She has traveled to Thune, her heart set on opening the city’s first-ever coffee shop.

Viv is a battle-weary orc who is aiming for a fresh start. This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier. This charming outing will please anyone who's ever wished to spend time in a fantasy world without all the quests and battles. Viv's success in business is buttressed by her growing affection for Tandri, adding a dash of sweet romance to this tale of finding meaning in the little things. The slight conflicts that follow are far from standard high fantasy fare: Viv must defy a local protection racket and evade the machinations of the envious Fennus. There, she buys a decrepit stable and hires Cal, a hob carpenter, and Tandri, a reformed succubus, who become her friends and helpers in opening a coffee shop that eventually takes the town by storm.

After slaying a monster and wrenching from its skull a legendary stone, a talisman said to bring good fortune to its bearer, she abandons her erstwhile comrades-warrior dandy Fennus, Gallina of the sharp knives, and Taivus-and settles down in Thune. Aging and tired of bloodletting, orc swordswoman Viv leads her mercenary crew on one last adventure. This is my new comfort read.”- Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's HeartĪt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.īaldree debuts with a gentle little cozy set against an epic fantasy backdrop. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. “Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed. If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone.īut the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success - not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. *This new edition includes a very special, never-before-seen bonus story, 'Pages to Fill.'*Īfter a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes. A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee

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