Tusk Love - Critical Role by Thea Guanzon & Critical Role Paperback

Book Synopsis

A merchant's daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars.

"A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt--this one is a winner all around."--Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods

As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere's path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family's station, and live quietly as a lordling's obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure.

Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack.

Unlike Guinevere, Oskar's path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that's left is a long, lonely walk to a land he's never seen to find family he's never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down--even if the spark between them sizzles with promise.

Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they'll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role's Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.

Review Quotes

"Tusk Love will have you giggling and kicking your feet when it isn't ripping your heart out."--Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

"A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt and laugh-out-loud funny--this one is a winner all around!"--Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods

"Spicy, captivating, and enthralling from the first page to the last. It's full of laugh out loud moments, banter, and spice so hot, you look over your shoulder to make sure no one else is looking."--Elayna R. Gallea, bestselling author of Tethered

"Tusk Love is definitely a steamy tale, but it doesn't fall short on plot just because it's a love story. There's engaging action, intrigue, and adventure that will have even the most stoic half-orcs swooning just a little bit. . . . A love story for the ages you won't want to miss."--Comic Book Resource

"Tusk Love can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. Who doesn't want to swoon over a wounded soul finding softness with the love of his life?"--Nerdist

"Deliciously witty and utterly irresistible, this is the perfect grumpy meets sunshine swashbuckling romantasy and I devoured it in one sitting. No wonder Jester loves the book so much!"--Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever

"I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! A delightful mix of spicy and sweet, this fresh take on romantasy had me swooning."--Jenna Wolfhart, bestselling author of the Falling for Fables series

"Tusk Love is the most fun I've had in ages! Thea Guanzon can convert me to any fandom."--Julie Soto, USA Today bestselling author of Forget Me Not

"This book had no business being so utterly adorable and sweet but also hot at the same time. It was the very reason the phrase 'kicking your feet with glee' was invented."--Nisha J. Tuli, international bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

"[Tusk Love] was a phenomenal read, and I genuinely couldn't put it down. . . . I was charmed by Guinevere and Oskar's journey into adventure and romance, and I highly encourage you to pick this up if you love fantasy and Critical Role."--The Nerd Daily

"Delightful, delicious, and devilishly hot, Tusk Love is everything I've ever wanted from a fantasy romance. Impales you right in the heart."--Sam Maggs, New York Times bestselling author of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Jester Lavorre

"Guanzon's fun and witty interpretation of Exandria's spiciest romance is not only the perfect gift to any Critter but also a clever romantic fantasy romp in its own right. A delicious treat of a book."--A. J. Hackwith, author of Toto and the Hell's Library series

"A steamy, action-packed romantasy perfect for both newcomers and Critical Role superfans."--Library Journal, starred review

"Tusk Love is a romantic romp. . . . I read it all in one sitting and regret nothing."--Cinemablend

About the Author

Thea Guanzon is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of the Hurricane Wars series. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in International Politics and Peace Studies. Aside from being a writer, she is an avid traveler, an enthusiastic fangirl, a Dungeon Master, and an iced coffee junkie. Born and raised in the Philippines, she currently resides in Metro Manila.