A Legionnaires Guide to Love and Pea..., Emily Skrutskie
A Legionnaires Guide to Love and Pea..., Emily Skrutskie
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A Legionnaire's Guide to Love and Peace

Author: Emily Skrutskie

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 10 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/24/2025


Synopsis

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.

“Fresh, heartfelt, and effortlessly funny . . . an absolute gem!”—Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide

A one night stand before their one last stand.

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.

But 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.

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.

About Emily Skrutskie

Emily Skrutskie is six feet tall. She was born in Massachusetts, raised in Virginia, and forged in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado. She holds a BA in performing and media arts from Cornell University, where she studied an outrageous and demanding combination of film, computer science, and game design.

She is the author of The Abyss Surrounds Us series, Hullmetal Girls, and the Bloodright Trilogy, starting with Bonds of Brass. She lives and writes in Los Angeles.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin on July 03, 2025

This is like if at the end of Return of the King Aragorn forced every soldier who marched on the black gates to go and build a road before they could go home. A concept I am indeed obsessed with. Battle weary Katrien made a misguided call on the eve of a monumental battle she was sure not to survive......more

Goodreads review by Denise on April 28, 2025

I've followed Emily Skrutskie's career ever since the wonderful Bonds of Brass. And while sometimes her work can be hit or miss for me - I didn't care how that series ended, with the couple spending most of that final book physically apart; but I loved The Salvation Gambit. I think she's a phenomena......more

Goodreads review by Jaime on April 22, 2025

This was my first read from this author but it definitely won’t be the last! Equal parts action and adventure and charming romance made for a fun read and had me devouring this in just one day! I really enjoyed not just Kat and Emory but all the side characters as well! Each contributed to this stor......more

Goodreads review by Lina on May 09, 2025

3.5 / 5 Stars This is a very solid fantasy with a dash of romance. The synopsis in layperson terms: Katrien (Kat) and her fellow soldiers have been fighting the Demon Lord and his demon zombies for a long time. When they are on the eve of the ultimate battle, Kat and her battle partner, Emory, decid......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on April 13, 2025

Thank you, NetGalley and Del Rey Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. What a cozy, warm hug of a read, with a little spice thrown in! Kat and Emory are adorable. After fighting together for years through a brutal war, they're both trying to figure out what they want next. Emory......more


Quotes

“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