Title: Her Orc Husband
Author: Zoe Ashwood
Series: Bellhaven Clan #5
Pages: 181
Violet’s brother is threatening to throw her out if she doesn’t find a husband soon. Unfortunately, the city’s best matchmaker has given up on finding a suitable match for her due to Violet’s revulsion at being touched. But as soon as Marut sees her he claims her as the one. Violet’s phobia doesn’t stop him from pursuing her, just makes him more determined to show her that he is willing to wait for her.
After not really liking Marut in the previous book because of his inability to get along (aka have a decent conversation) with his brother, but I found that I really liked him in this. Marut was all about consent and letting Violet set the pace of their marriage of convenience, and I loved every minute of it. I loved his patience in wooing Violet and showing her that she could trust him with her body and heart.
Violet was a woman who is repulsed by touch, especially adults. I really liked Violet and that she finally did something for herself. She knew that Marut was not the choice her family would choose but knew that he was what she wanted and took the chance, even if she knew she might be able to touch him. I also loved how she stood up to the banker and her brother for their behaviors. She may be quiet but she had spunk too.
Overall, this was a very sweet romance that showed consent is key. I loved these two and how their relationship built over the journey home. It was just what I needed right now.
TW: Haphephobia (fear of being touched) geared towards adults, especially men;
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