Larke risks her life when she flees into the Expanse. The orcs who roam there might be cannibals, but the alternative is worse. Her parents planned to auction Larke on her Bidding Day, but the warrior Orric rescues her, then shelters her in his mountain home. She soon discovers the huge, green orc is not only the most honorable male she’s ever met, but his touch makes her pulse race with desire. Too bad her very presence endangers every orc in the mountain. Larke must decide if she’s willing to lose everything she’s come to love in order to protect the orcs who have sheltered her. Will Orric risk everything to keep her at his side? Will Orric risk everything to keep her at his side? This book in the Monster Brides series by USA Today Bestselling author Alana Khan has no cheating or cliffhangers. Guaranteed love and happily ever after. Readers 18+. Welcome Readers! The Monster Brides series is a brand-new collaboration featuring one of the best romance tropes in existence—arranged marriage. You'll get to enjoy stories from a clan of imaginative and amazing Rena Marks Zoe Ashwood Sandra R Neeley Tracy Lauren Alana Khan Jessica Grayson Liz Paffel In this series, you'll find exciting and different takes on orc romance ranging from sci-fi romance to fantasy romance. There's a little bit of everything for all monster lovers out there!