Speakeasy
In the shadows of Prohibition-era California, secrets aren’t just dangerous—they’re survival.
Award-Winning Series
“Brilliant!A thrilling, historical storyline that keeps you turning the pages.”
Set in the underground world of 1920s Northern California speakeasies, the Speakeasy Series follows Rose and Dax—two women forced apart by a society that refuses to accept them.
Years later, when their paths cross again, the past isn’t the only thing waiting.
In Foster House, loyalty is currency — and every secret comes with a price.
In a world fueled by bootlegging, ambition, and shifting loyalties, every choice carries risk—and every relationship comes with a cost.
This is a series where:
Love is forbidden
Power is unstable
And survival depends on who you trust
Perfect for readers who love historical romantic suspense with rich atmosphere and high emotional stakes.
🎧 Narrated by Lori Prince
Begin With Book One
The complete trilogy in eBook / paperback / audiobook
Book 1
A first love. A forced separation. And a reunion neither of them can ignore.
Book 2
Desire returns—but so do the dangers that tore them apart.
Book 3
Love, loyalty, and survival collide in a world where nothing is safe.
The Characters
Darlene Augusta "Dax" Xander → A skilled carpenter, protective friend, and unapologetically butch woman who refuses to conform to society's expectations. Fiercely loyal to the people she loves.
Rose Hamilton → A talented singer with a beautiful voice and a prominent stutter. Shy and cautious, she often hides parts of herself to survive in a society hostile to queer women.
May Foster → Dax's older sister and lifelong protector. After becoming disabled in an accident, she depends on Dax as much as Dax depends on her.
Charlie Dawson → A rebellious mechanic, Dax's closest friend, and one of the novel's most memorable supporting characters.
Jules Sanchez → Nurse, town gossip, and Charlie's secret girlfriend. She often knows more than she lets on.
Frankie Wilkes → Owner of Half Moon Bay's hotel and speakeasy. Ambitious, charismatic, and determined to transform the town into the West Coast's answer to Atlantic City.
Grace Parsons → A Hollywood actress trapped in a lavender marriage who becomes an important figure in Rose's life.
Riley King → Frankie's nephew and Rose's manipulative boyfriend of convenience.
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