The Love of a Sword [Cozy Epic Action Monster Girl Romance Fantasy]

Nobody expects anything from goblins. Gigi's lived with that her whole life. She dreams of becoming a champion fighter, but instead lives a life of tedium and repression at her family's bakery. When her father died, so did the last person who believed in her... that is, until she meets Drake. Drake's a human. A warlock. He's a man marked by death. Every spell he casts costs him a piece of his life, and he's spent most of that life in service to his kingdom, sending thousands of men to their deaths. This is the fate of a Sword of Paxia. At least, until he does something he was never supposed to. Yearning for freedom and a family, he fakes his death. Or, well, he tries. By the time Gigi finds him, he's on the verge of actually drowning, and she's a little too inebriated to figure out what to do with him. So she brings him home. It turns out to be the best decision she's made in her life. Drake teaches her that she really might have what it takes—that she really could become the champion she dreams of being. Gigi teaches him, in turn, how to live a life that isn't just being a soldier; how to actually use this freedom he's longed for. Their new life is not without its challenges, of course. Challenges like teaching orphans how to gamble, babysitting lamias, discovering an underground fight club for mythical monsters, and so much more. But even as the two of them learn to finally live, Drake's former masters seek to claw him back. Now the bond they're forging must become the shield that helps them keep the life they've found. What to Expect from The Love of a Sword! - a Goblin Female MC with a human Male MC - A cozy fantasy world filled with magic and whimsy with danger lurking always - Set-piece action scenes - Sweet romantic interactions  - light-hearted tone, but filled with drama and excitement  - Male MC is a warlock with godlike magic powers/ Female MC fights with her fists - Classic fantasy races presented in new ways The first book is available to read for free on Royal Road, but if you want to support me, please leave a comment, rate, and review all the stuff!! If you really like it please pick up a physical copy or digital copy of my books!! Available on Kobo, Amazon, and IngramSpark This page currently contains both the mainline The Love of a Sword series (Gigi & Drake) and, for now, a spin-off called Love & Lamia (Emma & Leo) set in the same world. If you want to show extra love for Emma, please head over to the Love & Lamia-specific series page to follow, rate, review, all the things! After Love & Lamia is done, I will immediately begin posting the sequel, which will contain characters from both stories.  Love & Lamia: A Love of a Sword Adventure Have you ever wanted to fit in but were unable to accept yourself? Emma is a lamia and refugee who craves love and a home in the land she has escaped to. Raised by a human, she has lived mostly through the books on her shelves. She wants to help people and thinks she can make the world a better place. Like her adoptive mother, Emma has become a skilled apothecary. Despite countless rejections, she is dedicated to helping and healing those who look down on her. Worst of all, she thinks they may be right to think less of her. That is, until she meets Leo, a hunter, who is tormented by a younger brother he couldn’t save and a noble father’s legacy he wants nothing to do with. Leo finds in Emma someone worth conquering his ghosts for and protecting against a cruel world. Emma finally has someone who accepts her for who she really is.  Emma ran from her homeland, but can’t escape her royal bloodline. Now the King of the humans has sent a powerful warlock to capture her and use her as a pawn in a war to come. Set against endless dangers, filled with vampiric trees, packs of manticore, a griffin that’s lost her family, human prejudices, a scheming king, and a warlock that can turn all he touches to dust. Together, our couple carves out a life while she shows him he is a better man than he believes, and he shows her she is worthy of the love and happiness she craves.  What to Expect Slow Burn Romance A lamia FMC (Non-human) Human MMC A loving relationship filled with trials and tribulations This story is brimming with sword duels, tender moments, griffins, self-doubt, fearsome gangs, hope, packs of vicious manticore, redemption, and enemies with terrifying powers and malicious intent hot on the heels of our lovers. Trigger warnings: familial death, body dysmorphia, disease, violence, prejudice, open-door spice. Release Schedule: Every Tuesday and Sunday  I have four books plotted out for this series (two more after Love & Lamia). When the fourth book's final page is turned, that's it. The story will have been told. We are a looooong way away from that, but I wanted you to know that I'm committed to this story with all my heart. This is a love story, and it needs an ending. This story will get one, and I hope, more than anything, you are all along for what I think will be an amazing journey!  Come say Hello over at the Village of Poppy discord! For readers, writers, and all creatives! If you have enjoyed my writing, please consider supporting my work by buying a physical copy!!