I really enjoyed this book. Suzy is stuck. She is talked into buying a distillery on an island. Then of course her boyfriend leaves everything and her when its not going well. While trying to figure things out on the beach island, she finds a dog at her door. The dog helps her find friends and helpfulness on the island.
I really enjoyed how even though things were so tough at times, the main character went with it. She tried to her best to stand up and fix situations. I liked how it all cam together in the end.

I really wanted to enjoy this book, but for some unexplainable reason I just couldn’t? I don’t know, probably because I couldn’t relate to the characters at all or because the story was too slow to progress? Nevertheless, I still liked some aspects; one is the relationship dynamics of both the main characters with their children, and second is the dog. I loved Scout just as much as how the people around him also loved him. This was a good book that wasn’t just for me, but probably will be enjoyed by some more people. Even though this book wasn’t for me, I still look forward to reading more books by Fiona Gibson in the future that I will hopefully enjoy.

Thank you so much to Avon Books UK and Netgalley for providing me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Another good read from Fiona Gibson. I did, however, find the beginning somewhat slow and, at that point, didn't take to the situation or the characters, it was almost like two books. Once the book developed, together with the characters it was a really enjoyable read. The thought of escaping to a Scottish Island in this day and age was quite appealing and I though some of the peripheral characters could have been developed further. Overall a good read and an escape with a degree of cosiness.

Warm, witty & fun. You’ll be cheering on Suzy every page. A story about second chances, re-finding yourself and friendship ( and whiskey ). Scout seems like the perfect companion. Another brilliant book by Fiona Gibson.

3 stars!

The dog share by Fiona Ginson is a book about starting over and happiness even in unlikely situations.
The dog who was named scout was what really brought the the whole story together, he provided happy and joyous scenes from each character. However, the main characters did not meet until aboht halfway through the book, so it had a slower start than what i’m used to. it was a slow burn for sure. Other than that, it was a nice and quick read with a beautiful setting.

I'm struggling writing this review, because I want to be as fair as possible. I will start with what I liked about this book: I loved Scout (the dog) and I loved how the novel explored pets and the role they play in our lives. However, I have to say this book was a bust for me. Partly, I think it is my fault. I came into this book expecting something a little different than what I got. I was really expecting something of the romantic comedy vibe, and that wasn't what this was. It wasn't bad, just different. Unfortunately, this really hindered my reading experience though and I found myself tuning out and not able to connect to the characters. Plus, the book starts very slow. All in all, not my cup of tea.

2.5/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for providing me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this one. Such a fun and easy read, I will definitely recommend this book to some of my friends.

*2.5

I felt as though this book had such a slow start and I don’t think it ever really “picked up”. The two main characters didn’t cross paths until about 55% into the book. I did enjoy how the dog brought joy to everyone he knew! Other than the dog, I didn’t feel a personal contention to any of the characters.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for a copy of this advanced readers copy!

When I saw this book on NetGalley, it just caught my eye because it looked like the perfect romance book to cuddle up with in my bed! Despite how much I didn't want to like this book, it all worked out at the end of the rainbow, and I was very happy with this book, I still am.

The Dog Share was such a cute book with that guaranteed romance, but not too little and not too much! It was so squee-worthy and I found myself squeeing at adorable parts in this book & feeling warm and fuzzy. :)

The plot was unique; an abandoned dog left on an island to survive all by himself brings so many people together, it's just all-in-all adorable and memorable!

*Very enjoyable, indeed, it makes you feel good, and I found nothing wrong with it!

~Becca
(Original review can be found here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3677256430?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1)

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.