Stepdog

When Mia fell in love with Jim and agreed to marry him, she'd never been happier. The marriage was wonderful, the step-kids were typical pre-teens, the weather in Los Angeles perfect. But life is not spotless. The spots belong to Jim's mutt, Eddie. Possessive and jealous, Eddie behaves like Jim's mistress - if a mistress could bark and compete for space on his beloved's lap. As time goes on, a full-on war ensues. Mia even tries to leave Eddie behind when they move to New York. Stepdog...
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When Mia fell in love with Jim and agreed to marry him, she'd never been happier. The marriage was wonderful, the step-kids were typical pre-teens, the weather in Los Angeles perfect. But life is not spotless. The spots belong to Jim's mutt, Eddie. Possessive and jealous, Eddie behaves like Jim's mistress - if a mistress could bark and compete for space on his beloved's lap. As time goes on, a full-on war ensues. Mia even tries to leave Eddie behind when they move to New York. Stepdog is a funny and poignant memoir about love and unforeseen obstacles that get it the way.