Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

✨Save a Horse, Ride an Orc✨

Tusk Love is a fast-paced, cozy romantasy that delivers exactly what the cover (and Jester Lavorre’s dramatic flair) promises: adventure, banter, and a big-hearted, brooding half-orc who is absolutely going to ruin you for other fantasy love interests.

Guinevere is a merchant’s daughter, raised with a clear path: marry well and behave better. But she wants more—freedom, passion, purpose—and when her caravan is ambushed on the Amber Road, she gets it. Enter Oskar: a gruff, emotionally walled-up half-orc with a tragic backstory, a strong jaw, and zero patience for spoiled noblewomen. Or so he thinks.

This is opposites attract meets class difference with one bed, one horse, and one cave. The tension and banter snap. Oskar is quiet but deeply kind, and Guinevere is a little sheltered, sure—but her sincerity and bravery shine through. There’s something so compelling about watching her earn his trust and watching him slowly let her hold not just his hand, but his grief.

The journey is just as enjoyable as the romance. Along the way, they meet fun side characters, dodge bandits, and lean into the delicious pining that comes from close proximity. I did want a bit more resolution around Guinevere’s fire elemental and the magic system as a whole—it felt like it was building toward something a bit bigger than we got—but the emotional beats landed, and the ending left me smiling.

Perfect for fans of cozy romantasy with spice, swordfights, and cinnamon-roll heroes who are only soft for one woman. If you’re craving an adventure with heart and heat, Tusk Love is a worthy companion.

Release Date: July 1, 2025

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