Princess Amalie knows her future—marry a handsome prince, secure her kingdom, and fulfill her father’s plans. But a reckless ride outside the castle walls ends in an ambush, and her rescuer is no prince. Drogath, a powerful orc warrior, demands her hand in marriage as payment for saving her life. Bound by an orc handfasting, Amalie expects her father to rescue her. Instead, he insists she honor her promise.

Now trapped with a gruff warrior she believes beneath her, Amalie is torn between her duty and her pride. Yet Drogath is no mere soldier. He’s brave, fiercely protective, and unflinching against the sneers of the court—qualities she never expected to admire. As forbidden passion flares, Drogath reveals a secret that could save her kingdom—or destroy everything she’s ever known. When the truth comes out, will Amalie’s heart be strong enough to claim her new fate?

Explicit Novella

  • Romance
  • fantasy romance
  • fairytale retelling
  • Frog Prince
  • Monster Romance
  • Orc Romance
  • Enemies to lovers
  • Virgin Heroine
  • Novella
  • Marriage Bargain
  • Forced Proximity
Published
February 25, 2025
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This was a really interesting and enjoyable Retelling of The Frog Prince with an Orc instead of a character turned into a frog. I thought this story did a good job of capturing this fairy tale and all the characters were well written. I enjoyed getting to know both Princess Amalia & Drogath and seeing how their relationship developed. I look forward to reading more from this author and this series.

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