Ruby

by Gillian Godden

The Armstrong empire has a new queen. And she’s ready to prove herself.

Ruby Armstrong has spent her life underestimated and overlooked. Now, with the Phoenix Club rising from the ashes, she is determined to build an empire of her own.

But Ruby is hiding a deadly secret. Joe Vescari is dead, and while the police search London’s underworld for his killer, nobody suspects the seemingly innocent Ruby Armstrong.

Then a fortune in stolen jewels brings a new threat to the Armstrongs’ door. Ruthless and unpredictable Gina Vescari wants them back — and she won’t take no for an answer.

With enemies closing in and loyalties tested, Ruby must learn fast if she wants to protect everything her family has fought for.

Armstrong women don’t surrender their power. They seize it.

Praise for Gillian

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

'The characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

'Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'A fast and rivetting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended' ★★★★★ Reader Review

Kindle Edition

Expected publication December 7, 2026

About the author

Hello fellow readers. My name is Gillian Godden and i write Gangland crime books. currently published by Boldwood Publishers. i have written many different series on the subject, so if this is your genre please check them out. originally born in London, i now live in Yorkshire. i also work for the NHS.
When I come home I like to wind down and writing is my escape from the mental stresses of my day. My job is not a 9 to 5 job and I work to support my patients when they need me so my days can be long. i enjoy hearing from and meeting readers of my books. just knowing someone out there is reading my books is a bonus ;}
Take a look at my websites and hopefully join my author page for updates on forth coming books.
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