Teacakes, Trysts & Trail Dust
Stories of Love, Adventure, and Magic
Welcome to my fictional worlds! Teacakes, Trysts, and Trail Dust was born from my love of the Victorian and Edwardian eras—across oceans and prairies—with a few modern stories stirred in for good measure. Through my writing, I explore the tenderness of romance, the thrill of Wild West adventures, the intrigue of the circus and séances, and the quiet enchantment of fairy lore. Each tale is a step into a time when letters carried secrets, ballrooms held unspoken hopes, and the veil between the real and the magical felt just a bit thinner.
My hope is to transport you to Victorian and Edwardian parlors, enchanted forests, flickering circus tents, and dusty frontier towns. Within these pages, you’ll find a blend of sweet historical (and sometimes contemporary) romance, whimsical fairy tales, spiritual mysteries, and folkloric wonder. Whether you're drawn to the language of flowers, timeless love stories, daring journeys, or the whispers of the unseen, I invite you to step into a world where history, folklore, and imagination intertwine.
What I Write
🌹 Sweet Romances (Teacakes) – Love stories set in Victorian England, the American West, and the modern era, centered on finding love, discovering passion, and second chances.
🎭 Magical & Mysterious Tales (Trysts) – Stories of Victorian circuses, séances, spiritualism, and the belief in the fairy realm, where mystery and romance intertwine.
🐦⬛ Darker Paranormal Tales (Trysts) – If a story leans into ghostly mysteries and the eerie side of the Victorian era, look for a raven in the title—a subtle way to help you decide if it’s for you.
🤠 Western & Pioneer Stories (Trail Dust) – Tales of resilience, romance, and adventure following the pioneers who settled the American West.
Connect with Me
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Thank you for being a part of this adventure. Whether you’re a fan of historical romance, contemporary love stories, fairy stories, or like things a little darker, there’s a story here for you.
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Coming Soon!
SILVERCREST SUMMIT SERIES
In the quaint mountain town of Thistle Creek, Colorado, one of three towns below the craggy peaks of Silvercrest Summit, Mia Crenshaw has made peace with her past and embraced her role as a single mother and manager at the local grocery store. But just as Mia starts to feel settled, her tranquil life is upended by the return of Jake Mitchell, her first love and the man who broke her heart years ago. Having made his fortune with a local bar, Jake plans to buy the grocery store where Mia has poured her heart and soul. Thrust into an uneasy partnership, Mia and Jake must navigate the flood of old feelings and unresolved tensions. As they work together, the tight-knit community of Thistle Creek becomes the backdrop for a journey of forgiveness and renewal. As Mia and Jake confront their shared history and the hurt they've caused each other, they discover that the road to redemption is fraught with challenges. Can Mia trust Jake not to break her heart again? Will Jake convince Mia that his feelings are true? Amidst community events and family dynamics, they must decide if a second chance at love is worth the risk. "Thistle Creek Redemption" is a tale of love lost and found, offering a heart-stirring look into the struggles of letting go of the past and embracing the possibility of a new future. Join Mia and Jake as they learn that the deepest love can sometimes be rekindled in the most unexpected ways. Book 1: Thistle Creek Redemption: to be released soon. Book 2: Love On Aisle 5, work in progress Book 3: Love at Valor Ridge Ranch, work in progress
inset image-Jake and Mia
background-downtown Thistle Creek
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