Legends & Lattes

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree follows Viv, a battle-worn orc who leaves behind a life of violence to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Set in a fantasy world where coffee is unfamiliar, Viv faces challenges from both old enemies and new obstacles. The story explores themes of community and connection as Viv forms unexpected relationships that extend beyond friendship. This cozy fantasy blends elements of romance and queer identity within an adult setting.

Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree returns to a low-stakes, cozy fantasy setting, following foul-mouthed rattkin bookseller Fern as she attempts to escape decades of boredom by relocating to the city of Thune. Planning to reopen her bookshop beside an old friend’s café, she instead wakes from a drunken night to find herself far from home, saddled with a monumental hangover, a legendary but aimless warrior, and a chaos-goblin prisoner obsessed with cutlery. As brigands and bounty hunters close in on their unusual group, Fern is forced into reluctant heroics. The novel blends quiet, slice-of-life moments with magical mishaps, queer relationships, and a slow reexamination of who Fern might be when work no longer defines her.