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But there is a prequel novella called My Orc Bodyguard that you can get as a newsletter sign up Basic plot Jess is determined to save Eastshore Isle and works together with Karnak to make it happenGive this a try if you want fantasy contemporary ish romance this is a contemporary world with Orcs small town romance Eastshore Isle setting mutual pining neighbors fated mates size difference heroine works on the Eastshore Town Council Community Development Coordinator virgin hero higher steam 3 4 scenes I didn t count one as full because it was on the short side so might feel hotter to you Ages didn t see them mentionedFirst line Okay.

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So maybe you put your hand over your eyes as if it ll help but you still kinda peek through your fingers My thoughts This book is soooo freaking adorable and fun and everything I want right now Karnak and Jess live next door to each other but haven t had much interaction but the longing THE LONGING Sigh So swoony I adore that unrequited adoration just eating them up inside Peeking at each other through windows Masturbating in hot tubs while thinking of the other showering see So swoony The humor is fun Muffin the cat is a lovely side character and lead in for plenty of euphemisms I love the small town and all the side characters Definitely looking forward to from this series Cock Hero Stats hero is an orc he s green and has tusks.

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But how strong was the wanting and longing to me between the characters A book might have strong sexual tension without a single touch. Break and enter orc Romance Was there romance Did romantic things happen This can be actions words thoughts of the characters and again is subjective Sensuality This is how the intimate scenes are written Kisses and sexual scenes how sensual were they Were they on the mechanical side Was there emotional pull tied in Were the details explicit or flowery These are subjective but generally 1 too short to get a good judgement 2 not all what I m looking for very vague or flowery prose 3 either not explicit enough or not enough emotional pull too mechanical physically descriptive without the emotions 4 what I love in a scene 5 absolute perfection perfect balance of emotional longing and explicit descriptionsSex Scene Length How long the bedroom scenes are generally 1 is 1 3 sentences 2 is a few paragraphs to a page ish 3 is about average.

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We got to see of the efforts put forward towards saving the community from negative population growth and the evil hands of Geoffrey A Harrison I also appreciated how the author brought up the issues surrounding speciesism and the doubts that crippled Karnak throughout the story I love these continued themes in the series and can t wait to see what happens as we explore orcs coming to the isle Sidenote I m totally getting a single dad romance vibe from Sakkara and I can t wait to find out who his person is going to be I would be remiss to mention both the spice and the humor laden in this series Our MCs are hilarious.

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Small town of course My Orc Next Door Eastshore Isle 1 Omg what fantastic story this was and I do love to whole beach community vibe where everyone knows your name Jess is on the Towns Council and has lived in Eastshore Isle for 4 yrs now and loves everything about her community but it needs help because businesses are closing and people are moving away and they need to come up with a plan to save there community and while she is dealing with that there is the issues with her sexy as sin Orc neighbor who star s in all her fantasy even in the hot tub Karnak is a beach loving Orc ad keeps to himself but when his new neighbor moved in he knew straight away that she was his mate but chose to stay away after his captivity where human hate everything about Orc s and would never been seen dating one but Karnak struggles because he an smell everything about her and its stronger in the hot tub but he still stays away When Jess asks for his help to find her kitten called Muffin who has run away he tells he it may already be to late with the other animals that are around and this start them down a path that they are so desperate want and soon they are steaming up the sheets and falling in love and if she can get him to vouch for there town maybe others will come but one of the council members doesn t want any of his kind in the community How does it all turn out.

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Note Some of my goodreads shelves can be spoilersOverall Readability Feels Emotional Depth I find myself wanting background on the hero and the orc history Sexual Tension Romance Sensuality Sex Scene Length Steam Scale Number of Sex Scenes Humor YesPerspective First person from both the hero and heroine More character focused or plot focused characterHow did the speed of the story feel mediumWhen mains are first on page together immediately Cliffhanger No this ends with a happily ever afterEpilogue Yes maybe a few months later Format voluntarily read an advanced reader copy in e book form from the author Descriptions found at end of my review Should I read in order This is fine alone you know when you re watching a movie and the main character is about to do something really embarassing retractable claws there s a bit orc background in this one than the prior novella it s mentioned about their world and the human world and there is a veil that keeps the orc world hidden from humans 7 feet tall hero has exceptional hearing and scent and can tell when the heroine or others are aroused lips are rough and tongue is ridged cock is darker green and ridged very well endowed orcs have something that cause their partner to orgasm upon entering them to help ease the wayQuotes thoughts Any mistakes are my own The part that took one look at him standing there all green and gorgeous and slick wearing only a tiny towel around his waist and could only think words like lick and taste and yes please Until I d returned home from an exhausting day at work to find that not only had Karnak cut up the tree and hauled it awayhe d done the same to the fence which had separated our properties Now nothing stood between our yards. Break and enter orc Nothing hid my back porch my hot tub from him Nothing hid his outdoor shower from me Karnak had folded his arms now and while part of me was glad that he d covered up at least a part of that glorious chest a rather significant part of me was yelling forearms Forearms Forearms How long has your Muffin been out there Unpetted Lonely Oh God so long I m not your pet I managed to snarl and immediately hated myself when surprise then hurt flickered across her expression Of course you re not You re my you re my friend Friend Pet I m a fucking orc I d be her pet monster Humans don t want to be friends with orcs. Following too close orc As my claws pierced my skin I winced thankful for the distraction of the pain I needed to get away from here away from her But her scent made it impossible Thanks to my stupid Kteer I knew I d stand here and claw out my own chest at the chance to hear her call me friend again Karnak A chance ot hear her say my name again Stupid biology Stupid instincts Stupid Kteer. Follow to close orc Content warnings This should be taken as a minimum because I could have missed some mention of workplace harassment heroine works with someone that said he d back her proposal if she dated him parental death cancer racism hero is physically assaultedAuthor given content warnings didn t see any mentionedLocations of kisses intimate scenes Safe sex Heroine is on birth control no condoms usedHows the consent It s good40% kisses42% mutual masturbation heroine in the hot tub hero against the wall listening55% kiss58% kisses oral for her sex on the counterMy confession was cut off by his sudden growl and the way he lost control and wrapped both arms around my torso lifting me closer so his lips could slam down atop mine. Following too close orc Yes Yes So wet he murmured his gaze going to mine his eyes still blazing and a sort of satisfied smirk on his lips What a good girl For me 66% oral for her her on top fairly short I put her down alright On the couch covering her body with mine Kneeling between her legs I put my mouth on her pussy right on top of her yoga pants and inhaled deeply. Following too close orc 94% oral for her you kind of walk into a scene started but there s also a bit of wrap up during the scene reflection and it s a bit short so I decided not to count as a full flame. Following too close orc Extra stuff like what my review breakdowns mean where to find me and book clubs Full break down on what my ratings above mean here Overall How I felt about it everything considered Readability How readable was the book Did I fly through it Did I have to tell myself to pick it back up repeatedly Were any passages confusing I will probably score like 1 is literally unreadable due to formatting typing errors etc 2 There were lots of errors that made it difficult to read OR It was extremely confusing and I had to reread passages to make sense of it OR I disliked it so much I had to bribe myself to keep reading 3 I didn t really want to keep reading and would have preferred to abandon the read and start something else OR some minor continuity issues confusion 4 I liked it fine maybe a minor error or 2 I was happy to pick it up when I had time 5 I never wanted to put this down I thought about it when I wasn t reading it I hid in the bathroom from my kids to read I threw inappropriate food at my children for dinner so I could read instead Feels Totally subjective to each person but did the book give me any tingles Any butterflies Did it rip my heart out in a good way Emotional depth How well do I feel I know the characters at the end How much did I feel their emotions throughout the story Sexual tension Again subjective a few pages 4 well developed scenes quite a few pages with descriptions 4 the majority of the book takes place in the bedroom This is always hard to tell for me on audio Steam Scale Generally each flame is a scene If scenes are super close together I sometimes combine them If a scene is super short or so vague I don t know what s happening I don t count it There s some levels of grey but generally the number of flames is how many sex scenes there are I max out at 5 so I ll put a after if there s than that Find me Instagram The Storygraph Bookbub Book ClubsThe Ton and the Tartans Historical Romance Upturned Petticoats and Undone Cravats Historical Romance with Steam Requirements A Love Less Ordinary Science Fiction Paranormal Monster Fantasy Romance Modern Manuscripts Contemporary Romance Words for the Wicked Contemporary Romance with Steam Requirements Vintage Romance Old School Romance published 2000 and prior English My ORC Next Door by Veronika LaneEastshore Isle series 1 Paranormal monster romance Fated mates Alternating POV. Following too close orc Jess bought her home on Eastshore Isle four years ago and loves her community She is on the committee to help improve the financial stability of the island because businesses are closing After getting to know her neighbor Jess believes bringing Orcs to Eastshore is the solution Karnak has lived on Eastshore Isle for ten years He keeps to himself and orders groceries from out of town When Jess moved in next door he knew she was his Mate But he learned during captivity that humans don t want anything to with Orcs Especially not romantically He can t help being around Jess when she s outside though especially when she s in her hot tub Her smell is intoxicating Jess and Karnak are silently lusting after each other Maybe they should do something about that A gentle green giant silently helping his neighbors with tasks Sure he can be and is an actual monster but he can also be a good neighbor And wow he steps up to help Jess with the loss of her Muffin Kitten Really So amusing that both Jess and Karnak have a lot of arguments with themselves And lusty thoughts It s actually a slow burn once they acknowledge they want but they eventually get steamy and sexy hot Humor sexy times and a love they have to work at to believe A fantastic start of a romance series and I can t wait to read English Oh goodness I couldn t wait to return to Eastshore Isle for Karnak s and Jess s story Let s start with how utterly adorable the cover is The cutesy cartoon art is carried over from the novella that kicked off this series My Orc Bodyguard and totally encapsulates just how quirky and cute the town and residents are Speaking of the town and its residents I continue to love the small town vibes with the bustling Main Street and little shoppes as Meli would spell it the community events and the overall comradery I definitely felt like we had a larger insight into the isle s residents in this book and I absolutely adored it There are so many people that I want to continue to get to know as the series progresses and I get the feeling Kane will deliver With this being the second book based in Eastshore Isle especially with their inner monologues I laughed a lot while reading this and feel that will continue as the series continues Along with the laughs there were so many sexy moments running throughout the story and we got a touch of the good girl from Karnak that makes my knees jelly It was just the perfect amount of spice for such a cute series I can t wait to see what Cairo brings to the bedroom Last but not least the sneak peek into Meli s and Cairo s book My Orc Fake Boyfriend has me THIRSTING for their story This is going to be a delicious little grumpy x sunshine fake dating story and I know I m going to eat it up like a tasty little muffin I seriously CANNOT wait 4. Follow to close orc 5 stars Thank you to Veronika Kane for the opportunity to read a copy of this story The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own English Gleeful Goblin Review This book was absolutely darling and the interaction that the MC s have over MissingMuffins and what an inside pet is tickled me pink You think she s out there His question took me by surprise but since he was staring out at the thicket behind our houses my brain took a leap of conjecture Yes I mean I hope so He turned just far enough to quirk one black brow in my direction I mean I tried to explain flustered all over again at being the focus of that dark gaze that it would be better than the marsh right He grunted and I wasn t sure if that was an agreement Racoons live in the marsh and the brambles My chest grew tight again in sorrow Right I rasped She s probably dead Karnak had been turning toward me as he spoke and whatever he saw in my face caused him to bite off his words I I know I choked hating the fact that he was probably right He was studying me eyes curious Why does this animal s death matter to you You eat animals I ve seen your grocery order I ve smelled the tuna you ve left around your porch He d smelled those Sorry I whispered wrapping my arms around my middle and fixing my gaze on the distant blob I hoped was Pickles and not a pile of black laundry thrown over the chair in my living room I hadn t realized it was bothering you It s not I m sorry he d paid attention to my grocery order Muffin and Pickles they re my friends Pets You know I risked a glance at him Have you ever had a pet He was staring at me his expression unreadable My pulse sped flickering at my collarbone Finally he shook his head I guess I haven t Before he d joined our world he s probably eaten animals the size and shape of housecats I took a deep breath I guess they re like my family My friends You have other friends Was he trying to help or being deliberately obtuse Yeah and I d be sad if one of them died too His lips twitched again obvious because of the tusks Fair Was that supposed to be an apology This is a dirty fun flirty story that has cozy vibes and grown up themes that will keep you smiling all the way to the end 5 5 Stars English That s it I m moving to Eastshore Not only does the town sound freaking adorable the townsfolk are what you picture in a hallmark movie well for the most part Throw in Karnak and his clan mates and you ve got it all Jess is smart funny and I would totally be friends with her I neeeeed of this series in my life English

My Orc Next Door (Eastshore Isle #1) By Veronika Kane

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I m beginning to think he needs me as much as I need him Look there are plenty of things I just learned about the gorgeous seven foot tall perfect specimen of male living next door to me 1 Karnak can scent everything about me including those times I thought I was alone in my hot tub and I decided to experiment with different water jet settings 2 He s really good at finding lost kitties not a euphemism 3 In the four years I ve lived next door to him the orc has known beyond a shadow of a doubt that I m his fated Mate And apparently it s killing him to stay away But our beach town of Eastshore is dying and I m the one tasked with saving it No pressure right And the fourth thing I ve just learned about Karnak is that despite being the world s largest greenest recluse he s also the only one who can help me save our cozy tightknit community Unfortunately he has this silly idea he deserves to be alone If I can t convince him this town is perfect for him then how can I prove I m perfect for him too Tropes Fated Mates boy next door size difference virgin hero teammates get this book to find out English I ve discovered a delightful new combination I enjoy in a book orcs small towns and heartwarming stories My Orc Next Door by Veronika Kane was a delightful surprise that I didn t know I would enjoy so much Imagine a snug comforting blanket on a chilly evening that s what this book feels like. Following too close orc From the author s note I learned that Eastshore Isle the small town setting was inspired by Edisto Island After looking up images of Edisto Island I can see its charm The story unfolds with the warmth of a place where everyone knows everyone The setting alone makes me want to pack my bags and move there but adding an intriguing orc neighbor and possibly orcs settling in Eastshore creates the perfect escape. Break and enter orc This is my first Veronika Kane book and I m so glad I stumbled upon it It s like discovering a hidden gem in your favorite cozy spot Kane blends the fantasy element of an orc living next door with the everyday sweetness of small town life in a magical way She gives you a little bit of worry and anxiety but she heals you perfectly with a satisfying happy ever after It has the cozy vibes of a Hallmark movie but with the perfect hint of naughty naughty spice leaving me with a dreamy satisfied feeling by the end. Break and enter orc The characters are endearing especially the mature but not elderly Mrs McGee She s a treasure Karnak the orc next door struggles with doubts about whether he belongs in this charming community Paired with our sunshine Jess the two make the story heartwarming It s a tale about finding love and acceptance in this cozy little town. Following too close orc My Orc Next Door made my day and left me smiling long after I turned the last page I can t wait to explore of Veronika Kane s work especially after the little taste of Melli and Cairo Oho I feel like these two will do than just make this little town cozy English A cute and fluffy contemporary monster romance that is full of small town charm Eastshore Isle is an island at risk and it s Jess s job and personal passion to save it Despite living next door to Karnak for four years she barely knows her reclusive neighbor Karnak one of a few orcs who settled on Eastshore after surviving testing and education at government facilities has known Jess is his fated mate since she moved in next door He s kept his distance because of a deep rooted belief that humans women in particular will only ever see him as a monster Together he and Jess figure out a way to save Eastshore Isle foil the villain George A Harrison fall madly in love with each other and make way for happily ever after Despite its light heartedness I appreciated how the story explored speciesism and discussed Karnak s past experiences and fears Couldn t put this book down and look forward to the next one with Meli Age gap Not explicitly stated both characters likely in their early to mid 30s. Follow to close orc I received an ARC version of this book in exchange for an honest and voluntary review English OMG I devoured this bookI love Karnak and Jess Contemporary style Monster romances are some of my faves I love the boy next door meets fated mates trope combo Karnak has been in love with the girl next door for 4 years knowing that she is his Mate but also believing that humans would never want to be with Orcs Jess has been crushing on her hot reclusive neighbor for just as long. Follow to close orc I appreciated that this book explores the racial undertones of a lot of monster romances especially with orcs Karnak is really hesitant when Jess shows interest in him and worries it s of a fetish than love I haven t read that in many monster romances and I think this covers it well. Following too close orc I cannot wait for Meli and Cairo Meli is one of my favorite side characters so far and I love a grump MMC so I know I will fall hard for Cairo English Jess is on the town council of Eastshore a charming coastal town whose population is on the decline Karnak is a hot seven foot tall beach loving orc who knew four years ago that Jess was his Mate He has stayed away from her since because he was erroneously convinced many years prior that no human woman would want a monster for a life partner The pair collide when Jess is searching for her lost kitten As she and Karnak tentatively begin talking she hits upon a brilliant idea to increase the town s population that centers around beings like Karnak However there s a roadblock in the form of a mercenary town council member. Following too close orc This was a fun sexy novella which would be a perfect alternative summer beach read It had humor and spice in just the right tone for me It s part of a series but stands on its own in terms of beginning middle and conclusion. Follow to close orc Personally am not fond of breaking the 4th wall I was in love with Karnak but I wasn t going to figure that out for a few chapters: Following too close orc SFCP safe for childless people main characters do not get pregnant have a baby, Break and enter orc I was lucky to have received an advance reader copy from the author and bookfunnel and I m sharing my honest review English .

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