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Zoe Ashwood writes sexy paranormal romance for women who believe in magic and true love.

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	Her Orc King (Bellhaven Clan, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 6,515 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Orc Guardian (Bellhaven Clan, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 3,613 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Orc Warrior (Bellhaven Clan, #3) 4.20 avg rating — 2,918 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Orc Husband (Bellhaven Clan, #5) 4.16 avg rating — 2,752 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Orc Protector (Bellhaven Clan, #4) 4.15 avg rating — 2,703 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Orc Gentleman (Bellhaven Clan, #7) 4.19 avg rating — 1,946 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tempted (Sea Dragons of Amber Bay #1) 3.97 avg rating — 1,623 ratings — published 2020 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Orc Blacksmiths (Bellhaven Clan, #6) 4.22 avg rating — 1,427 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stranded with the Kraken (Clearwater Monsters #1) 4.06 avg rating — 1,376 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ensnared (Sea Dragons of Amber Bay #2) 4.08 avg rating — 1,259 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I've been making some changes to my old orc series and decided to just put everything in one place for easy reference.

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I really loved this one! It took me a few chapters to understand what’s going on but MAN did it pull me in after that! I loved Alex and am very much looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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That’s what I want from my husband. A devotion so fierce, he wants to be with me no matter who is watching.”
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“This orc had his fingers inside me twice this morning, and now he’s interviewing men for the position of my husband. Rage boils in my veins at the sheer nerve.”
― Zoe Ashwood, Her Orc Guardian

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“She moves forward, and joy explodes in my chest. She feels it too, recognizing me as her mate, just as I do her. I reach out, and she pulls back, then slams her fist into my face.”
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