Badmouths & Bards
Two hot bards and a disgruntled monk walk into a bar—tell me if you’ve heard this one before…
Taldesa was always a punch-first, ask-questions-later kind of monk. As a member of the truth-seeking Valiant Circle, Tala is expected to be level-headed in any given situation. But how can her superiors expect her to focus on protecting her new assignment when her best friend, Avie, has gone missing?
Cashmere Fantasy sounds like a joke, but Tala can’t deny that the water helfen bard duo has earned their fame. Ameriden is smug, Casimine is charming, and both of them allure and frustrate her. Keeping things professional proves difficult when shadows from the past threaten to dim the bards’ spotlight and an unexpected revelation leaves her questioning everything.
Tala was already used to breaking the rules… what was two more?
In this MMF fantasy romance, you’ll find
• Close Proximity
• Bodyguard
• Hurt/Comfort
• Secret Relationship
Badmouths & Bards is the second book in Love in Ordia and can be read as a standalone. It’s companion story written by Lizzie Strong comes out September 15th
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*Note: These are based on how often themes/triggers are mentioned. You are welcome to message Azalea or her PA on any of these mentioned triggers for clarification
Light: Arranged marriage, Bullying, Gentrification, Homelessness, Slut-shaming, Earthquakes, War Themes, Home invasion, Building collapse, Sleep disorders, Mentions of Pregnancy, Mention of Drug Use, Starvation, Scars
Medium: Disownment, Poverty, Depression, Poisoning, Knife/sword violence, Death, Medical treatment, Alcohol, Sexism & misogyny, Workplace harassment, Institutions, Physical injuries, Violence
Heavy: Familial estrangement, Grief & loss depiction, Organized fantasy religion, Fantasy religions, PTSD, Abandonment, Anxiety & anxiety attacks, Social anxiety, Classism, Physical injuries, Explicit sexual content, Fantasy fan culture, Cult-like following or invasive fan culture
At this time, this list is a growing document that is considered incomplete. An updated list will be provided when the arcs go out and will continue to be updated as more feedback is received.
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Tropes, Tags: Close Proximity, Bodyguard, Why Choose Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Secret Relationship, Celebrity, Commitment Issues, Emotional Scars
Representation: Anxiety, Social anxiety, Emotional Dysregulation
Catch up on the series!
Welcome to Ordia, a fantasy world full of new, exciting stories. Dragons, monsters, and mayhem with a heavy helping of steamy romance are in store. For lovers of TTRPGs such as Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder, embark on a new adventure full of self-discovery, monsters, and magic.
Love in Ordia is a shared series between authors Azalea Crowley and Lizzie Strong, filled to the brim with plot twists and swoony romance. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone but is better enjoyed in order.
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