Pre-Order : Buried in Friendship : Book 1 in The Halflings of Smallburrow Series (Paperback)

Author : T.M. Mayfield

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bibliobean Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 3, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8991187664

Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Halflings of Smallburrow

Tropes :

• Found Family
• Animal “Sidekick”
• Platonic Love
• Friendship
• Neurodivergent Rep
• Fish out of Water

Overview :

When Eilaen receives a letter from her estranged grandfather informing her that he’s gifted her his farm upon his passing, she asks her best friend and favorite baker, Kaida, for advice. When Kaida encourages her to take this monumental step, the two halflings make the journey to their new home and farm in the charming Smallburrow.

Shenanigans ensue as they learn how to work a farm, as well as build their family with their neighbors, the handsome Fae Jareth and grandmotherly gnome, Ms. Kestrel. Along the way, Eilaen comes to realize that sometimes, the adventure is only the beginning.

Buried in Friendship is book one in The Halflings of Smallburrow, a cozy fantasy series—a slice-of-life tale inspired by Stardew Valley, Gilmore Girls, and The Hobbit. It follows two Halflings and their found family as they navigate the simple joys and small challenges of everyday life—all while trying to dodge the shenanigans of a particularly menacing pig named Tillard.

* This book will be available for shipment after February 3, 2026