New Releases by Wendy Holden

Laura Lake is the deputy editor of glossy mag Society. She''s been asked to write an exclusive on celebrity getaway Coconut Cay, a private paradise belonging to billionaire businessman James Redmond. When a couple of pompous journalists turn up unexpectedly, scuppering Laura''s chances of an exclusive, she decides to enjoy the glittering sea and golden Caribbean sands instead. But Laura soon discovers that the hi-tech, haute luxe, seven-star comfort of Coconut Cay hides some dark secrets. And she''s determined to get the scoop before her rivals...

Laura Lake longs to be a journalist. Now she’s an unpaid intern at a glossy magazine – sleeping in the fashion cupboard and living on canapés. And she’s just got her first big break: infiltrate three society weddings and write a juicy exposé. Security will be tighter than a Kardashian pencil skirt, but how hard can it be? She’ll don a ball-gown for the aristocrats, a festival headdress for the artisan jewellery makers, and a glitter moustache for the Shoreditch hipsters. But Laura hasn’t prepared for disappearing brides and secret royal orgies. Or the fact that her jealous office enemy will do anything to bring her down...

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that fans of The Devil Wears Prada and Sophie Kinsella will love! ''Effing marvellous'' JILLY COOPER. ''Funny and smart'' INDIA KNIGHT. ''Total bliss'' DAILY MAIL. Laura Lake longs to be a journalist. Instead she''s an unpaid intern at a glossy magazine – sleeping in the fashion cupboard and living on canapés. But she''s just got her first big break: infiltrate three society weddings and write a juicy exposé. Security will be tighter than a bodycon dress, but how hard can it be? Cue disappearing brides, demanding socialites – and a jealous office enemy who will do anything to bring her down... Previously published as Laura Lake and the Hipster Weddings. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WENDY HOLDEN: ''A brilliant, funny read... Perfect escapism from the daily grind'' ''Move over Sophie Kinsella - there''s a new Chick Lit queen in town'' ''Escapism in its purest form... A little gem'' ''Pure fun, escapism and self indulgence. Delicious!''

Wendy Holden, the number one bestselling queen of romantic comedy, returns with a warm tale that is sure to charm her many fans and delight those who can''t get enough of Kathy Lette and Jane Green. ''An author guaranteed to lift your spirits'' Grazia When Nell is marooned at the altar, her feisty best friend Rachel says she''ll come with her on honeymoon instead. Why waste a week in a posh country hotel? So the duo, plus Rachel''s Agatha Christie-obsessed small daughter Juno, head for the hills and idyllic Edenville, on the edge of the beautiful Pemberton estate. Awaiting them is a cast of colourful characters from Jason the harassed hotel manager to the ruthless Angela, Director of HR. Not to mention the handsome Dylan, a bestselling writer on the run from his past. Nell doesn''t want to go back to London, so when a job on the estate comes up, she''s happy to stay. Even if it is arranging weddings in the Big House! As she becomes entangled in the lives of the locals - and they weave their way into her heart - she realises there might be a way to reach the rainbow''s end after all.

This story poses a profound question - do we accept the hand that fate deals us, or do we battle to make the most of the life we have and help others in the process? Chris Graham, just 38 years old but already facing the advanced stages of Alzheimer''s disease, has emphatically chosen the latter. Having lived through a troubled childhood, Chris joined the British Army at a young age and found that the life of a soldier provided him with a much-needed sense of stability. However, his world was turned upside down when, at just 34 years of age, he was diagnosed with a form of early onset dementia. This brutal disease had already claimed the life of his father at 42, along with several other members of his family, and tragically had already confined his brother to a nursing home at the age of 43. In his brother''s life, Chris could see a terrifying window into his own near future. Chris, though, is an extraordinary human being. Having been handed nothing less than a death sentence, he decided overnight to stand up to this horrendous disease and do something to leave his mark before it was too late. And so it was that last year, Chris embarked on an awareness-raising 16,000-mile solo cycle around North America, armed only with his bike, a sense of humour, and some good old-fashioned British grit. Leaving his ever-supportive wife Vicky and baby son Dexter at home, he took on huge challenges - for instance, the fear that the ability to discern left from right might leave him at any point while navigating an entire continent - and made it home in time for Christmas, determined to spending however long he has left pouring his love and attention into his family life. Five Minutes of Amazing is both the story of Chris'' epic journey and of his fight against the disease increasingly being recognised as the defining disease of our generation. Inspiring and heart-rending in equal measure, it''s as important as it is moving, and it will touch everyone who reads it.

Miljoonien keskitysleirille lähetettyjen ihmisten tavoin kolme toisilleen tuntematonta naista, Priska, Rachel ja Anka, kulkivat Auschwitz-Birkenaun portista täynnä pelkoa vuonna 1944. Heillä oli pelkoonsa vielä tavallistakin suurempi syy, sillä heistä jokaisella oli salaisuus, jonka paljastuminen olisi merkinnyt välitöntä kuolemaa. He olivat raskaana. Kaikki kolme olivat jo menettäneet lähes kaiken, eikä tulevaisuus luvannut hyvää, mutta heistä jokainen oli päättänyt kaikin keinoin suojella syntymättömän lapsensa elämää. Kirja seuraa kolmen naisen uskomatonta matkaa äitiyteen. Tuo matka vei ensin Auschwitziin orjatyöhön, jossa he nälkiintyneinä ja puolikuolleina uupumuksesta onnistuivat kuin ihmeen kaupalla salaamaan tilansa. Liittoutuneiden joukkojen lähestyessä saksalaiset lähettivät heidät tuhansien muiden vankien kanssa Mauthausenin kuolemanleirille Itävaltaan. Seurasi 17 päivän helvetillinen junamatka, jonka aikana satoja vankeja kuoli. Monen tuntemattoman ihmisen rohkeuden ja hyväsydämisyyden ansiosta Priska, Rachel ja Anka ja heidän lapsensa kuitenkin pelastuivat.

Et enestående vidnesbyrd om nogle helt usædvanlige skæbner fortalt af den engelske journalist og forfatter Wendy Holden, der har samlet dem i en velresearchet ramme om Europa før og efter krigen. Tre unge, nygifte kvinder rives ud af deres gode liv og deporteres til Hitlers rædselslejre. I de sidste uger af 2. Verdenskrig bliver kvinderne, der nærmest er omvandrende skeletter, overført til udryddelseslejren Mauthausen. Det er lykkedes kvinderne at skjule, at de er gravide. Under ufattelige omstændigheder ser tre nye liv dagens lys med få dages mellemrum. På mirakuløs vis overlever både mødrene og spædbørnene, Eva, Hana og Mark, til amerikanske tropper endelig udfrier dem i maj 1945. I et nyhedsbrev i anledning af 65-årsdagen for Mauthausens befrielse beretter nogle US-veteraner om Hana og hendes mor. Historien når Eva og Mark, der hver især har troet, at de var den eneste overlevende baby i Mauthausen. Ved en mindehøjtidelighed i maj 2010 mødes de tre ''mirakler'' før første gang. Deres fælles fortid binder dem sammen med et tæt bånd. Trioen indgår et samarbejde med den engelske forfatter Wendy Holden, for at kaste lys over deres mødres barske og umenneskelige tilværelse under krigen.

Wendy Holden narra a luta de três mulheres grávidas no campo de concentração e o encontro dos três sobreviventes nascidos em uma das mais terríveis instalações nazistas Em 1944, Priska, Rachel e Hanka chegaram a Auschwitz determinadas a defender a vida dos bebês que levavam em seus ventres. Examinadas pelo Dr. Josef Mengele, conhecido como “o anjo da morte”, as três mentiram sobre seu estado e fizeram tudo ao seu alcance para sobreviver. Em Os bebês de Auschwitz, Wendy Holden narra as histórias dessas jovens judias que resistiram bravamente ao horror dos campos de concentração e aos trabalhos forçados na esperança de conhecerem seus filhos. Além de investigar o passado, Holden acompanhou o reencontro de Eva, Mark e Hana, os três sobreviventes nascidos dentro das instalações nazistas. Holden equilibra a pesquisa rigorosa e a escrita sensível para reconstituir as vidas de Priska, Rachel e Anka antes de 1938, quando Hitler começou a impor restrições aos judeus. Entre o medo do avanço Reich e a esperança pelo fim da guerra, essas mulheres viveram seus primeiros amores, se casaram e sonharam com o futuro de suas famílias apesar do horizonte sombrio que se desenhava. Priska e Tibor, Rachel e Monik, e Hanka e Bernd fizeram tudo que estava ao seu alcance para permanecerem juntos, mas com a deportação para Auschwitz os casais foram separados. Cada uma das mulheres se viu responsável por lutar por sua vida e pela de seu bebê. Elas receberam caridades inesperadas, foram vistas com desconfiança e testemunharam o melhor e pior do que o ser humano é capaz. Wendy Holden recorreu a entrevistas, cartas e diários, criando um relato comovente, que detalha a eficiência com a qual os nazistas exterminaram milhares de judeus e mostra como pequenos gestos de solidariedade permitiram que várias vidas fossem salvas. Mais que um relato sobre o horror da guerra, Os bebês de Auschwitz é narrativa impressionante sobre o amor materno, a persistência, a coragem e a gratidão.

" Parfois même vivre est un acte de courage. " Sénèque 1944. Trois femmes enceintes. Trois bébés qui naissent à quelques semaines d''intervalle dans les plus épouvantables circonstances, en déportation. Ils pèsent moins de 1.5 kilos, leurs mères une trentaine, et sont orphelins de pères, tués par les nazis. Malgré le froid et la faim, femmes et enfants survivront. Soixante-dix ans plus tard, ces sœurs et frère de cœur racontent l''incroyable histoire de leurs mères qui défièrent la mort pour leur donner la vie.

The Nazis murdered their husbands but concentration camp prisoners Priska, Rachel, and Anka would not let evil take their unborn children too—a remarkable true story that will appeal to readers of The Lost and The Nazi Officer’s Wife, Born Survivors celebrates three mothers who defied death to give their children life. Eastern Europe, 1944: Three women believe they are pregnant, but are torn from their husbands before they can be certain. Rachel is sent to Auschwitz, unaware that her husband has been shot. Priska and her husband travel there together, but are immediately separated. Also at Auschwitz, Anka hopes in vain to be reunited with her husband. With the rest of their families gassed, these young wives are determined to hold on to all they have left—their lives, and those of their unborn babies. Having concealed their condition from infamous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, they are forced to work and almost starved to death, living in daily fear of their pregnancies being detected by the SS. In April 1945, as the Allies close in, Priska gives birth. She and her baby, along with Anka, Rachel, and the remaining inmates, are sent to Mauthausen concentration camp on a hellish seventeen-day train journey. Rachel gives birth on the train, and Anka at the camp gates. All believe they will die, but then a miracle occurs. The gas chamber runs out of Zyklon-B, and as the Allied troops near, the SS flee. Against all odds, the three mothers and their newborns survive their treacherous journey to freedom. On the seventieth anniversary of Mauthausen’s liberation from the Nazis by American soldiers, renowned biographer Wendy Holden recounts this extraordinary story of three children united by their mothers’ unbelievable—yet ultimately successful—fight for survival.

Urodzeni, by żyć to historia trzech ciężarnych Żydówek, więźniarek obozu koncentracyjnego, którym udało się ukryć swój stan przed oczami oprawców i dzięki temu uniknąć śmierci. Opowieść rozpoczyna się pod koniec II wojny światowej. Trzy nieznające się kobiety zmuszane do niewolniczej pracy w zakładzie zbrojeniowym i ostatecznie umieszczone w masowym transporcie do obozu Mauthausen w Austrii, są pewne, że czeka je śmierć. Podczas trwającej siedemnaście dni gehenny, pochłaniającej życie połowy transportowanych więźniów, kobiety rodzą dzieci. Pomimo katastrofalnych okoliczności, głównie dzięki pomocy współwięźniów i szczodrości mieszkańców mijanych wiosek, zarówno matkom, jak i dzieciom udaje się przeżyć. Po wojnie matki z dziećmi rozpoczynają nowe życie w różnych częściach świata. Dopiero podczas obchodów 65. rocznicy wyzwolenia obozu Mauthausen dzieci dowiadują się o sobie wzajemnie i okolicznościach związanych z ich narodzinami – okolicznościami tak niezwykłymi i tak jednoczącymi, że nie sposób nie podzielić się nimi z całym światem.

Wild and Free by Sunday Times bestselling author Wendy Holden sees the author of Bad Heir Day and The Wives of Bath at the top of her game. Fun for fans of Jane Costello and Carole Matthews. ''Super-sharp ... This hugely entertaining novel is chick lit at its best!'' Closer Wild & Free is the festival du jour. Everyone piles through its gates - and Cupid lies in wait to sprinkle a little midsummer madness on them all. Teacher Ginnie is desperate to forget her crush on headmaster Mark, and hopes glamping might do the trick. But Mark is also heading for Wild & Free to reform his college band ... desperate not to be seen by anyone he knows. Mark''s bandmate James dreams of a festival blow-out with his son, Guy ... until his wife Victoria''s ambition kills the dream. Now she and Guy are en route to Wild & Free instead but when Guy meets Shanna-Mae and falls for her earthy charms, Victoria is determined to snap Cupid''s arrow. Will the magic of the festival send them wild? Or set them free to find peace and love?

The inspiring true story of one amazing boy and the very special dog who changed his life for ever -- now made available for younger readers. When Haatchi was injured by a train, he lost one of his legs and his tail -- a huge problem for such a big dog. He needed some serious love; he needed to find his perfect Forever Home. And then Haatchi met Owen. Owen was finding life hard too. He also needed some love. And, like Haatchi, he had a lot of love to give. This is the inspiring true story of the best friends who can overcome any problem together. Because, after all, it doesn''t matter how many legs or wheels you have, it''s who journeys with you."

From the bestselling author of women''s fiction, The Wendy Holden Boxed Set contains three of Holden''s most witty and romantic romps: Beautiful People, Farm Fatale, and Bad Heir Day. Beautiful People: Darcy is a struggling English rose actress when The Call comes from L.A. An Oscar-tastic director. A movie to make her famous. The hunkiest costar in Hollywood. So why doesn''t she want to go? Belle is a size-zero film star but she''s in big, fat trouble. Hotter than the earth''s core a year ago, she''s now Tinseltown toast after her last film bombed. Can she get back to the big time? Emma is a down-to-earth, down-on-her-luck nanny trying to weather London''s cutthroat childcare scene and celebrity mom whirlwinds. What will it take for her to get back in control of her own life? Jet to London, Hollywood, and Italy; toss in a passionate star chef, a kindhearted paparazzo, and a reluctant male supermodel; and find Wendy Holden at her best-a smash international hit. Farm Fatale: Cash-strapped Rosie and her boyfriend Mark are city folk longing for a country cottage. Rampant nouveaux riches Samantha and Guy are also searching for rustic bliss-in the biggest mansion money can buy. The village of Eight Mile Bottom seems quiet enough, despite a nosy postman, a reclusive rock star, a glamorous Bond Girl, and a ghost with a knife in its back. But there are unexpected thrills in the hills, and Rosie is rapidly discovering that country life isn''t so simple after all. Bad Heir Day: Anna''s boyfriend is impossibly handsome, impossibly rich, and generally just impossible. When he inevitably dumps her, she vows to give up men and throws herself into her career as an aspiring novelist. Which is how she ends up working for Cassandra. The social climber from hell, Cassandra has a huge mansion, a philandering rock star husband, Satan for a son, and a bestselling writing career that has massively stalled. So when dashing Jamie, charming heir to a castle in Scotland, offers Anna an escape beyond her wildest dreams, she can''t believe her luck. And she probably shouldn''t... Praise for Wendy Holden: "This lighthearted romp, surprisingly unpredictable, smart, and fun, is refreshing fare readers can turn to."-Publishers Weekly "Every character here is deliciously ridiculous, and every rustic detail a grand satirical opportunity."-Baltimore Sun "Wendy Holden writes with delicious verve and energy."-Mail on Sunday

A moving memoir from Grammy award nominee Sheila E. about the healing power of music, inspired by five decades of life and love on the stage

Top Ten bestselling author Wendy Holden launches a new series with Gifted and Talented, the most witty and romantic campus novel since David Nicholls'' Starter for Ten. Can gardener Diana win the heart of Richard, the recently widowed Master of Branston College? Ideal for fans of Catherine Alliot and Jenny Colgan.

Uggie offers readers his true rags-to-riches tale of one ordinary Jack Russell Terrier who made it big in Hollywood. -- In this heartwarming memoir by the star of The Artist and Water for Elephants, Uggie recounts his rise from humble beginnings as an abandoned shelter dog to being adopted by esteemed trainer Omar von Muller. He details his start working in commercials, then breaking into the film world, and eventually dazzling audiences in the Oscar-winning film The Artist -- a role that many said should have earned him an Oscar.

Teaching Our Children to Help Themselves Be Happy Practical, timely, relevant, and inspiring, 10 Mindful Minutes is Goldie Hawn’s gift to parents who want to help their children learn better and live happier lives. Inspired by the revolutionary MindUP program (developed under the auspices of the Hawn Foundation), the book offers easy-to-grasp insights from current behavioral, psychological, and neurological studies to show how our thoughts, emotions, and actions—including our ability to focus, manage stress, and learn—are all exquisitely interconnected. Hawn presents simple and practial ways to develop mindfulness in children and parents alike, and shares her own heartfelt experiences with the challenges and joys of parenting.

Le mariage de Sophie était parfait. Ou presque... Car, depuis quelque temps, tout va de travers. Son mari Mark travaille comme un fou dans une maison d''édition. Sophie reste seule à la maison à s''occuper de leur enfant, alors que sa carrière est devenue quasiment inexistante. Poussée par sa mère qui n''a jamais apprécié son gendre, elle finit par demander le divorce. Mark refuse tout net. Il veut absolument reconquérir Sophie et s''inscrit dans une mystérieuse « Ecole des maris » fondée par une thérapeute américaine. Ces cours intensifs, au contenu des plus surprenants, suffiront-ils à sauver son mariage ? Rien n''est moins sûr. D''autant qu''un beau et célibataire millionnaire vient d’entrer dans la vie de Sophie... « Diablement drôle » (Elle) « Hilarant ! » (Cosmopolitan)

"Deliciously wicked and hugely entertaining." Booklist Anna''s boyfriend is impossibly handsome, impossibly rich, and generally just impossible. When he inevitably dumps her, she vows to give up men and throws herself into her career as an aspiring novelist. Which is how she ends up working for Cassandra. The social climber from hell, Cassandra has a huge mansion, a philandering rock star husband, Satan for a son, and a bestselling writing career that has massively stalled. So when dashing Jamie, charming heir to a castle in Scotland, offers Anna an escape beyond her wildest dreams, she can''t believe her luck. And she probably shouldn''t... "A romp of a novel...Wendy Holden writes with delicious verve and energy." -Mail on Sunday "Well observed and witty." -Mirror "Laugh-out-loud funny...a treat." -Express Wendy Holden, author of Farm Fatale and Beautiful People, is a master of the sweetly savage satire and is the author of nine top-ten UK bestsellers.

Alice loves art, but her gallery-owner boss Angelica is interested only in money. Alice also loves her boyfriend, but he''s interested only in his career. Bad boy billionaire artist Zeb is interested in Alice, but then he''s mainly interested in sex. Meanwhile, shy-but-brilliant painter Dan scrapes a living holding village-hall drawing classes. When bored rock wife Siobhan joins one, things get colourful. Will life for any of them be picture perfect? Or will they all make exhibitions of themselves?

"Wickedly funny." —Kirkus A witty, beloved novel of heart and heartland, Farm Fatale skewers the culture clash of city vs. country in the snappy, observant style that made Wendy Holden famous. Cash-strapped Rosie and her boyfriend Mark are city folk longing for a country cottage. Rampant nouveaux riches Samantha and Guy are also searching for rustic bliss—in the biggest mansion money can buy. The village of Eight Mile Bottom seems quiet enough, despite a nosy postman, a reclusive rock star, a glamorous Bond Girl, and a ghost with a knife in its back. But there are unexpected thrills in the hills, and Rosie is rapidly discovering that country life isn''t so simple after all. "This lighthearted romp, surprisingly unpredictable, smart, and fun, is refreshing fare readers can turn to." —Publishers Weekly "Every character here is deliciously ridiculous, and every rustic detail a grand satirical opportunity." —Baltimore Sun "Wendy Holden writes with delicious verve and energy." —Mail on Sunday

"When she''s good, she''s very, very good, and Beautiful People finds Holden on steroids. Unmissable." -Daily Mirror A witty, utterly addictive novel from bestselling author Wendy Holden, Beautiful People is a tale wicked in its observations yet buoyant at its heart: an irresistible confection you''ll want to devour immediately. Darcy-a struggling English rose actress when The Call comes from L.A. An Oscar-tastic director. A movie to make her famous. The hunkiest costar in Hollywood. So why doesn''t she want to go? Belle-a size-zero film star but she''s in big, fat trouble. Hotter than the earth''s core a year ago, she''s now Tinseltown toast after her last film bombed. Can she get back to the big time? Emma-a down-to-earth, down-on-her-luck nanny trying to weather London''s cutthroat childcare scene and celebrity mom whirlwinds. What will it take for her to get back in control of her own life? Jet to London, Hollywood, and Italy; toss in a passionate star chef, a kindhearted paparazzo, and a reluctant male supermodel; and find Wendy Holden at her best-a smash international hit.