Set after earlier tales of Liamec, this story opens a new corner of the kingdom—one with sharper teeth and a lighter touch.

“A fast-paced, thrill-a-page fantasy with two strong MCs to root for. Lamperti’s prose is clever, funny, and lushly detailed.” — The Wishing Shelf Book Awards & The BookLife Prize

Strange things are happening in the village of Hero.

First it was the sheep—found drained of blood. Then village girls began to disappear, returning days later with no memory of where they’d been.

Sunny, a sharp-minded farm girl with no patience for nonsense, is sure something unnatural is behind it. But when Raphael shows up—a traveling monster hunter whose last case was a mouse spirit stealing cheese—she realizes help might not be as heroic as she needs.

Raphael does have a few advantages: a talking silver sword named Cutter, a fire imp named Iggy who only ever says “Burn,” and a willingness to follow Sunny’s lead. The only problem? Cutter’s eloquence and Iggy’s enthusiasm don’t always mix.

As the mystery deepens, the two uncover an ancient threat—and a connection neither expected.

Though part of the Tales of Liamec, Sunshine and Raphael’s tale can be read alone—its own romp through fangs and fire.

Sunshine Over Hero is a romantic fantasy full of magic, mischief, and just a touch of bite—perfect for fans of Howl’s Moving Castle and Legends & Lattes.

The night is stirring. The hunt is on.