The Dog Share

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

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!

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.

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.

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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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.

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.

A lovely book about how a stray dog can change the lives of those connected with him. A sweet story that I really enjoyed,.

This book was given to me via NetGalley as an e-copy. This is my first Fiona Gibson read and it will definitely not be the last. I rated it a 4 on good reads, but If the option was available I would have given 4.5.
If you are an animal lover this book is for you!! This book was set on an island that had a stray dog who pulled several of the characters together. Scout was of course my favorite and one of the main reasons I chose this book. He began cheering up Suzy and later made friends with the rest of group. Suzy attempts to clean up a mess that her ex has dumped in her lap. She never gives up. A little romance occurred but mainly its about everyone growing and finding their place in life. This heartwarming story will leave you wanting more.

This is an amazing book that left me feeling so happy and content. All of the characters were easy to get to know and having an adorable scruffy dog won my heart from the beginning. I really enjoyed reading a book were the main characters weren’t in their 20’s. These people have lived a solid part of their lives and have experienced loss and love. The setting was beautiful and I would love to go and spend a month in a cottage, wandering around at my own pace. I could see a lot of me in Suzy and I loved how she took the bull by the horns and did what was right for the distillery. An all round lovely book that I thoroughly enjoyed and a much needed lightness that I need in my life right now. Thank you to Netgalley and Ellie Pilcher of Avon Books for allowing me to read this book.

The thing about this romance, is that it isn't so much a romance, as a woman finding herself, with a little bit of romance on the side.

Which is what I liked about it. If this had been just about sucking face, I would have gotten bored in an instant, ad I don't' really like most romances. But this was a woman coming into her own, and the man who was also coming into his own, and they ended up sharing a dog, about half way through the book.

I also like this because these are both people who have been around the block several times, with kids. And since I am an older adult, I appreciate this.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

A very sweet, enjoyable read about starting over, love, and - of course - a dog. I very much enjoyed reading it - though I found it interesting that despite the switching perspective between Suzy and Ricky, they did not meet until later in the story. And the dog sharing aspect comes up even later! Again, an enjoyable read, but the blurb does not accurately portray the bulk of the story, which is Suzy's experiences running and saving the distillery.

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.

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.

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

Another wonderful Fiona Gibson novel.I was immediately drawn in to the story the characters came alive felt like they were friends.Who can resist a story with a little terrier as a main character.Highly recommend sit back and enjoy.#netgalley #avonbooksuk

The book talked about Suzy Medley's life. Everything is going wrong but then, one day, a dog shows up at her doorstep, wet and freezing and lonely and Suzie decides to take him in. That's where her life changes as Scout attracts people in her life and Suzie finds herself. She falls in love and finds people she can call family and finally does what she always wanted to do but never realised. This was one really beautiful book! The way Fiona Gibson described everything and the events, narrated in shifting POVs was an absolute delight! The ending was so peaceful and satisfying. The language was simple and easy to understand and the overall plot was amazing. A great read for romance lovers or dog lovers. In short, it was an enjoyable read!

Such a great read. I really enjoyed the plot of the story. I felt like I was a character interacting within the story. I couldn't put the book down.

The Dog Share is one of my favourite reads this year. This wonderful new story from Fiona Gibson is set up in the Outer Hebrides north of Scotland on the Island of Sgadansay, most well known for its wildlife and whisky distillery.

This is an interesting and heartwarming story of new beginnings, where one little abandoned dog brings several people together just because they all fall in love with him. You’ll probably fall in love with him too.

I’ve read several books by Fiona Gibson and have enjoyed them all. Her portrayal of parenting at all ages is covered with humour and accuracy, as are the relationships between dogs and humans. Great characters in a beautiful setting. I really loved this and it left me with a lovely warm feeling. I’d love to read more about these characters.

A warm and engaging read where we see the power of a dog to bring people together, to heal hurt and give unconditional love. This book is about starting again, facing lives challenges and letting people in. There is friendship, there is a little bit of romance, but more important than that - there is hope.

A bittersweet story of Suzy getting stuck in the middle of a mishandled distillery in the Hebrides. When her ex-boyfriend left her in the lurch she tries to repair the problems. At her lowest point she meets Scout, a stray dog who becomes her best friend. Through Scout she meets Cara, a friendly artist, and Ricky and his 11 year old son Arthur. Scout helps all of them in some way or another, and while they have issues and need time, eventually a romance between Suzy and Ricky. I did like this one a lot, and enjoyed the story overall. Was a bit slow in the beginning though, and I was lost on the discussion about the whiskey process. Otherwise, highly enjoyed this one and highly recommend this book and author.

A holiday with a hidden agenda leads to Suzy owning a part share in a distillery in a Scottish Isle. An abandoned dog, new friendships instigated by the dog.
Triumph over circumstances. Follow Suzys decisions as life challenges her.
I kept my fingers crossed for Suzy and hope you will too.

The Dog Share is the perfect uplifting story for animal lovers with the focus on friendship and the healing power of our relationship with our furry best friend. The romantic tale between our protagonists becomes a side story as the relationships between the humans and adorable Scout take centre stage.

Fiona Gibson’s latest tale is a highly enjoyable read, full of laugh out loud moments where the reader will find themselves going “Oh” at the sweet antics of Scout and how Suzy slowly learns to cope with her misfortunes and take control back in her life.

Push aside your cynicism, curl up on the couch and enjoy this heart-warming and uplifting tale of how a new furry friend can help put life to rights.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

Enjoyed this book very much. It has some unexpected twists to lift it well out of the usual boy-meets-girl. The characters tell their own stories and their individual voices are well done. And it has a cute dog who rises above a difficult start to be loved by and love everybody.

The Dog Share was a wonderful book that explored the impact that dogs can have on humans. The book was about what it means be a friend and to love unconditionally and I think that the author did a great job of tying those themes together. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading the other books that Fiona has written. Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the e-book copy.

I found this to be a lovely, heartwarming read, perfect for these difficult times. I read it quickly as I enjoyed it so much! The novel is set on a Scottish island and the scenery is described beautifully. I wanted to go there! Suzy courageously changes her life when her boyfriend deserts her and the distillery that he insisted that they buy together. Meeting Scout the dog is a turning point as he helps her to make friends and settle in. The characters are appealing and I enjoyed the feel good story. I’ll be buying this well-written and entertaining book for friends. Thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Love this author she always makes me laugh. This was a great book, great characters and of course the dogs.

The Dog Share is a beautiful book, building on the notion that sharing is one of the greatest forms of caring. The main character in this book, Suzie is in need of a little help turning her life around, and finds it in a stray dog on a little trip away from home. She takes in this loving pup, names his Scout and soon realizes his company and love is much needed to lift her spirits. Scout has a magical way of bringing her joy and purpose in her life, and soon realizes that he can do the same for a few friends she makes along the way. The Dog Share highlights ideas of love, friendship and togetherness of strangers that soon become a unique little family. I really enjoyed this book, growing up with dogs my whole life, I know how much love and joy they bring to a family. If I could have shared that love from my pup with someone else, I would have! This was a beautiful story!

I really enjoyed this book about how a little stray dog brings lots of people together on a Scottish island. The island and it’s community sound so nice and like a lovely place to visit and the two main characters who tell this story are very likable. There’s Suzy, 48 year old mother of two, both away at uni who decides to single handed rescue the distillery her ex had bought on a whim and run to the ground. And then there’s Ricky single dad to an 11 year old, now living in Glasgow, but regularly visiting the island where he was born and raised. The chapters are written first person and basically alternate between these two, with an exception towards the end of the book where Ricky’s son has a chapter.

Summed up, this is a feel good book with some romance here and there.

A wonderful feel good story, something I needed at this time and definitely a good holiday read as and when we are allowed. I liked the characters and you felt for them all just trying to have a better life.

I've been craving more contemporaries than usual lately, and there was just something about the blurb of The Dog Share that caught my eye immediately. I love books with a focus on animals, and I loved the sound of this story where a dog played a significant role. I've been looking forward to pick it up ever since, and when I was in the mood for the genre again I decided to simply give in and read it. And I most definitely liked what I found! Sure, I was a bit surprised by the lack of romance at first, as you won't find much of that until well into the second half, but as a whole I found The Dog Share to be an enjoyable reading experience.

The first thing that stands out in The Dog Share is the setting. The story mainly takes place on the small Scottish island Sgadansay in the Hebrides. The many descriptions really made the setting come alive, and it sounds like a wonderful place to visit. The island life and its inhabitants and history play a big role in this story, as is the whiskey distillery of course... And I think the setting is one of the reasons I ended up enjoying the story this much.

Another reason I ended up enjoying this story is our boy Scout of course. Like I said, I love stories with a focus on animals, and the dog Scout is always present as the plot evolves over time. He is not only the link between the different characters, but also brings a cheerful note to the story and really lightens up the mood. Because there is one thing: it is not all rainbows and sunshine in The Dog Share, as main character Suzy has a lot on her plate and won't have it easy getting her life and the distillery back on track.

The story is told in alternating POVs, switching between Suzy and Ricky. While I do feel the building up took a little too long and I would have liked to see more interaction between the two earlier in the story, as a whole the two POVs complemented each other and it was interesting to learn more about both characters, their past and their families. The Dog Share feels more like family drama than romance, focusing on the family relationships and flaws as well as personal struggles rather than your next epic romance story. I personally didn't mind too much after adjusting my initial expectations, but definitely don't expect a healthy dose of romance or you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a family-focused contemporary with a wonderful setting and a touch of drama though, The Dog Share will be a great fit.

Lovely story, very cute. A nice gentle read, ideal escape from the real world and ideal as a change from grittier reads.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review.

This book is an excellent pallet cleanser. It was sweet and breezy just as I expected it to be. For a change, it's not the usual angsty teenage or 20s romance (Nothing against it, just found the change from usual refreshing!) The protagonist in this story is in her 40s. And this is a story of how a single dog turns her life around. So it's more of a slice of a life story than a romance.
Though it was not as memorable a read as I would have liked it to be. It was not bad.
👎 Pain points
There was quite a bit of backstory about people who were irrelevant to the plot. Like the exes. Do we care? No. Are we told in detail about their likes, dislikes, and quirks? Yes. Why? I have no clue. It was not even super interesting or unique.
The story didn't start till I crossed almost 40% of the book. I was left wondering when I'll know what this dog share is all about. When she'll meet her man and so on so forth. The setting up of the stage took more than 40% of the book and that was off-putting. The story did pick up after that. So if you get discouraged by half mark, don't be, keep going, the second part definitely gets better.
The end was tied up a bit too neatly and quickly. I expected more conflict and intrigue from the story. It was a little predictable and bland for my tastes but because it's sweet I think it'll work for many.
👍 Favorable points
I enjoyed a few things, like the chats between Suzy and her kids ❤️. The Granddad, the dog. The frankly unrealistic too-good-to-be-true kind of idyllic island village.

I would have loved to see more of Suzy's dad and Cara in the story. Cara's character seemed to be incomplete, as if she was supposed to play a major part but then was cut off the story sometime during editing. I couldn't quite understand her role in the story.
Apart from the minor complaints, I think this was a good enough story.

RRKReads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2
RRKReads Sentiment Rating: Freebie grade

When Suzy finds an abandoned dog it changes her life and that of many others. I loved the characters and felt as though I knew them personally.
I certainly want to read more from this author

This was a highly enjoyable read. Slightly reminiscent of the Flat Share in that you have two different perspectives of people living their own lives. Going through their days and experiencing their challenges, what brings them joy and then slowly watching how their worlds intersect in places they don't even realize.

Scout the dog rather steals the show on many occasions, he is the glue that brings everyone together much like the charming island of Sgadansay. Beautifully described, I felt as though I were present on the beach alongside the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the character development of Suzy in particular, showing it's entirely possible for someone to grow into themselves and reach new heights of accomplishment later in life after raising kids and living through multiple long term relationships.. Watching the son/father/grandfather relationship between Arthur, Ricky and Harry was quite gratifying as well.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a well rounded piece of fiction.

Have read and love Fiona's books and this was no exception
I could visualise the island and people and mostly Scout the dog, by the end if the book I wanted to go and live on the island adopt him myself !
A lovely easy reading feel good story

After a couple of darker recent reads, I was in the mood for something sweet and funny, and Fiona Gibson’s latest seemed likely to hit the spot.

Suzy travels to the Hebridean island of Sgadansay for a holiday with boyfriend Paul, but it turns out Paul - king of the unsuccessful get rich quick scheme - has something else up his sleeve. When it inevitably all goes horribly wrong, threatening the livelihoods of many islanders, Suzy’s left to pick up the pieces.

Meanwhile Ricky, who was raised on the island, and son Arthur are back visiting Ricky’s dad, with Ricky’s girlfriend Meg - alternative healer and Instagram queen - in tow.

Then there’s the titular dog, Scout, who shows up - lost and hungry - at Suzy’s holiday rental one night and soon works his way into her heart, as well as acting as a catalyst for other relationships to form.

This was a lovely read - I liked all the characters (the main ones, anyway) and it was refreshing to read about a heroine of around my own age. Suzy certainly doesn’t have everything together, but she’s likeably determined and principled. Ricky, his dad and son are equally endearing characters, albeit grumpily so in the case of his dad.

I see some reviewers have complained of a lack of romance - while there is a romantic element, this is not the main focus, which is a plus for me. (I can only deal with romance in a book when it’s very lightly handled - I realise many people feel differently.)

After reading a few thriller and crime type books lately I really fancied a light hearted, cosy read, and the Dog Share did not disappoint. At times I really felt like I was on the island with Suzy, Ricky and Scout as the descriptions were so good!

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I will certainly be looking out for more.

Thank you to netgalley, Fiona Gibson and Avon UK for giving me the chance to read The Dog Share.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was a light easy read. Suzy has split up from her boyfriend who has had many get rich quick schemes over the years she has lived with him. The latest surrounding a whisky distillery off the coast of Scotland. He has managed to almost destroy what was a thriving business when Suzy makes what she expected to be her last visit. Having realised the impact that closing the distillery will make she decides to see if she can manage to save it instead. Along the way she rescues a dog that has been abandoned and ends up sharing the dog with two different people she meets on the island.

This is a sweet and charming story set on a small Scottish island. Loved every character in this. Everyone in this is somehow brought together by a dog. It’s awesome that a dog plays a central and important character and instrumental in bringing happiness and providing emotional support.

A dog turned up at the holiday cottage Suzy is staying in on the island. She has come to close the distillery, which her fickle minded boyfriend Paul impulsively bought, led to bankruptcy with his in-competence and walked out on her. She had never given in to her children’ demands for a puppy when they were kids.

Ricky is originally from the island and now works as a music teacher, living with his son Arthur and girlfriend Meg in Glasgow.

Loved the WhatsApp chats between Suzy and her young adult daughter Freddie and Son Isacc. Their banter was hilarious.

I didn’t mind the romance taking a backseat in this. It’s mainly about the fabulous characters and their struggles. Island is the perfect setting for this book and Gibson has brought it to life with her beautiful writing.

Both the main characters Suzy and Ricky are adorable. Admired Suzy for her steely determination. I’ve immensely enjoyed reading when the story is told from Ricky’s perspective. He is utterly adorable, pleasant, and helps his students who aren’t privileged. Arthur is too adorable and his remarks are hilarious.

Overall, it’s a cute, heart-warming and entertaining book filled with lovable people and a adorable puppy.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon books for the ARC in exchange for my review.

Suzy has never wanted dogs despite pleas from her children when they were younger, so when a stray turns up at her holiday cottage she's not too keen to take him in. She has enough on her plate trying to sort out the distillery her ex partner bought on their last visit to the Scottish Island. However she changes her mind and the dog brings comfort and friendship. Some delightful characters and great descriptions of the island make this a really enjoyable read.
Given this book by Netgalley and publishers in exchange for an honest review

Thank you NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Fiona Gibson for the opportunity to receive an ARC of The Dog Share. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Dog Share is another beautiful book from the author of The Mum Who Got Her Life Back which I really enjoyed reading. In this novel, Suzy Medley finds herself in a financial disaster due to her ex. But the day gets brighter when a shabby-looking dog shows up at her door. She names him Scout and her world is about to change again. Soon, her adventures with her new pal might result in a new love interest - Scout is already in love, but will Suzy be able to overcome her traumatic and damaging past? You'll have to read to find out.

This book was such a warm, charming, and uplifting story! This was just what I needed during this time of unease. I highly recommend if you are looking for a pick-me-up. I can't wait to see what Fiona Gibson comes out with next!

Absolutely loved both the concept of the book and the incredible characters. I love that there is such a varity and complexity of relationships. The idea that one dog can have such an incredible life and be so well loved but touch and change the lives of so many people. It's heartwarming and funny in equal measures. I found myself cringing, laughing out loud and wanting to shout at the characters becuase it really was such an amazing roller coaster of emotion. I found that in some ways it was predictable, but in a really good way and I love that feeling of knowing that you've figured it out or being surprised that you guessed it wrong. It's a story about discovery, empowement and embracing the important stuff. Thoroughtly enjoyed reading it!

This book was skiing cute and I loved the dog friendly plot. I enjoyed all the characters and watching them all come together by the end. I recommend to anyone wanting a fun, sweet, and quirky romance...only if you love dogs!

Thanks to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.

Adorable and escapist - just what the pandemic ordered! An excellent addition to collections where lighter WF and contemporary romance are popular.

A really uplifting story, set mostly on a remote Scottish Island. Great characters, strong story, and of course the adorable star of the book, stray dog Scout. An inspirational story of determination, love and how a dog can bring people together. My favourite book so far from this author.

Absolutely delightful, light-hearted romance novel which centres around an incredibly cute and personable dog. Set against a backdrop of a rugged Scottish isle, with a plucky heroine determined to undo the mess she's accidentally gotten herself into, an eligible bachelor with a cute and charismatic young son, a curmudgeonly older man who's necessary to resolve everything, and mostly, really mostly, the dog. A scruffy terrier called Scout, he's definitely the star of the show.
There's not a huge amount of depth in this book, and there are some unnecessary additions - Suzie's feckless ex, for example, didn't add much, although he was necessary for the setup in the beginning. But overall, this is light, enjoyable, and cute, and was a perfect cozy read for a winter's night.

Great little heartwarming tale of a remote Scottish Island, a failing distillery and Scout the little stray dog bringing everyone together! I really enjoyed this book, its a lovely romantic story with characters you fall in love with, perfect for curling up and losing yourself in.

This story follows Suzy and Ricky and is set on a small Scottish island. Suzy ends up sorting out a distillery that her boyfriend Paul thought would be his next business venture. Ricky's father worked at the distillery until he clashed with Paul. Throw into the mixture Scout a stray dog who has a way of bringing people together. The story is told between the two main characters and while being a feel good and enjoyable story has deals with some difficult issues.

Fiona Gibson's The Dog Share is a wonderful heart warming tale set on a wildly beautiful Hebridean island full of fabulous characters. When Suzy's world is falling apart and she is feeling at her lowest ebb, a lost dog Scout arrives at her door and from then on things start to change for them both. Scout is central to Suzy meeting new friends and growing her confidence as she fights to save the iconic local distillery almost destroyed by her ex's terrible business ideas. The picturesque island harks back to a simpler time with a strong sense of community and a slower pace of life. A beautiful feel good book that I would recommend not only to dog lovers but to anyone with a heart and soul. Many thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for the advance reading copy of this gem of a novel.

I love a Fiona Gibson book and this one didn’t disappoint!

Set on a remote Scottish island, the story follows Scout, a terrier type dog who brings together a host of lovely characters.

Scout has been abandoned and turns up at the rental cottage of Suzy, who has arrived on the island to clear up the mess of her ex-partner’s business.

Ricky and his son go back to the island to visit his father, and meet Scout and Suzy on the beach.

It was a genuinely enjoyable read, heart warming and quirky. I loved it. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book took me a little while to get into but when I did it swept me along. Scout was the reason - it's amazing how much better a dog can make you feel and to see the impact he had on the people whose lives he touched was simply delightful.

It was poignant and dealt with some relatively heavy subjects, and the tone wasn't comedic in any way, but it was nevertheless a lovely story and most definitely uplifting.

An easy read perfect for starting my New Year. This book is so cute and the romance is sweet. The characters in this book have two things in common... most have been left or lost someone in their lives and a cute little terrier mix brings them all together. Somehow one small dog who is also abandoned ends up bringing happiness to all and isn’t that what a dog does? Definitely recommend if you are looking for a light read with a cute, happy ending.
Thank you #netgalley for the early read!

Set on a wonderful island, Suzy doesn't want to let people down and does her hardest to turn around the mess that her ex left her in. A stray adorable doggie named Scout comes to Suzy's door and they develop a bond immediately. Another fun fab read full of great settings of likeable characters.

A sweet, heartfelt and uplifting story about second chances... it was just the dose of positivity I needed at the moment! A wonderfully refreshing holiday read. I haven't read Fiona Gibson before but I'll be looking out for her books!

This book really got me. Scout was such a dynamic character and I loved the premise of navigating second chances surrounding being the owner of a dog. I loved the character development, they felt real to me which always makes a story better. Would definitely recommend!

After a couple of darker recent reads, I was in the mood for something sweet and funny, and Fiona Gibson’s latest seemed likely to hit the spot.

Suzy travels to the Hebridean island of Sgadansay for a holiday with boyfriend Paul, but it turns out Paul - king of the unsuccessful get rich quick scheme - has something else up his sleeve. When it inevitably all goes horribly wrong, threatening the livelihoods of many islanders, Suzy’s left to pick up the pieces.

Meanwhile Ricky, who was raised on the island, and son Arthur are back visiting Ricky’s dad, with Ricky’s girlfriend Meg - alternative healer and Instagram queen - in tow.

Then there’s the titular dog, Scout, who shows up - lost and hungry - at Suzy’s holiday rental one night and soon works his way into her heart, as well as acting as a catalyst for other relationships to form.

This was a lovely read - I liked all the characters (the main ones, anyway) and it was refreshing to read about a heroine of around my own age. Suzy certainly doesn’t have everything together, but she’s likeably determined and principled. Ricky, his dad and son are equally endearing characters, albeit grumpily so in the case of his dad.

I see some reviewers have complained of a lack of romance - while there is a romantic element, this is not the main focus, which is a plus for me. (I can only deal with romance in a book when it’s very lightly handled - I realise many people feel differently.)

A really engaging read.

This story is a very different concept for a book but I loved it and it worked really well. The characters probably apart from (Paul) where all delightful. The book is about new beginnings, friendships and family and a wonderful pet who can bring all these things together.

I havent read anything by the author before I will definitely be looking out for her books. I love the descriptive way she has of describing both York and the Island. Beautiful. Having been lucky enough to work with both people from the Shetland and Orkney Islands in my work she described the community spirit perfectly. Would definitely also like a follow up book to see what happens to Suzy and Scout going forwards.

Thank you Netgalley, the publish and author for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Suzy's children are leaving the nest and just when her life should have less worry her boyfriend dumps her and leaves a whole lot of trouble for her to deal with.
Suzy travels to a Hebridean Island to try and fix the mess her ex has left on one of his get rich quick schemes. She discovers that everyone blames her and she is not received well by the locals. That night she hears a noise at the door of her holiday rental. Outside, wet and bedraggled is a little terrier dog.
She takes him in and names him Scout and he makes her stay there much easier..
Everyone loves Scout and he soon becomes a catalyst for friendships to be made. Scout was abandoned when Suzy found him but what will happen if his real owner responds to the posters of the dog around the Island ?
A cute dog, a grumpy Scotsman, whiskey and a beauty Hebridean Island, what more could you ask for in a story.
Fiona Gibson's books never fail. They are always a good read. They make you laugh and make you cry.
I always look forward to reading her latest.

Adored this read...real happy escapism. Lovely characters, easy to read... happy ever after tale. Just what's needed in the present climate. Started off by thinking it would be Suzy and Paul's story....but enter Ricky and Arthur and grumpy grandpa Harry ..and of course the delightful Scout...perfect ingredients for a feel good read. I really enjoyed it Will be looking out for more by Fiona Gibson. Highly recommend.

While I was expecting this to be a fluffy ditzy romance, I was pleasantly surprised to see this book was more about the wonderful Scout and how he helps Suzy and him both heal. Now this was a friendship I 100% support and can relate to how Suzy feels about Scout. He opens her up to new people. Her kids want to see her more so they can see Scout.

In case you don't know....Scout is a dog. :) that is what makes this book so entertaining and fun to read!

4 Stars!

Some fun British slang. Empowering female friendships and even sisterhood. Romance between older people. Fresh starts or do-overs. Scottish Islands. Whisky. For all of those, it's worth a read.

The title or even the book cover can be slightly misleading. Yes, there is a dog (a 2 year old terrier-type) and he is shared but not with whom or a in a way you'd expect. Still, it's a very heartwarming and weirdly engrossing read. Set in the Hebrides, it follows the stories of two families, not including the dog. When I read any book featuring dogs ("Dog" is in the title too in this case) I'm trying to look at the following -
- Is the dog anthropomorphised? Nope, not at all. Almost to the detriment of the plot, a little bit of dog's POV here and there is actually needed, I now realise.
- Is the dog a Disney dog? Totally. He apparently has only the most minor behaviour issues - a single toileting accident and a proclivity for chewing cloth, just one health issue - being underweight, and fetches balls and sticks like a pro. It's not entirely unrealistic but very, very rare to find a dog like that. Good for the protagonists. He is also walked off-leash, and I'm not sure about the legality of that, but it's just too good a dog to be true.
- Is there any realistic dog issues or their solutions? None, sad. There was so much scope.
- Is the dog treated as family or pet or...? Well, if you believe the marketing, the dog would be a major plot point, but sadly that whole thing feels a bit contrived. They might as well have been sharing a coconut shell ladle.

That said, it was a guilty pleasure, I got very drawn into the story and enjoyed the twists and turns.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher and author!

Uplifting and sweet, The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson is a great entertaining escape!

It’s a dogs life that is very sweet and entertaining to read about and there is whisky and delicious food amongst the island and city life that can sometimes be a bit more complicated than it first seems. The Dog Share makes for a great story to escape into. It’s also fun, feeling like you’re legitimately snooping around the lively WhatsApp chats in the book.

Suzy and Paul are going to the Hebrides with her mum, from York whose reaction is quite funny because there is something recognisable about her reaction. Things, however zany and unsettled with many work plans, there is something really sweet about Suzy and Paul, as well as a sense of lightness and fun about them 2 years ago, but then the book brings readers up to the present and the atmosphere changes when holiday plans aren’t happening as expected.

Set between York and (primarily), Scotland – between Glasgow and the Hebrides, this is a rather uplifting story, with a kindness and sense of caring for each other is enough to warm anyone’s heart. There is also a dog, who just turns up and it is fun, yet true about how people talk to dogs. Suzie then sets up a dog sharing arrangement with Cara, who she later meets.

There is also Ricky in Glasgow, who is a tutor around schools and enters one where Arthur is attending and Ricky can already guess how that would be seen. This adds even more interest in the story and a plays well off of the contrast on the island life. There’s humour to find in all parts of the characters lives. It really is an entertaining and uplifting read with plenty that people will be able to relate to, whether it is about the dog, food, business as she picks up the pieces of her life. She isn’t totally altogether, which makes it seem realistic. All in all, it’s a rather pleasing book to sink into and relax and read.

What a fabulous book! I love Fiona Gibson’s stories, and this one certainly didn’t disappoint. Little Scout becomes the centre of the story and of everyone’s attention. From street stray to much loved companion, he’s alongside his humans as they live life on a remote Scottish island. Fiona Gibson draws excellent characters and realistic storylines. 5*

After a couple of thrillers and a bit of lockdown gloom, I was in the mood for something sweet and funny, and Fiona Gibson’s latest looked as though it was going to hit the spot.

Suzy travels to the Hebridean island of Sgadansay for a holiday with boyfriend Paul, but it turns out Paul - king of the unsuccessful get rich quick scheme - has something else up his sleeve. When it inevitably all goes horribly wrong, threatening the livelihoods of many islanders, Suzy’s left to pick up the pieces.

Then there’s the sharing dog of the title, Scout, shows up, lost and hungry, at Suzy’s holiday rental one night and soon works his way into her heart, as well as acting as a catalyst for other relationships to form.

a super sweet story, nothing too serious or hard to follow, just curl up and enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publishers for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review

A new novel from Fiona Gibson is always something to look forward to and in The Dog Share the author harnesses a nations love for our canine counterparts, celebrating the unifying power and positive impact on our wellbeing this breed of animal can have in our lives. Whether you’re a dog owner, a borrower or simply harbour dreams of a life full of dog walks and loyal companionship let your heart swell with gladness at the abundance of doggy love that fills these pages. Tag along with Suzy and Scout, an artist, a young boy, a music teacher and a grumpy grandpa in this Hebridean adventure where characters of a human variety are upstaged by a loveable one of the canine persuasion. This is just the beginning of a whole new chapter for Suzy and those she meets whilst in the company of her new four legged friend and I absolutely loved it!

Welcome to the island of Sgadansay, where the reader steps back in time to when holiday makers Suzy and Paul initially fell in love with its quaintness, succumbing to the beauty of its rugged landscape entertaining Paul’s ill advised plan to use his father’s inheritance to buy the local whisky distillery. Fast forward to the present day when the business is now failing, Paul calling time on both his latest harebrained scheme and his relationship with Suzy. So it is in somewhat of a personal and professional crisis that we catch up with Suzy, returning to the island in order to salvage what she can of the business and build bridges with the local community who currently view her with disdain. When a scruffy little terrier unexpectedly but fortuitously arrives in Suzy’s life,you can expect a welcome change in direction for this woman with a huge capacity for love.

The Dog Share is a gentle warm tale scoring highly in terms of the feel good factor with ordinary down to earth characters you’d be happy to chat with over a coffee or a pint in the pub should they exist in real life. It would seem the Hebridean island of Sgadansay has magical healing properties bringing strangers together in a wonderful mix of second chances and new friendships with even the possibility of love on the horizon. Could it be the wildness, beautiful beaches and raw beauty of this island that bewitches tourists and newcomers alike? Or is it the completely adorable stray dog Scout that is solely responsible for uniting these characters at a time when they most need a distraction from their individual woes? I don’t think you need to phone a friend to arrive at the correct answer! To be honest I fell hook line and sinker for both the setting and for Scout, lapping up the charm and loveliness Fiona Gibson’s writing exudes. The route from A to B is pretty much uncomplicated in a storyline that offers minimal diversions en route to new beginnings, new found happiness and a future that promises love and romance (plus plenty of dog walks!) Kindness emanates from these pages as the author introduces us to the characters, young and old who will share in Suzy’s love of Scout, offering the hand of friendship without a second thought so the only vibes going on here are good ones. There’s a real sense of community too which the author embraces, enveloping both her characters and readers in a comforting bubble of positivity, a welcome escape from the more negative aspects of life.

Reading this novel is as easy as a hot knife slipping through butter as Suzy Medley valiantly makes amends for the havoc caused by her ex partner Paul’s decision to buy the distillery and destroy a once thriving profitable business. I loved that she’s a woman who refuses to shy away from her problems,taking responsibility for past mistakes. Suzy is on a mission to right these wrongs, buoyed up by the presence of her canine companion who manages to give her a new lease of life in middle age, providing a purpose to her days bedsides worrying about the distillery and its workforce. That she finds so much comfort and joy in the presence of Scout and the strangers she meets along the way is probably the most endearing aspect of this novel. Most (if not all) the characters exhibit such openness and friendliness that I don’t have a bad word to say about this innocent, uplifting piece of fiction.

I give a huge round of applause to Fiona Gibson and a splendiferous 4 stars for delivering yet another heartwarming helping of loveliness. A sense of happiness accompanies you throughout this dog worshipping delight of a read and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to fellow book lovers. The Dog Share is woof-alicious!! My thanks as always to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read.

This is exactly what I needed - my first read of 2021 and it's sweet, funny, uplifting and gentle. There's no pretence about Fiona Gibson's books; she writes good, old-fashioned feel good stories that aren't too taxing and are never boring.

Some will say the plot is predictable - well, yes, it is in a way but I would say that with this book, it's not the destination but the journey that matters and the people you meet along the way. I adored the characters, there are no nasty surprises or hidden tricks that make you regret falling for them; they are honest, every day folk living their lives and finding happiness as they intertwine.

Great as a little 'pick me up' for anyone feeling a bit down on life right now. Just imagine yourself on a beach in Scotland, all bundled up against the cold, running around with a dog and grabbing hold of joy wherever you can find it.

I am a big fan of Fiona Gibson and have read most of her books so was really excited to read this one. It didn’t disappoint. She’s a great author who creates characters you care about. A go to author for me when I want a light hearted entertaining read to pass a few hours.

This charming tale takes place on a remote Scottish island in the Hebrides, Sgadansay, where most of the inhabitants depend for their living on the local distillery which makes a famous brand of whisky. Unfortunately, the distillery has recently been purchased by a dilettante who knows nothing about either whisky or running a business. In fact, he has recently absconded, deserting his romantic and business partner. Suzy is 48 years old, a divorcee with grown children, whose main job is writing obituaries for newspapers. She travels to the island to tell the employees of the distillery that it is about to go into liquidation. While she is stuck on the island in a bad storm, a stray dog appears at her door. Her relationship with the lost dog, whom she soon adopts, leads to a relationship with several of the islanders, whose own lives need the comfort and love which the personable pup can give. Needless to say, the humans who end up sharing the dog also begin to share their lives and affections with each other.
This is a well-written, engaging read with appealing characters, a remote and romantic setting, and an interesting storyline with some subplots that sustain interest throughout the novel. The reader will cheer Suzy as she navigates a midlife change of direction and decides to take on the challenge of running the distillery herself, changing the fortunes of the business, its employees, and her own life as well. Suzy finds friendship, acceptance, purpose, and even romance as she discovers that she has more to offer and receive from life than she ever could have imagined a few short months earlier. I highly recommend this poignant feel-good story.

Told mainly from Suzy and Rickys perspectives.

Then... Suzy and boyfriend Paul take a trip to Sgadansay Island, not their usual holiday but Paul has a surprise in mind, he wants to buy the island distillery. Now... all change, Suzy's left alone to face a struggling business, having to decide what to do. Whilst returning to the island, one evening a stray dog appears at her door, where a bond grows which she didn't expect, what to do 🤔

Ricky grew up on the island, is visiting his father during the holidays when his son Arthur, sees a stray dog that catches his attention. The same dog, he's certain he sees on his return visit.

Great lighthearted read, plenty going on work and family wise. Having the new addition to the family, really does encourage people to be more friendly towards strangers. A love for Scout that has no limits, as they all want to share time with him.

Such a fantastic book, I loved the setting, characters and story so much!
As a fan of dogs I could not resist this book! It was charming and heartwarming in equal measure ❤️
I loved the island and would adore to visit, Fiona’s descriptive writing is so detailed, I could really imagine being there.
A perfect book to escape into, it was such a lovely story and I enjoyed it immensely 😊🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Such a sweet book. Lighthearted and loveable characters. Thank you for letting me read this one. Super enjoyable. I hope people enjoy it as much as I did! ☺️

Set on a tiny Scottish island, in a failing distillery that has been there for decades.
Paul bought it ruined it and then left his girlfriend Suzy to try and deal with the fallout.
Along comes a stray dog that charms everyone he meets, and inadvertently creates new friendships for Suzy and some support as she faces the distillery workforce.
Throw in a love interest with a cute kid and a sorry story and you have a winner of a book.

I've read a couple of novels by Fiona Gibson before and always find her works quick, easy and an enjoyable read and this one was no exception. Would recommend!

The Dog Share
By Fiona Gibson
Pub date 3/4/21. 4.5 stars out of five
Synopsis:
Suzy Medley is having a bad day…

… when a shabby terrier turns up at her door. 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.

Suzy takes Scout in and her chaotic 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 Hebridean beach makes things more complicated, because Suzy isn’t the only one who needs a friend.

Scout has plenty of love to go round… but does Suzy?

Thank you to @fiona_gib #NetGalley and @Avonbooks for my arc , this was an absolutely delightful read. I gained a new appreciation for the Hebrides islands, and realize there is such a lot more of the world I want to see. Fiona brings you to Scotland, you feel the wind on the beach, the lovely simplicity of the slower pace of life. Suzy as a character grows a spine in Scotland, she finds that the world is for the living not just writing obituaries. She realizes her worth is more than a mother , or nurturing the whims of a man who doesn't care about what she wants or yearns for. Back in the nineties the movie Must Love Dogs , had a similar catalyst.., now it is a business, a dog and the will of. stubborn retired distiller that drives the pace of this story. The dog Scout reminds me of the beloved Benji of my childhood loved by everyone, and spreading his wagging tail like pixie dust. My fave rom com of January, it makes my top five! In the past two years my fave romances have come from the UK, fans of @victoriacooke will love this!

I thought the book overall was good. I liked the romance. I could have done without all of the dog story. I think the story would have worked without it.

Suzy Medley's life is a mess. Not only has her ex left her, he left her with a massive debt from a distillery on an Island off Scotland, which quite frankly he bought on a whim and Suzy didn't even want!

It's a far cry from Suzy's day job - writing obituaries for newspapers, but Suzy feels it is incumbent upon her to at least go and apologise to the staff in the distillery - even if the mess lies squarely at the door of her ex!

What Suzy wasn't expecting was to find herself adopting a stray dog which turned up at the cottage where she was staying. With Scout (as she named the dog), she finds a renewed closeness to her children, a lovely new friend who has just lost her own dog, and a boy and his father, who are all happy to share ownership of Scout.

A sweet, touching, and easy read with a lovely uplifting ending.

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First I just want to say thanks to Netgalley for the digital ARC of The Dog Share. What a sweet read!! I really enjoyed seeing Suzy and Ricky’s story come together and how it all played out. Two single parents unlucky in love, brought together by chance and Scout of course. I’ve never read a book that had a prominent character being a dog, and Scout really managed to bring everyone together that needed him. It was such a sweet and heartwarming read and I just loved it.

Charming, sweet, and incredibly scenic, this book transports you into the lives of a small cast of characters all orbiting around one little dog. This book was honestly just what I needed today: wholesome content, character growth and a little bit of romance too. Though, I will say that I wanted a little bit more out of the romance. The focus on Scout and Suzy was adorable though, and I did love Suzy's development throughout the story.

And honestly, every single character meeting Scout falling instantly in love with him was potentially my favourite element of the book.

Huge thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

"I wonder now if, as well as those millions of scent receptors, dogs also have the ability to love a whole bunch of people unconditionally, with no limits on numbers."

I received an e-ARC copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars

The Dog Share is a very heartwarming, adorable, and light read about a lost dog who unexpectedly came in a woman's life, and had managed to spread that love to other people. It also focused on themes of self-discovery, family, and love that just made a book feel like a really warm and familiar hug. I do have to admit that the main reason I picked this book up is because of the word "dog" on the title alone, since I always love a dog-centered story. However, the dog scenes weren't as many and huge as I expected it to be, but I still appreciated the role he played in the book. I just wished the readers would get a lot more dog scenes - especially for dog lovers, like me.

It was a cute and quick read that I managed to devour in a few days. It was definitely predictable in terms of its over-all plot since it tackled on a lot of the characters' problems and concerns, but it was the characters themselves drove the story forward. The personalities and histories of the main characters were an interesting thing to read as the story progressed, but Scout - our lead hero dog - just highlighted everyone greatly. I wasn't attached to to everyone as I hoped I would be, but I still enjoyed their stories.

If you're looking for a book that is super lighthearted and will be a breeze to fly to, then I highly recommend this book showcasing an adorable dog who helped people discover themselves and bring families together.

Romance set on a Scottish Isle. Interesting scenario where Suzy, the heroine is left in charge of a failing distillery by her partner.
Ricky returns to the island with his son, Arthur to visit his father, Harry.
The connection? A dog named Scout, loved by all.
Great research, the characters feel real and the story flows well. I enjoyed it.

Suzy finds herself in front of a very angry crowd at Sgadansay’s Whiskey Distillery, after her no-good ex-boyfriend abandons her to pick up the pieces of his failed investment. Suzy is staying in a holiday cottage on the island feeling very deflated, where a stray dog turns up at her door. After much deliberation and searching for the dog’s owner, Suzy later decides to keep the dog, now named Scout.
Ricky is visiting his dad on the remote Sgadansay island with his son, when walking on the beach they come across Scout and Suzy. Over time a friendship develops and it turns out their paths are more intwined than they originally thought.

It was a cute feel-good story, I enjoyed how it was written from both Suzy and Ricky’s point of view. The setting sounded stunning and it was a great book to unwind with from a busy day. For me, it took a little while to build up, and I would’ve liked a little more ‘story’ towards the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon books UK for letting me read this ebook.

This was a sweet novel about how a dog helps bring people together. I had a little trouble getting into the story at first because the main characters were rather dreary, but it soon got better as we got to know more about this small island in the Hebrides.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley. When it came around to reading this book I was really excited and intrigued to see where it would go. The book follows two different families with their own personal struggles. Scout found suzy on the island of Sgadansay after being abandoned on the beach and this is where their journey began .
I really enjoyed the story and how it wasn’t purely based on people sharing a dog, however I did often forget that I was reading about a ‘dog share’ because it was often lost with who he was with and sometimes he wasn’t even mentioned in some parts of the story. This can be seen as a good thing because it meant that the book focused on other significant points which did play a big role in the union of the characters. Which is why I have given it 4 stars.
When first reading the book I struggled with the pace of it as it starts with the initial history of the characters. It was around 45%-50% of the book where I found that I flew through because things were happening a lot quicker and this is where it became more enjoyable.

Overall I did enjoy the book, it was a very light read and I imagine that it would be a great summer read. To those who love dogs I would highly recommend, it really does highlight how one dog can bring so many people together and who knew one dog could bring families together.

A heartwarming book set in Scotland, on a Hebridean Island. The setting was excellent, it was vivid - I could see myself there, engaging and true to life. It is my home country so it must be good. The story is told from alternating points of view between Suzy and Ricky. Scout the dog, a stray is central to the story as the title would suggest.
The book is about family drama, romance, friendship, traditions and history as well as Scout the dog.
I enjoyed this book, easy reading, very relatable, likable characters - an uplifting read.
Many Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this in return for an honest review.
4 stars - a great read.

The cosy Scottish island setting is definitely what first won me over in this book. I always fall for this kind of settings that makes me one just want to run off and live in a small cottage where I just drink tea and look out the window at the beautiful landscape. And except from the setting the dog of course made me fall in love with the story. Animals as side characters are also always a safe card for me to like a book. I like the whiskey storyline and the female main characters struggles and personal development with themes like finding yourself and a bit of a start over theme. I did also like that you got to see the point of view from both the male and the female character.

The only problem I had with this book was that the build up was too long. The book is called the Dog Share and the premise of the book focuses on it, but it does not happen until more than half the book. So, the book really felt like it had a slow start, because that felt like the main story. I feel like it could have been more focus on the whiskey storyline in the marketing, so it does not feel like you just wait for the dog storyline to start. Because I really like reading about the main character and her story arc and I think it holds up before the dog sharing starts. But I think most people do pick it up because of the dog storyline because of the title and marketing. I think if it were not for the longer set up this could have been five stars but now, I would give it a strong four stars.

I strongly recommend the book to people who like cosy feel good stories set in Scotland (also especially if you like older main characters) and do not mind a bit longer set up and have a bit smaller focus on the romance.

Another great feel-good book from Fiona Gibson. Suzy Medley has tended to drift through life with no particular career goals and ended up as a writer of obituaries. She has had a medium-term relationship with a man who seems to be full of bright ideas but actually has no clue about what he is doing. When this relationship falls apart it is Suzy who ends up picking up the pieces. Enter Scout, a dog so cute that even Suzy, who resisted the pleas of her children to get a dog, gradually falls in love with him. Of course there is human love interest as well, plus new friendships and a new challenge.

Snuggle up by the fire and immerse yourself in this book.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this book.

Suzy goes to a remote Hebridean island to try to sort out her ex partners mess in running a distillery. She is adopted by an adorable dog who had been left on the island . Through the dog she makes friends, who share the dog walking. Her previously lonely life is given direction. An enjoyable, feel good read.

This is an entertaining novel about Suzy and her love and friendship for an abandoned terrier, who befriends her when she Is at her lowest.

Set in the beautiful Scottish landscape of Sgadansay Bay, Suzy and her new friend eagerly explore the beach, while trying to restore the whisky distillery business which was ruined by her ex partner Paul. In a story running parallel, Ricky, his girlfriend Meg, and son Arthur are also visiting the same area, staying with his father. When problems arise, Scout, the lovable terrier brings them together in an enjoyable, humorous story.
The characters are skilfully drawn, and you feel you know them within a few strokes of the pen. The story has a a friendly, light-hearted tone , but it also sends a strong message. Suzy is determined to save the distillery, working hard for its success, although the odds are stacked against her.

I liked her dogged motivation in wanting to help the villagers who have lost their jobs, her developing new friendships and growing love for Scout, the stray dog she befriends. Romance is also in the air as the story unfolds.

I always enjoy Fiona Gibson’s books, and recommend this one.

“Sometimes it seems as if my emotions are strapped to a roller coaster, and the shady-looking fairground guy is having a smoke and has forgotten to activate the stop button.”

Suzy Medley is having a bad day when a shabby terrier turns up at her door. 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.

Suzy takes Scout in and her chaotic world begins to change in unexpected ways: strangers become more welcoming and her teenage kids can’t wait to come home to visit. Then, a chance encounter on a windy Hebridean beach makes things more complicated, because Suzy isn’t the only one who needs a furry friend to brighten up their lives.

Scout has plenty of love to go round… but does Suzy?

The story follows two people/families brought together in Sgadansay, a remote Scottish island in the Hebrides.

Suzy and Ricky are just under fifty years old so this is not the young, cutesy romance brought about by a dog as the title will have you believe. As I see it, this is a story about friendships, fresh starts, and second chances.

Entertaining, funny, and strangely addictive, it validates that there is no age limit to building deep meaningful friendships, finding love, or getting a do-over.

An entertaining lightweight read. The characters were well rounded and likeable and what's not to like about a book which contains a dog. I was really tempted to go and experience the more laid back lifestyle on a Scottish island after having read this.

Once again, a lovely book is done in by poor marketing. The description of this book makes it sound like it's all about a woman, the dog she adopts when she's floundering, and the connections she makes thanks to the dog. The cover screams romance and cute pets. The problem is that although there is a dog, and there is an understated, very slow burn, low-key romance, neither of those elements are the primary focus of this book. In reading over some of the other reviews, it's clear that those readers were expecting something very different from what was delivered and they were disappointed. I was also expecting something different, but rather than being disappointed, I was utterly charmed.

This was a lovely story about how you are never too old to finally feel comfortable in your own skin and figure out the things that you are good at. Suzy is a sweet, well-meaning, uncomplicated woman. She’s a divorced mother of 2 college age students who, like many of us, has never really had a plan for her life, but rather has just muddled through, reacting to circumstances rather than actively shaping them. When her romantic partner of 6 years decides, out of the blue, to purchase a small whisky distillery in the Outer Hebrides, even though he has zero experience with whisky or indeed with running any kind of business, and has a history of jumping from one hare-brained idea to another, Suzy hardly raises a whisper of protest. Instead, as so many of us do with our romantic partner, she goes along with his plan.

Two years later, after her (now-ex) partner’s inevitable crash and burn, she is advised to liquidate, declare bankruptcy, and walk away, but all she can think about is the employees who will lose their livelihood, so instead of taking the easy way out, she resolves to try to save the business. This is where the true story begins, as Suzy finds unexpected strength within herself to persevere in the face of disapproval from the distillery employees. The abandoned dog that she adopts gives her an additional purpose and helps her to open up to others and to possibilities, new friendships, and romance that she otherwise would have missed.

I really enjoyed this book and I know want a dog again having grown up with dogs, I got a cat though
This is the 1st book i have read by the author and will be looking out for more from her
This story is about suzy who is stuck on a small island her boyfriend leaves her and she finds a dog, the dog she finds helps her a lot.

With thanks to Netgalley & Avon Books for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest review

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Suzy’s partner leaves her with a distillery business on a Scottish island about to go into liquidation. A shabby terrier turns up on her doorstep who she names Scout. Suzy decides to try and turn the business around but will the islanders forgive her for what her ex partner did and try and help her.

A book of friendship, relationships and love.

Fiona Gibson wrote a sweet second chance story that was the balm I needed. I curled up with my dog as I read it and immediately fell in love with the characters. The storyline was engaging and well crafted.
3.5 stars rounded up!

Couldn't get a good pic of my dog to go with this post, but I DID get to pick up the companion book to my journal at the @copperfieldsbooks warehouse sale this weekend!

The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

I am familiar with Gibson's previous work, and have loved all of the previous offerings that I have read. This book was no different. The story revolves around a found dog on an island off the coast of Scotland, a distillery, and various different characters that are weaved together around this dog.
To begin with, I have had to share my dog before and I think it is just a wonderful story premise. The characters behave just as one would regarding the custody of pet would. I also enjoyed the injection of a Scotch distillery, as I have recently found myself learning to enjoy whiskey and this book couldn't have come at a better time for me.
It made me want to visit the island in the book, which I don't THINK actually exists but if it does or someone knows the island it's based upon, that is my new vacation destination!
I highly recommend this book if you need something sweet, uplifting, and well-written in a dark old winter!

This ebook was provided by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

First, I want to thank NetGalley and Avon Books UK for my eARC of The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson in exchange for my honest review. This will be released March 4, 2021.

Synopsis: Suzy is left in between a rock and a hard place when her ex leaves her in financial ruin with a failing business. After a unsuccessful meeting with the employees, a shabby terrier shows up at her door. When she takes the dog in, her teenager children visit more, and she makes connections with the people around her.

Rating: 4/5
I was so happy to receive this ARC! I mean a romance with a dog, please sign me up!

I loved that the story wasn’t a predictable romance. Yes, I knew who was going to end up together in the end, but there were twists and turns I didn’t expect! The conflict of the story was not what I thought it would be which was nice for the guessing factor! I also loved that the main characters were close to middle-aged and it wasn’t your typical young love romance.

My favorite part of the story (besides the dog) was watching Suzy’s character grow. She began as a woman that appeared disheveled, who lacked confidence and direction. But she turned around her circumstances and became warm, friendly, confident and dedicated. She also followed her instincts on what was right and became courageous. I was rooting her on most of the book!

I loved how Scout brought happiness and connection to others. This is so relatable for me because I see how dogs bring out the best in people. Scout brought out the best in Suzy when she was in the midst of struggling. It was beautiful to watch unfold.

The story was told in multiple perspectives which I enjoy. The issue I saw was the introduction of characters and plot. I was confused for the first few chapters of what was going on. I could see readers DNF due to the lack of introduction to characters and plot. The prologue did not include any names so when I went into the first chapter, I was like “who’s dad and this child?” Is this referring to the past? And then the story shifts to Suzy two years earlier. Personally, having names in the prologue would have helped! Readers: pay close attention and it will unfold!

If you are looking for a lighthearted read with romance, a dog, and second-chances, this is the one for you!

T'his is a fun book about love and friendship. Suzy and her (ex) boyfriend bought a distillery that the boyfriend quickly ran into the ground. Suzy is forced to take it over with little to no experience and unhappy employees. She adopts a dog and develops lots of relationships with the locals. This is a fun easy read. It didn't always keep me captivated but was enjoyable.

I loved this book! It was heartwarming and strong. It was exactly what I needed with everything going on in the world! A happy little escape!

This was a heart-warming, feelgood read. You really felt connected to the characters and the story flowed well.
I loved that the romance revolved around a dog, which made it different and more enjoyable to read. If you love your pet(s), you can completely relate to the story.
The plot mostly follows the story of two main characters, and is told from each of their point of views, changing between the chapters, I felt the author did this so well and it was very easy to follow.
I found the story to be modern and not a traditional romance novel, which meant I enjoyed reading it much more. The book was really well written and the author did such a great job with portraying each character.
There were a few points that I felt could have been explored further, and others which could have been less involved, but this was an enjoyable quick read.

This was the second book by Fiona Gibson that I’ve read and I wasn’t disappointed. A lovely gentle read that makes you wish for your own Scottish island retreat.
I feel that there were a few loose ends that needed tying up but that didn’t detract from the general enjoyment of the book.

I received an ARC of "The Dog Share" from NetGalley and Avon Books UK and I absolutely adored this book. The story was exactly what I needed to read at this time as it was uplifting, inspiring, and romantic. I was initially drawn to this book by it's cover design and description of the story and it did not disappoint. "The Dog Share" is the first book I have read by the author Fiona Gibson and I am now definitely interested in reading her other books.

Suzy Medley is struggling to get her life back on track. Her two children are now grown and moving on with their lives, her business is one step away from closing it's doors forever, and her relationship of seven years has just come to an end. As Suzy tries to make changes and move forward an unlikely stranger in the form of a dog is going to help her develop new friendships and relationships, and help her to move forward on a new life path. That dog stranger is Scout, an abandoned lovable terrier. Scout is a pure joy and he is sure to bring a smile to your face as he shows Suzy and her new friends how to move ahead, and shows them how to leave the past in the past.

"The Dog Share" is a must read for those who love stories about dogs and the happiness they bring to the people around them. I am so very honoured for the opportunity to have read this book and I highly recommend it to other readers. "The Dog Share" is sure to make you smile, think about your dogs, or your dogs who have traveled across the Rainbow Bridge; but not in a sad way. The story reminds us that the love of a dog can bring such joy into ours lives when we need a little bit of joy.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

This is a lovely cutie story of romance, but just right amount, not too much or too little.

An abandoned dog, left to survive all by himself, on an island, which eventually brings so many people together. Loved the setting of the story and especially the dog.

A book with a feel good vibe.

I love Fiona Gibson’s books and this one didn’t disappoint me! I think the idea that a stray dog can bring people together and they can share him to bring themselves contentment!
Set on a fictional Scottish island, the dog, who becomes known as Scout, is seen at first by Ricky and his son Arthur on the beach.
After that episode, we see him again turning up at Suzy’s cottage she’s rented for the weekend as she tries to sort out the ailing brewery bought on a whim by her now ex.
It’s lovely how Scout binds them all together and you find out their separate stories which then become connected.
I really enjoyed this book.

Just when Suzy feels alone and cast aside by her ex a four legged friend, who has also been abandoned, appears to comfort her. Her world is about to change for the better. A story of second chances unfolds for both Suzy and Scout. Does everyone have enough love to go around? Never give up on life taking on an unexpected turn. A thoroughly enjoyable read with lots of laughs along the way. You never know what life has in store for you.

Please see book recommendation site LoveReading.co.uk for the full review. The Dog Share has been chosen as a LoveReading Book of the Month.

The Dog Share

4/5

Synopsis: Set in a small island town where people are trying to escape from their busy city lives, the characters of this book learn that sometimes all you need is love from a furry friend. When two strangers fall in love with the same stray dog they have to decide how to move forward and do what is best for the dog.

Thought: I really enjoyed this book and how it shows that an animal does become part of the family and can bring love into your life that you never knew existed before. We have two furry family members that we have gotten in the past few years and I couldn't imagine life without them. This story had everything from romance to being a woman in a man's world. I highly recommend this book to any animal lover out there!

It was different from what I expected but definitely an enjoyable read. I think people with animals will really enjoy it, as Scout is the star of the book!

Suzy, the heroine of The Dog Share, finds herself in a pretty impossible situation. Her scoundrel partner has left her, not just in life but in the business world too, and Suzy has to save a Scottish distillery from potential collapse.

The Dog Share is a charming read, with multiple character storylines to follow and a brilliant will-they-won't-they twist. All helped along by the discovery of abandoned dog Scout, who binds everything together.

There are some great undertones to the story too. About finding yourself and your purpose in life, whatever age you are.

The Dog Share is another Fiona Gibson cracker, and definitely on my 'read again' list!

After reading a few books covering some heavy topics, The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson was the perfect warm and light-hearted read.

The Dog Share tells the story of Suzy and Ricky, who are both narrators throughout the book. Suzy goes to visit the Hebredian Island of Sgadansay with her boyfriend Paul, who sees the local whiskey distillery as another get rich quick scheme. When it all goes wrong, Suzy is left to try to rescue the business alone.
Meanwhile, Ricky is juggling life as a father and a music teacher. He has been left to raise his son alone by the child’s mother and visits Sgadansay with his son and his new girlfriend to see his Dad.
However, the star of this story is the dog, Scout. He brings together so many different characters who are looking for support and love in the way only a dog can.
This is such a lovely and heart- warming story which has made me desperate to re-visit Scotland! I really loved all of the main characters - Suzy shows such spirit and determination, while Ricky is full of heart and quiet confidence. Although there is a romance element to the story, it is not its main focus. Instead, this is a story about togetherness, community, second chances and the joy a dog can bring!

Thank you NetGalley for gifting me this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Avon Books UK for an advanced copy of The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson.

So as someone who loves visiting Scottish distilleries, especially those on islands, I thought this was such a cute book! The title was a little misleading as I was expecting it to be more about the dog share aspect and this was a super slow burn romance. They don't really meet until after halfway through the book.

But I appreciated the starting over aspect of the book and trying to save her ex-husband's horrible business decision to buy a distillery on the island of Sgadansay in the Hebrides. The descriptions of the island were my favorite part of the book. I liked that Suzy found a community and friends in trying to turn the distillery around.

I was a bit wary when I started this book since I had read some not very good reviews.
But I loved it right from the start, loved the way it is written, loved the setting, the characters, loved everything about it!
Yes, it's true, not a lot of romance going on here, but there's so much more to it! There's Suzy's story, what she went through with Paul, the relationships with her family and her kids. There's Ricky's story, what happend with his son Arthur's mother and his relationship with whom I find the greatest character in the book (apart from the dog Scout): his father Harry.
There's real life here, with feelings and bad and good days, not only a sappy love story.
A beautiful, beautiful, heartwarming story!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson was really heartwarming and wholesome. I found myself struggling to get through the book at first but once I really got into it I really enjoyed it. The whole concept of the book, about someone's life really hitting a rough patch and making their way back to a new normalcy is something that was great to read. I was also really surprised at the age of the main character, I wasn't expecting it to be about a middle aged woman. But over all it was really great. I liked seeing this part of someone's life, the somewhat of a midlife crisis, and the new puzzle pieces of life being put together anew. I was hoping for a little more romance than was offered, and I wished it occurred sooner in the book also. It's safe to say this book isn't for everyone, it seemed like a slow burn for me but I was really looking forward to seeing the main character pull through so I stuck to it. But I can see some people being turned off by the pace. I think this would be a really great book for maybe older people. It was a great read, definitely would recommend to the older crowd. Slow burn, uplifting and I'm starting to really enjoy Scottish/English settings like in this book.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

In these times of lockdown, this is the perfect read! Take a trip, meet new people AND there's even a dog!

Suzy has problems to solve and really needs a friend. Her ex has dumped her, leaving her with a business in dire straits when a dog turns up at her door. Taking him in, she finds he makes the perfect companion - always providing a listening ear and a waggy tail! She takes him with her to a Hebridean island to see to the business she needs to sort out and, during a walk on the beach, they encounter someone else who needs a friend . . .

As anyone who follows my reviews knows I'm a sucker for a story with a dog in it, so I was always going to get on with this one. Fiona Gibson isn't entirely new to me - she used to write a column in our Sunday paper and I have read some of her other novels. It's a joy to read a book set in Scotland as well as one where the word 'whisky' (when relating to the Scottish drink) is spelled properly! This is an endearing story with many facets, based upon a realistic situation and showing off the best of Scotland. I loved the characters and absolutely adored Scout. Beautifully written and a very satisfying read, this is a book I'm happy to recommend to all lovers of a good rom-com and give it 4.5*.

Very atmospheric, loved the book cover and being a dog lover just had to read it.

Suzy is on a Hebrides island on holiday when her husband tells her he has bought a distillery.
He then runs it into the ground and disappears leaving it all to Suzy.
Suzy returns to the island to see if she can return it to it`s former glory coming up against angry locals.
When she thinks all is lost a dog turns up on her doorstep who she names Scout. putting up found posters of Scout Suzy is befriended by people helping her walk Scout when she`s busy, this helps her to move on with life and settle into the community.

Loved the setting, very atmospheric so just wanted to get in my car a visit.
It also shows you how getting a dog can change your life, as all dog lovers out there can tell you.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Would definitely recommend this book and will read more of hers.

This is not my usual choice of genre, I read mystery/thrillers but gave this a go as a change. I'm glad I did!
The author knows her craft well, you get a real feel for the people and the places without it being laboured. The book just flowed and I wanted to keep reading to find out how it ended.
This was a gentle relatable read that kept me turning the pages. There were dilemmas in the book and you sort of knew how it would end but it was an enjoyable journey getting there.
The dog was the star of the show, maybe that has coloured my judgement but I would happily read another book by this author to check if that's the case.

Thank you netgalley and Avon Books for approving me to review this book.

Dogs, whisky and a small Scottish Island = an odd combination? Perhaps but in Fiona Gibson's new novel 'The Dog Share' they seem to blend rather well!

As a dog lover myself the title definitely piqued my interest and I wasn't disappointed.

The Dog Share tells the story of Suzy and Scout who end up together in somewhat odd circumstances but their chance meeting turns both their lives around.  (You'll see how the whisky and Scottish island fit in when you read the book!)

This was a lovely easy read with a warm and uplifting storyline.  The characters were so likeable and I was left with a little lump in the old throat at the end.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 - four stars from me.

The Dog Share is out on 4th March 2021 and is available to pre order now.

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A most enjoyable read, explored friendships and family relationships and of course animal relationships. The setting was beautifully described and enhanced the story.

When I looked at the cover and description of this book I was expecting a different type of book, one where the emphasis was more on romance. I also expected the dog, Scout to be shared by the male and female protagonists, Ricky and Suzy. The book turned out to be different than I thought it would be, but I still enjoyed reading it.
Fiona Gibson's books are usually a little more funny than this one was, but it is still a lighthearted read.
I like the protagonists being over the age of 40, as most romantic fiction focuses on younger people.This is a story about second chances and starting again.
The book was written with both Ricky and Suzy narrating alternate chapters from their perspective. It was easy to understand who was narrating. The romance was very slow burning.
There were some other characters who I thought should have more of a voice, like Cara, who should have been a main character, but was not given much of a role.
The book moved quite steadily along, but then in the last few chapters there were suddenly new storylines bought in, which in my opinion were not totally necessary, and I would have preferred to hear more about the Distillery and Suzy and Ricky's new lives.
The setting of the book, in a small Scottish Island was stunning. It makes a lovely book to escape with. I enjoyed reading this book.

This is a really cute story which made me smile! Suzy is a middle age woman who has a huge challenge in front of her. In facing the challenge head on, she finds friends, love, and herself....with the help of a cute dog!

If you are looking for a light, fun read this book is for you!

Thank you Harper Collins Publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this novel.

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the idyllic Hebridean island, even though Suzy has so much to rectify and a financial mess to make right, after being abandoned by an ex, there are positives, one meeting a dog who has also been deserted and encountering a friendly lady, Cara, both of whom come into her life for a reason.
From the quaint colourful cottages to the lighthouse on the beach, onto the treacherous long ferry ride, back to York where Suzy lives, you’re absorbed in her life, hope & dreams through to a perfectly splendid ending!

A lovely story set on a beautiful Hebridean island. A cute, friendly dog to pull it all together, romance, friends and a distillery to sort out. Loved it!

I’ve read and enjoyed all Fiona Gibson’s books, and this one didn’t disappoint.

The story, set on a Scottish island, is about Suzy and Ricky, and a stray dog called Scout. I know from personal experience how a dog can support and love you through a bad time, and bring so much happiness into people’s lives.

A lovely book to curl up with on a winter evening, it has the ‘feel good factor’!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

Poor old Suzy was definitely having more than a bad day, let me tell you, more like a bad couple of YEARS! However, the way she tackles her issues made me really like her :)

This is a more complicated book than I had originally thought. I picked it up because I was in dire need of a cute dog story so I could forget about things for a bit (in my case, recovering after surgery) and although it didn't turn out to be the type of story I thought it was, it was a very nice story in its own right. It is a bit of a slow boiler, that is true, but don't give up on it!

Suzy visits a remote Scottish island with her partner and he decides to buy a distillery, as you do. She should have known this wouldn't be the best idea he had ever had, since he clearly was unable to hold down a job for very long, but still, I can see how she ended up in the position she did. Sometimes you want your partner to succeed, even if they have not had the greatest track record in the world, you kind of hope that THIS time, it will all work out. Unfortunately for Suzy, her partner turns out to be a complete rat and she is left holding the baby, err, distillery.

As Suzy is figuring things out in a little cottage on the island, she comes across a scruffy pooch. She calls him Scout and of course, he is just adorable. She also meets a lady called Cara, and they become friends. The two of them both love Scout and they end up meeting a man and his young son on the beach one day. And that is where the dog share idea starts to ramp up. Scout has plenty of love for everyone in his life - the humans are still trying to figure things out!

Lots of subtle reminders about the power of love and how animals bring us together in all sorts of ways, I really enjoyed that aspect of this book. It gets complicated at times, and I just had to hope that everything would work out for Suzy in the end, because she deserved it.

Not the kind of book I thought I was picking up, but an enjoyable read nevertheless.

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon.

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was heartwarming and held my attention. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

Everyone needs a dog named Scout!

Suzy Medley is happy raising her two children with her partner Paul and writing obituaries but when he decides on a whim to buy a Scottish distillery creating all sorts of problems and the end of their relationship. Suzy wants to save the company but when she rescues a dog that she names Scout on Sgadansay during a visit to the company everything starts to turn around for Suzy.

The Dog Share is a little chaotic in story but in the end, Suzy finds love, makes friends on the island with the help of Scout and turns around the Sgadansay Distillery.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a nice easy read story set in the present time on a small Scottish Island.
Suzy returns to a small Scottish Island to try and sort out problems with a distillery she is responsible for. One stormy night she rescues a small lost dog but is not able to find the dogs owner, so she keeps the dog and names him Scout.
While searching for the Scout’s owner and walking Scout, Suzy begins to meet other people and starts to establish a new home for herself on the Island.
This was about friendships, families and relationships.

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A book with a dog on the cover? Of course I’m in! This book was a fun, light read, full of what I consider entertaining English phrases like, “cheap plonk” and “queue jumper.” I saw some negative reviews about this, but I really enjoyed reading it. I didn’t go in expecting a serious, heavy read, so the pace and style of this book suited me perfectly.

This is what I would consider a Chick Lit rather than Romance. It follows the lives of Suzy, a 48 year old obituary writer, and Ricky, a single Dad who is a primary school music teacher. The first few chapters of the book were confusing, as there were several characters described (all seemed to be 10 years old), but not named. Once I was able to get past that initial frustration, the story picked up while it followed Suzy’s quest to rebuild and redefine her life after a bad breakup and a failed business, and Ricky’s admirable attempts to simultaneously look after both his aging father and his distracted pre-teen son.

Scout, the dog in the book, did what every dog seems to be able to do - bring people together. Suzy happens upon Scout when he shows up at her rented cottage door in the rain. Since she has no prior background with dogs, she plans to find his owners or bring him to the pound. As expected, once she has experienced the calming and comforting effects that dogs provide, she keeps him after her diligent search ends without finding anyone claiming to be missing him. During her outings with Scout, the usually introverted Suzy finds that people are nicer and more welcoming to her when they see has a dog. Scout enables Suzy to befriend shopkeepers, develop a new friendship and discover a possible love interest. He also brings her closer to her grown children, who always wanted a dog but were only allowed to have guinea pigs.

The stories of Suzy and Ricky are told in alternating voices, but I responded more to Suzy’s storyline. Suzy learns to trust her instincts and believe in herself as the story progresses. The author paints a lovely picture of the quaint island off of Scotland, where most of the story is based The stories of Suzy and Ricky finally intersect through Scout and Ricky’s son and father, and the ending is expected, but nevertheless heartwarming. 3.6 stars rounded up to 4.

Recommended for a light, happy read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon books for giving me the chance to read and review an ARC of this book.

What a lovely read. Chick lit with a dog was always going to intrigue me. This book shows how important dogs are to us. Scout brought so much joy to Suzy's life, leading her to new friendships, passions and love. Ricky and Arthur's relationship was heart warming and there were some funny moments throughout the book (Derek's meaty thighs made me smile) A must read for any dog lover out there who is looking for a quick, feel good read.

My first book of Fiona Gibson that I have read and wasn't quite what I was expecting. Being honest, I am not a dog lover and usually steer clear of books with dogs in them. However, this was a well written book.

Looking for a cute story about a small island town and the dog everyone loves? I just finished reading The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson and what a neat story! Trying to turning a failing distillery around, Suzy travels to a Scottish island where a stray dog turns up at her door. However, as she soon discovers, the little terrier has a knack for finding the people who need a friend the most. As the town takes turns watching the pup, can they all be brought together and save the distillery? I loved the idea of everyone taking care of Scout and caring for him. This is definitely a fun quick read for fellow dog lovers! Thanks @netgalley and @avonbooks for the advance copy!The Dog Share comes out March 4th!

I was kindly gifted this ebook by @Netgalley and @Avonbooks

It was my first book by @Fiona Gibson and I really enjoyed it. It was just what I needed at this current time. The characters were likeable and believable and I loved the story. Having lost both my dogs in the past couple of years and desperately missing them, I cold totally relate to how the little dog brought people together. It was funny, sad and uplifting without being soppy. A nice easy read for a spring day. I will be adding more Fiona Gibson books to my TBR.

Ok if you're going into this book thinking this is going to be all about dogs then far not. Scout is a main character in this book but Suzy is really our main character and she is great fun to spend time with. We also get to meet Ricky who is a male character who get's to have feelings and insecurities-huzzah! The thing that I really loved about this book thought was the setting. I love spending time in Scotland and we got to see a Scottish Island, distillery, Glasgow and Oban in this book-what more could you want.

Fiona Gibson has a talent for writing female character later in life. We always get to read about the happily ever after but what about when that happily ever after comes to an end and you're turning fifty and you want to know what comes next? Fiona Gibson allows her characters to get to that point and guides us as readers as to what happens next. She tells it like it is and Suzy reacted in a great way to every that Fiona threw at her. She was just a sensible human and we all need more of those in our lives right now!

As already mentioned Ricky is a male character who is allowed to have insecurities and emotions of his own. Due to the fact that we have chapters from Suzy's point of view and chapters from Rickey's point of view we get to explore what is going on inside Ricky's mind. He has had it just as tough as Suzy and I love that he is having to care for both his son and his father on his own. We get to see the toll that takes on him and how it causes him to look for love an affection is the most unlikely of places.

Yes of course we have Scout the dog and we get to see him go through the recuse process and all of that entails but can we talk about the Whisky distillery for a moment please? I may not be a dog person but I am a whisky person and I loved the idea of Suzy having this distillery hanging over her. She visits the distillery with her husband during happy times but now it is hanging a little like the rock around her neck and I loved learning about the ins and outs of running that business-it really stuck out as a unique feature of a romcom novel to me.

The things I really took away from this book were the fully formed characters, the great setting and the inclusion of a distillery in this novel. Fiona Gibson once again weaves a great tale. I listened to this on audiobook and the narrators did a great job even with the different between an inner Hebrides accent, an Oban accent and a Glasgow accent. Highly recommend!

This is a cute read with a good feel factor. Now the title had caught my eye when I had seen it, but it wasn’t quite the story that I thought it was going to be. From the title, I had it more in mind of a couple breaking up and sharing visiting rights for the dog. What I got was more of a ‘Mary Poppins’ story but in dog form.


Suzy Medley’s life had turned upside down, and she had felt at rock bottom when a stray dog turned up to make her it’s new owner. As she was actually on a small Scottish isle, it had been easy enough to ask around to see who the dog belonged to, but no-one seemed to know anything about him. As there was nowhere to leave him on the island, she decided to take him with her to the mainland, they took her details, and she took the newly named Scout’ with her.

I loved the sound of the small Hebridean island, with its unpredictable weather and hard-working people. Suzy and her ex-husband had put tremendous pressure on the folks that lived there, and now she was determined to right the damage they had caused. The little dog seemed to attract people that needed help.


It is a slow-paced read, but where it was set suited it somehow. Scout seemed more to bring people together than being a ‘dog share’, but it is a story that brought a smile to me even if it was somewhat predictable.

I wish to thank Net Galley and the publisher for an e-copy of this book which I have reviewed honestly.

I was immediately drawn to The Dog Share because it features a small, scruffy abandoned dog called Scout. He enters Suzy’s life just when she needs a friend, and from that moment onwards life begins to feel much better.

Suzy has to visit the Scottish island where her ex partner’s whiskey distillery is located to sort out a huge financial mess and speak to the employees.Not only has her ex deserted her but he also moved quickly on, leaving employees worried for their jobs and the future of the island. She has to face anger and resentment from the locals and feels responsible, although she didn’t make the business decisions herself.

The chapters are split between the POV of Suzy and teacher Ricky who returns to the island to visit his father.Ricky is accompanied by his son Arthur who makes an immediate connection with Scout when they meet on the beach. Suzy learns that Ricky may know just the person to make the distillery profitable once more.

All the characters are likeable and you find yourself rooting for them to find happiness. The island of Sgadansay is described beautifully with quaint cottages, old fashioned shops and breathtaking walks along the clifftops.

This is an easy, uplifting read which everyone will enjoy (not just dog lovers!). It shows how connections can be made and avenues opened through mutual love of our furry friends.

Paula and Suzy have a happy go lucky relationship. He seems to be a gadfly, nothing interests him for long, but since Suzy is happy she just goes along with whatever he does. In her mid 40s Suzy maybe should have questioned his motives a bit more, but after investing in a distillery in a remote Scottish island Paul just absconds, Suzy is left literally holding the baby.

There is a lot of antagonism amongst the islanders to this newcomer who has run a perfectly run business to the ground in just two years through bad marketing, sheer indifference and horrible management. Suzy now decides to take on the distillery on her own, trying to salvage the business and the jobs for her employees.

This is how Scout the dog comes into the picture. An abandoned dog he wins her heart and mind, and despite never having had a dog (even when her children begged her for one) she now finds herself totally at peace with this dog. How Scout finds friends for Suzy who is right now, bereft of any support is a lovely comforting story.

This is a real feel good story, and though may be a bit cheesy fits the bill for when one is feeling down.

🌅The magical effects of a lovable pooch🐕: warm, hopeful, wonderful escape to the Hebrides🚢

What a 🏁winner of a story! Female lead empty nester Suzy lands in a difficult situation thanks to her former partner but she's inspired to do her utmost to right wrong and turn failure to success. When at her lowest a stray dog enters Suzy's life and her heart and, like magic, things start looking up.

I first gravitated to this book for two reasons: the Scottish setting on a picturesque small island off the western coast of Scotland and the author. The island's beauty and community spirit made me want to be there. And Fiona Gibson has a knack for creating women with spunk and determination. Suzy is one such woman with an unusual profession and a social conscience that refuses to take the easy way out when it could have disastrous effects on so many others.

The strangers drawn into Suzy's orbit by Scout, her scamp of a rescue dog, offer friendship, romance and growing respect. This story was so easy to read and love; I enjoyed it first to last chapter!😊

Thanks to Avon publishers and NetGalley for providing a complimentary advance copy of the book. I liked it so much that I just had to purchase it for my collection. This is my voluntary and honest review of a lovely read.

A chaotic story about love, what to do when your world gets tilted on it's axis, and how your life isn't over.

A fun read for those who enjoy romances about single-moms in their 40s not letting their worlds staying flipped upside down.

When I saw Fiona Gibson had a new book out. I just had to read it as love her other books they are perfect escapism and a joy to read. This one was no exception. I read it in almost one sitting as I couldn't put it down. The author has a way of creating relatable characters that are going through the same life problems as everyone else and bringing them together to create real life stories. This story explores how the joy of owning a dog can be. Peop!e together and create happiness and new friends. However if you were expecting it just to be about dogs then you will be in for a shock as it has so much more too it and delves into relationships past and present and making fresh starts and new beginnings. This was an easy heartwarming read.

The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson is a sweet and often heartwarming tale of second chances. I particularly enjoyed the way Scout the dog seemed to be the catalyst for so much change.

The island setting was delightful and I particularly loved the glimpses into all of the islander's lives (there's definitely potential for more stories about the residents of Sgadansay in my opinion! *fingers crossed*)

I also loved all of the central characters, Ricky, Harry and Arthur in particular. This brings me to my only gripe (it's a small one but significant enough that I do feel it should be noted). I LOVED the cover, but I felt the cover blurb was misleading. It gives the impression this story was about just a couple, when in fact they didn't actually meet until the final third of the book! That didn't bother me as I was already totally invested in the story, but for some it may. That said, their meeting didn't feel rushed or forced, more it was just a bit confusing that the cover implied something else.

Ultimately this was a wonderful story full of hope and joy, and even this fully-fledged cat lady recommends it!

Overall Rating: ❤❤❤❤ 1/2
Heat Rating: 🔥
Emotional Rating: 💓💓💓

A real feel good book. Two people struggling with things in their lives. One Heinz57 dog with the ability to bring people together. Sat reading this one with my dog sat on lap. Yes dogs do get to you and change your life.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

A cutesy romance involving a dog? Um… yes please! That was literally the only piece of marketing spiel I needed to be fully on board with this recent release.

Suzy has returned to the Sgadansay, the Outer Hebridean island where the whisky distillery that she and her ex husband bought is on the brink of closing. Naturally, the workers and their families (so, pretty much the whole population of Sgadansay) are devastated and Suzy’s presence isn’t a welcome one on the island. Ricky grew up on Sgadansay but now teaches music at a school in Glasgow. A trip back to the island to visit his dad with his girlfriend and pre-teen son Arthur introduces Ricky to Suzy. And of course, Scout, an adorable terrier who is the ultimate source of love.

Both Suzy and Ricky are in their 40s, have been married and have children and I found this fact alone so refreshing. So many romance novels centre around characters in their mid 20s to early 30s, looking to settle down and start families. I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book that tells a story of two people finding love at this stage of life. Suzy’s children are both at university, her ex Paul has bailed out of the business and out of their relationship and she spends a lot of time alone, making the timing of Scout’s appearance absolutely perfect.

Ricky has a deep love for the island and while spending time with his dad, he reflects on its wonders. Having made a life for himself in the city, he is now considering a change. Ricky is very much a man of simple, rural, artistic tastes and therefore I knew that it wasn’t going to last between him and Meg, the alternative therapist and prolific Instagrammer. As the attraction between him and Suzy grew, I found myself willing them to realise it.

Although Suzy is much older than me and she has experienced life events that I have yet to experience, I found her very relateable. Her mother and sister are sassy, successful women and seem to disapprove of the fact that Suzy has never had a plan for her life. Suzy’s main source of income is writing obituaries. Anyone who has tried to carve out a career as a writer will know how friends and family scoff and dismiss it as a genuinely viable career option. The fact that Suzy has come out of two serious adult relationships is another reason that there seems to be an air of disappointment radiating from her family. She simply takes life as it comes and in that, I see a lot of myself in her.

I had never heard of Sgadansay before reading this book but I want to go now. It sounds so beautiful and picturesque and Gibson did a great job of depicting it as a self-serving, close-knit community. I have a deep love of places like this and I think the cute story that was being told added to this escapist, romantic vibe.

Of course, no review would be complete without Scout. Scout is the glue that holds all of the characters together. He’s beautiful, friendly, energetic and the perfect shot of feel-good in the novel. One thing that I would say is that I don’t think the book’s title quite fits it. There is some dog sharing happening but not really all that much. The story wasn’t quite what I expected it to be but I did still really enjoy it!

The Dog Share is a cute novel that celebrates family, building a new life after a fall and of course, the power of dogs. The romance is slow-burning, which is very realistic for two people who have been through the things that they have. I can see how some people may go into this book expecting a rom-com revolving around dogsitting or dogwalking but it’s actually about much deeper things than that.

Suzy wants a dog, the dog wants a friend. Basically, another cheery, uplifting Ms Gibson book which is a terrific read during these long days without too much human interaction.

Thanks to Net Galley and Avon Books for the chance to read and review.

Loved this book. So uplifting and heart warming during this pandemic. Suzy goes to Sganasky to try and undo the terrible awful mess her ex partner has left on the island.

It's no secret that I love a sitting on the edge of my seat, white knuckled psychological thriller. But from time to time I love a wholesome and cosy read. Fiona Gibson's "The Dog Share" was one such treat. The book follows Suzy, our main character who has recently split with partner Paul and their joint business at the whiskey distillery in in real trouble. Not shy of a challenge, Suzy relocates to the Outer Hebrides to save this business and also saves a stray dog. It is true to say that the dog also saves her; helping her solidify friendships and a relationship with the recently dumped Ricky. It was an uplifting read with a lovely cast of characters and a setting of heather strewn hills with walks along the sparkling sea.

I really enjoyed this story, which did not go the way I expected, which was a lovely surprise. Who would have thought whisky, cello playing and obituaries would mix together so well, all with a stray called Scout.

This is a cute, heartwarming story about how a dog can bring bring people together, even in unexpected ways. Suzy is finding her way again after her partner walks out on her and their failing business he pulled her into. Ricky is a single dad and primary school music teacher trying to move on with his life after his wife dies unexpectedly. The book follows both stories as Suzy and Ricky end up on an remote Scottish island.

I thought the characters were well written and a lot of time is spent on building their backgrounds and lives. This book is written in alternating perspectives and I thought that really added to the character building.

Of course, there are some plot points in this story that are predictable, but it is still so enjoyable! I loved seeing how Scout, the stay dog found wandering the island in the middle of the night, is able to bring people together.

If you love dogs, and you love a heartwarming story, where maybe not everything goes exactly as planned, this is a great book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Fiona Gibson for the digital arc of this book in return for my honest review.

The Dog Share by Fiona Gibson is a delightful, heartwarming story about Suzy, Cara, Ricky and his son Arthur, Ricky's dad Harry, and the little dog Scout who brings them all together.

Suzy is trying to piece together a business that was nearly driven into the ground by her ex partner. Cara is alone and heartbroken, and in need of a friend and artistic inspiration. Ricky, his son Arthur, and his dad Harry are searching to make sense of some recent changes in their lives.

Along comes little dog Scout, the friend, inspiration, and peace maker they all need.

There are no surprises in this book, and the reader can see where it's heading right from the start. That's okay, though, because the characters are well written and lovable, right down to (and especially) adorable Scout,

Thank you to NetGalley, Ms. Gibson, and publisher Avon Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

In The Dog Share, Ricky and his son make friends with a stray dog on the beach, while visiting his father, Harry, on the Hebridean island of Sgadansay, but it runs off just when they have to catch the ferry to go home. Some time later, Suzy is staying on the island, trying to sort out problems at the distillery caused by the mismanagement of her ex partner, Paul, when a scruffy terrier, looking very cold and hungry, turns up at the door of her rental cottage. When the dog’s owner cannot be found, Suzy decides to keep him and names him Scout. He then acts as a kind of go-between, helping her to forge new relationships, as everyone loves the little dog and wants to help take care of him.
Told in alternating chapters mainly from the points of view of Suzy and Ricky, we get the story from both sides. The main characters are well written, though their romance is a bit underdeveloped; I would have liked a bit more interaction between them for their relationship to be believable, especially as they don’t even meet until quite far into the story. The situation at the distillery also feels underused. I think a bit of backstory and character development would have given a more rounded picture, as I had trouble differentiating the various people who worked there. Cara the artist was also an intriguing character who deserved a bit more room on the page.
Having enjoyed some of Fiona Gibson’s previous books, I thought I’d give The Dog Share a try as the Hebridean setting appealed to me. The wonderful descriptions of the island scenery made me long to return to Scotland, which I hope to do as soon as it is possible. It was also refreshing to come across a romance between characters in their forties who have lived a bit, but there is no escaping the fact that the scruffy terrier is the star of the show.
Thanks to Avon and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.

This book is so sweet. I love dogs so much, I hope to work with them in the future through behaviour and training and this book really was perfect for me. It was an easy 5 stars; a lovable, gentle and easy read that got me out of the COVID world we live in now. Scout is an adorable rescue dog that the main characters grow to love throughout the book. I will definitely be picking up more of Gibsons work

Another fantastic read from Fiona, this time with a waggy tail to boot. Very happy reader here! Gibson has a skill of delivering a fantastic read every time. Highly recommend this one

At the start of the book , it took me a while to warm to the characters , I'm really glad I did persevere with it because I ended up loving it ! The beginning chapter is setting the scene , Suzy and her husband have gone to visit the outer Hebrides and discover a whiskey distillery tour. After taking the tour her husband decides he wants to buy the distillery , because how hard can it be to run?
Skip forward in time and now Suzy has been abandoned with an unproductive distillery in crisis and major debts. The distillery has been the main source of employment for the residents of the Island and now their livelihoods are on the line.
Suzy decides to undertake the running of the business and is met with disapproval from both the community and her family.
This is a heartwarming and humorous read with likeable characters that are relatable and situations that make you laugh out loud at times. The Dog in The title finds it's way to Suzy cottage she has rented and she takes him in , for a night , trying to find his owner. She ends up keeping him and he becomes the focus that brings friendship, family and friends together through the bond with him.
This is an enjoyable and uplifting read and I thoroughly recommend it.

Set on a small Hebridean island, the author creates an immersive world for the reader to enjoy.
There are relatable characters and a lovely dog. Suzy is struggling with her ailing distillery and the locals, who rely on her. When she realises Scout needs a home, she can't refuse, and it proves to be a sound decision for their future happiness.

This a story about family, relationships, and self-realisation, a gentle romance builds as the story progresses. The dog is a pivotal character who brings out the best in the human characters. If you are looking for a feel-good read, this is it.

I received a copy of this book from Avon Books UK via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this lovely story. Perfect, heartwarming escapism with the added bonus of a dog – what’s not to love! I think this is my favourite of Fiona Gibson’s books so far.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A heartwarming tale of figuring out your life when life has thrown you a curveball.

This book was so enjoyable to read. It was wholesome and heartwarming. You really get to see the main character Suzy grow as a person. The side characters are interesting and the story has enough intrigue to keep you going. But let's be fair, who doesn’t love a book with a cute dog.

This book is all about second chances and it was truly inspiring. I loved it and felt so connected to them. Also - if you don't have a dog, this book will make you fall in love with them and want to get one yourself!!

The Dog Share was lovely and heart warming, I really enjoy a good book with a cute puppy! It has great characters and beautiful scenery, great read.

Suzy has a nightmare situation to sort out and whilst staying in holiday rental, a stray dog scratches at the door. Scout brings focus to her and leads her to meet other people who also fall in love with the dog.She has an uphill battle trying to save the local distillery, her ex left it in a real mess. The locals are initially hostile and I think I'd have felt like cutting and running!
There are a few different issues tackled and plenty to make you think. The beach makes you want to move and enjoy walks with Scout. It was a great read.

My second read by Gibson and another easy 5 stars! This was a lovely, gentle story and I really enjoyed watching the characters grow to love cute Scout, an abandoned dog who seems to personify the wilderness of Sgadansay, a quaint, remote island off Scotland.

I am in the camp of cat-lover, so reading a book about a dog is a little bit out there! However, it is impossible to not fall in love with Scout and I really enjoyed watching how this little dog creates so many relationships as a result. When it becomes clear that Scout has been abandoned on the island, Suzy decides to take him in. Even though posters have been shared about Scout, no one has claimed him. It is then that Suzy realises she cannot bear to part with him and this is the beginning of the first glorious friendship.

Through Scout, Suzy makes more friends in the island of Sgadansay. This is providential considering that Suzy also has come to own the failing distillery on the island. Providing many jobs on the island but not making a profit, Suzy is perceived as the “enemy”, with locals fearing for their jobs. It is down to Suzy to try and turn this business around – but she needs the support of the employees too. Therefore, not only does Suzy find herself settling down on the island, she has the steep upwards learning curve of trying to manage the distillery and reconciliate with its employees.

As a result, I don’t think this book is wholly romantic fiction. You cannot deny the love that everyone holds towards Scout but, between obvious characters, this is not a dominant part of the narrative. Sure, it is pretty clear where the romantic interest lies, but Gibson does not use this to push the story forwards. Instead, it is more about the distillery and Suzy getting to know the locals on the island, making several close friends along the way.

With many scenes taking place on the windswept beach, I certainly felt the cobwebs being blown away! I appreciated the setting that Gibson creates and vivdly felt like I was strolling along the beach with Suzy, Scout and their friends. I think this added to the relaxing atmosphere that this book conveys: taking it easy and enjoying life. There is no real “crisis” in this novel which I think makes it more appealing. Sure, maybe it is a bit too “glossy” in comparison to real life, but a bit of escapism, especially to the Hebrides, is never a bad thing.

I really like the concept of a group of people bonding over a dog. True, Suzy is Scout’s main owner, but the pleasure and love that comes from sharing him with others who have absent canine companions, is a really sweet idea. It brings together people who may not have necessarily crossed paths but without the full-time commitment of looking after a dog. In other words, all the characters are still able to go about their daily business, sharing Scout around so that technically, he is never on his own. Perfect! (And definitely something an aloof cat would never let you do!)

Another solid read from Gibson and one that left me with a smile on my face. If there is a Scout out there, I really want to meet you!

With thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

After reading the blurb I was sure I am going to love this book. I fully enjoyed about the story: including side characters and plot.

I liked this book.

I liked the premise of it, like how a dog can bring people together, and the story is nice but it had a few issues that made me don't love this book.

The story is good and romance lovers should read it but the story needs a bit of work because it focus on the main love relationship, that being said I love romance since the blossom until the end and it kind of didn't happen.


So in conclusion I recommend this book if you are into light quick reading romance with smart and cute dogs.

I want to start by saying that I enjoyed this story, but, it was not the story I was expecting. From the blurb, I was expecting a light, humorous, uplifting story with some romance, but that is not exactly what it was. Suzy is a woman who has allowed her boyfriend to use her to support his crazy schemes and jobs. She was a pushover and finds herself as a partner in a distillery that is going bottoms up. She is determined not to let the people on the island who are in her employ down, and works hard to bring the distillery back from the brink. The first part is about Suzy's life with her deadbeat boyfriend and her struggle to get the business back on its feet.

When she meets Scout, things change. Everyone loves him, her teenage children, some of the locals, and the grandson of her master distiller. This brings so many people together in wonderful ways and Suzy develops some lasting friendships. This was a unique plot, an abandoned dog left on an island to survive all by himself bringing all these people together. There are wonderful friendships developed, family relationships improve and move forward and there is a romantic relationship, but it is actually just a small part of the whole story. I was hoping for a bit more romance, but Fiona Gibson did a good job fitting all this together and in a uplifting, happy way. I had a Jack Russel for 17 years and I can definitely attest to their personalities and how they bring people together. I loved Scout and he left me feeling a bit melancholy remembering the great times we had with our Bigg.

This is such a lovely book and Scout is just adorable! The location is gorgeous too and perfect to escape to in these strange times. I love the idea of the dog share and how it brings people together in lots of different ways. An uplifting read, highly recommend.

I loved this book, such a heart warming, wholesome read that was a joy to pick up while in lockdown🤍@fionagib writing style is amazing, from her descriptions of the Scottish Islands to how she makes the characters and their lives seem real.

The book follows a dog who has been abandoned and a woman who has been left in a financial mess and a business in tatters by her ex. Feeling lonely and defeated, they embark on a journey together where she discovers she isn’t the only person who is in need of a friend.

This uplifting, easy-read was perfect in between my uni work and I found myself picking it up whenever I had a spare moment✨

Thank you @netgalley and @avonbooks for this advanced reader copy. I loved every second of it and I look forward to reading more of @fionagib ‘s books in the future🤍

chose this book based solely on the title. I expected a heartwarming story of a dog enriching people’s lives, and that is exactly what I got.

Scout the dog turns up at Suzy’s holiday rental cottage one rainy night. She takes him in as he looks list and she plans to find his owner the following day. She is visiting the island to try to save the distillery her ex bought on a whim and then turned from thriving business to a business full of debt and on the verge of closure.

Ricky and his 11 year old son are staying with his elderly grouchy father who had been the master distiller.

Of course we know that Suzy and Ricky are going to meet and there is going to be a bit of romance. However I felt the main message given by the book was how a dog can bring people together and help through tough times.

You will have to read the book to find out if Scout is reunited with his owner!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon books for a review copy of the book.

If you are looking for a fun lighthearted read, this is the book for you.

Suzy is left in charge of a distillery on a Scottish island after her ex runs it almost into the ground and then runs away and leaves her to clean up the mess. Ricky is an islander who has moved to the mainland and is raising his young son alone.

Suzy and Ricky are brought together by a lost dog that is making its way around the island.

This was such a nice lighthearted read and I really enjoyed it. As someone who has visited a few Scottish islands, I think the author did a great job of capturing the atmosphere. I expected this to be a romance, but really it's about Suzy and Ricky's lives. And they have a lot of stuff going on, work, family drama, children and of course, Scout the dog.

I would rate this 4/5 stars as I was easily hooked from the beginning but felt that the ending was a tad rushed as a lot of plot lines were tied up very quickly.

The title and cover drew me in. I am so glad I read this book. It is a light lovely sweet story of how one scruffy little abandoned dog manages to bring together a group of people who are all in need of a little rescuing themselves. Suzy is in a terrible state. Her boyfriend has abandoned her and left her business in financial ruin, her heart is broken and she is more than a little lost. And mad! Through this delightful sweet pup she finds that the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t an oncoming train. This one little dog has enough love to go around and heal so many. Truly sweet. Life truly is better with the unconditional love of a dog. And they always have more than enough to share. Do yourself a kindness and settle down for a bit and enjoy this book. If you weren’t a dog person before you will be after. You can thank the author later!!

Ahh what a sweet book. Until a few chapters in, I wasn’t sure how it was going to become ‘the dog share’. It was definitely a unique plot. It struck me as a similar style to the flatshare and the switch as it’s told in alternating pov’s. The setting was the standout part of this book. I’ve not read a book set in an island off Scotland before so it was interesting learning more about it.