BOOK 1: FLORIDA GIRLS
NOT EVERYTHING IN FLORIDA IS SUNSHINE.
St. Petersburg, Florida, 1944. Thelma Miles can’t stand injustice. Broke and orphaned near the close of WWII, the 18-year-old joins a troupe of touring swimsuit models, only to find she's stepped into the mafia's lair.
Kathleen Young has a one-track mind, often missing the obvious. Determined to get her emporium out of debt and take her sick husband to California’s healing climate, organizing the tour is the first in a series of increasingly drastic measures.
Diving into the chaotic world of late WWII America, L.L. Kirchner’s twisty story carefully explores organized crime, Hollywood spotlights, and the growing pains of a nation.
Peppered with real-life characters and in-depth research, this intricate weave of perspectives offers a fascinating glimpse into how some women coped when they were told to gratefully step aside and let the men take over again.
If you like rich narratives, coming-of-age adventures, and incredible period details, then you’ll love Kirchner’s gritty tale.Florida Girls is the first book in the series, The Queenpin Chronicles which follows Thelma's journey as rapid changes are overtaking the country. Driven to succeed, the women of The Queenpin Chronicles discover strength and brutality and love they didn’t know they were capable of.
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BOOK 2: VEGAS GIRLS
Thelma miles is out for revenge, & she’s bringing along her besties
Las Vegas, 1945. Sometimes what happens in Vegas stays with you.
To tear down a criminal empire, Thelma Miles must mastermind an elaborate ruse. To pull off the con, she assembles an unlikely crew: Kathleen Young, a shrewd businesswoman with secrets of her own; Lillian Montgomery, a Hollywood starlet who is more than she appears; and Imogene Fuchs, a relentless reporter on a crusade to root out corruption.
As federal agents circle, rival gangs plot and her father's empire grows, Thelma must decide how far she'll go to avenge the past—and whether family loyalty is worth the price of her soul.
A historical fiction thriller perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's strong female leads, Beatriz Williams' twisty plots, and Liane Moriarty's multiple POVs and layered storytelling.
This is book 2 in the series but works as a standalone. Cliffhanger ending!
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BOOK 3: HAVANA GIRLS
SOME REVOLUTIONS START WITH A WHISPER
HAVANA • ST. PETERSBURG
A dual timeline thriller that will have you hanging on the edge of your seat up to the satisfying conclusion.