My Big Fat Empty Nest

A laugh-out-loud, relatable comedy for mums everywhere

Nancy Peach author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canelo

Publishing:18th Jun '26

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 18th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

My Big Fat Empty Nest cover

'Characters who feel really authentic and wholesome...so so funny and I just love every second.' Olivia Beirne

Her daughter has just flown the nest and her pensioner mum has dived headlong into internet dating - can Hattie hold on to her sanity?

Hattie is a 47-year-old mother whose daughter, Layla, is just about to head off to university. She's not coping terribly well (Hattie that is - Layla seems to be coping admirably),bursting into tears at the drop of a hat.
To add to the angst, Hattie's mother, Meredith, has started online dating -unfortunately it's Hattie who has to pick up the pieces when it all goes wrong.
With everyone around her starting new adventures, is it time for Hattie to find one of her own?

An uplifting, relatable and hilarious read that fans of Milly Johnson, Alexandra Potter and Jane Fallon will love.

Praise for Nancy Peach:

‘I have never laughed so much while reading a book!’ (5 stars) Reader Review

‘Full of laughs, tears, joy and love, it kept me entertained from start to finish.’ (5 stars) Reader Review

‘I absolutely loved this. It's funny, it's so warm and tender’ (5 stars) Reader Review

‘Had me laughing - and yes, weeping - in recognition’ (5 stars) Reader Review

‘Hilarious and tear jerking in equal measure’ (5 stars) Reader Review

‘Light-hearted, funny yet deeply empathetic’ (5 stars) Reader Review

‘Hilarious, poignant, and hugely relatable’ (5 stars) Reader Review

ISBN: 9781835983720

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 26mm

Weight: unknown

400 pages