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A review by mephala
The Orc from the Office by Kate Prior
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book is entertaining and light, with just the right amount of scorching hot sex scenes. It’s just fun in the best kind of ways.
Second, this time a little longer, monster romance by Kate Prior I had the pleasure to read.
Once again the unique setting absolutely engrossed me; what can I say – I find the mix of supernatural creatures working a mundane (even if with a fantasy twist) office jobs fun and charming. There is just the right balance between fantasy and contemporary in this romance, and I loved it.
I know it’s probably a cliché that Khent (so a Kent, who is built like a house, wears glasses and is sort of bashful, huh? Maybe he’s a superhero too 😉), an Orc, is actually a nerdy IT guy, but I really liked that. I loved he was sort of shy and even awkward – it added so much fun and sort of tragic comedy to the whole mating ritual/meet-cute-with-a-twist he and Janice had. The idea they had to go to a OSHA meeting about the bonding ritual and being in heat with each other was absolutely hilarious to me.
There’s so much sort of cheeky humor in this series I thoroughly enjoy, but also - probably above all – pretty great romantic story. Janice and Khent have tons of chemistry; there’s so much fun banter and sweet awkwardness, when they try to balances the almost overwhelming horniness with a tentative romantic attraction.
For someone who never really read any paranormal/monster romances, and a long time ago drifted almost completely from contemporary ones, Claws & Cubicles series is a pleasant surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Orc from the Office; it was light and fun, sexy story perfect for a few hours of escapism.
Second, this time a little longer, monster romance by Kate Prior I had the pleasure to read.
Once again the unique setting absolutely engrossed me; what can I say – I find the mix of supernatural creatures working a mundane (even if with a fantasy twist) office jobs fun and charming. There is just the right balance between fantasy and contemporary in this romance, and I loved it.
I know it’s probably a cliché that Khent (so a Kent, who is built like a house, wears glasses and is sort of bashful, huh? Maybe he’s a superhero too 😉), an Orc, is actually a nerdy IT guy, but I really liked that. I loved he was sort of shy and even awkward – it added so much fun and sort of tragic comedy to the whole mating ritual/meet-cute-with-a-twist he and Janice had. The idea they had to go to a OSHA meeting about the bonding ritual and being in heat with each other was absolutely hilarious to me.
There’s so much sort of cheeky humor in this series I thoroughly enjoy, but also - probably above all – pretty great romantic story. Janice and Khent have tons of chemistry; there’s so much fun banter and sweet awkwardness, when they try to balances the almost overwhelming horniness with a tentative romantic attraction.
For someone who never really read any paranormal/monster romances, and a long time ago drifted almost completely from contemporary ones, Claws & Cubicles series is a pleasant surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Orc from the Office; it was light and fun, sexy story perfect for a few hours of escapism.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood