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by Travis Baldree
After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.
The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. 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.
If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone.
But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. 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.
"An orc retires from adventuring to start a fantasy city's very first coffee shop. This setup combined with the positive messages of defying societal stereotypes, letting go of violence to build peace, and trusting in your friends feels like a premise from Terry Pratchett's Discworld... . Legends & Lattes is a novel, and shop, that will delight anyone who enjoys coffee-shop alternate universes, slow-burn romances, and the vindication of friendship." ―Booklist (starred review)
"A gentle little cozy set against an epic fantasy backdrop... . This charming outing will please anyone who's ever wished to spend time in a fantasy world without all the quests and battles." ―Publishers Weekly
"If you like fantasy but you're tired of reading about wars and general intensity, this is the book for you... . Cozy fantasy at its best." ―Literary Hub
"This slice-of-life cozy fantasy novel has everything you've been searching for." ―Buzzfeed
"Those looking for a more peaceful story set in a world reminiscent of the fantasy landscapes they love will adore Legends & Lattes―and keep an eye out for Baldree's next charming tale." ―BookPage
"This is a story about following your dreams, even when they take you away from who you thought you had to be. It's sweet, beautiful and, most of all, kind. I hugely recommend this book." ―Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart A Doorway
"This is a warm hug of a book, a place to retreat from the world for a little while, drink a coffee, and come out a little better." ―T. Kingfisher, USA Today bestselling author of Nettle & Bone
"Legends & Lattes is a big-hearted story about the small things in life. A lovingly written ode to the genre, it is a must-read for every D&D player who has ever wondered what happens after 'happily ever after.'" ―Cassandra Khaw, USA Today bestselling author
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Travis Baldree is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes books. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog.
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