Single Mom’s Orc Daddy by Zora Black

I came to Gristlewood Hollow to disappear.

Not to crash my dying Honda at the feet of a seven-foot green orc who looks like he could snap me in half… or pin me against the nearest tree and make me forget my own name.

Hardin doesn’t smile. He doesn’t flirt.
He just watches me like I already belong to him, tusks flashing every time I get too close.

I told myself I was only staying for my daughter.
For the cottage my great-aunt left us.
For one quiet place where the world couldn’t touch us.

But every night he patrols the edge of my porch.
Every time his golden eyes lock on mine, something ancient wakes up inside me.

And when his massive hand brushes my skin, the Hollow itself hums like it’s been waiting for this exact moment.

My ex wants our daughter back.
His brother wants to burn everything I’m starting to love.

I should run.
But the grumpy, battle-scarred orc who keeps saving us?
He’s already decided I’m not going anywhere.

And the scariest part?
I’m starting to hope he’s right.

Read on for single mom spice, possessive orc guardian, prophecy child, small-town monster romance, and a very big, very dangerous daddy who doesn’t ask twice. HEA Guaranteed!