The Veteran's Rule

Mae, who has run her mother's shop for eleven years, has grown accustomed to a regular patron she calls the Professor, a quiet man with a mysterious presence. As he subtly becomes involved in her community’s challenges, his support begins to reveal new layers of connection between them. The Orc at the Corner Table is a sweet romance featuring a slow-burn hero, a heroine with a deliberate life, and a happily ever after that promises warmth and understanding.