She was sent to map his lands. Instead, she became his prize.When Brinley Faire is captured by the Broken Blade clan, she expects death. They are monsters, after all-terrifying warriors who have been at war with her kingdom for generations.But Kruush'ak, the massive Warlord with eyes like molten gold, doesn't want her life. He wants her maps. And he offers her a bargain she can't refuse: her skills in exchange for his protection.Brinley thought she could keep her distance. She thought she could guard her heart against the seven-foot warrior who watches her with a hunger that burns hotter than his campfires...She was wrong.Because the first time he touches her, an ancient, primal bond snaps into place, shattering her resistance. Now, the ruthless warlord won't just burn kingdoms to keep her safe. He'll destroy anyone who tries to take what is his.Taken by the Orc Warlord is the first book in the Ashspire Orcs series. It features a possessive alpha hero who has waited centuries for his mate, a curvy heroine who matches his wits, and a scorching enemies-to-lovers romance with a guaranteed HEA.Perfect for readers who crave high-heat fantasy romance featuring a possessive orc warlord and the brilliant human woman who brings him to his knees. This story features a massive size difference, a hero who has waited centuries for his fated mate, and scorching "forced proximity" tension. If you love enemies-to-lovers dynamics and primal, protective alphas, this book is for you.