Books

In this page, you can scroll down to find out about each of my books.

Friends, Lies and Alibis

My latest book concerns two women determined to break up their friend's marriage.

I wrote this because i wanted to explore a dilemma that interests me. Is it ever right to try to interfere in the marriage of others, even if one has the best of motives.

I actually think this is quite difficult to answer...

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Recipe for Scandal

This novel is about the impact of a nasty public scandal on a family and the dangers of letting one's past endanger present and future possibilities. It was inspired by an excruciating photo in the paper of a philandering MP surrounded by his family. The memory of it still makes me cringe.

Praise for Recipe for Scandal

'...This brilliant and witty book by Debby Holt is sure to keep you entertained.' OK

'...Fun, romantic and full of surprises, this is perfect winter reading.' Closer

'...An enjoyable read with a splash of mystery.' Woman

'...Will Alberta's family survive? You'll be dying to find out.' Heat

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Love Affairs for Grown-Ups

This was inspired by a friend who told me that starting a new relationship in one's forties is a hundred times harder than embarking on one in one's twenties. In my novel, two forty-somethings meet on a ferry to France and find that their growing interest in each other is hindered by past lovers, wary offspring, hostile siblings and their own preconceptions.

Praise for Love Affairs for Grown-Ups

'...the hilariously witty and wonderfully engaging fourth novel by the fabulous Debby Holt.' Singletitles.com

'...the hilarious and touching new romantic comedy from the bestselling author of The trouble with Marriage.' Lovereading.co.uk

Debby won a CataNetwork Reviewers' Choice award for 2009 from Singletitles.com for Love Affairs for Grown-Ups.

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The Ex-Wife’s Survival Guide

I wanted to write this after a couple I knew split up. I was staggered by the man's ability to rewrite history in order to justify his decision to leave his wife. As time went on, I was hugely impressed by his wife's resilience and courage and eventual success in making something good come out of something bad. Such success deserves to be written about.

Praise for The Ex-Wife’s Survival Guide

‘As funny as it is wise…I absolutely loved this book.’ Katie Fforde

‘A wickedly comical read’ Heat Magazine

‘Feel-good comedy about moving on’ The Mail On Sunday

‘A touching romantic comedy that finishes on such a wonderfully liberating note that you want to stand and cheer. Bravo! Encore!’ Australian Women’s Weekly Review

The Ex-Wife's Survival Guide was a Bookseller Heatseeker

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Annie May’s Black Book

I heard Diana Athill talk on Desert Island Discs abput the man who jilted her, thus changing her life forever. That set me thinking. What would a woman do if she met, years later, the man who left her at the altar? This novel deals with two perennial interests of mine: the idea that in most people's lives, there are moments which really ARE life-changing and the whole concept of forgiveness which I find quite difficult. (I confess I do have my very own little black book.)

Praise for Annie May’s Black Book

‘ Even better than The Ex-Wife’s Survival Guide.’ The Bookseller

‘A brilliantly funny, witty and oh-so-wise tale!’ Star Magazine

‘Laced with wise and witty humour…’ Woman Magazine

‘From the author of The Ex-Wife’s Survival Guide, comes another wicked treat.’ The Daily Mirror

Annie May's Black Book was a Bookseller Heatseeker

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The Trouble With Marriage

Why is marriage so difficult? Do we expect too much? Is it possible to keep romance afloat in the face of small children and sleep deprivation, large children and furious arguments, endless housework, money problems, flatulence, irritating in-laws, work pressures, etc, etc, etc.etc and etc? Is marriage worth fighting for and if so why?

Praise for The Trouble With Marriage

‘Another astute look at relationships’ The Bookseller

‘Debby Holt's enjoyable third novel’ Heat Magazine

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