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A review by caitycatreads
Her Orc Guardian by Zoe Ashwood
5.0
I can't say enough about how much I love Steagor. Gruff and grumpy and wounded! As I read, this book had me kicking my feet up in the air. This is the second book in the Black Bear Clan series, but it can be read as a standalone.
Poppy is the FMC; her father passed recently, and she is on her way to find his old friend to deliver a letter: Steagor. Surprisingly, Steagor is an Orc, something her father never mentioned. This book had some of my favorite tropes!
♥Virgin FMC
♥Wounded/hurt
♥Scars/painful past
♥Misguided attempts to help
Sweet Steagor, in an attempt to do the right thing for Poppy, will find her a husband-even if it breaks his heart to do it! Poppy is young, but she is headstrong, and it only takes a little motivation to get her to stand her ground and fight back to gain control of her life and the choices that people always make for her. I was yelling at my Kindle, trying to tell Steagor to stop being so silly and talk to Poppy, and He was so focused on doing what he felt was honorable! I loved every second of this book.
I enjoyed their connection and the journey with the characters while they figured out their sh*! out. There are a few appearances of Dawn and her King, Mara, and my favorite warriors, Neekor and Vark! I love it when a series keeps you invested in the side characters, and I will be so happy to read all of their stories.
The spice in this book was delivering everything I wanted. Poppy may be completely inexperienced, but she is not afraid to learn or get dirty while doing it. Steagor is the sweetest; he has so much love to give, and to see Poppy claim him made my heart so incredibly happy.
Poppy is the FMC; her father passed recently, and she is on her way to find his old friend to deliver a letter: Steagor. Surprisingly, Steagor is an Orc, something her father never mentioned. This book had some of my favorite tropes!
♥Virgin FMC
♥Wounded/hurt
♥Scars/painful past
♥Misguided attempts to help
Sweet Steagor, in an attempt to do the right thing for Poppy, will find her a husband-even if it breaks his heart to do it! Poppy is young, but she is headstrong, and it only takes a little motivation to get her to stand her ground and fight back to gain control of her life and the choices that people always make for her. I was yelling at my Kindle, trying to tell Steagor to stop being so silly and talk to Poppy, and He was so focused on doing what he felt was honorable! I loved every second of this book.
I enjoyed their connection and the journey with the characters while they figured out their sh*! out. There are a few appearances of Dawn and her King, Mara, and my favorite warriors, Neekor and Vark! I love it when a series keeps you invested in the side characters, and I will be so happy to read all of their stories.
The spice in this book was delivering everything I wanted. Poppy may be completely inexperienced, but she is not afraid to learn or get dirty while doing it. Steagor is the sweetest; he has so much love to give, and to see Poppy claim him made my heart so incredibly happy.