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Fall for a Fairytale by Isabelle Taylor

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Fall for a FairytaleFall for a Fairytale by Isabelle Taylor

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Release Date: November 10, 2026

When Orc Jayce Rivendale enters a tavern in the backwoods of Feylight, he couldn’t begin to imagine how much his life was about to change. For years Jayce has been wandering around the country and supporting himself running cons, so when he spots a barmaid who he is sure could pass for the lost fey princess of Feylight who disappeared fifteen years ago when Lord Blackwood staged a coup against the crown, killing the fey Queen and disappeared along with the princess. The king was left heartbroken and has become a recluse while the country has fallen on hard times. Jayce is sure he can convince the King that she is his long-lost daughter and collect a reward that will set him up for life. But before he can charm her into helping him, his past catches up with him in the form of two Lycan henchmen for the crime lord Silver. Lucky for him, the little barmaid steps in and saves him, now he just has to con her into helping him claim the reward. Simple enough, until his heart becomes involved.

Clove has been alone for years, she has no memory of her life prior to waking up with a torn wing in a hospital in Wingspire City after the coup and being transferred to an orphanage where she stayed until she was eighteen, since then she has been working odd jobs trying to earn enough to return to Wingspire City, where she hopes to find answers about her past life. When the charming orc who was flirting with her is grabbed by some shifty looking Lycans, she steps in to help and finds herself on the run with him. When they escape the tavern, he explains that he knew the princess as a young girl and is sure that she is the lost princess and offers to help her reclaim her life. She is pretty sure he is not being honest, but the more time she spends with him the less she cares and actually begins to hope that he is right and that she can have the fairytale ending, complete with a handsome orc hero.

This was such cute story with amazing characters and lots of surprising twists and turns, not to mention a decent amount of spice. Clove and Jayce are both likable characters with pain and loss in their past that have shaped their lives, but they have not completely lost faith. Together, they bring out the best in each other and support each other without question. The book has a lost princess, an adorable hootbear, a charming orc, relentless henchmen, sky bandits, a very persistent villain, a heartbroken Fey King, steamyish love scenes, lots of action and finally a fairytale ending. I do wish there had been a definitive declaration between Clove and Jayce and some idea of their future together, but overall, it was a fun read and one I would happily recommend to readers who enjoy a spicy fantasy romance with a bit of whimsy.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for a DRC/ALC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

 

Only One for the Orc by Isabelle Taylor

On By TracyIn Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal / Fantasy, Part of a Series, Romantasy, Tracy's ReviewsLeave a comment

Only One for the Orc (Claw Haven, #3)Only One for the Orc by Isabelle Taylor

Tracy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Claw Haven #3

Release Date: August 25, 2026

Two years ago, orc Nick Wicker met his fated mate, human, Violet “Vi” Harper, too bad she made it crystal clear that she didn’t believe in fated mates, and she thought Nick was annoying. He doesn’t accept rejection immediately and tries his best to make her like him, but as the time passes, he begins to lose hope. But when the owner of the bookshop that Vi works at is injured and can’t host the weekly book club, Nick sees his chance to impress Violet and offers to host the book club. Too bad he isn’t much of a reader and at the first meeting it becomes clear that he didn’t finish the book, which causes normally calm and collected Violet to yell at him and tell him to leave. Thinking all is lost, Nick makes a final attempt at winning her over by apologizing and to his absolute shock, she not only accepts, she kisses him! Could this be the opening he needs to finally convince her she is his mate?

Violet Harper moved to Claw Haven two years ago when her sister Gabrielle’s husband was killed in an accident. She found a job working at the local bookstore that is owned by Chester, a very grumpy dragon, but Violet seems to thrive in chaos and doesn’t know how to say No to anyone – other than Nic Wicker, the orc that everyone finds charming. But when Chester is injured and there is no way Violet can run his book club, she (ungraciously)accepts Nick offer to help. She is sure he is just trying to annoy her (as usual), so when he shows up unprepared, she flips out on him and tells him leave. She then feels bad and is shocked when he comes back to apologize and kisses him. Not only that but suggests they have a friends with benefits affair. But when feelings start to get deeper, old fears may tear them apart before they can see that they are meant to be.

I enjoyed returning to Claw Haven and was delighted to catch up with the previous characters and getting to know Violet and Nick. This story was your typical enemies to lovers & miscommunication romance, but it was anything but typical. Nick is keeping big secrets, and Violet has her own issues, but the chemistry between them is obvious and you can’t help but want them to find their happy ending. If you like a romantasy with great characters, spicy love scenes, secrets, lots of books & baked goods, more than one grumpy dragon, lots of witty banter, and sweet declaration scenes – this book is for you. This is the third book in the series but could easily be read as a standalone title with no problems.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an DRC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *