Cookies and Claws

Prince Theo would rather bake than rule. But when dark magic creeps across his kingdom, he's forced to trade the warmth of the kitchen for the dangers of a quest. Dragons are attacking Astoria, whispers stir of a long-vanished witch-and Theo ends up among a ragtag group of "heroes" who barely fit the title. Can a reluctant prince, a sarcastic dwarf, a stoic knight, and a dragon save the realm? This first book in the Sugar and Scales trilogy is packed with humor, heart, and a slow-burn m/m romance, all wrapped in enchanted forests, rising danger, and the occasional slice of blueberry cobbler. Perfect for fans of Howl's Moving Castle, cozy queer fantasy, and stories where the kitchen is more important than battlefields (but there is still a battle).