The Full Nest
- Author Fiona Gibson
- Narrator Eidlih Beaton
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 13 March 2025
- Run Time 11 hours and 24 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
'I absolutely love Fiona Gibson's funny, emotional, relatable writing.’ Jenny Colgan
The brand-new, heartwarmingly hilarious novel from the Sunday Times and Number 1 bestselling queen of romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and TikTok sensation Mama's Still Got It.
One family home. Three generations. What could possibly go wrong?
Carly loves her family. She really does. It’s just that now her three children are grown up, she thought it was her time.
Everyone talks about the empty nest and how difficult that can be, but Carly and her husband, Frank, have often fantasised about it – meals without arguments, conversation without shouting over the sound of the Xbox, holidays planned around the culture not the kids’ club.
But Carly’s nest is far from empty. Her elderly dad needs more support and is moving in ‘temporarily’. On top of which, Carly’s son, Eddie, is far too comfortable at home – why go out and get a job, when your parents keep you fed and your clothes laundered? And just when Carly is starting to pull her hair out, Eddie drops a bombshell that changes everything.
Is there room in the nest for one more?
Fiona Gibson is back with her brilliantly funny novel about family, frustrations and finding yourself in the chaos. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.
Readers love Fiona Gibson:
'I absolutely love Fiona Gibson's funny, emotional, relatable writing.’ JENNY COLGAN
‘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 women.’ Marie Claire
‘More than funny, it’s true.’ Elle
‘Warm, funny and endearing.’ Best
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fiona Gibson always brings funny to her stories. Something special.’ Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fiona Gibson never fails to entertain. Another gem.’ Reader review
Critics Review
'A real 'smiler' of a book ... You'll be cheering her on as she explores new endeavours, including an unexpected love interest' Woman & Home
'A sharp, witty tale' Northern Echo
'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
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