The Duchess and the Orc

<p><strong><em>She just traded herself to a new lord. And he's the most brutal orc in the realm...</em></strong></p><p>In a world of recently warring orcs and men Maria is desperate to escape her gilded cage and her cruel duke husband. So she plots the perfect plan: she'll run away to Orc Mountain and offer herself to the first orc who agrees to keep her safe. </p><p><strong>But the first orc she meets is <em>Simon</em>. The huge hostile Enforcer of Orc Mountain. </strong>The biggest most dangerous orc in all the realm. </p><p><strong>Worst of all Simon hates humans.</strong> Especially wealthy pampered women like Maria. And when she makes him her offer he answers with vicious fury and a proposal of his own... </p><p><strong>He'll protect her and share his home with her. But only if she gives him <em>everything</em> in return. </strong></p><p>Her defeat.</p><p>Her dignity.</p><p><strong>Her devotion...</strong></p><p>Surely a duchess wouldn't dare agree to such a shameful deal... or would she? Especially if her surrender to Orc Mountain's mighty Enforcer might spark another war... or break both their hearts?</p><p>______</p><p><em>Paperback edition also includes a bonus epilogue!</em></p>