Is it ever too late to bloom?

Meet Celia. Life hasn’t worked out quite how she’d planned.

Since her son left for university, Celia has felt stuck at home – battling with her husband Geoff over control of the thermostat, and without the merest glint of a social life. Her only joy comes from the plants she nurtures in her makeshift plant hospital in their Glasgow flat.

Then three unexpected things happen:

1. She catches Geoff in bed with a secretary from his sausage factory (no pun intended).
2. Her high-flying best friend Amanda arrives on her doorstep without warning (but with a very large suitcase).
3. A tall handsome French teacher asks her to tend his daughter’s cactus back to health.

Suddenly, Celia finds her life in freefall, but she makes a decision: she won’t let this be the end of her. She’ll bring herself back to life, just like the plants she works her magic on. But just how do you change the habits of a lifetime?

Praise for Fiona Gibson:

'I absolutely love Fiona Gibson's funny, emotional, relatable writing.’ – JENNY COLGAN

'Hilarious, sparky and joyful, relatable and brilliant! Highly recommended, whatever the time of year.' – JUDY LEIGH

'Snowy, sparkly and satisfying. Highly recommended.' – MADDIE PLEASE

'Fun, festive and full of good cheer, Tis the damn season! should be on the top of your Christmas reading wish list.' – SARAH BENNETT

'This book isn't just for Christmas... it's the perfect escapist novel for any time of the year!' – KATE GALLEY

'A festive, funny and heartfelt story of friendship and finding your way. I loved it.' – FREYA KENNEDY

'Warm, witty and wonderfully relatable. Perfect escapism for women struggling to juggle everything, especially at Christmas!' – KATHLEEN WHYMAN