Stealing some horses from a magical fortress should be easy after raising twins and enduring two weeks with the orc that broke her heart. Catrin's half-orc children are going through a difficult.

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growing phase. But since their orcish father left while she was pregnant, she doesn't know how to help.

When Torsten, the first orc to break her heart, swaggers back into her life, he's got all the answers she needs. Torsten has always regretted what happened with his best friend's sister when they were kids, but he had no choice.

After fifteen years away, he's returned with no direction, no ties, and every reason to explore where they went wrong. A ridiculous horse heist might just be the perfect time to figure out what he wants in life… and it might involve an adorable rabbit-shifter and her orcish children.

After all she's suffered, Catrin can't weather another heartbreak, but can she afford to miss out on a second chance at true love?For fans of plus-sized heroines and golden retriever orcs, On the Care and Keeping of Orcs is the second standalone in The Shades of Sanctuary, where the vibes are cozy, the heat is high and the mates are monstrous. Grab a cup of tea and snuggle in, because while there might be some angst along the way, the burn is fast, the stakes are low, and the HEA is only a few hours away!.