Is he just a summer fling? Or the one she's been waiting for... How Lauren thought her summer holiday would go: Priceless mother-son memories of swimming and sunshine before Charlie leaves for university. How things actually are, now they're here: Charlie refusing to speak to her, locked in a darkened room in their Corsican cottage, and a creeping sense of dread contemplating the rest of her life alone. Although Charlie has decided that holidays with mum are now deeply uncool, Lauren is determined not to waste this trip. Then she meets James, who was supposed to be holidaying with his daughter but is now, like her, unexpectedly flying solo. Lauren is soon sneaking away for romantic dinners under the stars. Instead of the end of something, she hopes this could be a new beginning. But what happens when Lauren and James pick up their emotional baggage back home? And what will their kids make of their mid-life rom com in the making? A hilarious and heart-warming tale of second chance love, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Kristen Bailey and Jill Mansell. Readers are falling in love with Fiona Gibson's writing: 'Friendship, romance and parenthood combine to develop into a really strong narrative. The characters were well written and the story was fast paced ... a brilliantly written read, perfect for a bit of 'down time' ' NetGalley Review 'A book full of romance, warmth and laughs. I read it this weekend and enjoyed from beginning to end' NetGalley Review 'I adored this book. Genuinely lovely and hilariously funny, it was an absolute pleasure to read' NetGalley Review 'A treat I needed!... It was heartfelt and real, and I just wanted to keep on reading!' NetGalley review 'A totally relatable read... Hilarious... A fun fast read that I thoroughly enjoyed!' NetGalley Review 'I absolutely loved this... Fun, humorous and a real pick-you-up read... Fantastic' NetGalley Review

The hilarious romantic comedy from the Sunday Times bestseller - perfect for fans of Gill Sims Laura Swan was dreading the school sports day mums' race - but whoever would have thought it could be quite so life-changing? Sports Day at her children's school is a nightmare for Laura because of the event she dreads - the Mums' Race. She knows the other mothers have been in training for at least three months - even though they're trying to pretend that they haven't. Laura's vowed never to take part, but the morning of the School Sports Day she makes a fatal error and promises her daughter that if she eats her Rice Crispies, she will run. With no escape, Laura is forced to take part and as she moves towards her inevitable humiliation, she is horrified to spot her husband Jed flirting with Celeste the delectable French girl who works with him. Determined to put up a fight and to show Jed there is still plenty of spice left in their marriage, Laura decides it is time to give her body the work out it has been desperately crying out for. But when Laura makes a special new friend at the running club that she has joined, she gets much more than she bargained for. From buying sexy lingerie displayed alongside the gherkins at Tesco to struggling into the last playsuit in Topshop, this novel is full of humour and Laura is a true heroine for our times. A sparkling, witty novel, that fizzes off the page.

Another laugh-out-loud story from the Sunday Timesbestseller. Hannah's getting cold feet, and needs a hen weekend to help her down the aisle - what could go wrong? Hannah's getting married... and has serious pre-wedding jitters. She adores Ryan but can't figure out how to fit into his grown-up, family-sized life. There's that fridge, for starters. That, too, is family-sized, with a gadget on the front that spits ice in her face. More alarming still are Ryan's children, Daisy, 10 and Josh, 13, who clearly don't relish the prospect of Hannah, a free-spirited greetings card illustrator, becoming their step-mum. So she fires off invitations to a hen weekend - just the ticket to get her into the marrying mood. Trouble is... New mum Sadie is leaving her twin babies for the very first time with their terrified dad... Lou is unaware that her long-term man Spike is desperate to bundle her onto that Glasgow-bound train so he can hot-foot it round to see his secret fling Miranda... And, unbeknown to the girls, Johnny, their sexy upstairs neighbour from their art college days, is still frequenting those haunts, desperately in need of a little magic to happen. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Sophie Kinsella.

'Cute, witty and fun!... Relatable and heart-warming. Loved it!' NetGalley Review Meet Jen. Flight attendant. Mum to a grown-up daughter. Permanently single. Age: Fifty (gulp) Number of children: One Number of husbands: Zero (it's complicated) Number of failed first dates in the last month: Too depressing to contemplate Number of tickets for a romantic, once-in-a-lifetime trip: Two Number of days left to find her Mr Right to take on holiday: Quickly running out... A heart-warming and hilarious novel that proves age is just a number and it's never too late for a second chance. Fans of Kristen Bailey, Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell will be totally hooked from the very first page. Readers love The Woman Who Took a Chance: 'An honest to goodness sublime and funny five-star read... Do not miss this great story if you are after funny, but real' NetGalley Review 'Fabulous, warm and witty... Lots of laugh-out-loud moments... Fun-filled with a big heart' NetGalley Review 'I adored this book. Genuinely lovely and hilariously funny, it was an absolute pleasure to read' NetGalley Review 'A treat I needed!... It was heartfelt and real, and I just wanted to keep on reading!' NetGalley review 'A totally relatable read... Hilarious... A fun fast read that I thoroughly enjoyed!' NetGalley Review 'I absolutely loved this... Fun, humorous and a real pick-you-up read... Fantastic' NetGalley Review 'Hilarious... Unexpected... Very entertaining' NetGalley Review, 'Such an uplifting and inspirational story!... Stays with you long after you finish the book. Highly recommend!' NetGalley Review 'A quick, easy uplifting and fun read that I finished in one sitting' NetGalley Review 'Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you' NetGalley review 'Heartwarming. It was the feel good story I needed' NetGalley Review 'Fiona Gibson's writing always makes me smile and this novel definitely did... A must read for fun!' NetGalley Review

‘Brilliant and funny… I raced through it at 90 mph and was devastated at the last page and just wanted to go read it all again… Sheer genius… More please!!!!’ NetGalley Review ����� Suzy Medley is having the worst day of her life when a shaggy terrier suddenly 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? A wonderfully funny and uplifting story about friendship and second chances (and whisky!), perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and Marian Keyes. Readers are falling in love with The Dog Share: ‘An outstanding book! One to remember!… Sheer escapism, a feel good and uplifting read, I would recommend this book to anyone’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘Absolutely loved this book! A must read for all dog owners! A real comfort read’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘Warm, hopeful, wonderful escape… The island's beauty and community spirit made me want to be there’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘Perfect escapism… A joy to read… I read it in almost one sitting as I couldn't put it down… An easy, heartwarming read’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘A feel-good, uplifting story that all animal lovers will enjoy!’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘A must read for those who love stories about dogs… Sure to make you smile’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘Adorable!… I love the idea of the dog share and how it brings people together in lots of different ways’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘Fantastically feel good… A book to warm your heart and make you smile… A happy, uplifting read’ NetGalley Review ����� ‘I am in the camp of cat-lover… However, it is impossible to not fall in love with Scout… Left me with a smile on my face’ NetGalley Review �����

Being married to a comedian is no joke.

Kate is sick of it. Sick of being a wife, cook, dog walker and flat-pack assembler, while still being treated like a doormat. Her husband all but ignores her – unless he needs a clean shirt – and she’s constantly compelled to keep up with the (very smug) Joneses in their neighbourhood.

What happened to the fun-loving woman she used to be? At almost 50, Kate feels lost, overlooked and stuck. That is, until she comes home to one of her husband's impromptu parties – and is expected to feed their hungry guests.

And that’s it. Breaking point. The final straw.

Scrambling out of the bathroom window, Kate leaves. She has no money, no clean pants, and no plan – but a chance encounter sees her following her heart for once. And now there’s no going back…

"What do you need a boyfriend for? You're a mum." Fiona Gibson's eagerly awaited new novel is full of dating disasters. Sharply observed and laugh-out-loud funny, its perfect for fans of Tracy Bloom, Kate Long and Tess Stimson. Three blind dates Two teenage boys messing up her plans And one man who'll melt Alice's heart. 'You need to get back in the saddle...' Alice despises that phrase. She's fine being single - with two slothful teenage boys and a meringue business to run, she has enough on her plate without negotiating the troublesome world of modern dating. However, Alice's three best friends have other ideas. Each one will present her with an utterly delicious, eligible man - all Alice has to do is pick her favourite. Perfect for fans of Tracy Bloom, Kate Long and Tess Stimson.

A big-hearted, hilarious book for fans of Gill Sims and Jill Mansell - from the Sunday Times bestseller "Midlife crisis? WHAT midlife crisis?!" Charlotte Bristow is worried about her husband Will. With her 16-year-old daughter Rosie newly signed to a top modelling agency, and Will recently out of a job, things are changing in their household. As Will dusts down his old leather trousers and starts partying with their new, fun neighbours, Charlotte begins to wonder what on earth is going on. So when Fraser, Charlotte's ex - and father of Rosie - suddenly arrives back on the scene, she starts to imagine what might have been... 'The voice of modern woman' Marie Claire

The Number One laugh-out-loud bestseller. Fiona Gibson is back and funnier than ever! Perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks. When her 18-year-old twins leave for university, single mum Nadia's life changes in ways she never expected: her Glasgow flat feels suddenly huge, laundry doesn't take up half her week, and she no longer has to buy 'the Big Milk'. After almost two decades of putting everyone else first, Nadia is finally taking care of herself. And with a budding romance with new boyfriend Jack, she's never felt more alive. That is, until her son Alfie drops out of university, and Nadia finds her empty nest is empty no more. With a heartbroken teenager to contend with, Nadia has to ask herself: is it ever possible for a mother to get her own life back? And can Jack and Nadia's relationship survive having a sulky teenager around? A gloriously funny and uplifting new book perfect for fans of Gill Sims and Jill Mansell. If you love this, don't miss Fiona's brand-new comedy When Life Gives You Lemons - out now! 'I was enthralled from beginning to end' Reader Review 'A warm fuzzy romp of a book' Reader Review 'If you want a funny, charming and feel-good story you can't go wrong with this' Reader Review 'What a refreshing read! I giggled and squirmed all the way through this' Reader Review 'A great book that I didn't want to put down, absolutely loved it!' Reader Review

Curl up with this hilarious, heartwarming read from the Top 5 bestselling author of The Mum Who Got Her Life Back Sometimes life can be bittersweet . . . Between tending to the whims of her seven-year-old and the demands of her boss, Viv barely gets a moment to herself. It's not quite the life she wanted, but she hasn't run screaming for the hills yet. But then Viv's husband Andy makes his mid-life crisis her problem. He's having an affair with his (infuriatingly age-appropriate) colleague, a woman who - unlike Viv - doesn't put on weight when she so much as glances at a cream cake. Viv suddenly finds herself single, with zero desire to mingle. Should she be mourning the end of life as she knows it, or could this be the perfect chance to put herself first? When life gives you lemons, lemonade just won't cut it. Bring on the gin! Readers love When Life Gives You Lemons: 'A fun, wild and light-hearted read and a look inside what most women are faced with today!' ***** 'Give me more stories like this one! Great characters, great plot and an author who is a talented storyteller' ***** 'Had me laughing out loud and giggling most of the time I was reading it' ***** 'I was rooting for her from start to finish. Loved it' ***** 'When life gives you lemons, slice them, put them in a G&T and read this book' *****

The laugh-out-loud funny book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mum Who Got Her Life Back A straying husband. A broken heart. And a crazy rescue dog in a town of posh pooches... When Kerry Tambini upped sticks with her family to a new home on the coast, she couldn't have been happier. Then husband Rob made the biggest mistake of his life... Stranded with her children in snooty Shorling, Kerry has plenty on her plate. So how can she say no to the kids' pleas for a dog when they're missing their father dreadfully? Will adopting a wayward hound lead Kerry to a new love - or has she bitten off more than she can chew? As she steps back into the dating world Kerry must juggle her family, her neurotic dog and try to fit in with the local pedigree mums, making her a true heroine for our time.

'I absolutely adored every page... Hilarious! There were moments that made me laugh out loud, they were just so funny!... Wonderful... Smiles and laughs are guaranteed... Trust me, it's a wonderful story!' Goodreads review Forget about having it all. Sometimes you just want to leave it all behind. Audrey is often seized by the urge to walk out of her house without looking back - but she can't possibly do that. She is a single parent. She is needed. She has a job, a home, responsibilities...and a slothful teenage son's pants to pick up. But no one likes being taken for granted - Audrey least of all - so the time has come for drastic action. And no one's going to stand in her way... A brilliantly funny and uplifting novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mum Who'd Had Enough and When Life Gives You Lemons. Perfect for anyone who's ever wanted to escape it all! Readers love The Woman Who Upped and Left: 'I loved this book and I related to it on so many levels!...Hilarious... I have sent my sister a message saying "buy this, you gotta read it"... Great book' Goodreads review 'Laugh out loud... If you like reading warm and funny books like I do then The Woman Who Upped And Left is for you... The novel is so good. I can't highly recommend enough' Goodreads review 'What middle aged housewife can't relate to this? A light-hearted look at the stuff we all face. Loved it' Goodreads review 'What an utter joy this was!... Couldn't have finished this book with a bigger grin on my face. It was an utter, utter treat, ... Fabulously feel-good' Goodreads review 'Like a breath of fresh air. A lovely, lovely weekend read. A hug in a book' Goodreads review 'Loved this! Easy read and made me to want to do exactly the same thing! Never say never!' Goodreads review 'Absolutely brilliant... I couldn't put it down... I absolutely loved Audrey... All in all it was a brilliant book' Goodreads review

Ro and Marcus have swapped London Life for a cottage in a peaceful country village. They want a safe, peaceful environment for their young son. At least, Marcus does. Secretly, Ro wonders how she'll cope with cowpats and snorting livestock. What Marcus and Ro agree on is the fact that their son isn't like most boys of his age. Tod is obsessed with mazes. He designs them, dreams about them, demands to visit them. When a newcomer threatens the 'best-kept' village status by allowing his garden to grow wild, Marcus starts a log of the lawn's height and condition. As the newcomer becomes the first friend her son has ever had, Ro is faced with a life-changing decision! Wonderboy is a story about what happens when a couple downshifts to the country, with a child who is scared of any animal bigger than a hamster. Can marriage survive when a man buys his wife a hoe for her birthday? And is the countryside any place to bring up a kid?

The voice of modern women is back! Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell. 'More than funny, it's true!' Elle After sixteen years of marriage, Nate and Sinead Turner have a nice life. They like their jobs, they like their house and they love their son Flynn. Yes, it's a very nice life. Or, at least Nate thinks so. Until, one morning, he wakes to find Sinead gone and a note lying on the kitchen table listing all the things he does wrong or doesn't do at all. Nate needs to show Sinead he can be a better husband - fast. But as he works through Sinead's list, his life changes in unexpected ways. And he starts to wonder whether he wants them to go back to normal after all. Could there be more to life than nice?