His Orc Lady (Black Bear Clan, Book 8) – Zoe Ashwood

Brilliant finish to this wonderful, escapist romantasy series.

What a fantastic way to wrap up this series. I’ve been waiting for this story since we were first introduced to Mara and I was not disappointed. She’s always been the one to care for others and now she’s finally found the one to care for her.

This is a sweet, funny, intense, spicy romance with an orc FMC and human MMC. I loved getting to know more about these two characters; about Mara’s turbulent history and how she created a role for herself in the orc clan, and how Captain Owen was instantly smitten even though Mara ran from her feelings. 

I was sad that this is the end of the series but delighted to see that there will be a new spin-off series coming. I can’t wait.

This is a superb series of orc romance books and it’s my absolute favourite. I love the author’s writing style, its so easy to read. I love the characters and their development throughout the stories. It’s pure escapist fantasy and I cannot get enough of it.

All the books in this series can be read as standalones but I would recommend reading them in series order. Chances are, if you love a good monster romance with a fair bit of heat and a happy ever after, then you will want to read the whole series anyway.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4)

Her Orc Husband (Black Bear Clan, Book 5)

Her Orc Gentleman (Black Bear Clan, Book 6)

Her Orc Blacksmiths (Black Bear Clan, Book 7)

His Orc Lady (Black Bear Clan, Book 8)

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Black Bear Clan, Box Set 1 - Zoe Ashwood

Spicy Monster Romances With A Happy Ever After

This box set contains the first three books of what is, in my opinion, one of the best series of monster romance novels available. The books can be read as stand alone novels but I would recommend reading them in order.

These stories are set in a fantasy world of Orcs and humans. There are descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between consenting adults. The world building is great and the characters are relatable.

Zoe Ashwood has an appealing writing style—it’s easy to get lost in her books. Each story is filled with all the things you want in a romance novel; a determined and independent FMC, a large (very large) cinnamon roll Orc male, a little conflict, a little danger along the way, a lot of spice, and a happy ever after. The stories are entertaining and the spicy parts are well written and detailed.

If hot monster romance is your thing, you can’t go wrong with this series.

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Her Orc Blacksmiths (Black Bear Clan, Bonus Book) - Zoe Ashwood

All Good Things Come in Threes.

The author has kicked the spice level up a notch. This book features the first throuple of the series. Two very enthusiastic mates for our lucky lady. One very large bed for them all to share. What more could a woman want?

This is a superb series of Orc romance books and it’s my absolute favourite. I love the author’s writing style; its so easy to read. I love the characters and their development throughout the story. It’s pure escapist fantasy and I cannot get enough of it.

This series is full of spice and this book is no exception—there is a good amount of spice in this book, especially towards the end—let’s face it, that’s what most of us are here for. This author knows how to write a good spicy scene. You won’t be disappointed.

All the books in this series can be read as standalones but I would recommend reading them in series order. Chances are, if you love a good monster romance with a fair bit of heat and a happy ever after, then you will want to read the whole series anyway.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4)

Her Orc Husband (Black Bear Clan, Book 5)

Her Orc Gentleman (Black Bear Clan, Book 6)

Her Orc Blacksmiths (Black Bear Clan, Book 7)

This book will be available from Amazon later in 2024

Her Orc Gentleman (Black Bear Clan, Book 6) - Zoe Ashwood

Spicy monster romance with a HEA

This is my absolute favourite series of Orc romance books. I love the author’s writing style; its so easy to read. I love the characters and their development throughout the story. I love the wonderful trope of ‘human female escapes unpleasant living situation and ends up mated to a very large, protective, cinnamon roll of an orc’. It’s pure escapist fantasy and I cannot get enough of it.

This series is full of spice and this book is no exception—there is a good amount of spice in this book—let’s face it, that's what most of us are here for. This author knows how to write a good spicy scene. You won’t regret choosing this book.

All the books in this series can be read as standalones but I would recommend reading them in series order. Chances are, if you love a good monster romance with a fair bit of heat and a happy ever after, then you will want to read the whole series anyway.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4)

Her Orc Husband (Black Bear Clan, Book 5)

Her Orc Gentleman (Black Bear Clan, Book 6)

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Stranded with the Kraken (Clearwater Monsters, Book 1) - Zoe Ashwood

Cosy, spicy, monster romance

This is the first book I’ve read with tentacle action. Who knew I’d like it!?

Stranded with the Kraken is book one of the PNR Clearwater Monsters series. It’s a long novella which is spicy from the start and stays that way throughout the story.

Our human FMC is snowed in with her hook-up, who happens to be a kraken shifter. All of those tentacles. What else is there to do when you’re snowed in during a power cut?

If you like forced proximity, cosy romance, big cinnamon roll monsters and a lot of spice to go with it, then I wholeheartedly recommend this.

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Our Satyr Prince (Myth Shifters, book 1) - Dylan Drakes

Truly Excellent Debut Novel.

I absolutely loved this book; it is such a good book that I would never have assumed it was a debut novel. Utterly superb.

Our Satyr Prince is an LGBTQ+ paranormal romance filled with both humans and mythical beings, set in a faraway land based on ancient Greece. There is an abundance of action, politics, scheming, war, rescue, love and the forging of new personal bonds and international alliances.

The writing style is excellent; so easy to read. I really enjoyed the world building: the places, the people, the magic are all wonderfully described. There are new and exciting takes on shape-shifting beings.

There are some descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between two consenting male beings. It is pertinent to the plot and there is so much more to this book than sexual encounters.

Everything about this book feels new and exciting. I love the naivety of the main female character and the moral greyness of the main male character; he and his younger female cousin have both experienced a life of privilege followed by different types of hardship. Both are emotionally scarred by it and each is trying to fulfil their potential in their own way. Both travel far afield to do so and despite their initial close relationship, their individual journeys lead one to betray the other. Neither ends up where they thought they would and both of them discover themselves in ways they never dreamed of.

I raced through this book. I didn’t want to put it down and I cannot wait for book two. Absolutely fantastic debut novel. More, more, more please!

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Her Orc Husband (Black Bear Clan, Book 5) - Zoe Ashwood

Spicy, Spicy Monster Romance

I really enjoy reading this series. I hope the author writes many, many more books in this world she has created. This is the fifth book in this paranormal monster romance series. The story is set in a fantasy world of orcs and humans. There are very descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between consenting adults. 

I love the characters this author writes. Women who escape an oppressive human world and large (very large) orc males who are fiercely protective of those they love.

All the books in this series can be read as standalones but I would recommend reading them in series order. Chances are, if you love a good monster romance with a fair bit of heat and a happy ever after, then you will want to read the whole series anyway.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4)

Her Orc Husband (Black Bear Clan, Book 5)

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Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4) - Zoe Ashwood

Spicy Monster Romance with a HEA 

I love this series. This is the fourth book in this paranormal monster romance series. The story is set in a fantasy world of Orcs and humans. There are very descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between consenting adults. 

These are very spicy monster romance books with relatable female main characters and large (very large), cinnamon roll males.

Each book can be read as a standalone but I would personally recommend reading the series in order. They are perfect for a cosy night in.

If fun and spicy monster romances are your thing, then you’ll love this series.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4)

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Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3) - Zoe Ashwood

Fight and Flight. A spicy monster romance. 

I am really enjoying this series. This is the third book in this paranormal monster romance series but each book can be read as a standalone. The story is set in a fantasy world of Orcs and humans. There are very descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between consenting adults. 

Zoe Ashwood has an appealing style of writing; it’s easy to get lost in her books. The worldbuilding is great and the characters are relatable. I've read several of her other books and I've enjoyed them all. 

Hazel is on the run from the local mafia. She’s stabbed her boss and she may not survive the repercussions of that. Her only option is to take her young daughter and run. The only way out of the city walls is to stay hidden in the back of a wagon, so the corrupt guards can’t report her escape. 

Vark is surprised to discover a couple of stowaways in his wagon. He is even more surprised when he realises that one of them is his mate; something he had given up hope of. He will protect her at all costs but she is flighty, scared and trusts no-one. He will have to try and find a way to convince her to stay. 

This is a fun and spicy monster romance. If that’s your thing, then you’ll love this series.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

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The Lady and the Orc (Orc Sworn, Book 1) - Finley Fenn

Spicy, spicy, spicy!

Wow! I really enjoyed this book. It was action packed from the beginning. I am late to the party on these. This was published in 2019 and there are several more.

There are many very detailed scenes of a sexual nature throughout the book and it didn't take long to get to them.

I enjoyed the character development and the world building. I enjoyed the easy to read and very descriptive writing style.

If you like monster romance, with a large grumpy male and a feisty, determined female mc, I wholeheartedly recommend this one.

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Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2) - Zoe Ashwood

Newly independent FMC meets reluctant, grumpy love interest. 

I really enjoyed this book. Zoe Ashwood has an easy to read writing style, which flows beautifully. This is the second book in a new paranormal monster romance series but each book can be read as a standalone. The story is set in a fantasy world of Orcs and humans. There are descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between consenting adults. The worldbuilding is great and the characters are relatable.I've read several of her other books and I've enjoyed them all. 

Poppy is on the run, alone and destitute. After her father died she was left with nothing but a locket left to her by her Mother and a letter her father wrote with instructions for Poppy to deliver to his friend. Her step-mother has reported her to the authorities, accusing her of theft for taking her own belongings. Poppy’s only option is to travel and search for her father’s friend. What her father didn’t tell her was that this friend is an Orc.

Steagor finds Poppy starving and feverish in the woods. He reads the letter that Poppy’s father has written to him, which requests that he take on the role of Poppy’s guardian, protecting her and finding her a suitable husband. A task he feels honour-bound to carry out, despite recognising Poppy as the true mate he has been seeking.

I raced through this book in one evening. It is filled with all the things you want in a romance novel; a little conflict, a little danger along the way, a lot of steam and the story ends with a happy ever after. 

If you like Monster Romance with a determined and independent FMC, then this is the book for you.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

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Dissent (A Charity Anthology)

Her Orc Mate, a short story by Zoe Ashwood

This review is specifically for Her Orc Mate, a short story by Zoe Ashwood published in the first volume of this charity anthology. 

This is the story of Rose, a human woman, and Uram, an Orc warrior male. Rose lives a life of travelling from place to place, finding shelter and work where she can. Uram recognises her as his fated mate and defends her honour against the drunken human males who frequent the bar she works in. When Rose is fired from her job over the incident, Uram takes her on a journey to his homeland, where she can be safe. 

This is a short love story with a happy ever after. After reading it, I wanted to know more. Fortunately, Her Orc Mate is a short introduction to the world of humans and orcs featured in Zoe Ashwood’s new monster romance series, The Black Bear Clan. If you like monster romance and unusual pairings, this is the series for you.

DISSENT is a charity romance anthology with NEW, never before published content from 150 authors of all romance genres. All proceeds from the eBook and paperbacks will be donated to organizations benefiting reproductive rights in the United States, particularly in areas where people need them more than ever. 

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Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1) - Zoe Ashwood

Steamy Monster Romance With A Happy Ever After

This was a fun book. Zoe Ashwood has an easy to read writing style, which flows beautifully. I've read several of her other books and I've enjoyed them all. 

I raced through this book in one evening. It is filled with all the things you want in a romance novel; a little conflict, a little danger along the way, a lot of steam and the story ends with a happy ever after. 

It’s the first book in a new paranormal monster romance series. The story is set in a fantasy world of Orcs and humans. There are descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between consenting adults. The worldbuilding is great and the characters are relatable.

If you like Monster Romance with a determined and independent FMC, then this is the book for you.

Author’s Blurb

Captured by slavers, sold at auction to brutal orcs, and dragged halfway across the realm…

I never thought I’d say this, but being kidnapped by a band of pillaging bandits wasn’t the low point of my life.

No, that came when a massive, scarred orc king decided I was his mate and refused to let me leave his cave.

Orcs are a vile race without a shred of propriety, and their king is the worst of all - he expects me to accept their wicked ways and doesn’t understand that my thoughts scatter whenever he removes his shirt. He insists on taking care of me - both my body and soul - and won’t take no for an answer.

But trouble brews in this remote kingdom. The orcs are keeping secrets, and I want to learn the truth. And I’m no longer certain I want to return to the human world. Maybe I want to stay right here, in King Gorvor’s arms.

Her Orc King is an orc fantasy romance with a big, scarred hero who falls hard for the stubborn human heroine. You’ll love it if you enjoy your books with a hint of kidnapping, size difference issues, and lots of steamy scenes. This is the first book of a series of standalones - each book can be read separately and features a happily-ever-after ending for that couple.

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Morning Glory Milking Farm - CM Nascosta

A light hearted, fun and steamy Monster Romance. It’s smutty and I love it.  

This is the first book in the Cambric Creek series. It’s a Monster Romance, for those who like their fantasies with a bit of a growl, possibly a bite and definitely some stretching. There is romance, fun and quite a lot of descriptive consenting sexual activity between human and monster beings.

The writing is excellent, witty and flows really well. The story is well paced, the world building is good and believable, and the characters are well developed. As a reader, I actually wanted to get to know them.

In an effort to avoid having to move back in with her parents, Violet finds herself taking a job at the Morning Glory Milking Farm. Yes, it is exactly what you think it might be. Turns out that minotaur semen has many pharmaceutical uses and many young males who are willing to get paid for what they’d just splash down the drain anyway. Violet is a bit shy about these things but sees her role as more of a medical one than a sexual one and she’s soon a very popular assistant at the farm.

The story is about the lengths some of us have to go to in order to pay the bills and how love can be found in the most unlikely of places. I laughed out loud in several places and was also intrigued about several other things.

Light hearted, fun and steamy. It’s definitely worth a read. I’ll be looking into other titles from this author.

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