A dog on the cover of a book? Yes, please! The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson was a fun, uplifting read!

The main character, Suzy Medley's, life is in tatters thanks to her ex. Along comes a cute, stray terrier which she takes in and names him Scout. It's as if Scout finds her when Suzy is most in need of a friend. Together, they go on adventures and meet all sorts of new people and friends.

This book is more than just romance - it's about second chances, friendship, and unconditional love.

The age old question that dog owners often have comes into play here - who rescued who?

Thank you, NetGalley and Avon Books UK, for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this read! I loved how I could instantly relate to the characters. I was hooked from the first chapter, and I would love to read more about these characters! The main character was sweet, fun, and engaging, and I rooted for her the whole way through. The cute pup was adorable too! Overall, I found this an engaging, flirtatious, fun read, and I was pleasantly surprised to be introduced to characters I felt so connected to. Loved it!

This was a fantastic book and so well written and if you love dogs you are away and you can imagine yourself on the Scottish island as well. Plenty about friendship and starting over again and being happy again when you didn’t expect it. Heartbreaking at times and a very warm read and you just want to read on to find out more and what happens.
Suzy has had a break up from her husband and he’s left the business on a Scotland island in a lot of mess and she heads to the Scottish island to see if she can sort the mess out. While staying there a dog turns up on her doorstep and she takes it in and tries to find out who it belongs to but can’t and she goes to hand it in but just can’t so leaves a number incase anyone claims the dog as theirs. The children say she has lost the children as they have moved on and she’s replaced them with a dog. She has a chance encounter on the beech when walking which could change her life and the little boy wants a dog but the dad won’t let him so they share scout her dog and their friendship builds up and how will they react when someone says they own scout will they loose him now they are in a routine or not. How will things go will they sort the business out and live happily ok the island or not.
Worth more than five stars

When her partner insists that they buy a Scottish island whisky distillery, Suzy just lets him get on with it. She trusts him. She has a job of her own. She has no need to get hands-on involved. But when the business fails and he leaves, she finds herself the sole owner and deeply in debt. Suzy's trip to the island brings her new friends, the determination to turn the business around, and a dog. Scout just turns up one night, lost and alone, and they adopt each other. A lovely heartwarming story about new beginnings, middle aged romance, and how when it comes to dogs there's plenty of love to go round.

I enjoy Fiona Gibson’s books and The Dog Share is a fun uplifting story about Suzy and adorable stray dog Scout. A lovely tale of friendship and new beginnings with a great mix of characters which made for a quick and easy read.

Fiona Gibson is one of my go to authors for laugh out loud emotional stories. This one lived up to my expectations. In actuality, it exceeded it. I read this during the crazy time of Covid and it provided my heart some relief.

A book with a dog on the cover? Sign me up.
The dog was definitely the best part of the book. The “dog share” concept was so cute and innovative! And I love how important Scout was. Dogs really are the best.
It’s labeled as a romance, but it is about much more. And honestly, for me, the romance felt done. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing because it was still charming. And the location is lovely.
It was a fun read overall.
It’s definitely an uplifting and breezy read! If you love dogs and second chances, I recommend!

This is one of those perfect books to read around the holidays because it just gives you that warm fuzzy feeling and overall, I did really enjoy it!

Suzy Medlay is having a bad day when a random dog appears at the door of her rental cottage and she calls him Scout. Just like Suzy, Scout has been abandoned, although only Suzy has been left with a financial mess and a business in tatters thanks to her ex. She takes him in and her world changes in unexpected ways: strangers have never been more welcoming and her teenage kids can’t wait to come home to visit. Then a chance encounter on a windy beach makes things more complicated…..

Honestly, the way that Scout changed her life was so cute. There were parts where I literally laughed out loud. This is not only a romance book, but also one about friendship, family and second chances. It’s one of those where the ending is completely predictable but you’re not mad about that when it happens (because you’re rooting for the relationship the whole time). It’s set on a beautiful Scottish Island and the scenery is idyllic and makes you feel all warm and cosy. I loved all the characters (excluding the ex (obviously)) and I liked the realism of the story which is what I look for in a romance (lets not get our expectations too high).

The only reason its not a 4 star is because it was predictable, and the concept isn’t exactly new (which isn’t a bad thing). It was done well and there was a point where I thought that it would go in a completely different direction because Scout is shared between quite a few people.

The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson an uplifting is somewhat windy five-star read. This will go down like a well-aged whisky, or if you rather a tasty tart Gin. It really has it all, a great slow burn romance, some brilliant and well-rounded characters they are not all likeable and that just made it so much better. But there are some characters that you will fall in love with and not only Scout, who definitely won my heart. This really does have it all and shows us why no matter your mood you can pick up a Fiona Gibson and be whisked away to a charming setting with unique characters that will enrapture you for the duration of your reading time again and again, I loved feeling like the wind is blowing on my face and the amazing sea breeze feeling it ruffling my hair and Scout is liking my hand as I read, you really do get brought into the story.

Another great read by Fiona Gibson. One little dog, a lovely location, who would have thought he could instigate so. many friendships and love as a bonus. A wide range of characters, some lovely, some not so much, but all add to the mix very well. The main characters are mature which makes a change from the norm. Reading this was an excellent way to pass a rainy day.

Dog Days And Dramatic Fashion.....
How a dog can change a life. So true! When Suzy takes in Scout her disordered, chaotic and catastrophic life changes in dramatic fashion. Can Suzy help change someone else’s? Delightful romcom, uplifting and easy, escapist reading.

I love Fiona's books they are so uplifting this one is no different.

Set on a beautiful Island Suzy doesn't want to let people down and trys her best to turn around the mess her Ex left her in.

A stray cute doggie named Scout comes Suzy's door and they instantly form a friendship.

Another fab enjoyable read full of likeable characters great settings.

One not to miss. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have loved Fiona Gibson’s novels for a long time, so this shot straight to the top of my TBR. And I’m so glad it did.

Refreshingly easy to read with characters who leap off the page, this is a novel that will absorb you quickly. There are smiles throughout and pages turn quickly.

A real feel good book that’s full of heart. Highly recommended.

This is a sweet book. I am very glad that Suzy rid herself of all that is negative and Paul and rebuilt her life. Scout is a welcome addition and helped build her relationships with Ricky and Cara. A nice summer read.

Love Fionas books so was excited to read The Dog Share and it certainly didn’t disappoint!
Never underestimate the restorative,healing powers of a dog!
For me this book was all about Scout, a scruffy, Heinz 57 terrier of no fixed abode!Scout once settled into a new home began to work his magic, his very presence, happy bouncing ,kind ,affectionate character had the unique ability to bring people together, help people heal from previous misfortunes and imbibe a sense of happiness and trust in all who met him! The idea of sharing/ lending him out was inspired and reaped so many benefits for all concerned.
A lovely read set in an idyllic setting, great characters, alcohol and the most adorable enchanting dog!
Thank you net galley for this early read.

The Dog Share was a sweet story about second chances to do things differently. I've never had a dog, and Scout made me want one so badly. This story was a fun, uplifting escape into another world. Thanks for letting me read it!

Another brilliant book from Fiona Gibson. I have never been disappointed by one of her books and would happily recommend this book.
It was wonderful to sink myself into it with great characters and a plot that will have you completely invested

If you want a feel good and uplifting read then this is the one for you, I love animals and there is a dog included in this story. Suzy's day is going from bad to worse and she can't see where she is going next until she meets an abandoned dog. Her kids had always wanted a dog but she didn't have the time for one back then, now she is in a different place, she goes for it. This is a lovely story about friendship and how sometimes an animal coming into your life can be the best thing in life. I loved this story so much, it is uplifting and we all need that at the moment.

Cute and sweet, but I struggled to really get into the characters. The premise was adorable and that’s why I was so excited to read it! I just never really connected with the story.... it was a quick read though!

Suzy is found by Scout when she needs a friend. He soon leads her to make more new friends on the island where she has upset a lot of the locals.
I loved the setting on the island!