Romance goes awry in the 26 very short stories in 'Spicy Alphabet Soup'. As readers glide their way through the alphabet, they learn that Al philanders. His wife gets even. Bob buys a bulldog, Barney, to use as a chick magnet. His wife and Barney team up to teach Bob a lesson. Cleopatra's marriage flounders. She takes steps to rectify the situation. .. Some hearts are broken. Others mend. Some couples resolve differences. Some hang in limbo. Frequently, sensible dogs gently steer as couples make their choices and move on.