House Trained - Softcover

Bouchard, Jackie

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2,382 ratings by Goodreads

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ISBN 10: 1503947122 ISBN 13: 9781503947122

Publisher: Lake Union Publishing, 2015

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Alex Halstad, a childless-by-choice interior designer and dog mom, is a true perfectionist. But her orderly life turns chaotic when the teenage daughter her husband, Barry, never knew he had shows up on their doorstep...with a baby girl of her own in tow. While Alex’s dog enthusiastically welcomes the new arrivals, Alex struggles with the loss of her steady routine. She desperately needs peace and quiet to get her business back on track before Barry finds out she’s spent most of their savings. Meanwhile, the arrival of the girls stirs up old insecurities, and Alex can’t help but worry that Barry’s ex will make an entrance too. With her tidy life a distant memory, will Alex be able to learn from her dog the true meaning of love and acceptance?

From bestselling author Jackie Bouchard comes a humorous and heartwarming look at how life creates opportunities to love in surprising ways.

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About the Author:

Jackie Bouchard, a USA Today bestselling author, writes what she calls Fido-friendly fiction: humorous and heartwarming stories about women and the dogs that profoundly impact their lives.

Bouchard has lived in Southern California, Canada, and Bermuda and now lives in San Diego with her husband and dog. Her novels include What the Dog Ate, House Trained, and Rescue Me, Maybe.

For more information, visit www.jackiebouchard.com.

Review:

“Jackie Bouchard gives us Fido-friendly fiction at its best. We fell in love with Alex and her rescue dog, Marie. As dog lovers, we related to Alex’s struggle to stretch her heart to include her four legged and two legged loved ones! Witty and winning, House Trained will tug on your heart strings in all the best ways.” —Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, co-authors of The Status of All Things

“Funny and poignant, Jackie Bouchard writes with wit and warmth and a deep understanding of how women, and our dogs, make this world a better place!” —Dee DeTarsio, award-winning author of Haole Wood and Ginger Krinkles

“I adore Jackie Bouchard's dog-centric fiction, and House Trained is no exception. With its deft blend of comedy and drama, plus a crew of memorable characters including a super sweet labradoodle named Marie, this is a book that will appeal to all. I'm putting it on my favorites list for the year.” —Tracie Banister, author of Twin Piques and In Need Of Therapy

“Brimming with wit and wisdom and quirky characters, readers will love Jackie Bouchard's funny, poignant House Trained.” —Kim Boykin, author of A Peach of a Pair

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