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liz_mackie's review
4.0
Like the heroine, actress Harlowe Watts who needed a break in Dad Bod Orc, after reading several dark romances recently I needed something light and uncomplicated to read and this book with its monster romance trope hit the brief. The hero Roc is three quarter Orc and one quarter human and doesn’t really fit into either camp. His green skin, tusks and man bun is pure orc but the human in his DNA makes him that bit smaller than his full-blooded counterparts. He lives his life as a semi-recluse, happy to remain behind the scenes and send his staff into the field until an old friend calls in a favour and asks him to protect his daughter who has been receiving threats. Harlowe had first met Roc as a teenager, and he’d been her first crush. Now as an adult the attraction was still there only stronger. When the aircraft they’re on has to make an emergency landing, they’re forced into a road trip ending up in the honeymoon suite at the Velvet Cloak motel and yes, its as cheesy as it sounds but it gives them the opportunity to get to know one another but they’ll have to work their way through several misunderstandings before they find their happily ever after.
If you’re looking for a quick read with low level spice, an age gap, bodyguard/protectee trope, an engaging story and likeable, well-rounded characters then I recommend you give this book a go.
shelovestoread81's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
**I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Literally Yours PR.**
This book is about Roc and Harlowe. She is an actress on a television show and needs a bodyguard for a shoot, her stepdad insists. He knows the owner of Orc, Inc. They are bodyguards for all the people in L.A. He calls his friend Roc (the owner) and asks if he will personally do this job.
Roc agrees but he hasn't seen Harlowe since she was a teenager and she is a full grown woman and gorgeous now. He is attracted to her but won't do anything about it since he is her bodyguard. They have mishap after mishap just getting to the shoot.
There isn't a lot of detail in the sex scenes. This book is part of a series (all written by different authors) about dad bod monsters. This was a fast paced book and super cute and sweet.
I love Tana Stone so I knew that I would have to read this book.
This book is about Roc and Harlowe. She is an actress on a television show and needs a bodyguard for a shoot, her stepdad insists. He knows the owner of Orc, Inc. They are bodyguards for all the people in L.A. He calls his friend Roc (the owner) and asks if he will personally do this job.
Roc agrees but he hasn't seen Harlowe since she was a teenager and she is a full grown woman and gorgeous now. He is attracted to her but won't do anything about it since he is her bodyguard. They have mishap after mishap just getting to the shoot.
There isn't a lot of detail in the sex scenes. This book is part of a series (all written by different authors) about dad bod monsters. This was a fast paced book and super cute and sweet.
I love Tana Stone so I knew that I would have to read this book.
nevena_k's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
🔥 “Tell me that you’re mine.”
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Harlowe is so awesome! She’s a talented actress, who’s recently broken-up with her co-star ex and is now having troubles with the media and fans. Harlowe is strong, confident and so feisty. She’s such a wonderful woman and I loved her so, so much!
Roc is the owner of Orc Inc - a successful security agency that provides protection for the rich and famous. Not only is he absolutely gorgeous, but Roc’s one big, strong, dedicated, honorable, resourceful and fiercely protective male. And he’s so deliciously dominant. I couldn’t help but adore everything about this absolutely irresistible orc!
I absolutely loved everything that happened between Harlowe and Roc! No longer doing security himself, Roc’s been living in isolation, trying to avoid humans, until his best friend calls asking for a favor - for Roc to be the personal bodyguard of his step-daughter - a rising star actress who’s lately been having troubles. And imagine Harlowe’s surprise when her new bodyguard turned out to be none other than her teen crush, who she hasn’t seen for years! I adored Harlowe and Roc together! Their chemistry was fantastic right from the start. And I loved the tension, the antics and the fact that both were trying so hard to resist the undeniable attraction. But the more time they spent together, the more the attraction to each other grew. And did I mention they had to spend a night in a motel… with only one bed? Both have to consider a lot of consequences of being together, but what’s meant to be is meant to be. And when they couldn’t resist the undeniable need for one another, the passionate moments they shared were so hot! Harlowe and Roc were so perfect for each other and I couldn’t get enough of either of them.
Overall, if you’re looking for a quick, fun and naughty age-gap / bodyguard / Dad’s best friend / monster romance, Dad Bod Orc is the story for you! You’re going to absolutely love every page of it! I sure did!
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Harlowe is so awesome! She’s a talented actress, who’s recently broken-up with her co-star ex and is now having troubles with the media and fans. Harlowe is strong, confident and so feisty. She’s such a wonderful woman and I loved her so, so much!
Roc is the owner of Orc Inc - a successful security agency that provides protection for the rich and famous. Not only is he absolutely gorgeous, but Roc’s one big, strong, dedicated, honorable, resourceful and fiercely protective male. And he’s so deliciously dominant. I couldn’t help but adore everything about this absolutely irresistible orc!
I absolutely loved everything that happened between Harlowe and Roc! No longer doing security himself, Roc’s been living in isolation, trying to avoid humans, until his best friend calls asking for a favor - for Roc to be the personal bodyguard of his step-daughter - a rising star actress who’s lately been having troubles. And imagine Harlowe’s surprise when her new bodyguard turned out to be none other than her teen crush, who she hasn’t seen for years! I adored Harlowe and Roc together! Their chemistry was fantastic right from the start. And I loved the tension, the antics and the fact that both were trying so hard to resist the undeniable attraction. But the more time they spent together, the more the attraction to each other grew. And did I mention they had to spend a night in a motel… with only one bed? Both have to consider a lot of consequences of being together, but what’s meant to be is meant to be. And when they couldn’t resist the undeniable need for one another, the passionate moments they shared were so hot! Harlowe and Roc were so perfect for each other and I couldn’t get enough of either of them.
Overall, if you’re looking for a quick, fun and naughty age-gap / bodyguard / Dad’s best friend / monster romance, Dad Bod Orc is the story for you! You’re going to absolutely love every page of it! I sure did!
readingwithtam23's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
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