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Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts

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An irresistible novel about women, men, and the dogs that own them.
Thirty-nine year old Rachel is having a really bad year. After losing her job and breaking up with her boyfriend, Rachel has inherited her late aunt's house, her beloved border collie, and a crowded rescue kennel, despite the fact that she knows almost nothing about dogs. Still, considering her limited op...more

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Published March 1st 2011 by Berkley (first published January 1st 2009)

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Jul 25, 2012 Agnes Sy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: owned-books, favorites

I absolutely loved this book! As stated on the cover, it was so real and heartwarming.

I admit I was tempted to put down this book a couple of times. It started out very slow, and the author of course had to introduce the different characters separately. And because there are basically 3 groups of main characters here, it took a while and I started to get bored. I prefer books that start with most of the characters already knowing each other and then slowly building up their history along the way...more

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Jun 12, 2012 Tempo de Ler rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Um excelente livro, não só para quem gosta de animais mas simplesmente para quem gosta de ler!

É certo que a história começa por se desenrolar de forma bastante lenta, mas quando Dillon encontra o seu ritmo o livro torna-se encantador, seguindo numa passada agradável. A familiaridade com as personagens também é difícil de adquirir de início já que somos apresentados a diversas figuras aparentemente aleatórias,...more

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Feb 24, 2012 Rebecca rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chicklit, dog

In this chick-lit book, dogs played a much bigger part then some of the stories I have read recently. In this book, a women in her late 30's is in the middle of the life crisis when her aunt dies leaving her the sort of farm she has lived and owned for most of her life. It's outside of London and it mainly runs like a dog rescue, of which there is little to no money in. The Girl has to decide weather to sell the land (worth a lot) to pay off the debts of her aunt or try to figure out a way to sa...more

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Jan 16, 2012 Hsiau Wei rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Reading this book has enlighten me about unconditional love. Love is not just between two persons who have mutual feeling for each other but it could happened with everything. As long as both parties have mutual feeling then love is there ;)

Rachel who is pure urbanite from London found herself inherited a house which houses stray dogs from her aunt. Having recently resigned from her job and leaving behind her boyfriend, she found herself managing her aunt's group of stray dogs. Soon after, she f...more

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May 30, 2011 Rea Sinfield rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts is the first book I have read by Lucy Dillon. I was given this book to read by a client and on first glimpse I liked the look of the book, girly pink and white with glitter snow balls on the front. It looks like your typical chic lit book and then came the title of the book and this put me off. I am not really what you would call your typical animal lover and I would defiantly not put a book about dogs on the top of my to read list. All this aside I had run out of boo...more Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts is the first book I have read by Lucy Dillon. I was given this book to read by a client and on first glimpse I liked the look of the book, girly pink and white with glitter snow balls on the front. It looks like your typical chic lit book and then came the title of the book and this put me off. I am not really what you would call your typical animal lover and I would defiantly not put a book about dogs on the top of my to read list. All this aside I had run out of books to read so I thought I would give it a go.

**Plot**

The book opens with the lovely Rachel whose life in London is falling to bits loosing her job, flat and her heart is breaking. Rachel's aunt Dot has past away leaving her home, Kennels and her dog Gem to Rachel. Rachel is not what you would call a dog lover with her London lifestyle. As Rachel starts working with the Kennels and starts to help Megan who runs the Kennels to re-home the rescue dogs, matching them up with perfect owners. She must make a decision if to stay in Dots house and carry on running the Kennels ,or to sell up for a nice tidy profit and head back to her life in London.

The book weaves in new characters as the book goes on. We meet Natalie and Johnny, a married couple who are desperately trying for children with no avail. We also meet Zoe who works full time and looks after her two children Leo and Spencer and is finding things very difficult when her ex husband decides to give their children a Labrador puppy. Also we meet single Bill the doctor friend of Natalie and Johnny who is matched up with his perfect dog but one he didn't expect!

**Opinion**

This book is a well written book once you get half way through. The first half of the book is quite slow and I did at a couple of points think about just putting it down. It certainly didn't grip me from the first page. However I am so glad I carried on as the second half of the book was brilliant. The way Lucy writes about Rachel makes you really warm to her and you want to see her happy. It is not the best book when it came to trying to bring in the characters together. It felt like I was reading three separate mini books and then it was all thrown together which was a shame as in the last half of the book when the characters are all together the book is endearing. It was unusual to read about a different relationship which was between man and their four legged furry friends.

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Mar 04, 2011 Bookaholics rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts by Lucy Dillon
Contemporary Romance – March 1st, 2011
4 stars

Rachel is heart-broken and disillusioned. She has just had a break up with her boyfriend and lost her job. In addition, she inherited her aunt’s house in the suburbs, a dog rescue operation, and a kennel full of unwanted strays including her aunt’s border collie. When she goes to stay at her aunt’s house to sort out the mess and attempts to sell the house, she ends up delaying her return to London. Before she...more Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts by Lucy Dillon
Contemporary Romance – March 1st, 2011
4 stars

Rachel is heart-broken and disillusioned. She has just had a break up with her boyfriend and lost her job. In addition, she inherited her aunt’s house in the suburbs, a dog rescue operation, and a kennel full of unwanted strays including her aunt’s border collie. When she goes to stay at her aunt’s house to sort out the mess and attempts to sell the house, she ends up delaying her return to London. Before she knows it, she was staying indefinitely and getting more and more involved in the dog rescue...and the handsome vet that volunteers at the kennel.

Natalie and Johnny’s marriage has hit a rough patch ever since they started trying for a baby. Despite their best efforts and countless tries, they remain childless. But the yearning for a child threatens to consume their marriage, Natalie decids to foster a dog for the kennel. Could Bertie, the basset hound salvage their marriage?

Meanwhile, Zoe, a single mother with two boys under ten, is recovering from her divorce. Bitter and angry, she is upset when her irresponsible ex-husband gives the kids a puppy. Now she was stuck with training Toffee and cleaning up after its mess, not to mention her own kids! But one thing leads to another and somehow Zoe finds herself meeting another dog owner, the handsome doctor Bill.

Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts is a fun and charming read that feels like an ensemble romantic comedy. It has the right amounts of ‘aww’ moments sprinkled in and loveable characters. (Especially Bertie, the incorrigibly gluttonous Basset Hound, whose antics had me grinning from ear to ear.) The best part is that even though there is a large cast, all the characters feel realistic and relatable. The dogs are in this book act as supporting characters, but sometimes it feels like they steal the show!

Heartwarming and engaging, this book is like comfort food for the soul. If you like your romance light and full of touching moments, Lost Dogs and Lonenly Hearts is highly recommended for you.

Reviewed by Pauline from the Bookaholics Romance Club
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Feb 16, 2011 Nicole Langan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ah, angst. When women are stressed out and dealing with emotional life changing events, they tend to worry themselves to no end. For a book with dogs in the title and two canines gracing the cover, this comes as a bit of a surprise to those expecting a warm and fuzzy read. With the introduction to an American audience of her UK release "Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts," author Lucy Dillon is hoping to connect with readers who fell in love with uber-successful, pet-themed novels like "Marley & Me...more Ah, angst. When women are stressed out and dealing with emotional life changing events, they tend to worry themselves to no end. For a book with dogs in the title and two canines gracing the cover, this comes as a bit of a surprise to those expecting a warm and fuzzy read. With the introduction to an American audience of her UK release "Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts," author Lucy Dillon is hoping to connect with readers who fell in love with uber-successful, pet-themed novels like "Marley & Me" and "Dewey the Library Cat." However, what sets this story apart is not its four-legged characters, but rather the well-rounded, realistic depictions of three women facing the day-to-day struggles of ordinary life.

Rachel, Zoe and Natalie are not superwomen, but neither are they one-dimensional puppets used to advance the plot. Their inner motivations and thought processes ring true. They say things they shouldn't and behave in ways that are inappropriate. But that's what makes them real. They have problems and issues that they are doing their best to deal with. What helps them through the hardships and frustrations are their dogs who remain steadfast amidst the psychological tumult.

Rachel is the super chic, London career woman. At 39, she leaves her married lover and her prestigious job to run her deceased aunt's boarding kennel/dog rescue. She also inherits her Border Collie, Gem, who serves as a guide helping her negotiate the path from getting her hair cut in a posh salon to cleaning cages on her hands and knees. Add to the mix George, the town veterinarian, who the local women whisper looks just like Daniel Craig. Just when Rachel thinks she might be able to adjust to her new life in the country, an unexpected revelation and a visitor from her past threaten to disrupt her new-found serenity.

Zoe is the newly divorced mom of two young boys. When her husband cheated on her and ran off with a younger woman, she was left holding the bag. Struggling to make ends meet on a hairdresser's salary and battling for alimony and child support, her ex selfishly dumps Toffee, a new Labrador puppy, in her lap in order to buy his sons' affections. At her wits end trying to keep things together, she turns to Rachel for help. They agree to a weekday doggy daycare arrangement with Zoe agreeing to walk the kennel dogs on Saturday mornings as a part of a volunteer group. Little does she realize that this set-up will lead her right into the arms of the handsome Dr. Bill. Finding herself more and more attracted to the charming physician, she must steel herself against his anti-children proclamation especially since she never worked up the courage to tell him that she's a mother.

Natalie is on the fast track to promotion as a marketing executive when her company unexpectedly lays her off. With ample time on her hands, she decides along with her husband, Johnny that they can now focus on starting a family. However, their plans go awry when Natalie fails to conceive. As the stress starts to mount regarding infertility treatments and doctor visits, they decide to serve as foster parents to a Basset Hound named Bertie from Rachel's kennel. As they start to drift apart and blame each other for their conception troubles, Bertie becomes a vital link in helping them remember what's most important in life.

While "Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts" isn't exactly a relaxing escape from reality, it does paint an accurate picture of the issues facing women in today's society. Dillon expresses the turmoil bubbling beneath the surface of everyday life from financial problems to relearning how to date. She creates viable, likable female characters facing these issues with the help, love and support of their canine sidekicks.

Overall, this is a more introspective and fully formed narrative than the average chick lit/pet story.

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Dec 04, 2009 Chloe rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Rachel is a bit horrified when she finds out that her Aunt Dot has died and left her entire estate to her. Dot’s legacy is a boarding kennels in the middle of nowhere, a huge house and a lot of debts to go with it, and Rachel doesn’t much fancy moving and becoming at one with the dogs and their owners. However, when she arrives, she finds the people are nice folk with hearts of gold, and that the dogs quickly grow on you as well. Rachel soon begins to make friends with George, the dishy local ve...more Rachel is a bit horrified when she finds out that her Aunt Dot has died and left her entire estate to her. Dot’s legacy is a boarding kennels in the middle of nowhere, a huge house and a lot of debts to go with it, and Rachel doesn’t much fancy moving and becoming at one with the dogs and their owners. However, when she arrives, she finds the people are nice folk with hearts of gold, and that the dogs quickly grow on you as well. Rachel soon begins to make friends with George, the dishy local vet; Zoe, a single mum of 2 young boys struggling to cope with them and new puppy Toffee; Natalie and Johhny, a couple who subsitute a baby for a dog for the time-being whilst they hide a painful secret, and of course Megan who helped Dot run the whole show. Will Rachel be able to settle down and mend her lonely heart once and for all?

I read and adored Lucy’s debut novel The Ballroom Class when it was released last year, and I’ve been really eager for her to bring a second book out! When I found it was about dogs, I was a bit unsure as I’m not the biggest dog lover in the world, but the cover won me over with its lovely winter setting, and I think it’s going to be a big seller in the run up to Christmas. The book is published on 26th November, and it’s one that will be worth the wait and is perfect for the cold winter nights… the book made it onto our Winter Warmers list even before we had reviewed it!

Anyway, back to the book. It begins with a narrative by a dog, which was interesting and not at all what I had expected. Soon after though, the book begins with Rachel at the solicitor’s office finding out that she’s inherited the kennels from her Aunt. If I’m honest, I did find the start of the book to be a little bit slow-going and I did wonder how it was going to pan out for the rest of the book. I did of course stick with it and I’m glad I did because it definitely picks up as it gathers momentum, and by the end I was hooked once more. I do wonder if I didn’t get into it at first because as I say, I don’t especially love dogs and therefore the subject matter wasn’t one I was too fussed about reading about, but either way, it did get better for me.

The characterisation in the book was fantastic. Rachel was a great character and I liked her very much, but for some reason I kept thinking of her as a twenty-something rather than the 40 year old she was! She doesn’t come across in that way, but it doesn’t make it too problematic for me when I was reading it. However, it was the other characters in the book that I liked best. Zoe, the single mum of 2 was my favourite – her ex-husband was written so horribly you can’t help by feel sorry for her and I liked her progression as the book moved forward. Natalie and Johnny were also such a likeable couple, and the storyline between them was so touching and emotional, it was so well done by Lucy and I congratulate her for tackling such a difficult storyline with real compassion for her characters. Their friend Bill was a good male character although I would have liked to have seen more from him, and the other man in the book is George the vet who I also really liked.

One thing that I really enjoyed about this book was how I could picture in my mind the village they lived in, the kennels, Zoe’s house and all the other places mentioned in the book. Dillon has a real knack for descriptive writing – not the sort that goes on and on and ends up boring the reader a little bit, but she weaves it effortlessly through the story so you’re imagining it with every word you read and it unfolds perfectly as the book progresses. I loved her descriptions of the dogs, and the little letters “written” by the dogs to prospective owners were very emotional and well done. You can tell Dillon has a passion for dogs, and this really comes across throughout the whole book.

It is a wonderful read, and definitely a nice one for the winter nights if only for that glorious cover but I still find that the beginning really did hinder my enjoyment towards the start which was a shame. It did drag on a little bit and took a while for me to get into the characters but once I did, I thoroughly enjoyed. There are a lot of complex issues wrapped up in the book which are written very emotively, and all of them relevant to society today and I enjoyed how everything felt realistic and didn’t feel like it was going to be rushed to the typical happy ending. I loved the characters, and think Dillon did a great job of making the reader care not only about the humans in the book but the canine ones too :) Definitely one to pick up if you can, I really enjoyed it – it’s gentle, charming and a lovely read.(less)

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Aug 01, 2012 Andrea rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Could a book be any more charming and feel-good? Set in a cozy small town in England? Check. Featuring lovable puppies and dogs at a rescue kennel? Check. Witty dialogue with British lingo? Check. And best of all, a cast of likeable characters facing realistic problems that will resonate with many readers. Check, check.

London singleton Rachel Fielding’s life turns upside down when she inherits her great-aunt’s country estate and kennel for rescue dogs. Self-proclaimed as “not a dog person,” Rach...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Tanja (Tanychy) St. Delphi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: my-little-library, romance

This is one really sweet and readable story, so 4 stars from me. Just for the record I'm not chick-lit fan at all, so when I give it 4 stars it's really good. Besides I'm dog-lover so I couldn't give it any less. I guess people who like sweet, chick-lit stories will love this one.

This is story about people who try to live their everyday life, but they still don't know that their lives will be changed. It's about women, Rachel, in here late 30's who loses everything and gets everything in the sa...more

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Oct 20, 2011 Elizabeth rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: recent-reads

rachel fielding inherits her aunt dot's dog kennel. she leaves a PR job in london to take care of things with her dot's "estate." when rachel arrives, she has no intention of staying, she's not a dog person and she isn't sure about life outside of a bustling city. but the natives (that would be the dogs) win her over.

the other characters in the book include single mom zoe who is trying to cope with a selfish ex-husband a new puppy he has bestowed upon their sons; natalie and johnny who are tryin...more

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Nov 01, 2012 Valen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: will-read-again

I L.O.V.E. this book!!! It's cute, it's quirky, it's funny, it's real; it's the kind of book that tugs at your heartstrings and with all the D.O.G.S. involve, it's just plain amazing!

First character we meet is Rachel. She just inherited her Aunt Dot's estate where a kennel is included along with rescued dogs. She just got out from a bad relationship and lost her job at the same time.

Rachel had a 10-year relationship with her married boss, Oliver, who in my opinion tricked her into having a r...more

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Jul 15, 2011 CoffeeTimeRomance andMore rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

No one can have enough friends, whether they be four legged or two, and Rachel’s character is in desperate need of both kinds. It is easy to believe people without kids or pets are either selfish or self-centered, but this story just goes to show that independence is not always a choice. I really love how this author shows you both sides this issue, and though much of her story centers around re-homing dogs, she is also quick to point out that some people are not ready for one reason or another....more

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Mar 20, 2011 Linda rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: No one, sadly.

Shelves: fiction, female-friendships, contemporary, guilty-pleasures, dogs

Woman goes to take over dead aunt's dog rescue legacy, woman meets dog, woman meets vet. Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts is well-written and incredibly predictable - which isn't terrible, in a book that is meant to be tear-jerkingly heartwarming. People who like dogs and love stories will inevitably enjoy this.

However, the nature of the mystery at the core of the book -- why her aunt lived as she did -- makes me see red. (view spoiler)...more

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Dec 22, 2011 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm a sucker for a good dog book and Lucy Dillon's didn't disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this story about a 39-year-old woman, Rachel, who inherits a rescue kennel in England just after losing her job and undergoing a break-up. I had never read any of Lucy Dillon's books before but I enjoyed her style of writing. She is very good at drawing readers into a well-developed plot and creating likeable characters that readers can bond with. Add romance, a kennel full of rescue dogs searching for the...more

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May 10, 2013 Cata rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, blog-ring

Corações Sem Dono é o meu livro de estreia com Lucy Dillon.

Apesar de não me ter deixado fã, foi um livro muito agradável de se ler. É um livro que contém várias histórias pessoais que se interligam por causa dos cães e que enfatiza o quão bons companheiros estes podem ser em troca de um pouco de amor, carinho e atenção. É bastante interessante ver acompanhar a evolução das personagens e a maneira como enfrentam os dissabores da vida na companhia do ‘melhor amigo do homem’. Além disso Lucy Dillon...more Corações Sem Dono é o meu livro de estreia com Lucy Dillon.

Apesar de não me ter deixado fã, foi um livro muito agradável de se ler. É um livro que contém várias histórias pessoais que se interligam por causa dos cães e que enfatiza o quão bons companheiros estes podem ser em troca de um pouco de amor, carinho e atenção. É bastante interessante ver acompanhar a evolução das personagens e a maneira como enfrentam os dissabores da vida na companhia do ‘melhor amigo do homem’. Além disso Lucy Dillon tem um estilo muito leve e fluido que me conseguiu envolver.

Contudo, existiram quatro aspectos negativos que não consegui ignorar. Para começar, o livro é demasiado previsível. Quero com isto dizer que à medida que lia, conseguia antecipar o que iria acontecer com as personagens e quais os rumos que estas seguiriam e só uma das minhas previsões falhou.

O segredo de Dot foi outro dos aspectos que me desagradou. Pela maneira como a autora iniciou o mistério, esperei uma revelação bombástica. Um dirty secret tão grande que iria chocar as alminhas dos leitores... ou pelo menos representar um grande twist no decorrer da acção. Escusado será dizer que não foi isso que a autora nos deu, mas sim um segredo desenxabido que me deixou indiferente.

O terceiro aspecto que não gostei foi o final. Quem me segue sabe que odeio finais apressados e com pontas soltas. Não quero praguejar, mas se o/a autor(a) se dá ao trabalho de escrever livros com 400 e tal páginas, pode muito bem escrever mais umas quantas páginas e terminá-lo em condições. Compreendo que se sintam excitados pelo facto de estarem quase no fim, mas refriem-se por favor! Neste caso em particular, o livro tem um ritmo relativamente constante e depois pumba! todas as decisões importantes ocorrem em cerca de dois capítulos seguido de um epílogo que ocorre alguns meses depois. Além disso deixou-me questões importantes em aberto: Zoe e Billy não tiveram um final decente e não sei como ficaram as coisas entre Zoe e David [esperava que eles chegassem à situação “ou vai ou racha” e que essa situação culminasse com Zoe a dar um grande pontapé no traseiro do David... de preferência literalmente... apesar de ser traumatizante para as crianças]

E por último, mas não menos importante, a troca de nomes que ocorreu em duas situações. Vai uma pessoa lançada na leitura e depois tem de travar de repente porque não percebe porque é que X veio ao barulho, quando se estava a falar de Y (Whaaaat?). Seria bom que tivessem cuidado com estas situações antes de editarem o livro, mas enfim...

Livro lido no Blog Ring, cedido pela Filipa Monteiro. Obrigada!
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Jul 30, 2012 Raina rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

NOT a book I would read under normal circumstances, but I ran out of Kindle battery on my hiking trip, and this book was the best pic in the hut's little stash of take/leave books. Just the sticker on the front of the book which reveals that the book is the winner of the 2010 Pure Passion Award will clue you in to the fact that this isn't my typical genre, in case the pink cover and metallic pink type hadn't given that away already.

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Mar 17, 2012 Erica Leigh rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is a feel good story about second chances, for both humans and canines, with an uncomplicated writing style that allowed me to focus on the characters, most of whom I came to like and found myself rooting for. I liked the way the author gave Rachel and Natalie the opposite situation to have to deal with, but left them to find a friendship between them, and I really liked the last sentence with Gem. Having volunteered at a no-kill shelter, and appreciating how hard the staff worked to find r...more

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Mar 07, 2013 Staci rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013-reads

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Dogs and broken hearts go together like chocolate and peanut butter! This story was such a heartfelt read and I really adored the premise of how the unconditional love from a dog can help heal a wounded human. You all know that I love stories that take place in England and once again I was not disappointed by the quaint town and lovely people that the author created. Of course as I was reading this story, I could picture myself volunteering at the rescue kennel and being friends with everyone I...more

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May 14, 2011 Christine rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: animals-and-nature

This book encounters three (eventual) couples living in a city, and follows their lives and experiences with pets and human relationships.

Pros: Heartwarming, cute, and an easy and quick read.

Cons: Predictable. This book isn't different from any other romance/pet book you've ever read. Problems-get a dog- happy resolution. Its was a little difficult to get used to the chapters jumping from couple to couple; Once you become invested in one couple, the next chapter jumps to another, which is a litt...more

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Jan 22, 2011 Lynne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is another book that has had mixed reviews. The story of Rachel who inherited her aunt's house and rescue kennels. There are separate but connected stories about other characters - Natalie and Johnny who are desperate for a baby, Zoe whose husband has left her for another woman, Bill a confirmed batchelor and then the handsome vet! Through in a few dogs and some romance and you've got a great book. Ok it is a bit predictable, you can tell the ending probably right from the beginning but the...more

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Aug 07, 2010 Barbara Elsborg rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'd seen so many people liked this, I really wanted to love it. It was okay. I feel mean giving it 2 stars but it just didn't do it for me. Not enough depth to the characters somehow. I didn't care enough what happened to them. I expect books that have made it to the big print houses to offer something special but I didn't feel it with this one. I saw one reviewer compared it to Julia Williams books and i should have read that first. This is very similar indeed and I'm afraid I'm not keen on tho...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Meg rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love British chick lit...but don't be fooled, this is NOT (as the back of the book claims) another Bridget Jones Diary! Cute...and about failed love? Yes....but laugh out loud funny? NO.

I saw the book at Borders and noted it for later...glad I didn't pay for this copy.

Book is about a woman with a failed relationship...who moves to the "country" to take over her deceased aunt's kennel/manor/dog rescue....and as she learns to fit in, she of course, takes up with the people around her. She of c...more

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Apr 15, 2013 Sanhita rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am a dog lover, so the title attracted me instantly.
The book talks about a dog rescue and re-homing place and does a wonderful job of it. I loved reading about the various breeds of dogs and their behaviour and how they are paired up with new owners rather how they select their owners. The interview with the author at the end of the book was an interesting reading.
I must admit that I could relate and enjoy a lot the Lost Dog part of the book, the Lonely Hearts part made an average reading.
The...more

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Oct 17, 2012 Marran rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, romance-feel-good-books

ooh I'm not sure what to think...I like the overall story but I can't like Rachel at all! infidelity is one of the worst things and I can't stand it, she was some ones mistress for 10 years, ten years!! I can't connect with her and I can't feel sorry for her at all..

Zoe was a big wimpomg grow some balls for christ sake...

Natalie and Johnny wasn't that much better..come to think of it most of these people where wimps and total push-overs...it was driving me mad..

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Mar 16, 2013 Aleviuss rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I chose to read this book because I love dogs and I thought this would mostly be about dogs and theire destinies.. It started well but in the middel I feelt like it was a Kinsella novel and to my suprice it concentrated on..Children! 3 different women.

1 has children and find it difficult.

2. waaaants children sooo much but cant get pregnet and is obsessed about getting pregnet.

3. dosent want children but gets knocked-up anyway.

No I didnt like the outcome of this book and got very disappointed.
I...more

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Oct 28, 2012 ZoraNorka rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It's always great when an abandoned dog finds a new loving home.

What I didn't like in this book was the idea that you're gonna love this dog if you just take it. It's the same as "you're gonna love this food, just give it a try" or "you're gonna love him, I'm sure, just get being his girlfriend". It tries to tell that people couldn't choose themselves what they like and what they are capable of handeling but others would have to tell them or worse - force them to take something (at first) unwant...more

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Dec 31, 2012 Kim rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I enjoyed the book over all but one thing drove me nuts... the people kept acting like you can't leave a dog alone. It's a dog not a child! I am a dog lover and have trained, groomed and shown dogs in agility. You can leave your dog in the house for a few hours and they will be fine. According to this book you have to quit your job or take your dog to work with you. Other then that I liked the book. If your looking for a cute read with interesting characters and dogs you'll like Lost Dogs and Lo...more

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Oct 31, 2012 Arttemizza rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: blogroling, leituras-2012

Apesar de não ser extraordinário este é um livro que qualquer amante de animais, em especial os dos cães, vai gostar.

A escrita é simples e fluída permitindo uma leitura rápida, no entanto, a tradução peca um pouco pelo constante erro na troca dos nomes das personagens.

As personagens são banais e extremamente reais, os seus problemas são os normais que qualquer ser humano pode atravessar.O ponto forte do livro é mesmo a relação de interajuda entre as personagens e os seus “cães” pois é neles q...more

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Mar 22, 2012 Ellen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: i-own, adult, 2012

När jag läste handlingen till boken förstod jag inte hur alla bloggare kunde beskriva den som Mysig, för handlingen visar inga tecken på något mysigt. Men omslaget tydde på att det fanns något mysigt, och eftersom det var en mysig bok jag var ute efter fick det bli den. Och det visade väl sig att på något konstigt sätt så var den mysig, fast jag kan inte för mitt liv sätta fingret på vad det var.

Det jag gillade mest måste nog vara hundarna. Jag älskar verkligen att läsa om hundar, det var likad...more

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