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Cody Mahone grew up without the support of his father but he’s grown up fine becoming a well-known actor. When his father dies leaving his dog, Maggie, to inherit $9 million dollar. Cody wants custody of the dog and the millions but he’s not the only son his father fathered. Cody finds out his father not only played the same trick on his mother but also his half-brother’s mother. Only one son can gain guardianship of the dog and the millions. Cody’s lawyer has a plan though and Cody will need the help of his ex-boyfriend/celebrity dog trainer, Shane Manley, to pull it off.

It was an interesting take on a trope that’s been done over and over. Cody and Shane didn’t exactly have the greatest breakup but it wasn’t the worst considering they left the relationship still having feeling for each other. The timing was just bad and maturity wasn’t there considering there’s a seven year gap between the two. They both wanted different things but three years have pass and Cody knows what he wants. Shane has also opened up his eyes and seen that he wasn’t exactly blameless in their breakup three years prior. I liked that the two reflected about their behaviors and how they each played a part in how their relationship ended previously and were making effort not to make such mistakes again. In Cody’s case he was trying to be more considerate whereas Shane was more understanding of Cody’s behavior.

It was fun seeing them get to know each other again and work together to make sure the money went into the right hands and for the right cause. Mitchell’s nonsense with trying to discredit Cody was amusing. I was a bit vexed on Cody and Shane’s behalf but the end result was nice. I liked that the bad guy got his just desserts.

An ARC was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.