Dances Naked

Life in 18th‑century America is harsh, wild, and unforgiving — but even in the wilderness, hope has a way of surviving.

Three strangers from different centuries and cultures are thrown together in Cherokee territory, each searching for safety, purpose, or a second chance. Rachel, fleeing her domineering brother with her infant son, finds refuge among the Cherokee. Two unexpected white newcomers join her new clan, bringing confusion… and a surprising solution to one of the tribe's biggest problems: hunger.

One of those newcomers is Lord Martin Melbourne — Marty — a 20th‑century scholar of folklore and the Tuatha Dé Danann. He knows fairies are real, and he knows humans can travel through time. He's done it himself. After journeying back to 1781 to save an ancestor, Marty longs to return to 2013 and the sweetheart waiting for him.

But he's lost in the wilds of North Carolina.

Assaulted, robbed, and rescued by a Cherokee hunting party, Marty earns a new name: Dances Naked — a title that raises eyebrows and suspicions. The chief wonders if this strange white man might be Nûñnë'hĩ, an eternal one… a fairy. Marty wants only to go home, but Red Shirt, the quiet and formidable chief, has other plans. Before he leads Marty to The Trees — the magnetic time portal that swallowed his own brother — he needs to make use of the man fate has dropped into his path.

Adventure, mystery, humor, and a touch of romance weave through this gritty, soul‑searching time‑travel tale of survival, identity, and the unbreakable pull of love across centuries.

(Note: Contains some intense scenes. Not a children's story.)

Why You'll Love Dances Naked

•A rugged, immersive 18th‑century setting brought to life with historical detail and emotional depth.
•A time‑travel hero in his sixties, determined, intelligent, and driven by love.
•A powerful Cherokee storyline with respect, nuance, and cultural richness.
•A found‑family dynamic forged through hardship, humor, and unexpected bonds.
•A blend of adventure, mystery, and heart, perfect for readers who love survival tales with a twist.
•A poignant love story as Marty fights to return to the woman waiting for him in 2013.
•A standalone novel that deepens the world of The Fairies Saga while welcoming new readers.