Legends & Lattes is a cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts - perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Kingfisher. High fantasy, low stakes - with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream - for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.
If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can't go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune's shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more.
But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined.
'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, bestselling author of Nettle & Bone
Legends & Lattes is a cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts - perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Kingfisher. High fantasy, low stakes - with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream - for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.
If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can't go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune's shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more.
But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined.
'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, bestselling author of Nettle & Bone
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Low-stakes cozy fantasy gained widespread popularity through a warm, character-driven story about an orc mercenary who retires from adventuring to open a coffee shop. Written by Travis Baldree, the bestselling novel Legends & Lattes helped define a popular shift toward cozy, slice-of-life speculative fiction centered on community, comfort, and quiet personal reinvention.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1977, Baldree spent decades working in the video game industry prior to his full-time literary career. As a lead designer and developer, he helped create popular game titles such as Fate, Torchlight, and Rebel Galaxy, later serving as co-owner and CEO of Double Damage Games. Alongside his work in interactive software, he built an extensive career as an audiobook narrator, lending his voice to hundreds of titles, including Will Wight's popular Cradle series.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Baldree turned to writing prose and self-published his debut novel, Legends & Lattes, in 2022. The book's rapid success led to traditional publishing deals and broad commercial acclaim. His literary debut earned him the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, as well as nominations for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards.
Baldree's fiction is characterized by low-stakes plotting, gentle humor, and an emphasis on foundational human needs such as friendship, emotional recovery, and fresh starts. Rather than focusing on world-ending threats or dark political intrigue, his stories center on intimate everyday pursuits—such as operating a cozy cafe or renovating a local bookstore—where personal relationships and small acts of kindness drive the narrative.
Drawing on his extensive background in audiobook narration and game development, Baldree crafts accessible, atmospheric settings populated by expressive characters. His storytelling frequently explores themes of vocational transitions, found family, and the quiet fulfillment found in daily routines, offering readers a comforting alternative to high-stress adventure fantasy.
1 books in catalog
Low-stakes cozy fantasy gained widespread popularity through a warm, character-driven story about an orc mercenary who retires from adventuring to open a coffee shop. Written by Travis Baldree, the bestselling novel Legends & Lattes helped define a popular shift toward cozy, slice-of-life speculative fiction centered on community, comfort, and quiet personal reinvention.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1977, Baldree spent decades working in the video game industry prior to his full-time literary career. As a lead designer and developer, he helped create popular game titles such as Fate, Torchlight, and Rebel Galaxy, later serving as co-owner and CEO of Double Damage Games. Alongside his work in interactive software, he built an extensive career as an audiobook narrator, lending his voice to hundreds of titles, including Will Wight's popular Cradle series.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Baldree turned to writing prose and self-published his debut novel, Legends & Lattes, in 2022. The book's rapid success led to traditional publishing deals and broad commercial acclaim. His literary debut earned him the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, as well as nominations for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards.
Baldree's fiction is characterized by low-stakes plotting, gentle humor, and an emphasis on foundational human needs such as friendship, emotional recovery, and fresh starts. Rather than focusing on world-ending threats or dark political intrigue, his stories center on intimate everyday pursuits—such as operating a cozy cafe or renovating a local bookstore—where personal relationships and small acts of kindness drive the narrative.
Drawing on his extensive background in audiobook narration and game development, Baldree crafts accessible, atmospheric settings populated by expressive characters. His storytelling frequently explores themes of vocational transitions, found family, and the quiet fulfillment found in daily routines, offering readers a comforting alternative to high-stress adventure fantasy.
Legends & Lattes
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