I loved this book! I've read Alice Peterson's previous books and really enjoyed them all and this one didn't disappoint. Alice writes with humour and light hearted wit about Gilly Brown's adventures with her dog walking friends and many times I found myself laughing out loud. The characterisations are vividly written and you really get a picture of the dog walkers and their daily meetings in the park. I also enjoyed the Monday to Friday lodger side to the story and could picture the smooth talking Jack Baker. I thought the sub plot of Megan, Gilly's younger sister, was written with great sensitivity and gave the book, and Gilly's character, an extra depth that so many other books of this genre simply don't have. You feel you really go on a journey will Gilly and really care about her what happens to her in the end which, for me is always the sign of a good book.
I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a fun, witty and feel good read. It had something of a Bridget Jones feel, but I was incredibly moved by it too, and felt slightly bereft when I'd finished it.