This Thing of Ours is a complex 1930’s/1940’s historical series that weaves the dangers for women entangled in the mafia with the complexities of their various relationships and friendships, concluding with the impact of World War II on their lives and the lives of the Italian-Americans that they hold dear.
This series contains themes of mafia violence, abuse, sexual assault, prostitution, human trafficking, and murder. Many outdated customs and conventions of the 1930’s often removed from or modified in novels to reflect contemporary views are instead presented intact in this series. Comprehensive information can be found under the Content Warning. Reader discretion is advised.
Grace Anne Colby never anticipated that her journey from a peaceful family farm to the bustling streets of New York City in pursuit of a journalism career would lead her into the dangerous underworld of a brothel, entangled in a fierce conflict between two rival mafia families. Her world shatters when she uncovers one don’s sinister operation of selling children to pay debts, forcing her to take action, especially after narrowly escaping becoming a victim herself.
Set against the vivid backdrop of the 1930s, “Shattered Glass: The Starling,” the debut novel in the “This Thing of Ours” series, masterfully intertwines elements of crime thriller, drama, and romance, offering a compelling and authentic representation of the era and drawing readers into its gripping narrative.
Summer/Fall 2024
In editing.
After uncovering the devastating truth about her origins, Grace-Anne Colby finds herself abducted and forced into a marriage by a man she once trusted. As the wife of a mafia don, her life is fraught with peril, but nothing compares to the ultimatum given by her husband: conceive hisa child…or face death.
“Shattered Glass: The Gilded Cage,” the second book in the “This Thing of Ours” series, continues the gripping 1930s saga of love and hate, truth and betrayal. In a world where the ties of family are forged by more than blood, a world where loyalty and deception intertwine, Grace-Anne’s struggle for survival takes center stage.
Summer/Fall 2024
In writing.
The life of New York City’s most captivating and desirable socialite is filled with prestige, a parade of suitors vying for her political connections, and every luxury money can buy. But when Josephine Harrison discovers that her father’s most extravagant expense was securing a deadly alliance with the mob, she realizes that she and her missing best friend share a sinister connection that goes far beyond anything she could have imagined.
“Treasured Wings: That Nestling” delves into the beginnings of a woman determined to navigate her own path in the world, defying the dark legacies and secrets that threaten to consume her, regardless of the cost.
release TBD
Manuscripted, awaiting editing.
Grace-Anne Colby clings to life by a thread, held captive by a madman obsessed with the belief that she carries his long-desired son. As rescue seems a distant hope, Grace must summon every ounce of her courage to escape her living nightmare, her hands stained with the blood of her struggle. ’Til death do them part…
“Shattered Glass: Gossamer Wings” brings Grace-Anne Colby’s harrowing journey to a close in the electrifying finale of the This Thing of Ours series. But in the treacherous underworld of 1930s New York City, the shadows of the mafia loom large, threatening Grace and her loved ones. The worst is yet to come…
release TBD
In writing.
Florence Baker’s nightly fantasies of being a gangster’s girl are electrifying, filled with dazzling dances, high-stakes games, and heart-pounding thrills. To her, what danger could possibly come from a waitress merely flirting with the edges of a mobster’s world? However, when the charming rogue in the gray Homburg hat extends an invitation for a night on the town, Florence soon discovers the peril of her whimsical dreams. The games lose their charm when she becomes the prey, and the alley cat prowls with a deadly intent.
“Kidding the Moon: Calling Card” begins the riveting story of how an innocent flirtation with fantasy can transform an ordinary life into a lethal nightmare. Florence’s pursuit of excitement leads her into the line of fire and the icy heart of danger, where the line between dream and reality blurs with fatal consequences.
Treasured Wings: The Fledgling – release TBD
Kidding the Moon:Downfall – release TBD
Silver Wings: The Phoenix – release TBD
Kidding the Moon: Leap of Faith – release TBD
Scattered Ashes – release TBD
The War Years: In Infamy – release TBD
Silver Wings: The Warbird – release TBD
The War Years: Unconditional Surrender – release TBD
Consecrated: The Vincenzo Parisi Story – release TBD