Guard in the Garden

A magical fantasy novel from Z.S. Diamanti, perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and cozy fantasy, about a dwarven warrior who, injured in battle, must move into his eccentric twin aunts’ quaint home in the town’s quiet Garome District, but when a human woman barges through his front door, he learns that there is more to life than war.

A cozy fantasy tale of forging new friendships and overcoming fears. A quiet quest of family bonds and budding romance. From dragon fire to garden flowers… Felton Holdum spent his entire life training to become one of Galium’s elite dwarven warriors. When a bloody battle leaves him injured, he has no choice but to move into his eccentric twin aunts’ quaint home in the town’s quiet Garome District. With his life of military service seemingly over, the captain of the city guard gives Felton his only chance at a fresh start in the new life he never wanted. But when a human woman barges through his front door, the grumpy dwarf starts to wonder if there is more to life than war. The sunshine woman invites him to visit her garden, where Felton gains a new nemesis and a new purpose in life. Take a walk through the garden and see what magic awaits. Come enjoy the hospitality of the whimsical Garome District. Meet new friends as you sample new breads at the bakery, play a game of Castle Brick at the tavern, and taste homemade pies during the annual pie baking contest at the Fall Festival. Virgin River meets The Hobbit in this heart-warming, feel-good fantasy.

© 2025 Simon Maverick (Audiobook): 9781668168790

Release date

Audiobook: 11 November 2025