Her Orc Protector by Etta Wild

A guarded orc warrior. A woman on the run. And a bond neither of them planned for.

Isolde has one goal: keep her baby safe and disappear. After escaping a powerful, dangerous ex, she lands in Everwood with a false name, a heavy heart, and nowhere left to run. The last thing she expects is to end up bound—literally and magically—to a scarred orc mercenary with sharp eyes and a sharper tongue.
Uldrek doesn’t do attachments. Not anymore. But when Isolde claims him as her mate to escape capture, instinct takes over, and protecting her feels less like a favor and more like a calling.
What starts as a lie becomes something far more dangerous. As old threats close in and buried magic rises, Isolde and Uldrek must confront their pasts and the fragile, fierce connection growing between them.

Her Orc Protector is a slow-burn, emotional fantasy romance featuring a wary, resilient heroine and a fiercely loyal orc with a wounded heart. Perfect for readers who love protective heroes, magical bonds, and love stories built on trust, healing, and choice.