Tusk Love

Critical Role

De: Thea Guanzon, Critical Role

Narrado por: Teddy Hamilton, Brittany Pressley

A merchant’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars.

“A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt—this one is a winner all around.”—Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods

As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family’s station, and live quietly as a lordling’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure.

Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack.

Unlike Guinevere, Oskar’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he’s never seen to find family he’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise.

Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role’s Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.

©2025 Thea Guanzon and Critical Role (P)2025 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Guanzon’s mesmerizing prose delivers a magical, exhilarating experience featuring a hilarious yet heartwarming dynamic between Guinevere, the wayward lady with a fiery secret, and Oskar, the half-orc hunk with a soft side (who deserves to be climbed like a tree). Tusk Love will have you giggling and kicking your feet when it isn’t ripping your heart out.”—Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

“A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt and laugh-out-loud funny—this one is a winner all around!”—Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods

“Spicy, captivating, and enthralling from the first page to the last. It’s full of laugh out loud moments, banter, and spice so hot, you look over your shoulder to make sure no one else is looking. Cannot recommend enough!”—Elayna R. Gallea, bestselling author of Tethered

Absolutely adore this story! 10/10

So funny and so steamy! Absolutely loved this story. Absolutely recommend to everyone. The voice actors were perfect. So glad it was dual narration

tusk love is here!

Jester wasn't kidding on how good this book is! Definitely worth the wait, and so many references in this if you ever listened/watched critical role. :) Good Soup!

Better Than I Imagined.

Fan of critical role or not this book is a good time! If you’re well versed with fantasy romance novels then no there won’t be any crazy twists or turns. Nevertheless, you will be swept away on a witty adventure between 2 characters you can’t help but love. If you’re burnt out of books or in need of something familiar this book will not disappoint. Also the voice actors are amazing!

I Would Like More Of This, Please.

The story and characters in are fantastic! One is adorable and one is grumpy. Both are sexy. No one is toxic, except for the antagonists. Wish the last four chapters were a little but longer with the combative saving of the day, but that’s my only complaint.

Make a sequel. The fate of the very world just might depend on it.

Regency romance meets Tangled meets Dungeons & Dragons

That’s the vibe this book gave me—and honestly, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! Based on the cover alone, it probably wouldn’t have been something I picked up myself, but while road-tripping through Texas, my husband and I decided to listen to it together.

He’s a longtime listener of Critical Role’s D&D podcast, and—long story short—this book is a work of fiction set within the world of their ongoing campaign. It’s kind of like how The Tales of Beedle the Bard exists inside the Harry Potter universe, but also became a real book you can read. Same idea here—fiction born from fiction.

All of this considered, it seemed like it would be a bit nerdy, but it turned out to be exactly the kind of book I enjoy. Here’s why:

1. This book has all the elements of a great regency-style romance: a lady who is a part of high society finds herself in a desperate situation in which a “rough around the edges” albeit kind-hearted MMC is thrown into her path.
2. There’s a forced journey that throws the characters together.
3. Add in the one bed trope, slow burn tension, and fantastic dual narration—and you’ve got yourself a winner.

Whether or not you're a D&D fan (I’m not), this one is a surprisingly charming romantic fantasy adventure with very little world building needed!

VaVaVoom

Amazing! This was a fun, spicy and emotional joueney you'll want to take again and again.

Story Setting

I loved that the story took place in familiar places from the campaign, and the distinctive voices of the readers.

wonderful, magical!

this was one of the best magical romances I've ever heard. the characters are fully realized, the dialogue comfortable and realistic, and unlike many of the older romances, the female character is innocent but not stupid. she has agency (as soon as she leaves her parents) and powers of her own. the romance and sex is well written with neither crude detail or flowery hyperbole. I will look for other books by this author when I finish writing this.

Perfect 10/10

I love the choice of narrators, particularly Teddy Hamilton. The story is wonderful and stands alone in the critical role world with no prior knowledge of the livestream game. That being said, as an avid fan of the livestream, particularly campaign two, there were definitely some Easter eggs for the fans.

Plot and Prose

As a fan of Critical Role (and knowing what this book is based off of) I expected this story to be very cheesy, poorly written, and just for laughs. Instead, I found myself thoroughly immersed in the story and the characters. It was written well and the acting was great!