
Southern Fiction
Seasoned with Mystery and Suspense

The author
Meet Donna
I am a native Floridian who loves a good story seasoned with suspense and mystery. I write for flawed people who don’t fit into the usual boxes.



First Comes Marriage…Then Comes Murder
A Classy 1950s Mystery
Mid-Century Glam Meets Murder Mayhem
Mid-century glam meets murder mayhem in a series of cozy mysteries at Wynton’s Department Store.
It is 1956 in Levi City, Florida. Vivien Sheffield, renowned bridal gown designer and consultant for Wynton’s Department Store, is facing the greatest challenge of her career. Someone has been killing brides who wore one of her custom gowns in their wedding! Vivien’s fellow employees and close friends—Audrey, Mary Jo, and Gigi—and her assistant Mirette spring into action to save Miss Vivien and the young brides of Levy City before the murderer succeeds at destroying Vivien’s business at Wynton’s. . .and her reputation.
Coming September 1, 2025
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