Monster Mate Hunt Series by Ava Ross

Selected for the Monster Mate Hunt, I’m about to be claimed by an orc.I spend my days collecting herbs, using them to cure whatever ails my fellow villagers living behind the high walls of the fortress. They say I’m foolish to venture outside the keep at night.They whisper the orcs will capture me. What they’ll do after that is mere speculation. Those caught are never seen again... moreSelected for the Monster Mate Hunt, I’m about to be claimed by an orc.I spend my days collecting herbs, using them to cure whatever ails my fellow villagers living behind the high walls of the fortress. They say I’m foolish to venture outside the keep at night.They whisper the orcs will capture me. What they’ll do after that is mere speculation. Those caught are never seen again.When my sister is chosen for the Monster Mate Hunt—an annual event where two women must sacrifice themselves to the orcs for the good of us all—I volunteer in her place. That night, the orcs hunt me, their howls echoing around me as I bolt through the forest. I’m captured and claimed by one of the enormous, powerful orcs who protect the fortress in exchange for the chance to hunt for a bride.My new husband, Commander Jaus, makes one demand after another, but he treats me with a gentleness I never expected from a monster. He expects me to cook and clean, plus sleep in his quarters with him at night, despite insisting he doesn’t want a mate.Until something changes, and his dark, brooding gaze turns my way . . .Orc’s Craving is Book 1 in the Monster Mate Hunt Series. Expect fated mates, found families, a distinctive size difference, and a “touch her and die” hero. Each book is standalone, but the series is best if read in order.Orc’s Mate(a prequel)Orc’s CravingOrc’s FateOrc’s MaidenOrc’s CaptiveOrc’s Taming less

Can a lonely widow and an orc with secrets find true love together?After losing my husband to an illness, my village pushes me to the front of the monster mate hunt line. To protect those I grew up with, I’ll do my duty, but I’ve vowed I’ll never love another.Then I’m claimed in the hunt by Madr, a strong, handsome orc who I swear is hiding secrets. On his dragon-like vox, he flies me toward his home in the orc kingdom... moreCan a lonely widow and an orc with secrets find true love together?After losing my husband to an illness, my village pushes me to the front of the monster mate hunt line. To protect those I grew up with, I’ll do my duty, but I’ve vowed I’ll never love another.Then I’m claimed in the hunt by Madr, a strong, handsome orc who I swear is hiding secrets. On his dragon-like vox, he flies me toward his home in the orc kingdom. His warm arms keeping me safe and his teasing touch make me reconsider my vow. He makes me laugh and for the first time, I begin to question every assumption I’ve made about both my past and future.But someone’s determined to drive us apart, and they’ll stop at nothing to fulfill their goal. Will Madr and I find a way to be together, or will the villain succeed in ripping us apart forever?Orc’s Fate is Book 2 in the Monster Mate Hunt Series. Expect a seductive orc prince with a creative. . . (cough), size difference, her awakening, only one bed/forced proximity, a mourning woman finding new love, fated mates, plus a fantasy world you'll want to live in. HEA guaranteed. Each book is standalone but the series is more fun if read in order.Books in Order:Orc’s Mate(a prequel novel)Orc’s CravingOrc’s FateOrc’s MaidenOrc’s CaptiveOrc’s Taming less

I’m determined to control my own life—until I meet a gruff orc who makes me dream about a future by his side.Alwen: A year ago, one of the males in my village hurt me. When he tried to do it a second time, I took care of that problem—permanently. Then I’m selected for the annual Monster Mate Hunt where two village women must enter the forest to be claimed as an orc’s bride. If an orc tries to take me, I’ll handle him just as I did the man in my village... moreI’m determined to control my own life—until I meet a gruff orc who makes me dream about a future by his side.Alwen: A year ago, one of the males in my village hurt me. When he tried to do it a second time, I took care of that problem—permanently. Then I’m selected for the annual Monster Mate Hunt where two village women must enter the forest to be claimed as an orc’s bride. If an orc tries to take me, I’ll handle him just as I did the man in my village.To my dismay, I’m captured by a band of treacherous thieves. I’m planning my escape when an enormous, snarly orc attacks the camp. He slays the thieves and announces I’m his fated mate.I won’t go down without a fight. If only I didn’t swoon whenever he comes near.Zickar: I have one purpose: to find my brother, Dakur, and bring him back to our clan. When the path leads me to Alwen, she sparks my clan pendant, proving she's mine. She fights me at every turn, and I can tell she was hurt in the past. This pretty maiden deserves to be treated gently, and I’m just the male to do it. In no time, I can’t imagine a life without her.But when someone steals her from me, I’ll cross the ends of the continent to save her. Alwen’s my fated mate, and I’ll do anything to make her mine.Orc’s Maiden is Book 3 in the Monster Mate Hunt Series. Expect a seductive orc hero with a creative . . . (cough), size difference, a fierce, wounded woman who softens only for him, plus a fantasy world you'll want to live in. HEA guaranteed. Each book is standalone, but the series is more fun if read in order.Trigger: references to a prior assault—not shown on the page.Monster Mate HuntBooks in Order:Orc’s Mate(a prequel novel – FREE with newsletter sign-up)Orc’s CravingOrc’s FateOrc’s MaidenOrc’s CaptiveOrc’s Taming less

Can a wounded orc hero protect his treasured mate from a cruel captor?Nia: I spend my days healing those forced to battle in my stepbrother’s arena and my nights hiding. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that with my burn scars, I’ll never find love. Until my stepbrother commands me to heal his latest acquisition—an orc who was severely injured during capture. I’ve only heard of orcs, but I do my best to heal him and prepare him for the battles he’ll soon face... moreCan a wounded orc hero protect his treasured mate from a cruel captor?Nia: I spend my days healing those forced to battle in my stepbrother’s arena and my nights hiding. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that with my burn scars, I’ll never find love. Until my stepbrother commands me to heal his latest acquisition—an orc who was severely injured during capture. I’ve only heard of orcs, but I do my best to heal him and prepare him for the battles he’ll soon face.As I care for Dakur’s wounds, we exchange glances that slowly grow heated. It’s not long before I’m falling in love for this gruff, stoic warrior who’s as trapped here as me.Can we find a way free to finally be together?Dakur: I barely remember being captured, and I’ve suffered since, forced to fight in a ring while humans bet on the outcome. The only good thing in my life is Nia, the human woman who sparked my clan’s pendant. She’s my fated mate, though I doubt I’ll live long enough to be with her. But as we fall deeper in love, I know I must find a way.I’m going to get us out of this trap, and then I’m claiming Nia as mine.Orc’s Captive is Book 4 in the Monster Mate Hunt Series. Expect a seductive orc hero with a creative. . . (cough), size difference, a fierce, scarred woman who will do anything to protect those she loves, plus a fantasy world you'll want to live in. HEA guaranteed. Each book is standalone, but the series is more fun if read in order.Trigger: Nia lives in a dark world, as do the creatures she heals—those her stepbrother forces to fight in the arena. There is no animal death on the page, however. And her stepbrother is mean. He pushes and threatens her.Monster Mate HuntBooks in Order:Orc’s Mate (a prequel novel – FREE with newsletter sign-up)Orc’s CravingOrc’s FateOrc’s MaidenOrc’s CaptiveOrc’s Taming less

Eleri: When I’m falsely accused of murder, I steal the place of one of the women chosen for the Monster Mate Hunt. Each year, two of us must give ourselves to the orcs in exchange for their protection. I’m captured by Odik, the fierce leader of the Zephyr Clan. He takes me to his island home far out to sea where he tells me he won’t claim me until I’ve fallen in love with him. There’s something powerfully attractive about this strong orc that I can’t seem to resist... moreEleri: When I’m falsely accused of murder, I steal the place of one of the women chosen for the Monster Mate Hunt. Each year, two of us must give ourselves to the orcs in exchange for their protection. I’m captured by Odik, the fierce leader of the Zephyr Clan. He takes me to his island home far out to sea where he tells me he won’t claim me until I’ve fallen in love with him. There’s something powerfully attractive about this strong orc that I can’t seem to resist. Soon, I’m not only falling for Odik, but I’m also savoring sharing my life with him. Odik: When my clan pendant flared, it meant Eleri was my fated mate, the woman I’ll love for a lifetime. She’s skittish and shy, and I’ll do anything to keep her safe. But with a storm approaching the island, threatening my clan and our very existence, we must work together to survive. After that, I’ll show her how precious she is to me—then claim her as my bride. Orc’s Mate is a full-length story set in the Monster Mate Hunt Series. Expect fated mates, found families, a distinctive size difference, and a “touch her and die” hero. Each book is standalone, but the series is richer if read in order. Books in Order: Orc’s Mate (Prequel) Orc’s Craving Orc’s Fate Orc’s Maiden Orc’s Captive Orc’s Taming less

I want to begin a new life far from my village. Will that life include an orc who vows to adore me?Kaila: When a man in my village makes demands I’m not willing to give into, my younger brother and I flee into the forest. It’s the night of the Monster Mate Hunt, but the orcs who are gifted with brides in exchange for protecting the village will be too busy with the other woman to notice me.Until Turren claims me as his mate. I’m not interested in marrying, and orcs scare me... moreI want to begin a new life far from my village. Will that life include an orc who vows to adore me?Kaila: When a man in my village makes demands I’m not willing to give into, my younger brother and I flee into the forest. It’s the night of the Monster Mate Hunt, but the orcs who are gifted with brides in exchange for protecting the village will be too busy with the other woman to notice me.Until Turren claims me as his mate. I’m not interested in marrying, and orcs scare me. But there’s something sweet and endearing about this one. My brother and I planned to make a new life far from our village. Could that new life be with Turren?Turren: Kaila’s fierce and strong-willed, and in no time, I can’t imagine a world without her. In exchange for taking her and her brother to the new village on the edge of the forest, she agrees to let me woo her during our journey. And me, a male of very few words, has talked her into giving me three kisses. I’m going to do all I can to convince her we’re destined to be together, even if that means speaking of feelings and my past, things I’ve shared with no one.When we reach the village, will Kaila leave me or will she agree to be my mate?Orc’s Taming is Book 5 in the Monster Mate Hunt Series. Expect a seductive orc hero with a creative. . . (cough), size difference, a fierce, scarred woman who will do anything to protect those she loves, plus a fantasy world you'll want to live in. HEA guaranteed. Each book is standalone but the series is more fun if read in order.Monster Mate HuntBooks in Order:Orc’s Mate (a prequel novel – FREE with newsletter sign-up)Orc’s CravingOrc’s FateOrc’s MaidenOrc’s CaptiveOrc’s Taming less