The Orc Soldier's Secret Baby

Secret Babies of Prothekan Orc Warriors, Book 4

De: Celeste King

Narrado por: Midnite Michael, Mia Madison

I lost my orc. But he left me with something better.

One year ago, Nevarth had to leave me. I never even got a chance to say goodbye. I thought I had lost him forever. Until I felt a kick in my belly.

Now a part of him lives on in his son. When I look at his son, I feel that hope. And I feel sadness at having lost Nevarth.

Until the day he returns.

He tells me that our love put me in danger. The only way to save me was to leave. But he couldn't stay away and he's returned to fight for our love. Only now I need to tell him he's not just fighting for him and I.

He's going to need to fight for our son.

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Celeste King (P)2025 Tantor Media

The Downtrodden Orc and the Human Teacher

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
Character development: 😋🙂☺️😍
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration

🦸🏻‍♂️ Hero Spotlight: Nevarth

Nevarth, an Orc of the Ironhooded clan, is the kind of character who carves his soul into clay—only to be told it’s worthless. Every year, he enters the clan’s hunting contest and every year, he loses—often by a margin as petty as a single rabbit pelt. His cousin Judeah, the indifferent chieftain, always wins. Nevarth’s artistry is dismissed, so he crafts weapons instead, burying his creative spirit beneath steel and obligation.

His father is a tyrant of expectations—verbally and physically abusive, obsessed with legacy, and blind to Nevarth’s quiet strength. When Nevarth is forced into a political marriage with the daughter of their enemy clan, it’s the final straw. The word “responsibility” becomes a chain around his neck, forged by a man who never saw him as enough.

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🦸🏼‍♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Larisa

Larisa is a teacher, a human newcomer to the Ironhooded clan, drawn by fertile lands and the promise of peace. Her literacy is her gift to the community—a legacy from her late mother—and she finds purpose in educating both Orc and human children. Her warmth and resilience make her a grounding presence, even as she quietly mourns the life she left behind.

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🔥 Plot Snapshot

When Nevarth throws the hunting contest, rumors swirl. Larisa hears of his father’s rage and sees Nevarth brooding near the schoolhouse. Their first conversation is unexpected—Nevarth, drawn to a human woman for the first time, finds solace in Larisa’s empathy. Their connection deepens over six weeks, despite the looming arranged marriage.

Nevarth tries to break the betrothal, even negotiating peace with the Swordstone clan. But his father’s grip remains unyielding. Larisa, believing she’s just a temporary comfort, doesn’t tell Nevarth she’s pregnant. Their intimacy is real, but the future is uncertain.

Six months later, Nevarth travels to meet his betrothed—only to discover she’s just as unwilling. Still, he hasn’t found the courage to defy his father outright.

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❤️‍🔥 What Worked

• 🍼 Normally, I roll my eyes at secret baby plots, but this one earned its place. Larisa’s silence felt justified—Nevarth hadn’t chosen her, and she had no reason to believe he ever would.
• 🌍 The world-building is immersive. The clan dynamics, village life, and interspecies tension are richly drawn.
• 🧠 Character arcs shine. Nevarth and Larisa evolve beautifully, though supporting characters like Noah remain underdeveloped. Nevarth’s father, however, is disturbingly vivid.

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🤨 Room for More

• 🤦🏻‍♂️ Nevarth’s decision to leave Larisa hinges on a flimsy misunderstanding—he sees her with Noah and assumes romantic betrayal. No confrontation, no clarification. Just… exit stage left.
• 🧬 The genetics of Orc-human children are baffling. Wilder, Larisa’s son, looks fully human despite his Orc heritage. In a world where Orcs are green, why aren’t the kids at least a shade of sage? It’s a recurring issue in the series that strains believability.

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🎧 Narration Vibes

Dual POVs, dual narrators: Midnight Michael and Mia Madison.

• Midnight Michael’s voice is deep—perfect for hulking Orc warriors—but he’s not my favorite overall.
• Mia Madison brings Larisa to life with expressive warmth. Her male voices aren’t stellar, but they’re passable and never distracting.

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📝 Final Thoughts

This audiobook delivers emotional depth, compelling world-building, and a romance that feels earned—even when the plot leans on familiar tropes. Nevarth’s journey from self-loathing to self-assertion is quietly powerful, and Larisa’s strength lies in her compassion. It’s not perfect, but it’s poignant.