What to Expect! - 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 Nobody expects anything from goblins, especially when they are the lowly daughter of a baker. The Love of a Sword is about a beautiful young goblin woman named Gigi. She lives and works at her family’s bakery, where she endures a life of tedium and repression. She dreams of what adventures lie outside of the confines of family and the village of Poppy.  Her counterpart is Drake, a human warlock. When he was a boy, he was plucked by the kingdom from an orphanage to make a pact with a dark god. A contract bound by the ink in the tattoos that cover his entire form. A covenant that commands Drake to control the shadows around him. He whispers to them, and they obey his commands. With mere words, he can make darkness physical. He has used this ability to defend his kingdom, as he was told, sending thousands of men to their deaths. This is the fate of a Sword of Paxia. He has been chained to the fate of being a living magical weapon—a destiny he rejects. He yearns for a family and freedom from hurting others. To this end, he fakes his death to be free. However, he succeeds too well and needs to be saved from a watery grave by our slightly inebriated heroine, Gigi. Unsure what to do with the unconscious man, she brings him home. Together, they learn about the worlds they have never experienced alone.  They face domestic and fantastic challenges, such as babysitting lamias, an underground fight club for mythical creatures, teaching orphans to gamble, marauding trolls ruining festivals, and conniving knights conspiring to enslave Drake once more. Can Gigi admit that she may have fallen in love and conquer the fear that if she had, her adventure would be already over?  Will Drake admit the truth to Gigi that his powers shorten his lifespan with every spell? Can love overcome, or will tragedy befall them?  Release Schedule: Every Sunday and Thursday I've seen a lot of people worry about a story after hitting 40 chapters. I guess a lot of them fall apart after that mark. FEAR NOT; this was not a story that started with no ending in mind.  I have four books plotted out for this series. 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!! Also, if you want to read ahead, please head over to Patreon for additional chapters! Paypal Donations Patreon (Link now works!) Ko-Fi Donations  The wonderful human Renigirl_draws did my cover and ad art Please check out her other stuff!!  She is a truly great artist, and I hope you will be working with me for years to come!! Lastly, my editor is the fabulous Misti Jorges!! She is also taking on new clients; contact info will come!