Games of Chance

In the aftermath of a tragedy, Alex, Seb, and Emilia—who are not biological siblings—are raised as siblings in an Italian-American family in New Jersey. Alex is smart, charismatic, and easily carried away when it comes to partying and pretty girls; Seb is fearful, pensive, and used to living in Alex’s shadow; and Emilia, the only girl, is a competitive runner and a perfectionist. They are all best friends. Over a period of twenty-one years, from their childhood to their late twenties, the three of them grow and change. They have romantic relationships—some fulfilling, some toxic—start careers, and take risks. Their choices lead them everywhere from dive bars in Boston to medical school in New York, from museums in Italy to the depths of mental illness. Their mistakes put a strain on their family—and one of them goes too far astray. Games of Chance is a novel about what family means and what keeps certain families together while others fall apart.  

Like a Mom

Amazon Top 25 Books in Parenthood & Children Fiction (October 2025)

“I’ve always wanted to be a mom.”
Twenty-six-year-old Gemma Cimino grew up without her own mother, but she’s learned about motherhood from her warmhearted Italian aunts and the intelligent women she’s befriended at the boutique law firm where she works. Gemma is also pouring her heart into her second novel in the hopes of becoming a published writer. Then she falls in love with Luke Reddin, a rock musician and divorced dad with primary custody of his two sons. Because of Luke, Gemma is thrown headfirst into parenthood, and it’s not what she expected. She and Luke struggle to pursue art while raising kids—and their priorities clash when they hear surprising news from Luke’s ex-wife. Gemma must decide what role she plays in Luke’s life and how much she’s willing to sacrifice to have a family.