"Appearances can be deceiving..."

FBI Agent Donovan McCormick has never gotten over the murder of his pregnant wife several years ago. He knows the mob boss behind the murders may never go to jail, unless Angelo Torrelli, the mob boss's son, lives to testify against his father. Donovan is glad to work the protection detail in this case. He desires the daughter of Angelo's mistress, well-known movie star Kitty Dupree, but knows that he can't risk his heart again. Will Donovan let his body rule his actions? For a short while, at least?

Florist and avid gardener Cori Nichols finds this mysterious FBI agent alluring. She feels out of control around him, so she stays away for months, until she goes home to challenge the rumors circulating about him and her mother. Is Kitty really married to him, now? Amid many twists and turns, Cori learns that Donovan only has eyes for her even though they have no chance at a real future.

Plot twists galore ensue, making it impossible to tell more here without spoilers. So instead, just remember to take everything that occurs with a grain of salt and wait for confirmation to any new complication that arises. Cori and Donovan love each other, but will circumstances contrive to keep them apart? Are Torrelli's men the only threat out there? Or does someone else have it in for Kitty and her family? In the midst of a media circus, it's hard to tell friend from foe.

Be forewarned that there is violence and deaths in the story, which may be disturbing to some readers. And the melodrama gets to be too much at times. If you can handle a little over-the-top dramatics, SECOND CHANCES is a good way to escape reality for a while. Fans of romantic suspense will enjoy the latest effort from Ms. Snodgrass.

Sensuality: Explicit sex; sexually explicit scenes: 4

Reviewed by Denise Powers
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted March 31, 2004

Summary

Love and relationship are the last things federal agent Donovan McCormick wants. His first marriage ended when his wife and child were killed because he refused to turn over the man he was protecting. He refuses to put another woman, another love in jeopardy.

Love is also the lowest priority on Corey Nichols's list. In fact, it isn't even on her list. She was burned once before when the man she loved used her for his own sick gain. No more.

Now Donovan and Corey have stepped into each other's circles. Do they give love a second chance or shove aside these burning emotions?

Or will giving love a second chance also mean giving a murderer a second chance at revenge?