Stepdog: a novel

Whats the difference between puppy love and dogged devotion?When Sara Renault fired Rory OConnor from his part-time job at a Boston art museum, and in response, RoryIrishman, actor, musician, reformed party-boy impulsively leaned over and kissed her . . . she kissed him back. Now, as Rorys visa runs out on the cusp of his big Hollywood break, Sara insists that he marry her to get a green card.

In a matter of weeks theyve gone from being friendly work colleagues to a live-in couple, and its all grand . . . except for Cody, Saras beloved dog from her troubled previous relationship.

Saras overattachment to her dog is the only thing she and Rory fight about.When Rory scores both his green card and the lead role in an upcoming TV pilot, he and Sara (and Cody) prepare to move to Los Angeles.

But just before their departure, Cody is kidnappedand it is entirely Rorys fault.

Desperate to get back into Saras good graces, Rory tracks Cody and the sociopathic dognapper to North Carolina.

Can Rory rescue Cody and convince Sara that they belong togetherwith Codyas a family?

First theyll need to survive a madcap adventure that takes them through the heart of America.