Thomas Domenici

In the Face of Rejection, Love Becomes the Ultimate Salvation

In the wake of his partner's death, Bill Giordano clings to family as his anchor in an uncertain world. Living in Portland, Oregon, with his grown children from a previous marriage, Bill is stunned to receive a call from Ryan McGill—a man claiming to be his long-lost son from a wild chapter of his youth. As Bill steps into Ryan's life, he uncovers a deeply fractured family dynamic marked by fear, control, and a dark, unspoken secret: Ryan's youngest son, Adam, has been cast out for being gay.

Adam's journey is one of survival and resilience. Forced to leave home after enduring abuse and rejection, he finds fleeting moments of solace with his free-spirited grandmother, Caroline, who nurtures his love for music before her untimely death leaves him alone once more. Struggling to survive on the streets of Los Angeles, Adam falls prey to desperation, betrayal, and violence—his hope flickering like a fragile flame.

Determined to find the grandson he never knew he had, Bill hires a private investigator to track Adam down. But when Adam arrives in Portland after a harrowing journey, he is wary of trust and burdened by scars, both visible and hidden. With unwavering patience and compassion, Bill and his family work to help Adam heal and reclaim his life, while Adam fights for his independence and the chance to sever ties with the father who betrayed him.

But for Hope is a heartrending and uplifting novel about the transformative power of love, the enduring bonds of chosen family, and the strength it takes to rebuild a life shattered by pain.

Bound by Blood, Torn by Secrets: Can a Brother's Promise Survive the Truth?

Josh Walker has always relied on the unbreakable bond between his brothers—a vow they made to always protect each other, no matter what. As the youngest of four, Josh is the football team’s rising star, known for his charm, intelligence, and easy smile. But beneath the surface, Josh hides a secret that could shatter everything he knows: he’s gay.

Living under the shadow of a strict, demanding father, who also happens to be his football coach, Josh has grown up fearing more than just losing games. His father is a man who seems more concerned with toughness than love, a trait passed down from Josh’s grandfather, who once disowned his own son, Josh’s uncle, for being gay. Now, Josh finds himself at a dangerous crossroads, haunted by the memory of his uncle’s fate. He worries that revealing his truth could cost him not only his spot on the team but also his place in his own home.

The only thing holding Josh together is the "brother’s promise"—the pact he and his brothers swore to uphold: protect each other at all costs. But when one of the brothers starts seeking their father’s approval at the expense of this bond, Josh is forced to wonder if this promise is really as strong as it seems.

As Josh struggles to stay true to himself, he’s faced with impossible choices: Will his brothers stand by him when he needs them most? Or will the weight of secrets and betrayal tear them apart? In the midst of family turmoil, Josh might just find love—but only if he can navigate the delicate balance of loyalty, fear, and courage.

A Brother’s Promise is a heartfelt and gripping exploration of brotherhood, identity, and the strength it takes to live authentically.

Sometimes the Only Way to Escape the Past is to Kill It

A gruesome murder is committed. A husband and wife, porn producers, are torched and mutilated. Yet the killer leaves behind their two sons asleep, gently tucked in, and unharmed. Soon, other victims, all men, are found dead and butchered. What connects them? Do the victims know each other? Major Crimes Detective Edward Coyne and FBI Special Agent William Russo join forces to hunt down the serial killer. They must unravel what unites the victims and how they are tied to the murderer. Ed and Bill must delve into the darkest recesses of the killer's tortured mind to stop him before he kills again.

Disorienting Sexuality exposes the biases against gay men and lesbians in psychoanalytic theory and practice. In the introduction, Domenici and Lesser draw a brief history of anti-homosexual sentiment in psychoanalysis. The book then moves into essays written by lesbian and gay psychoanalysts seeking to have a voice in the reshaping of psychoanalytic theories of sexuality. The second section is devoted to presenting different theoretical perspectives for understanding both homosexuality and heterosexuality. Disorienting Sexuality concludes with the personal narratives of gay and lesbian psychoanalysts.