Tasha Zima

Lakeweed, Lust and Longing –
Book 1 of the Tropes Series

A cozy, charming, laugh-out-loud romantic novella about new beginnings, emotional courage, and a slow summer love that sneaks up on you when you least expect it — just like Ashby Lake itself.

Lakeweed, Lust & Longing book cover by Tasha Zima

Bunny Malone

Born: January 8, 1995

Occupation / Role: App developer, tech founder (on a self-imposed sabbatical)

Books Appearing In: Lakeweed, Lust & Longing

Connections: Temporary summer resident in Ashby Lake

Personality Keywords: Brilliant · Guarded · Curious · Restless · Defensive-humoured · Emotionally self-sufficient · Quietly tender · Avoidant when afraid.

Tropes: Burnout Sab­batical | Avoidant Attachment | Fear of Staying | Smart Woman Intimidation | Summer That Changes Everything

Late 20s, attractive, black dress off the shoulders, sweetheart neckline with a bit of lace showing. flat shoes. Tanned, mischievous. Hair down in waves. Honey brown in colour.

Caleb Prescott

Born: May 18, 2000

Occupation / Role: Carpenter / Boat restorer / Cottage renovator

Books Appearing In: Between Breath and Breaking (cameo), Lakeweed, Lust & Longing

Connections: Twin brother: Jonah, mother: Helena, father: Gregory, half-brothers: Noah, Adrian, Leo Blake and other family: Isabelle and Sabriana

Personality Keywords: Steady · Emotionally literate · Patient · Grounded · Protective · Earnest · Quietly intense · Devoted once committed

Tropes: Emotionally Available Man | Lake Guy | Slow Burn King | Soft Strength | “I’m Not Asking for Forever—Yet”

a man in his mid 20s. Tanned, blond, wearing a blue button down shirt and chinos. Dock shoes. Leaning casually up against a lakeside cottage porch. beer in hand. He has muscular forearms and a deep smile.

Jonah Prescott

Born: May 18, 2000

Occupation / Role: Emotional counterweight

Books Appearing In: Between Breath and Breaking (cameo), Lakeweed, Lust & Longing and upcoming novella Love North of 60

Connections: Twin brother: Caleb, mother: Helena, father: Gregory, half-brothers: Noah, Adrian, Leo Blake and other family: Isabelle and Sabriana

Personality Keywords: Observant · Wry · Loyal · Low-drama · Grounded · Quiet humour

Tropes : The Quiet Observer | Found-Family Energy | Knows More Than He Says

A well built man in his mid-twenties. Standing on a lake beach in board shorts. smiling

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Characters from Bunny and Caleb’s Story

A middle aged man, with a bit of a belly, dressed in chef's whites standing in the doorway of a restaurant.
Luigi
a waiter at an Italian Bistro. Handsome, relaxed, about to take an order.
Pasquale
A handsome blond man, well dressed, standing on a dock beside a lake
Ted
A casual business man leaning up against a black sedan
Rod
A pretty woman standing on a dock in a sundress. Early 20s. She is wearing a sundress
Sabriana Blake

Places from Lakeweed

The storefront of an Italian Bistro with wisteria hanging down and a few bistro tables out front
Luigi’s Bistro
An upscale lakeside cottage with a hot tub on the back deck. The French doors open to an inviting living room.
Bunny’s Cottage
lake dock
The dock
A cottage being renovated with boat parts out front and a lake in the background
Caleb’s Cottage

Explore Lakeweed, Lust and Longing and the Tropes Novellas

Meet the full cast and discover the connected romantic comedies on the Tropes series page, or visit the Ashby Lake Reading Room for free chapters and stories.

Book cover showing a young couple sitting on a dock drinking beer and looking at the sunset.
Twin women, holding a cell phone that reads Megan or Kitty? One is wearing a red dress, the other, glasses and a beige sweater
Confessions, Hot Tubs & Second Chances book cover by Tasha Zima

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