Melanie Mole's Reviews > Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts

What a genuinely lovely book this is.

I hadn't read any of Lucy Dillon's books before, but I will now!

The story centres around Rachel who inherits a large house, kennels, friends, and the responsibility for her rescue dogs from Dot, her unusual aunt.

Prior to this Rachel had only know the trendy London scene where her job in PR, her interest in fashion, and hours spent networking left little room for anything else, except the odd evening spent with a man who turns out to be married.

After her move to the country, and not being a dog person, Rachel finds it all a bit daunting. But with Megan, the kennel manager's help, she settles into the daily task list, eventually even seeming to enjoy it.

One dog in particular takes to her her. Not really surprising as it was Gem her aunt Dot's dog. Their relationship grows alongside Rachel's confidence. She finds abilities she never new that she has.
Even daring to look start looking forward instead of back.

An unexpected turn in the story sees Rachel with a new man entering her life, as well as a new challenge.

Rachel gets the chance to start to make her relationship with her mother better because of her new challenges. She also finds out a family secret along the way.

As soon as I started reading this book I loved it. I didn't want to put it down. Snatching little moments for a few more pages as I went through my day. Splendid!