The Baker and the Abandoned Mansion

An optimistic baker. Two spells gone horribly wrong. And a second chance at a forbidden love.

Poppy’s dreams are simple. All she wants is to settle down in a small, cozy cottage with Henrik and continue baking for her friends and neighbors. But war breaks out, tearing Henrik away from her with nothing but a promise of marriage upon his return.

When the war ends with no word from Henrik, Poppy makes a desperate request from her outcast grandmother. Unfortunately, Grandmother’s efforts backfire on them both, but Poppy’s luck changes when she encounters Miklos, a young man from her past. This youngest son of a disgraced noble family may be the key to unlocking Grandmother’s secrets…and Poppy’s future. But first, they must both confront and conquer the pasts that are haunting them.

Will Poppy and Miklos be able to defeat their respective ghosts? Or will they remain forever chained to those they’ve loved and lost?

Retelling Little Red Riding Hood and The Lover's Ghost

The Intertwined Tales is a multi-author series of clean fairytale retellings. Each novella entwines a famous fairytale with a lesser-known story to create one happily ever after. These standalone stories can be enjoyed in any order.