orc firefighter speed-dating event was because my best friend dragged me along as moral support.
I ended up paired with Forge—six-foot-eight of hot green muscle and infuriating patience. One incendiary kiss ignited a night of raw hunger I can’t stop replaying.
Then I did what I always I panicked.
Forge doesn’t pout. He builds. We each put ten date ideas in a a taco truck crawl, a vintage pinball tournament, even letting me into his workshop—his hands guiding mine over smooth wood until the air between us burns hotter than any fire.
With him, every disaster feels like destiny in disguise. The more time we spend together, the more I know his heart, and the harder it is to walk away.
Forge
She’s guarded. I’m devoted. She’s brilliant. I’m hers. She thinks she’s unlovable; I know she’s my destiny.
So, I make it one date at a time. I’ll shoulder the weight. I’ll do the heavy lifting, so she can finally let go in my arms.
And I’ll worship what doesn’t need fixing—her. Every kiss, every laugh, every night in my arms proves the same Jordan is mine.
This Thanksgiving, I want her at my side—with my brothers at Station 32, and my soulbond etched into her flesh.
No cheating. No cliffhanger. Just five-alarm monster romance heat, a fiercely possessive orc, his grumpy heroine, and a firehouse family that always serves up second helpings of love, laughter, and heat. From USA TODAY Bestselling author Alana Khan.
For readers 18+
Alana Khan
Alana Khan writes where the heart meets the stars, blending raw human emotion with the thrill of otherworldly adventure. A USA Today bestselling author, she has built a devoted following across the worlds of sci-fi and monster romance, crafting stories that are as emotionally charged as they are unapologetically steamy.
Before she began creating alien warriors, battle-scarred heroes, and fierce heroines fighting for love among the stars, Khan worked as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and PTSD. That background threads through every page she writes. Her characters, whether human, hybrid, or something far stranger, are never simple archetypes. They are survivors. They carry wounds, face inner darkness, and heal through connection. It is this emotional depth that gives her romantic universes a pulse that feels utterly real, even when set light years away.
OrcFire
In the scorching heart of the Mojave Desert, where fences divide humanity from the “Others,” the flames don’t just burn, they bind. The OrcFire series by Alana Khan and Aria Vale reimagines monster romance with the grit of firefighters, the ache of forbidden love, and the spark of redemption in a world that’s forgotten its mercy.
OrcFire consists of nine books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
This was the first book from the OrcFire Series that I have read and it worked well as a standalone story although I am sure there are some aspects that are even better if you have read the other characters stories even if it isn't necessary for enjoying this one. I loved reading about Forge & Jordan in this book and seeing how their characters evolved as they grew closer. Their dates were a lot of fun and I loved the holiday chapters near the end of the story. I look forward to reading more about Ryder in the next book.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.