Patricia Jagen

Second Chances Patricia Jagen

Lies, lust and longing. Murders, mayhem and mobsters. Recollections, remorse and romances. Collective protagonists and their loves. Chicago's affluent North Shore. Witness protection, and an exciting and unique stakeout in the Chicago Botanic Garden, honeymoons in Door County and Venice. Best friends Molly and Betsy, designers and partners in a flower shop, Ralph Barton owner of a rare and used book store. Brothers Chris and Mike reunite after two years but for how long? Mobster Mr. D' distrusts Slick, his first in command and fears an overthrow. Wisconsin dairy farmer Gracie and her young twin girls wait for Mike's return, no matter how long it may take. FBI special agent Rick Randolph stymied for years in attempts to put Mr. D' away is distracted and infatuated by a married woman.