Jackie's Campaign — Marj Charlier

Jackie's Campaign, the sequel to Gracie's Revolution, proves the battle for the soul of Johnson Station, Iowa, is far from over. The old guard who watched over the town thought Gracie's departure from the library meant their control over the town was once again secure. But once Jackie signs on as campaign manager for Armand, a historian and old flame, in his race for mayor, it will take more than magical thinking to turn the hands of time back and stop the revolution the librarian started. Talented, but at a loss for meaningful work after retiring as an English teacher, Jackie joins the battle to forge a future for the town. Her ability to make a difference requires her to postpone the inevitable end to her painful marriage, keep her sons' troubles out of the public eye, and keep her blogger identity a secret. On top of that, she and Armand must tamp down their renewing attraction for each other until the election is over. But then an FBI raid on town hall, a drug arrest, and a negative newspaper article make her question whether she is the brave heroine she was once declared to be. Can she regain her confidence in time to help Johnson Station survive, or will the forces lined up against her finally prove she's been overestimated all this time?