Zana Estrada has been living her best introverted life.
As a number cruncher for one of the elite orc families in Obsidian City, she works remotely from her cushy apartment two hours away and gets compensated well for it. So long as she continues to provide the data analysis to keep Clan Urkroz profitable, her manager keeps her as far away from social interactions as possible.
Things couldn’t be better until one day she opens an email with the phrase she dreads the most: All remote workers are required to check into the office. No amount of pleading with her supervisor can get her out of this show and tell. Worse, she is supposed to network with her sales manager counterpart, the luddite XSonagh18…
…who ends up being her boss…
…on whom she accidentally bid in a silent auction…
…and, with whom she accidentally-on-purpose spent a deliciously decadent one-night stand.
Before she can even think of filing transfer paperwork, the big, bad orc boss insists that he needs to honor their date and gives her an offer impossible to refuse.
Bidding on Her Orc Boss is a sweet and spicy fated mates monster romance set in Obsidian City. It’s a stand alone story in the Fated Mates of the Obsidian Rift Universe, with high heat, low stakes, and corporate baddie vibes.
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This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series.
All books can be read as standalones
In Mated to the Monster: Season 2, the stakes are higher, the tension is thicker, and the monsters are even more alluring and dangerous. Picking up where the first season left off, this installment plunges deeper into the twisted, passionate world where the lines between desire and danger blur in the most captivating ways. The series is a thrilling exploration of forbidden love, dark fantasy, and the complexities of power and submission, wrapped in a mysterious atmosphere that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
As the series unfolds, the characters are tested in ways they never expected. Bonds are formed with powerful, monstrous beings who are both protectors and predators. The romance grows more intense, layered with passion, fear, and an undeniable attraction that neither side can easily resist. But as secrets unravel and new threats emerge, the true cost of these dangerous connections becomes clearer.
The world of Mated to the Monster is one that pulses with supernatural energy, where every turn holds new challenges and twists. The monsters themselves are as complex as the human characters they become intertwined with, leading to an exploration of identity, trust, and what it truly means to be "mated." These aren't the monsters of folklore—they are darker, deeper, and more real than anything the characters could have imagined, each with their own pasts that shape their present.
Season 2 takes the world-building to new heights, expanding on the intricate dynamics of its mythical world while deepening the emotional stakes. This is a story where love isn’t just about romance; it’s about survival, sacrifice, and surrendering to a connection that neither party fully understands. Fans of dark romance, paranormal intrigue, and complex relationships will be captivated by the thrilling mix of passion and danger that defines this season.
In this next chapter, nothing is guaranteed. The monsters are more unpredictable, the stakes more personal, and the consequences of every choice could change everything. Mated to the Monster: Season 2 will pull readers back into a world of irresistible temptation, dangerous alliances, and thrilling twists that promise to keep the heart racing until the very end.
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What Risingshadow readers think about this book
This was my first book by Evangeline Priest and I enjoyed the story as well as getting to know the characters. Zana & Xnaurl were an interesting couple and I enjoyed getting to know them both as well as seeing how their relationship developed. This was a fairly quick and spicy story that works as a standalone.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
