Florida Girls

Set in 1944 St. Petersburg, Florida, "Florida Girls" follows 18-year-old Thelma Miles as she navigates her way through the dangerous realms of crime and society after discovering her new job on the war bond tour leads her into the mafia's domain. Alongside her ambitious boss Kathleen Young, Thelma faces moral dilemmas and unexpected alliances, all while trying to survive the treacherous underworld of Tampa. With compelling female characters, a suspenseful plot, and authentic historical details, this novel offers a layered, emotionally-resonant journey through moral ambiguity, class mobility, and resilience.