A Legionnaire's Guide to Love and Peace

In this charming fantasy with a swoony friends-to-lovers romance, two soldiers must choose the futures they want in the wake of a last-chance hookup on the night before the world was supposed to end.

On the eve of the battle that will decide the realm of Telrus’s fate, Katrien takes a hard look at her prospects. A mere legionnaire, she and her spear will be at the fore in the morning, facing off against the Demon Lord and his wretched army, and it’s all but certain she’ll perish in the fight. But if the end of the world is mere hours away, there’s no reason not to hook up with her handsome, dedicated battle partner, Emory—despite any antifraternization policies their centurion may have in place.

Only the world doesn’t end the next day. Instead, an insufferable prince raised in hiding comes out of nowhere with a plucky band of heroes, defeats the Demon Lord, and seals the rift to the hellish plane. The realm is saved. The war is over. And Kat suddenly has a lot more future than she knows what to do with. It’s a future that could include Emory… . if only he weren’t so set on staying enlisted in the very army Kat was unwillingly drafted into.

And while the Demon Lord has been destroyed, peace is still a long march away. When Kat inadvertently catches the eye of the prince, she, Emory, and the rest of their motley unit are pulled to the fore of the formation—and the heart of the danger—as the army embarks on one last campaign. The mission: laying a road as a foundation for the prince’s future rule. The real mission: scouring the last of the Demon Lord’s servants from the material plane.

As Kat and Emory work to secure a lasting peace, they’ll have to decide what they want their futures to look like—and if there’s room for love at the end of the road.

Praise for A Legionnaire’s Guide to Love and Peace

“A charming, post-war fantasy, A Legionnaire’s Guide to Love and Peace is the perfect mix of the flashy, extravagant struggle between good and evil and the down-to-earth grind of a military on the march… . For anyone who adores everyday folks just doing their best, this book is a warm, welcoming hug.” —Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of A Thousand Steps into Night

“An utterly charming blend of romance, adventure, found family, politics, and one of the most captivating magic systems I’ve read in ages … I loved it!” —Jamie Pacton, bestselling author of Homegrown Magic, The Absinthe Underground, and The Vermilion Emporium

“Fresh, heartfelt, and effortlessly funny, A Legionnaire’s Guide to Love and Peace is for the yearners. Skrutskie’s charming characters had me grinning throughout—and weeping over the final pages. This is an absolute gem!” —Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide

“At times gory, visceral, and action-packed, at times gorgeously soft, this novel is a fabulous addition to your fantasy bookshelf. Skrutskie’s heroine is an incredibly refreshing voice, framed by lush worldbuilding, a queernormative setting, and a truly fascinating magic system (plus some pointed asides on generational wealth)… . A gripping read.” —Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy

“In her latest, Skrutskie gifts us every bisexual jock’s dream: building post-war infrastructure with your situationship. Between the heartwarming romance and the heart-pounding battles, there’s something for everyone to love. A certified romp.” —Tara Sim, author of The City of Dusk

“Skrutskie’s endlessly inventive fantasy is a perfect paean to the everyday magic after the epic victory, lively with wry humor, passion and pathos. A Legionnaire’s Guide to Love and Peace is a joyful reminder that what’s most important in saving the world is who you do it with.” —E.B. Asher, USA Today bestselling author of This Will Be Fun

“With boots-on-the-ground battle scenes, a tall and bulky heroine, and a friends-to-lovers relationship that shows two people reveling in one another’s company (in addition to a steamy scene or two), this is a unique and welcome addition to the romantasy genre.” —Booklist

“Skrutskie puts the Roman in romantasy.” —Publishers Weekly