The story of a woman rebuilding her life following the breakdown of her marriage. Viv is likeable and easy to connect with but I didn’t find the story all that engaging. Her relationship with Penny and Nick was easy reading but I did struggle to stay interested in the work / fashion show story line. The book however is well written and good for a non taxing holiday read.

When Life Gives You Lemons, is set out in four parts, Before, After, Moving On and The Show.

Meet Viv, Viv's 52, married to Andy, they have two children, Spencer whose now grown and fled the family home and finally Izzy who's seven, their daughter.

Viv is going through the menopause with a very unsympathetic husband, although Andy works in a hospital. And it appears Andy is having a midlife crisis, a little attention from a colleague, taken too far.

Viv, finds messages on Andy's phone from Estelle, thinking initially to do with the star app she was looking at , then the realization that he is having an affair. On being found out, then overly attentive, to which he couldn't keep up, and then he leaves.

It then goes on to after, four months later, how Viv copes with being a single Mum/life, as it is now.

Viv works as a PA for Rose at Flaxico, a male dominated global food company. Rose seems like a quirky character, some requests, one would hope you're never asked at work, a little embarrassing (but you never know).

Then there's Penny, aka Girl Friday as she was, Viv's friend, who then introduces her son to Viv.

Viv has an idea putting on a show, to save the local museum. Preparing for the show has Viv Reminiscing over her youth and helps her move forward in life.

Viv's character was great, often thinking the way we all do at times, just don't tend to say out loud (although we want to). She goes through some sadder times, and comes out the other side.

This book is an easy read, great storyline, full of humour. A definite should read if you need something charming and witty to read.

This book is very much about a woman finding herself while her old life comes crumbling down. It’s the perfect feel good book to read on a Sunday afternoon.

First off I would just like to say Thank You for allowing me to read the ARC of this amazing book !! This is my first time reading anything by Fiona Gibson and it was a true pleasure!
I loved this book for so many reasons ...
The funny sassy whit of the main character Viv, man I do want her as one of my BFF's . I LOVE this woman!
Viv just happens to be hitting her menopause stage in life and is a mother of a 7 yr old little girl and 22 yr old son who gets blindsided by her husband that he is having a affair. In these pages you learn how this amazing woman figures out how to deal and heal from this trauma with help from some great girl friends to help her along the way.
This is a story of failed marriage, self discovery, self confidence, forgiveness, friendships and finding love again. It is set in London and hello I'm a sucker all things UK.
You will not be disappointed one bit with this book , it had me laughing out loud and shedding a few tears.
You will not want to put this book down, the way Fiona writes and how she make her charters so real that the words just come to life.
Definitely this book is a MUST READ in 2020!!

I have always loved fiona gibson’s books so was really looking forward to this read!
Viv is a middle aged menopausal wife of Andy and mother of two children Spencer and Izzy stuck in a mundane job when her world implodes!
Andy has been having an affair as viv discovers one day whilst using his phone, what follows is a voyage of discovery for viv as she gradually comes to terms with her marriage break up but more importantly reconnects with who she used to be becoming a woman on a mission with a project which leads to new career prospects and the possibility of love once more!
A quick undemanding read that will resonate with women of a certain age!
Thank you net galley for this early read.

This was a fun read. It gave me a new perspective on life.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

<I>*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review *</i>

Viv is menopausal, with a son in his 20s, and a daughter who is 7. When she finds out husband is cheating on her, her life is turned upside down.

To be honest this wasn’t really that gripping to me. Most of the action seemed quite trivial, and especially the parts about her work life seemed rather dull. Maybe I’m just not the right target group for this, but I didn’t really enjoy it at all.