The Mum Who Got Her Life Back

By: Fiona Gibson, Angus King

Narrated by: Caroline Guthrie, David Monteath, Angus King

The Number One laugh-out-loud bestseller Fiona Gibson is back and funnier than ever!

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!

©2018 Fiona Gibson (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

‘A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine.’ Sunday Mirror

‘Warm, funny and poignant.’ Daily Mail

‘Warm, witty and fun.’ My Weekly

‘The voice of modern woman.’ Marie Claire

‘More than funny, it’s true.’ Elle

‘Warm, funny and endearing.’ Best

Just relax and let it be told

I kept waiting for the “action” to take off. Usually, the romantic story accompanied an overarching plot line and conflict that drives the story. In this book, you are a voyeur to their love story. The things that happen around them come and go, and the romance is the central thread. When I realized that, I was able to relax and just be along for the ride!

The narrators are very good, but I found Nadia’s voice too shrill and grating, at times. I had to take a break, now and again.

So true to life

In that same phase of getting my life back. Was enjoyable to hear others feel the same!

Empty Nesters

A great story about a couple who are divorced and both of them have kids that are in college and they are enjoying the life of empty nesters when things are interrupted by life when their kids show up back at home some for just a spell others have issues going on in their young lives that they run home to seek refuge which interrupts Nadia and Jacks new found love and plans. So as through life it has its ups and downs but everything works out for the better and the couple find themselves alone again empty nesters with their kids all moving back to their places and college's to restart their schooling and their personal lives now that all are on track everyone is happy not to mention their first night alone Jack plans a surprise getaway for him and Nadia. You'll have to listen to find out what the surprise is.

loved it

I couldn't wit to get in the car by myself to listen to this gem about a real post 50 yr old divor ed woman's relationship challenges with her new beau. Funny, too. Loved the narrator's.