Editor's note: Below is an excerpt from author Alex Wellen's new novel, "Lovesick." In this chapter, after weeks of procrastinating, Andy Altman finally works up the nerve to ask his future father-in-law, Gregory Day, for his daughter Paige's hand in marriage. Alex Wellen is an award-winning television producer for CNN. Nothing like mixing love and a battle with a crime ring of geriatric gangsters to cause some dizziness. (CNN) -- I go to the dining room for some privacy. It's now or never. I press the speed dial for "Gregory Home." While the phone searches for a cell tower among the sticks, I confirm the coast is clear.
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The novel "Lovesick" is about when love runs up against crime
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Andrew Altman wants to marry the girl he's in love with
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But the young suitor runs into a ring of geriatric gangsters
"I don't want to pressure you, @placeholder," I jump in, "but I love Paige.