There is no Great Evil, no bloody battles, and yet the pillars of great fantasy-resilience, fellowship, and a desire to make the world a better place-are all here. Its cast of endearing characters have no interest at all in killing one another. 'Legends & Lattes is a uniquely beautiful book. Fills my hunger for happy endings.' - Genevieve Cogman It's a heartwarming story of how effort, intention and coffee can work together to change the world for the better. 'The definition of a cozy fantasy comfort read. 'The most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop.' - Ben Aaronovitch Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is a cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts – perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined.

But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. ‘The most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop’ – Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee.

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