The Undermining of Twyla and Frank
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Publisher Description
From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a heartwarming fantasy with a best friends-to-lovers rom com twist set in the delightful demigod and donut-filled world of Tanria.
The entire town of Eternity was shocked when widowed, middle-aged Twyla Banneker partnered up with her neighbor and best friend, Frank Ellis, to join the Tanrian Marshals. Eight years later, Twyla’s rewarding career patrolling the strange land of Tanria remains a welcome change from the domestic grind of mom life, despite the misgivings of her grown children.
Fortunately (or unfortunately) a recent decrease in on-the-job peril has made Twyla and Frank's job a lot safer ... and a lot less exciting. So when they discover the body of one of their fellow marshals near an enormous footprint—and Frank finds himself the inadvertent foster dad to a baby dragon—they are grateful to be back in action.
Soon, the friends wind up ensnared in a nefarious plot that goes far deeper than any lucrative Tanrian mineshaft. But as danger closes in and Twyla and Frank's investigation becomes more complicated, so does their easy friendship. And Twyla starts to realize that her true soul mate might be the person who has lived next door all along...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this enchanting fantasy rom-com, Bannen returns to the whimsical world of Tanria, first visited in The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy. Middle-aged neighbors and best friends, Twyla Banneker and Frank Ellis have spent eight years patrolling magical Tanria as marshals, but a recent lull in excitement has left them yearning for some action. When another marshal turns up dead and Frank unexpectedly becomes guardian to a baby dragon, the duo find themselves entangled in a sinister mystery that threatens to upend their lives and their relationship. Bannen's witty prose and skillful genre blending shine as she seamlessly weaves together elements of romance, mystery, and adventure. The mature protagonists, particularly the wonderfully complex Twyla, offer a refreshing perspective on love and self-discovery in midlife. While the emphasis on aging and domestic disillusionment grows a tad repetitive, Bannen's heartfelt exploration of second chances and the transformative power of friendship resonates. Perfect for fans of T.J. Klune and Alix E. Harrow, this cozy, humor-filled romp celebrates the enduring magic of love at any age.