Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

Shelley has had enough - her husband Joel and kids Martha and Fin don't appreciate her and take everything she does for granted, especially when it comes to Christmas preparations.

Lena's horribly snooty parents-in-law who like to ask her things like where's she's really from have had a kitchen disaster and announced themselves for Christmas even though they will only criticise everything.

Pearl who lost her husband Dean ten years ago, feels stifled by the presence of her son Brandon's girlfriend Abi who arrived three months ago for a "temporary stay" but makes no attempts to leave. What will Christmas be like with an unwelcome addition?

So the three of them hatch a plan - they will have a quiet, restorative five day holiday just before Christmas in the Highlands, where Shelley's distant cousin has invited them to.

Obviously things don't go to plan - they suddenly find themselves snowed in and in charge of guests with a bored, destructive child, hens, a dog and the prospect of Christmas far from home. And what will wait for them when they get back?

In the meantime, things heat up for Joel at home - the kids throw a party and his extra-marital love life hits a snag. He gets the lion share of the home stories which feels a tad unfair. I would have liked to read about Abi and Brandon's Christmas too but Joel's disasters ARE hilarious and serve him right.

This is textbook Fiona Gibson, well-written and funny, predictable of course but like a relaxing bath - you know what you're getting. It's a fun, easy read, perfect in the run up to Christmas, and if just to see that other people's families aren't any better than your own!

4.25 stars

Ha ha ha ha, have you ever wanted to skip out on Christmas? ‘Tis The Damn Season should be the next holiday read.

📚* Book Review * 📚
Fiona Gibson Tis the damn season- Released 11th September.
Wow I loved this book, it’s a festive read following the lives of three best friends, who spontaneously escape the lead up to Christmas with a last minute trip. All of them are facing challenges in their lives and want to have time away.
I love the aspect that you find out about each character in the book and their perspective even the husbands/partners.
I really recommend this book it’s funny, serious and festive what more could you ask for.
4 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I love a good Fiona Gibson book, and this is a very good one!
Shelley, Pearl and Lena are firm friends who decide to take a short break to the Highlands in the week before Christmas. All three want to escape Christmas preparations at home for various reasons.
They end up snowed in and running the B&B where they're staying.
Each woman's story is interesting and relatable - but I won't spoil the book by giving away anymore than that!
A brilliant read which I didn't want to end.

I honestly couldn't put this book down! Read in 1 day as I was just captured by the characters who are so true to life. This book has me laughing out loud and also in tears, it was a real roller coaster as you go on a journey with 3 friends as they try to escape the stress of Christmas and they head to the highlands. All the characters are easy to follow and there families to, also thew new characters they meet along the way blend in beautifully. This story is full of realism, escapism, love, loss and rest starts. Shelly had to be a favourite of mine and I could read standalone books just about her and her family if that was ever a thing. Micheal was a real lovely character that gave me a feel of real warmth and solitude. Niall also made a lovely addition to the group in the end and I would love to hear more of there new little chapter together. I did however feel like theo really annoyed me tho and I really wanted them to leave but as Christmas day arrived and the moment about asking about brendons dad, it really gave him warmth and a arhhh feeling through my soul. A real cozy winter read. Thank you to fiona Gibson, bold wood books and net gallery for letting me read this story early.

I love a festive read & this was a fab read.
Fiona Gibson is a great author.
Thanks for the opportunity to read & review fab book.
Highly recommended by me!

Such a great twist on the usual festive read. My goodness what would I give to be able to run away in the build up to Christmas, and there are only two of us!! There are so many amazing moments with this story, all three of the main characters have great stories to tell, and some of the others also have great stories as well, you just get pulled into each story. If you are having a stressful time then pick this one up and have a good read, as it may give you some ideas of how to deal without running away. This is a great story, and one you need in your life, there are a couple of moments when you may have a tear in your eye, but honestly you have so many moments when you will smile so bright that it shines like a Christmas bauble, or the beautiful white snow in the highlands, no matter how much disruption it causes.

This book features three female friends all at different stages of their lives. A last minute break to Scotland results in chaos and gives them all time to reflect on their lives when they are forced to spend Christmas day with some entertaining characters.
A heartwarming Christmas book which had me laughing and crying.
Thanks to NetGalley, Fiona Gibson and Boldwood Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for allowing me to read this book early.Tis the Damn Season is a fun, quick read about three friends escaping Christmas, only to find they might have escaped it a little more than they anticipated.

I was cracking up laughing through the entire book and devoured it in one sitting! I loved the multiple POVs and fully understood why each friend wanted to escape their daily lives. This was a Christmas none of them will ever forget

'Tis the Damn Season by Fiona Gibson is my first holiday read of the year, and I am pleased to report that it is a cracker.

Shelley, Lena and Pearl are three friends who each have their own reasons for wanting to escape Christmas. Between the exhausting preparations, familial pressures, and the chaos of trying to exceed nearly impossible standards, the three women decide that an escape to the Scottish Highlands might be just the thing to put things back into perspective.

Told from the viewpoints of each of the women, as well as those of their nearest and dearest who have been left at home, this is a Christmas that none of them will soon forget.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC.

Tis the Damn Season is a fun, quick read about three friends escaping Christmas, only to find they might have escaped it a little more than they anticipated.

I read it in 2 sittings. It's sure to appeal to readers looking for their own 'getaway' from the pressures of Christmas.

Me gustó que no sentí que estuviera leyendo, me dió la sensación de que una amiga me estaba contando que estaba en su vida.


La historia es sobre 3 mejores amigas que llevan treinta años conociéndose, han estado en las buenas y en las malas. Ese año todas están pasadon por situaciones que las tienen descontroladas y para colmo se acerca la navidad, esa época en la que deben encargarse de todo y de todos, entonces al ver que todas están estresadas, deciden hacer un viaje rápido para despejarse y regresar antes de nochebuena.

Todas están es sus cincuentas y están casadas o en una relación.

-Shelley ha estado casada por muchos años y su marido, Joel, es un grosero, la trata como la ayuda y se siente superior por su trabajo, mientras que ella trabaja, atiende la casa, a los hijos y a él.


-Lena esta divorciada y hace unos años conoció a Tommy, quien también es divorciado con una hija y es hijo de una familia acaudalada. Ella no se lleva bien con los padres de él porque la ven como inferior.

-Pearl es viuda, fue muy feliz con su marido, Dean, se amaban con locura, fueron muy felices hasta que enfermó y murió. Durante muchos años se centro en cuidar a su hijo, hasta que decidió salir a citas y conoció a Elias con quien lleva saliendo por tres meses.









Sabía lo de Joel, era muy obvio lo que estaba haciendo, lo odie.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was not sure about this book, but once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. Three separate stories about three best friends. I loved how each main character had his or her POV. I could relate to each one in some way or another. I went along for the ride and had a great time.