The Perished Woods Series by Tracy Lauren

Desperate to find answers to the whereabouts of her niece, Ellyn does the unthinkable and releases a criminal brought in from the Perished Woods. Believing him to be nothing more than a man caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, she enlists his aid as a tracker. But the dark night can only shield his true form from her view for so long and when Ellyn finally looks into Ash’s ghostly eyes, she knows exactly what type of monster she’s released... moreDesperate to find answers to the whereabouts of her niece, Ellyn does the unthinkable and releases a criminal brought in from the Perished Woods. Believing him to be nothing more than a man caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, she enlists his aid as a tracker. But the dark night can only shield his true form from her view for so long and when Ellyn finally looks into Ash’s ghostly eyes, she knows exactly what type of monster she’s released. An orc… the same fearsome beast responsible for the burning of her niece’s village. Forced into the cursed woods with a traveling companion he never meant to keep, Ash wants nothing more than to lose the girl, but the longer he walks with Ellyn at his side, he realizes he’s more apt to lose himself. less

Lost to the madness of a witch’s curse, the Orc King advances on the castle at Pontheugh. His heart pulls him in one direction while magic drags him in another. All the while, fate is at work, bringing two lonely souls ever nearer.Alba…her heart breaking day by day. She’s driven to her own kind of madness. A raid on her village should have been devasting and yet, she finds herself saved—free to start anew... moreLost to the madness of a witch’s curse, the Orc King advances on the castle at Pontheugh. His heart pulls him in one direction while magic drags him in another. All the while, fate is at work, bringing two lonely souls ever nearer.Alba…her heart breaking day by day. She’s driven to her own kind of madness. A raid on her village should have been devasting and yet, she finds herself saved—free to start anew. But her deepest desire is unchanging and she finds herself so easily Captured by the Orc King. less

Bennett Baker, the noble knight from Pontheugh, finds himself lost in the depths of The Perished Woods’ shadowy embrace. Enchanted by elusive will-o'-wisps, he stumbles upon Briarmere—a place cloaked in mystery and danger. There, he encounters a captivating young woman.How many years has Fenella been ensnared in the clutches of the malevolent witch? Not even she can say. Determined to free her, Bennett embarks on a perilous journey, sacrificing everything for love and liberation... moreBennett Baker, the noble knight from Pontheugh, finds himself lost in the depths of The Perished Woods’ shadowy embrace. Enchanted by elusive will-o'-wisps, he stumbles upon Briarmere—a place cloaked in mystery and danger. There, he encounters a captivating young woman.How many years has Fenella been ensnared in the clutches of the malevolent witch? Not even she can say. Determined to free her, Bennett embarks on a perilous journey, sacrificing everything for love and liberation.As he delves deeper into Fenella's past and the shrouded secrets of Briarmere, Bennett discovers an unyielding bond forming between them. With each passing moment, their connection grows stronger, igniting a longing for a future beyond the confines of The Perished Woods.Will their love overcome the dark magic of the witch, or will the shadows of Briarmere consume them both?A Knight in the Perished Woods is the 5th book in The Perished Woods series. Read all the books in order:Tamed by the TrollEnthralling the OrcCaptured by the Orc KingAn Offer to the OrcA Knight in the Perished Woods less

In the humble village of Winstonshire stands Edenbridge Hall, a lonely and forgotten estate on the edge of a cursed forest. It is here that the young Victoria Fairfax finds herself torn between duty and desire. To save her small family from financial ruin, she is forced to marry, and an engagement to the elderly Lord Harrington seems to be her only option.Arriving at Edenbridge Hall, she meets Lord Harrington’s nephew, Elias... moreIn the humble village of Winstonshire stands Edenbridge Hall, a lonely and forgotten estate on the edge of a cursed forest. It is here that the young Victoria Fairfax finds herself torn between duty and desire. To save her small family from financial ruin, she is forced to marry, and an engagement to the elderly Lord Harrington seems to be her only option.Arriving at Edenbridge Hall, she meets Lord Harrington’s nephew, Elias. A hulking and bitter young man, Elias is spurned by the women of Winstonshire because of his scarred face and too-rugged appearance. When Victoria discovers Elias's true nature, their forbidden love blossoms amidst the shadows of secrecy and fear.Beyond the Perished Woods is a tale of love, pride, and the enduring power of the human heart. Will Victoria and Elias defy the odds and forge a future together, or will their love be lost in the shadows of the Perished Woods? less