The Midwife and the Orc

An Orc Sworn Standalone

De: Finley Fenn

Narrado por: Shane East

Orc Mountain needs a midwife, and this devious, deadly orc is determined to find one…

In a world of recently warring orcs and men, Gwyn Garrett is a lord’s daughter on a mission: to escape her lord father, dump her cheating betrothed, and pursue her true calling as a plant-obsessed midwife—until the night her brand-new house is invaded by an orc.

He's a tall, taunting, treacherous monster with sharp teeth, vicious claws, and gleaming black eyes. Worst of all, he has a blatant, brutal mission of his own. He’s come to court her, claim her, compromise her.

Gwyn is far too clever to fall for this sneaky orc’s schemes—right? Even if he moves like a graceful god, his voice is sweet syrup in her ears, and his low, mocking laugh sparks something hot and reckless deep in her soul…

It’s hunger; it’s home; it’s everything Gwyn never knew she needed. But in its wake, there’s only devastation, defeat, and the realization that she’s forever linked with this horrible orc and his horrible plans—and, with the war, the fates of hundreds of women like her.

The truth is that Orc Mountain desperately needs her. Maybe this proud, lonely orc does too…

©2023 Finley Fenn (P)2023 Podium Audio

Shane East Deserves an Oscar!

This series keeps getting better and better. Narration is superlative. Each story is rich in it's variety of unique characters.

Joarr/Gwen

This is one of my favorites in this series! I love how these two run along together and out of all the orcs (whether he wanted to be or not), he is the most honest. I like that the connection is so deep that they don’t even have to speak at times. I like that he has a very active way of showing her his love, respect and affection for her. I also like that they play, challenge and joke throughout the book.
Shane is masterful(as usual)! I loved the way Gwen’s father sounded so whiny at the end (I laughed a while about that). Shane really puts those feelings into his voice and it’s always a pleasure to hear.

Well-Developed Character Arches

This was a refreshing book! I love how strong the FMC is and how much the MMC softens! I prefer the single male and female couple books! The MFM is just not my style, but to each their own!

orca

this series is amazing and shane east brings these orcs to life. this is one of my favs from the series

“You like?”

“You like?” This is my favorite line Joarr likes says during spicy times. I will randomly repeat this to myself all throughout my day.

Narrator did a wonderful job setting apart orcs from each other, as well as feminizing his voice for Gwyn’s lines. Shrill at times, but I do think it fits the stress Gwyn is going through.

Speaking of stress: I had a huge problem with the story and the rollercoaster of emotions Gwyn goes through. It was SO REPETITIVE to see Gwyn go through the cycle of “I hate you Joarr!!” to “maybe he’s not so bad” to “oh my gosh he feels amazing maybe I can stay here with him” all the way back to “I HATE YOU”. This happens at least 3 times throughout the story.

It is a fun listen but it was frustrating at times. I will most likely not listen again.