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The Sapphic Orcs of Torden
Series · 2 books · 2023-2026

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#1

The Orc and Her Bride

2023

Sapphic fantasy romance with a monstrous twist… RUGA KARRSDAUGHTER, dutiful orc princess with a heart of gold, has spent the years since her sister was elected queen serving the orc country of Torden. Her duties now include marrying an elf princess for a much-needed alliance against an outside threat. ELKETH CERIDWEN, rakish elf princess with a penchant for chaos, has never lifted a finger in her life. Now that an engagement is sprung upon her by the stern elvish king, she has to fulfill a fifty-day betrothal period in Torden surrounded by strangers…unless she can wreak enough havoc to get sent back home. These poor orcs don’t know what they’re in for. A gentle orc princess is betrothed to a bratty elf princess in this sapphic fantasy romance. This novel is first in The Sapphic Orcs of Torden series but can be read as a standalone.
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#2

The Orc and Her Spy

2026

An orc queen. Her human bodyguard. Ten years of trust, tension, and yearning. ASTRID KARRSDAUGHTER, orc queen of Torden, has dealt with threats from the west since before she was elected to her throne. When the southern kingdom sends an ambassador to Torden's royal court, Astrid needs the help of her beloved spymaster—even knowing she relies on her too heavily. FREYA WEDD is the queen’s human bodyguard, spymaster, and handmaid all in one. When she receives divine prophecy that something bad will happen to her queen, she will do whatever she can to protect the woman to whom she's sworn her life. Tension between the two has been simmering for years, and their feelings are about to boil over. A masc human bodyguard protects her dutiful, emotionally distant orc queen in this sapphic fantasy romance. This novel is second in The Sapphic Orcs of Torden series but can be read as a standalone.

Author

Lila Gwynn
Lila Gwynn
Author · 7 books
Lila Gwynn is a lesbian author (and avid reader) of sapphic fantasy fiction. In her free time, she can be found binge-reading indie books, casually playing video games, or occasionally writing. She lives with her wonderful butch girlfriend and their many cats.
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