4.6 (384 ratings)

Buck Wild Orc Cowboy (Brides of the Lonesome Creek Orcs Book 3)

Name: Buck Wild Orc Cowboy (Brides of the Lonesome Creek Orcs Book 3)
Rating: 4.6 (384 reviews)
Author: Ava Ross
ISBN: B0F24N2RXL

by Ava Ross

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About this book

Holly is a woman on the run, seeking nothing more than safety for her young son and a quiet life in the eccentric tourist town of Lonesome Creek. After leaving behind a traumatic past, she finds herself drawn to the local bakery and its proprietor, Sel. He is a formidable orc with a gentle soul, possessing arms like tree trunks and a talent for creating pastries just as sweet as his temperament.

This heartwarming paranormal romance centers on the fated-mates trope, exploring the fragile process of rebuilding trust after heartbreak. Sel is everything Holly never dared to hope for, offering a patient, protective love that extends not just to her, but to her son as well. As their connection deepens, Holly must decide if she is brave enough to stop looking over her shoulder and finally embrace a future built on stability and affection.

Perfect for fans of cozy monster romance, this story masterfully balances the tension of a mysterious past with the comfort of a blossoming domestic life. Sel and Holly’s journey is a tender reminder that even the most wounded hearts can find a home. If you are looking for your next emotional, character-driven read, this charming tale offers the perfect escape.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0F24N2RXL

Reader Reviews

Sweet patient love…

March 22, 2026

This is a romance with a sweet, patient lover in Sel. Both our MMC’s have tragic pasts but they put them aside and learn to grow stronger in themselves and the kind of love they could offer a mate. Single mother, patient male who lost everything once but is willing to risk it all again when that mating mark appears because everyone deserves happiness! Very yummy spicy scenes, some detailed some more vague. 1.75/5 🌶️ )

A sweet sweet story

March 11, 2026

I absolutely love Sel and how wonderful his baked goods are. The names of them are just delightful! Holly and Max are a dynamic representation of how we can learn to survive and plan so we can get ourselves to safety when we know danger may be around the corner. Their story once they come to Lonesome is funny and sweet and really well done. Love these Orcs!! )

\"...for the first time in years, I wasn’t looking over my shoulder. I was looking forward.\"

September 20, 2025

Holly is trying to move forward, and leave her past behind, but years of fear leave a mark, one that can't be erased overnight. Sel was looking for help in the bakery, what he found was the person who fit perfectly in his life - and as a bonus brought a youngling he could teach, mentor, and love. Perhaps my favorite part of this story is not just that it brings healing characters together, but it acknowledges we each heal in our own time and way. Sel is grieving the family he lost, and in many...

A full happy life

January 5, 2026

Sel, Holly and Max’s love story was so sweet and heartwarming. It made my sappy romantic heart so happy to read the story with its great balance of sweet, spicy, and real life issues. I think I was smiling through the whole thing except when I was tearing up. Sel is a widowed orc who is a classic cinnamon roll. He and his brothers recently built Lonesome Creek Ranch, a Wild West tourist attraction town. He runs the bakery there. Holly is a single mother to 12 yo Max. She is a baker and chef....

Buck Wild Orc Cowboy: Brides Of The Lonesome Creek Orcs Book 3

October 9, 2025

Buck Wild Orc Cowboy: Brides Of The Lonesome Creek Orcs Book 3 By Ava Ross Holly and Sel Holly's abusive ex has gotten out of jail now she and her son or on the run and she comes to Lonesome Creek to hope to make a new start and hide from her ex... Sel can't believe his luck...He found his mate... she is all he can think about... he has given her his house while he sleeps in his barn... he is in love with her son Max and thinks of him like his own child... I can't say this enough I love this...