The Tropes Series
Three novellas. Maximum chaos. Guaranteed happily-ever-afters.
Fast, funny, romantic reads for anyone who likes unforgettable characters, ridiculous situations, and love winning in the end.
Welcome to the Tropes Series
The Tropes Series is a collection of three contemporary romance novellas by Canadian author Tasha Zima. Set in and around the fictional town of Ashby Lake, the stories combine familiar romance tropes with quick pacing, big personalities, comedy, emotional heart, and a healthy amount of chaos.
Each novella follows a different couple and tells a complete standalone story, so readers can begin anywhere. Read them in order for the fullest Ashby Lake experience—or choose the particular flavour of romantic disaster calling your name.
At a Glance
- Author: Tasha Zima
- Genre: Contemporary romance / romantic comedy
- Format: Three complete standalone novellas
- Setting: Ashby Lake and beyond
- Promise: Fast reads, memorable characters, and an HEA every time
Come for the trope. Stay because the characters have made several questionable decisions and now you need to know how this ends.
1. Lakeweed, Lust & Longing
Bunny Malone & Caleb Prescott
A burned-out tech founder comes to Ashby Lake for a summer escape and finds a patient, grounded lake guy who makes staying feel far more tempting than she planned. It is a cozy, laugh-out-loud romance about new beginnings, emotional courage, and a slow summer love that sneaks up when least expected.
Tropes: Small-town romance · Slow burn · Friends to lovers · Summer romance · Emotionally available hero
2. Lies, Cleavage and Quantum Theory
Megan Sinclair & Luke
What if the man you are trying to impress with your body is not the man who wants your mind? Megan creates a glamorous alter ego and discovers that keeping her identities, online friendships, and growing feelings separated is approximately as easy as explaining quantum theory at a cocktail party.
A whip-smart, low-heat romantic comedy about identity, desire, friendship, catfishing, and becoming the person you have been pretending to be.
Tropes: Catfishing · Friends to lovers · Hidden identity · Brainy heroine · The man who sees her
3. Confessions, Hot Tubs & Second Chances
Brittany Kildare & Jonah Prescott
Contestants arrive at a snowy northern lodge to film the reality dating show Love North of 60, where sparks, rivalries, and hot-tub confessions are guaranteed. Then Brittany unexpectedly reunites with the boy she left behind years ago—and the show’s biggest surprise becomes a second chance at love.
Tropes: Second-chance romance · Reality show · The one who got away · Forced proximity · Old feelings resurface
Suggested Reading Order
This is the publication order, but it is not homework. Every novella features a different central couple, resolves its own romance, and ends with a happily-ever-after.
Tropes Series FAQ
Do I need to read the Tropes novellas in order?
No. Each novella is a complete standalone romance with a different couple. Reading in publication order adds a little extra Ashby Lake context, but readers can start with any story.
Do all the books have a happily-ever-after?
Yes. Every book in the Tropes Series ends with a guaranteed happily-ever-after for its central couple.
Are the Tropes books full-length novels?
No. The series is made up of fast-paced romance novellas designed to deliver a complete emotional arc in a shorter, highly readable format.
Who writes the Tropes Series?
The Tropes Series is written by Canadian romance author Tasha Zima and published by Ashby Lake Publishing House.