We follow the character of Jennifer as she is sadly made redundant from her job, of being an air hostess. But with more time on her hands, this gives her more time to date, see her mum and make new friends,

This novel is told through the voice of Jennifer and has a light tone to it while reading. The thing I liked about this novel was the determination that we saw in this character; Jennifer was strong-willed and willing to put herself out there, which I really admired, especially when the character was portrayed as an older woman in her 50s.

Through this novel, we also see the portrayal of co-parenting at its best. Two adults working together to raise a child, while also supporting each other in their careers.

However, this novel is not your stereotypical romance, and that is also a good thing. Gibson explores how it could have gone that way, but also turns this narrative around and shows how the main character isn't just taking the easy route but standing on her own two feet and making her own decisions.

But, there were a few things that irked me, because this is an ARC it can be forgiven and I really hope it was picked up before this went to publishing. A couple of times the perfume Red Door is mentioned, however, the branding is mentioned as Estee Lauder, which is wrong. Red Door is made by Elizabeth Arden. I just feel this is a really silly mistake and should have been checked; so hopefully, it was.
The other thing I found about this novel was that it seemed repetitive in places which made the novel slow, however, the ending was slightly rushed and I would have liked to have known more, although it was still a rounded ending and nothing was missing from it.

I would like to read more from this author, and have already looked up a few other titles, which all sound great.

This book was warm and funny that I could modest definitely relate too! Fiona Gibson has wrote so many great books and this was no exception.

Really fun read by Fiona Gibson, who is one author I find that you can always rely on for a great read and more than a few laughs along the way.

50 something Jen is devastated when made redundant from her airline job. She is encouraged by her grown up daughter to move on and also look for love online.

The book follows Jen through a raft of hilarious dates and tells the tale of her relationship with her daughter’s dad, her best friend Rod. I really wanted them to end up as a couple as they seemed so perfect together. However the unexpected ending and the way Jen’s mum is described with her dementia becoming more concerning were brilliant foils to the humour in the book.

A definite feel good read and thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Enjoyable read.

I liked how in the story, Jen didn't tie her happiness to finding a man but actually to finding herself.

A nice summer read. Enjoy.

First Fiona Gibson book I have read in over 10 years. Why did I wait so long?!. Really enjoyed this book.

Jen is in a crossroads in her life. Made redundant, a grown up daughter with her own life and her love life- what love live.

Loved Jen’s adventures into online dating as a more mature lady. She is a strong woman who knows what she wants- got to love her for that.

Enjoyable read- recommend

Jen has been a 50-year-old flight attendant with BudgieAir for nearly 30 years. She is a single mom to 23-year-old, Hannah. Jen has just learned that her airline has gone bankrupt and she is out of a job. Compensation is not much and will soon end. She has always loved her job and been very good at it.

While she applies for jobs, her friends finally convince Jen to sign up with a dating app. Most of the men responding to her are real losers but some seen genuine. However, a time or two together and the cracks in the personalities of the men begin to show up.

Before losing her job, Jen had won an all-expense paid trip to stay at a nice resort in Santorini but now she must take the trip within a few months or lose it. She’s trying to figure out who she wants to take.

Jen finds herself growing now that she is unemployed. She is pushing herself to run and keep up with it. Along with that, she is also tasked with keeping an eye on her mother who is slowly sinking into dementia.

I really liked Rod and wanted more for them. The ending of the book was not what I wanted to see, so that disappointed me somewhat. But I did like that Jen is a real person and the kind one would like for their friend.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Another great read by Fiona Gibson. I really enjoyed reading about Jennifer and the dating life of a 50+ woman. She was a great character to read about and I enjoyed following her quest to find a man. There were a few funny parts in the dating journey. An easy read for a summers day.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Press UK for the ARC of The Woman who Took a Chance and the choice to leave a review.

I had a hard time getting into the dialogue and was turned off my the reality of the financial hardship of post pandemic being a key theme. I decided to DNF after 20%.

Thank you to the author, Avon Books UK and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fun and quick read about a middle-aged woman who loses the only job she's ever had, and how she works out her next steps. It's not only job-wise that she has to start from scratch, but she also allows herself to be persuaded to try dating again - online this time. As a long-term single, and a woman with no qualifications on paper, both are an uphill battle, and both are recounted with humor and a growing sense of self-awareness. There is no real plot development, but it's an enjoyable read to be along for part of the ride.

This was a simple, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

The story is about Jen, suddenly made redundant. She has to find a new path, at the age of 50, having lost the job she loved and the only one she has ever done. She is also persuaded to try online dating so we follow her navigating this. The final storyline is Jen's mum with health issues.

I really loved this book - more than I thought I would! If you asked me 'Why?', I'm not really sure; this book is not ground-breaking or life changing but I really liked it. I was drawn to Jen as a character and found myself quickly returning to the book. It is a light, easy read and felt like escapism. It made me smile and I enjoyed following Jen's adventure as she created a new life for herself.

Thank you @netgalley and the publisher for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this story . Is was witty and heart warming .

It was great to see a contemporary that had an older main character. Not just that but an older me that just didn't want to give up on themselves.

This was such a quick and easy read and I would highly recommend

Oh i did really enjoy this story, it made a change to be reading about a women over 50, who is balancing life. She's been made redundant from a job she loves, she is struggling with a empty nest, dealing with elderly parents and trying to navigate the dating world.
They are true to life characters, you can relate to these changes in her life and how difficult it must be to juggle everything. The story was a bit slow in places but it didn't matter you were willing her on to do well
Its a very good reading, I would recommend

This is the first book I have read by Fiona Gibson. Excellent writing and storyline with relatable characters.

Gorgeous book, thank you so much for allowing me to read. I laughed and I got excited and went through all kinds of emotions.

I read this book at speed, so have treated myself to the audio copy too.

Thanks #netgalley

“I didn’t want to believe that nothing happens by chance anymore; that magic is obsolete. Because things do just happen. Little miracles happen every day.”

After nearly 30 years of working as a flight attendant with BudgieAir, Jen and her colleagues are made redundant. Then there is the matter of the week long all-expense paid holiday for two to Santorini she won as a prize and now has until the end of the year to redeem.

Propelled by her daughter, Hannah, and her friends, she agrees to try out online dating because, as Hannah insists ‘No one meets in real life, Mum. It’s all algorithms now.’

I liked how the author did not make this all about the romantic liaisons but also about discovering new passions and grabbing hold of second chances. The conversations in the book are ridiculously weird but could also be straight out of a day you may well be having.

In having a mature protagonist, the author balances the craziness with the need to reinvent oneself. The author does away with the cliched ending and indicates a fresh start for Jen which I thought was wonderful. The epilogue, bringing everything together, seems propitious.

You could call this a rom-com but Jen’s story is so much more. Inspiration can be a revelation at any age and Gibson brings that here with a modern approach to internet dating and Jen’s renewed vision to life. She makes this relatable and entertaining in an unexpectedly heartfelt way, leaving you with a big smile on your face and a warm glow in your heart.

This ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Avon Books.

An enjoyable book about a 50 year old Jen who is made redundant from her flight attendant job and at the same time decides to try online dating. I found it slow at times and the plot was slightly predictable but saying that it was incredibly refreshing to see things from an older woman's point of view.

Don’t miss out on this book, a fantastic read that will make you laugh out loud!
Fiona’s writing style is fast paced, full of humour and love, with the best characters!
Jen deserves a chance to find love, will the man of her dreams join her for a life of adventure and happiness?

Huge thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Congratulations to Fiona Gibson for another exceptionally well written book!

Fiona Gibson is a new to me author and after reading The Woman Who Took a Chance I am now hunting down her backlist.

I enjoyed the feel good nature of this story, it was real, relatable and I found it thought provoking.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for kindly gifting me this book.

Great read for everyone but if you happen to be in your fifties is also shows how you can still meet the man of your dreams. Although I am younger I still thought this was a very enjoyable story. Well worth 5 stars. and I recommend it to all.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this e ARC