About this ebook
And yet.
Dragons are attacking the kingdom. A stolen amulet is spreading corruption through dragon clans, dwarven mountains, and the ancient stone giants of the Grimpeak Wilds. And Theo's father—possibly not entirely himself lately—has decided that his conflict-averse, pastry-focused son is the right person to go sort it out.
What Theo finds on the road: one exhausted knight who deserves better; one gruff dwarf who is sicker than he lets on; one impossible small creature who chose Theo because he shared a cookie; and one dragon who speaks in complete sentences and no contractions and somehow this is charming.
What Theo doesn't find: any of the things he was told to expect.
Cookies and Claws is a slow-burn m/m cozy fantasy about grief, found family, and what it costs to save a kingdom when you never wanted to be the one who had to. Book one of the Sugar and Scales trilogy. Fans of Howl's Moving Castle and queer fantasy with genuine heart will feel at home here.
Tropes you'll find in this book:
- Slow-burn m/m romance
- Dragon shifters
- Reluctant hero
- Found family
- Cozy fantasy with teeth
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About the author
Camilla Vavruch writes fantasy stories filled with magic, misfits, and found family. She is a medical doctor by training and an author by calling, balancing clinical work with a deep commitment to storytelling and creativity.
Her writing is character-driven and emotionally grounded, often exploring themes of belonging, courage, and chosen family. She enjoys weaving warmth and hope into fantastical settings, creating stories that balance adventure with heart.
Camilla is the author of three series, The Elemental Saga and Stories of Gereon, (both set in the same universe, but with entirely different characters and focus), and Sugar and Scales. Currently, she’s working on The Greenhouse Keeper’s Guide to Magical Gardening, which is coming to Kickstarter in the fall of 2026. All of Camilla’s stories include found family (her favorite trope!), at least a touch of hurt/comfort, and a healthy dose of fantastical creatures.
Beyond writing, Camilla enjoys developing the visual and creative elements that accompany her books. Her stories frequently include queer representation and richly imagined worlds that invite readers to stay awhile.
Camilla lives in Sweden with her husband and three children. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found with a pen in hand, sketching new ideas, baking, or dreaming up her next project.
