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About the Author

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Louis and Roseanne Lavalle, a husband and wife team, have been partners in their print and fulfillment business for over thirty-five years.

Roseanne possesses an extensive range of communication skills, acquired while working as a Vice President and Senior Account Supervisor at a New York City advertising agency.

Louis has been immersed in the graphics sector since he was fifteen years old. He worked as a stonehand inletterpress shops, a linotype operator at a newspaper group, and as an advertising agency production manager. He haswritten a wide variety of marketing collateral for corporate clients.

Writing Millie! A Love Story, the couple’s first book, has been a cathartic journey of emotional discovery, finding words to express their gratitude for the love and companionship of their beautiful Yorkshire Terrier.

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Latest review!!!


Millie! A Love Story by Louis and Roseanne Lavalle will be a hit with all unabashed pet owners, and if you happen to be mommy and daddy to a Yorkshire Terrier, you will be in heaven. The book begins with the couple living and working in New York City, having some marital issues, and falling in love with a doggy in a pet store window. Along with Millie’s story comes an engaging picture of the city, later Milford, PA, and then the Gulf Coast of Florida. This threesome (the Lavalles and Millie) have been virtually inseparable since their "little princess" was purchased at age three months from that NY pet store. And we breeze through a delightfully written, straightforward, first-person, present-tense narrative—sixteen years of Millie’s immeasurable contribution to the Lavalles’ happiness. As any avid pet owner knows, having a pet is like having a child; the love and sacrifice, the joys and sorrows are much the same.

I think what I enjoyed most about this book is the authors’ uninhibited adoration for their little canine—Millie. We are not permitted to refer to her as a dog. She is Millie! Their love for her is boundless, and they are not embarrassed one iota to admit it. And though the Lavalles might not agree, in actuality, Millie could be a symbol for any adored pet. It was easy for me to substitute Archibald, a poodle-mix rescue I once owned, and Mojo, my present cat. What is extra special about this book, though, is how Millie unites the author-couple, whose relationship is uncloaked as the tale develops. They are not shy about their differences and how it often takes a third force—something mutually adored (in their case Millie)—to unite them. If you worship your pet and are not hesitant to admit it, Millie! A Love Story is an absolute must.

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