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Orc Sworn
Series · 13
books · 2019-2025

Books in series

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#1

The Lady and the Orc

2019

He’s the most feared monster in the realm. And she’s what he needs to win his war… In a world of warring orcs and men, Lady Norr is condemned to a childless marriage, a cruel lord husband, and a life of genteel poverty—until the day her home is ransacked by a horde. And leading the charge is their hulking, deadly orc captain: the infamous Grimarr. And Grimarr has a wicked plan for Lady Norr, and for ending this war once and for all. She’s going to become his captive—and the perfect snare for Lord Norr. There’s no possible escape, and soon Lady Norr is dragged off toward Orc Mountain in the powerful arms of her greatest enemy. A ruthless, commanding warlord, with a velvet voice and mouthwatering scent, who awakens every forbidden hunger she never knew she had… But Grimarr refuses to accept half measures—in war, or in pleasure. And before he’ll conquer Lady Norr’s deepest, darkest desires, she needs to surrender everything. Her allegiance. Her wedding-ring. Her future… And with her husband’s forces giving chase, Lady Norr can’t afford to play such a dangerous game—or can she? Even if this deadly orc’s plans might be the only way to save them all? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ A dark, steamy, full-length standalone fantasy romance for adults. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#1.5

Offered by the Orc

2025

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#2

The Heiress and the Orc

2020

Once, he was her dearest friend… but now he’s a brutal, terrifying monster. In a world of recently warring orcs and men, Ella Riddell is determined to ignore it all. She’s the wealthiest heiress in the realm—and soon, she’s to wed a lord, and become a real lady. Until the night her engagement-party ends in utter disaster, and Ella runs for the forest—and straight into the powerful arms of a hulking, deadly orc. And it’s not just any orc. It’s Natt. The orc Ella made a secret, foolish pledge to, many years past… He’s huge and shameless and vicious, not at all the gangly, laughing daredevil Ella remembers. And he’s here with one shocking, scandalous aim: to wreak vengeance on Ella’s betrothed. With her. With her hunger. Her surrender. Her undoing... Ella knows she should run, even if this deadly enemy was once a friend. Even if his scent drags up a dark, forbidden longing. Even if his kisses are the sweetest, filthiest thing she’s ever tasted in her life… But will Ella truly risk her perfect future, for an orc? Will she face the bitter truths of the past, and brave the terrifying Orc Mountain, before more war rises to destroy them all? A dark, angsty, full-length, friends to lovers fantasy romance. Comes after The Lady and the Orc, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#3

The Librarian and the Orc

2020

He’s a fierce, ferocious, death-dealing beast. And he’s reading a book in her library... In a world of recently warring orcs and men, Rosa Rolfe leads a quiet, scholarly life as an impoverished librarian—until the day she finds an orc. In her library. Reading a book. He’s rude, aggressive, and deeply terrifying, with his huge muscled form, sharp black claws, and cold, dismissive commands. But he doesn’t seem truly dangerous… at least, until night falls. And he makes Rosa a shocking, scandalous offer… Her books, for her surrender. Her ecstasy. Her enlightenment… Rosa’s no fool, and she knows she can’t possibly risk her precious library for this brazen, belligerent orc. Even if he is surprisingly well-read. Even if he smells like sweet, heated honey. Even if he makes Rosa’s heart race with fear, and ignites all her deepest, darkest cravings at once… But surrender demands a dangerous, devastating price. A bond that can’t easily be broken. And a breakneck journey to the fearsome, forbidding Orc Mountain, where a curious, clever librarian might be just what’s needed to stop another war… A dark, angsty, full-length fantasy romance. Comes after The Heiress and the Orc, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#4

The Duchess and the Orc

2021

He’s a massive, mocking, murderous monster. And there’s only one thing he wants from her... In a world of recently warring orcs and men, Maria is desperate for escape. She’s trapped in an opulent prison, tainted by rumours of madness, and wed to a cold, vindictive duke who hungers only for war. But with no family, no funds, and no hope, there’s nowhere left to run—except for the one place even a duke can’t reach. The place where women almost always meet their doom… Orc Mountain. It’s a grim, deadly fortress, filled with fierce, bloodthirsty beasts—and the first orc Maria meets is the most terrifying of them all. A huge, hostile, hideous brute, hardened by hatred and war, who instantly accuses her of foul trickery, and threatens her with death—But this orc also wants something. Something that kindles deep in his gleaming black eyes, in his rough, rugged scent, in the velvet heat of his voice. Something that just might grant Maria his safety… but only if she grants him everything in return. Her defeat. Her dignity. Her devotion… And surely, a duchess wouldn’t dare make such a shameful deal with the devil—or would she? Especially when surrender might spark yet more war... or bring the mighty Orc Mountain to its knees? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ A dark, angsty, full-length fantasy romance. Comes after The Librarian and the Orc, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#5

The Midwife and the Orc

2021

Orc Mountain needs a midwife. And this devious, deadly orc is determined to find one… In a world of recently warring orcs and men, Gwyn Garrett is a lord’s daughter on a mission—to escape her lord father, dump her cheating betrothed, and pursue her true calling as a plant-obsessed midwife. Until the night her brand-new house is invaded by an orc. A tall, taunting, treacherous monster, with sharp teeth, vicious claws, and gleaming black eyes. And worst of all, a blatant, brutal mission of his own… He’s come to court her. Claim her. Compromise her. But Gwyn is far too clever to fall for this sneaky orc’s schemes—right? Even if he moves like a graceful god, if his voice is sweet syrup in her ears. If his low, mocking laugh sparks something hot and reckless, deep in her soul… It’s hunger, it’s home, it’s everything Gwyn never knew she needed—but in its wake, there’s only devastation. Defeat. And the realization that she’s forever linked with this horrible orc, and his horrible plans… And with the war. The fates of hundreds of women like her. And the truth that Orc Mountain desperately needs her, and maybe this proud, lonely orc does too… \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ A dark, angsty, full-length fantasy romance. Comes after The Duchess and the Orc, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed. Content warnings: on-page self-harm, anxiety, and depression; discussion of abortion, miscarriage, and difficult pregnancy; weapons and violence; intense scenes; mushroom use; strong language.
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#6

The Maid and the Orcs

2022

She’s fallen for an angel… but he’s mated to a monster. In a realm of orcs and powerful men, housemaid Alma Andersson is drowning—in grief, debt, and drudgery. And when her awful employer makes his darkest demand yet, she flees for the forest, and tumbles toward her doom… Until she’s snatched to safety by a huge, vicious green beast. An orc. He’s utterly terrifying, with his towering bulk, sharp teeth, and deadly black claws—but his touch is gentle, and his eyes are kind. And his scent is a deep, decadent sweetness, sparking a furious flame between them… But it’s only more disaster, because Alma’s shy, soft-hearted rescuer is already mated… to another orc. A tall, silent, snarling monster named Drafli, who loathes Alma on sight, and clearly longs for her death. Yet Drafli will do anything for his sweet mate, even if it means tolerating a weak, worthless human. So he makes Alma a cold, calculated offer: he’ll share his mate with her… but only on his terms. He wants her silence. Her surrender. Her servitude. And with Alma’s fate firmly in Drafli’s ruthless hands, how can she face her own dark desires—or all the secrets hidden behind Orc Mountain’s walls? Can a lost, lonely housemaid come between two orcs… without being crushed? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ A dark, angsty, full-length, enemies to lovers fantasy romance. Comes after The Midwife and the Orc, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#6.5

Tryggred by the Orc

2024

He’s supposed to run… but he wants to be caught. In a world of orcs and men, Eben of Clan Ka-esh is shy, awkward, and desperately lonely. No one notices the sickroom’s quietest scholar, not even when he’s saving lives, or offering up decadent pleasures in Orc Mountain’s darkest depths. Until Tryggr, of Clan Skai. A tall, shameless, laughing orc warrior, who can have anyone he wants... And Tryggr keeps looking at Eben. Seeing Eben. But Skai are risky, reckless, dangerous — and all his life, Eben’s been taught to run from them. To hide safe and quiet and alone. Or else he’ll be forever crushed and conquered beneath a deadly Skai’s claws and teeth… But maybe Eben wants to be conquered. And maybe Tryggr is just the conqueror he needs… \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ A dark, angsty MM fantasy romance novella. Best read after The Maid and the Orcs, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#7

The Governess and the Orc

2022

He’ll make all her dreams come true… but only if she can pretend to love him. In a realm of orcs and powerful men, Geva Okoro is a proud, impoverished governess, trapped in a dismal, dead-end post—until the day the orc breaks in. He’s a huge, insolent, arrogant brute, swaggering with smooth, shameless wickedness. But unlike the orcs from the terrifying tales, he only wants one thing from Geva… Her employers’ gold. There’s no escaping his devious clutches, and soon a furious Geva is reduced to raiding her employers’ house with an orc. Compromising her career, and destroying all her dreams… until the orc proposes another shocking scheme. He’ll split the day’s plunder with her—if she’ll pretend to be his mate. For one month. At Orc Mountain. Sharing his rooms. Smiling sweetly at his side. Smelling all over of his deep, decadent scent… He’s offering more wealth than Geva’s ever dreamt of, but there’s no way she can trust this treacherous thief… can she? Let alone convince all of Orc Mountain that she loves him?! And surely, even her best play-acting would never start to feel real… or win over an orc’s cold, broken heart? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ An angsty, full-length, enemies to lovers fantasy romance. Comes after The Maid and the Orcs, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#7.5

Yuled by the Orcs

2023

“He is my gift to you, this Yule’s Eve. Shall you accept him from me?” In a world of orcs and powerful men, Lydia is a shy, widowed washerwoman, forgotten and alone — until the day the orc drops in, with a full sack of laundry on his back. He’s tall, rangy, and utterly confounding, with his silver hair, his deep jolly laugh, and his twinkling, coal-black eyes. And when he offers to bring Lydia great joy, it’s a gift that just keeps giving, drawing her ever deeper into his wicked, wondrous charms… At least, until he invites her to spend Yule at his cozy, candlelit cabin. And when Lydia arrives, he offers her a brand-new gift, wrapped in a pretty red bow… Another orc. A stranger. For her… merriment. And he’s the biggest, most terrifying monster she’s ever seen in her life. Will Lydia refuse her hideous gift, and run alone into the cold winter’s night? Or can she find joy with a monster… or maybe even a home? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ A hot and cozy holiday fantasy romance novella. Comes after The Governess and the Orc, but also reads as a total standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#8

The Beauty and the Orcs

2023

She was ruined by an orc. Now his enraged ex wants to finish the job… In a world of orcs and powerful men, Kitty Clarendon is a bubbly, beautiful woman about town—until she’s dumped by her benefactor, and thrown onto the streets. And as she’s drowning her sorrows, she meets… an orc. He’s rash, reckless, and on the rebound—but his laugh is contagious, his touch warm and wicked. And for one perfect, forbidden night, he’s all Kitty’s darkest dreams come true… But by morning, there’s only shame. Regret. And the orc quickly makes his escape, abandoning Kitty to a devastating discovery… She’s been compromised. With his… orcling. But the orc never returns, and Kitty is left ill, impoverished, and hopeless. Until finally, another orc finds her. Varinn, of Clan Grisk. The first orc’s best friend. And… his very recent ex. Varinn can’t hide his jealousy, or his bitter, broken rage—but he refuses to leave Kitty behind. And soon she’s under his stern supervision, and on her way to Orc Mountain. Back to the orc who so cruelly spurned her. The orc who’s been losing his own battles, and still longs for Varinn’s firm handling… and his heart. And can Kitty bring two hostile, heartbroken orcs back together, for her orcling’s sake? Or will they break her own heart, too? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ An angsty, full-length, enemies to lovers fantasy romance. Comes after The Governess and the Orc, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#9

The Widow and the Orcs

2024

He’ll do anything for his wounded warrior… even wooing him a widow. In a world of orcs and men, Lady Scall is a widow besieged—by her debts, her demons, and her dangerous lord neighbour. But time is running out, and she’s about to lose everything… Until the night an orc shows up in her chambers. Killik is a cold, cruel, condescending spy, and he wants nothing to do with Lady Scall… for himself. But he’s decided she’s the perfect woman for his clanmate. For Ulfarr, the Wolf of Clan Skai. And Ulfarr isn’t just any orc. He’s a huge, broken, brutal monster with a dark, deadly past… And Killik wants Lady Scall to help Ulfarr. To heal Ulfarr. To handle Ulfarr however she pleases… In return, Killik will solve all her problems—and he’ll teach her how to tend and tame an orc. And maybe, if she behaves, he’ll fulfill all her own deepest longings, too… But even a desperate, lonely widow shouldn’t risk such a scandalous affair, right? Especially when Ulfarr’s secrets are darker than she ever imagined, and Killik far more jealous than she knew… And a deal with two devils might draw more doom to her door… and her heart. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ An angsty, full-length, enemies to lovers fantasy romance. Comes after The Beauty and the Orcs, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
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#10

The Artist and the Orc

2025

She spent a night with a monster. Then she saw his face… In a world of orcs and men, artist Daisy Carlyle is about to lose her career, her relationship, and all her dreams. And when she seeks refuge in a deep cave, she just wants a moment alone to draw, to escape… Until the cave collapses, and traps her inside. With an orc. There’s no way out, and now Daisy is stuck in a dark stone prison with a deadly, terrifying stranger. A stranger whose face she can’t see, and who only speaks in a deep, foreign growl. But... she can understand the softness in his voice. The gentleness of his clawed hands as he comforts her. The strength of his lean body in the dark, tempting her into heated, dizzying dreams… But then, morning comes. And in the light, Daisy finally sees the orc’s face. He’s a wraith. A monster. A tall, gaunt, feral fiend, with shadows for eyes, and cryptic black marks scrawled all over his skin. And even worse, he’s ruthless. Notorious. An outcast among even his own people. And now that he’s claimed Daisy in the dark, he has a cruel, devastating plan for her… She’s going to be his. Forever. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ A dark, angsty fantasy romance with an intense language barrier and a powerful, possessive orc. Comes after The Widow and the Orcs, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.

Author

Finley Fenn
Finley Fenn
Author · 18 books

Finley Fenn is “the queen of dark orc romance” (Virgo Reader), and her ongoing Orc Sworn series has been praised as “sexy, romantic, angsty, and captivating … utter brilliance” (Romantically Inclined Reviews). When she’s not obsessing over her stories, Finley loves reading, drooling over delicious orc artwork, and spending time with her incredible readers on Patreon, Discord, and Facebook. She lives in Canada with her beloved family, including her very own grumpy, gorgeous orc mate. News, free stories, and artwork: www.finleyfenn.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Finley-Fenn/e/... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finleyfenn Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/finle... Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorfinleyfenn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/finleyfenn Twitter: https://twitter.com/finleyfenn THE ORC SWORN SERIES

  1. The Lady and the Orc 1.5: Offered by the Orc: Free with signup at www.finleyfenn.com
  2. The Heiress and the Orc
  3. The Librarian and the Orc
  4. The Duchess and the Orc
  5. The Midwife and the Orc
  6. The Maid and the Orcs
  7. The Governess and the Orc 7.5. Yuled by the Orcs
  8. The Beauty and the Orcs: Coming in 2023! THE ORC FORGED SERIES
  9. The Sins of the Orc THE MAGES SERIES 0.5: The Mage's Maid
  10. The Mage's Match 1.5: The Mage's Groom: Free with signup at www.finleyfenn.com
  11. The Mage's Master
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