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They’re only five and three, but Prince George and Princess Charlotte are now absolute experts when it comes to being bridal attendants. The young royals served as page boy and flower girl at the wedding of one of their mum’s oldest friends last week, and looked like they knew exactly what they had to do. That’s no surprise as they have previously been part of the wedding party for their aunt Pippa Middleton’s marriage to James Matthews last year, and their uncle Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle in May. This time round there were no tears or tantrums for the young Cambridges. George was seen sobbing at Pippa’s wedding after getting a stern telling off from his mum Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (36), and he had a few moments of…

Wendyl Nissen has never had any qualms about closing the door on a part of her life and moving on to something else. The New Zealand Woman’s Weekly columnist likes challenges and has reinvented herself many times throughout her career, going from newspaper reporter to magazine editor to TV producer, media personality, author, businesswoman and, most recently, radio host. It seems like there’s nothing she won’t try. In her latest move, she has decided to step down from her role hosting The Long Lunch radio show on RadioLIVE, almost 18 months after she started. But it’s not a case of been there, done that. This time, she is giving up her job to spend more time with her parents, Cedric and Elis, who have moved in with Wendyl and her…

October heralds Cheese Month in NZ, so keep a look out for award-winning cheeses in your local supermarket. We’ve had fun playing around with a few of the winners in our recipes this week. We hope you enjoy cooking with them in your kitchen. Say cheese! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Cheese & onion pie SERVES 4-6 This rustic tart is filled with slow-cooked, meltingly sweet onions which are the perfect balance for the sharp richness of all that cheese! This is comfort food, pure and simple. PASTRY 300g plain flour 50g cold butter Pinch of salt 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup sour cream Few tablespoons iced water FILLING 3 onions 2 garlic cloves, crushed Few sprigs of fresh thyme, stalks removed 2 tbsp olive…

GO WIDE Wide, loose and cropped is a stylish option for trousers this season. These relaxed-leg pants with an over-wrap design feature from Ketz-ke look fantastic with sneakers for day errands or you can add a fancy pair of sandals to dress them up. Seed Heritage’s fluid palazzo pants are slouchy enough to wear with jandals and a singlet on a vacation getaway. Plus, in this bronzy hue they work perfectly with a strappy top and heels for an evening out. For an effortlessly chic look, it is hard to go past these neutral spotted linen beauties from Madly Sweetly, which will keep you cool and collected as the weather gets warmer. 2 Opt for reusable We are all trying to limit our use of disposable plastic so having a…

IN A CAPSULE… Nobody does capsules better than Elizabeth Arden and the latest has us very excited. Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum, $85 (for 30), mixes retinol, ceramides and peptides together for a skin-smoothing winner. Not only does the capsule keep the formula fresh and potent, but it also ensures that you put the right amount on. IN YOUR HAIR… The trick to really making hair shine is to seal the cuticle so it reflects light better. A good product for the job is Pureology Shine Bright Taming Serum, $44, which uses coriander seed oil to smooth frizz and bring back the shine. You’ll also find anti-fade ingredients in here too. AROUND YOUR EYES… For daytime use, serums such as the Trilogy Age-Proof CoQ10 Eye Recovery Concentrate, $40,…

With the sale of Dolce & Gabbana kettles for $999, has the world gone completely mad? And during an open home, who is responsible for the damage or theft of a homeowner’s goods? Stir crazy! You recently saw a Smeg Dolce & Gabbana hot-water kettle for sale at the Auckland Home Show for $999. Does this kettle not only make your tea for you but drink it as well? Or is the world going crazy? Haha! No, this kettle does not make your tea for you, nor save you the effort of drinking it. It does have a soft opening lid system, a safety auto shut-off, a 360-degree swivel base and a maximum capacity of seven cups - as do many far cheaper jugs. But this jug has a gloriously…

Go to the Weekly Weddings page at nzwomansweekly.co.nz, and fill out the digital entry form with your details. Or email nzww@bauermedia.co.nz (Subject line: Weddings) with your story and two to three high-res images for publication. For terms and conditions, and photographer copyright, see our website. This Karen Murrell gift set features a waterproof cosmetics case that has a dual compartment - one for brushes and application tools, and the other for your favourite cosmetics and Karen Murrell Natural Lipsticks shades. Our beautiful bride receives one of these gorgeous sets, which includes the top-selling shades Violet Mousse and Poppy Passion, valued at $65.…

Simply dandi-licious! I have made Wendyl Nissen’s nana’s retro recipe ‘Date Dandies’ and substituted sultanas, as she suggested, and it is delicious! It’s easy; you have everything you need in the pantry and I produced them as separate little cupcakes. It’s a great recipe and I love trying her retro suggestions. Thanks for another great treat. THIS MAGAZINE IS SUBJECT TO NZ PRESS COUNCIL PROCEDURES. A COMPLAINT MUST FIRST BE DIRECTED IN WRITING TO THE EDITOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS. IF THE COMPLAINANT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE, THE COMPLAINT MAY BE REFERRED TO THE PRESS COUNCIL, PO BOX 10-879, THE TERRACE, WELLINGTON 6143. OR USE THE ONLINE COMPLAINT FORM AT PRESSCOUNCIL.ORG.NZ. PLEASE INCLUDE COPIES OF THE ARTICLE AND ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE PUBLICATION.…

Many of you will be familiar with RBF or Resting B**** Face (rhymes with witch). It’s an unfortunate affliction for which the main symptom is the sufferer’s face looks wretched when at rest. Though they may be sweet, caring and empathetic, once their head muscles relax and facial features return to their default position, the overall impression is that they enjoy pulling the wings off flies and stealing from children. This leads to much frustration in their lives as they are constantly asked if they are okay or why they are so angry. Never ask these people to smile. In fact, unless you are a photographer in the process of taking a photo, never ask anyone to smile. It’s patronising. On the other hand, if you are a person who…

My favourite book ever is… The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. Every book this author has written has an underlying political theme and this is my favourite. It is set pre-World War II in Mexico City in the house of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. It’s part history, part drama, beautifully written and fascinating. My book of the moment is… Plot 29 by Allan Jenkins. It’s a haunting memoir and makes for intriguing reading as he tends his North London allotment over the period of one year, while digging deeply into his own complex foster-family history.…

Lodge’s cast iron skillets are durable, versatile and a true kitchen essential. It’s cookware that works on all heat sources, including induction, and only gets better with age. We have six 26cm skillets to give away, valued at $82.60 each. And if you miss out, find 25% off Lodge 26cm pans in homeware stores across the country. Find stockists at lodgecastiron.co.nz . To enter, go to womansweekly . co.nz  and click on the “Win” tab with the code LC41, or send your name, address and phone number to: New Zealand Woman’s Weekly/Lodge Skillet, Response Bag 500269, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142 by October 12.…

There aren’t too many topics Jane Fonda won’t discuss. Sex? Sure, let’s talk about it more. Plastic surgery? Of course – she’s had it and regrets it. 50 Shades of Grey? “It’s not very good, is it?” From her three divorces, triumphs, activism and personal heartaches, no-one could ever accuse Jane Fonda of being boring – or not being brave. A youthful 80, Jane is currently in the middle of a career resurgence, thanks to her critically lauded role in Netflix’s hit series Grace and Frankie and her latest film Book Club. But as she gets older, Jane has managed to find herself too, after decades of being led, viewed and influenced by the lenses and personalities of her ex-husbands – despite her iconic stature. In a remarkable new documentary,…

Trust Pippa Middleton to not let a little thing like pregnancy get in the way of her fitness routine! The Duchess of Cambridge’s sister was spotted leaving her London gym last week after a workout, with the expectant mum’s burgeoning baby bump proudly on display! Pippa (35), who married hedge fund executive James Matthews (43) earlier this year, is reportedly due this month. The sometimes author and socialite had most likely just been for a swim at her swanky fitness centre, saying in the column she writes for upmarket supermarket Waitrose’s magazine that she thinks it’s the perfect prenatal activity. “Swimming throughout pregnancy offers a wonderful feeling of weightlessness. From personal experience, I’d confidently say I find it the most enjoyable and rewarding form of exercise since I found out…

He looked set to become the first-ever Mr Kylie Minogue. Now, just 18 months after parting company with his pop star fiancée, UK actor Joshua Sasse has married after a whirlwind romance. Joshua (30) exchanged vows with Australian Louisa Ainsworth in a very low-key registry office service at the Byron Bay Court House in New South Wales last week. He had been due to marry another woman – actress Harriet Colling – in February this year, who he started dating just weeks after Kylie kicked him out of their West London home. But Harriet called off the wedding days before the event, saying she realised they weren’t right for each other. At the time, Harriet’s friends were quoted as saying they were over the moon about the split because they…

The Mark Wahlberg you may know differs depending on what generation you are from. Is he the action hero movie star? Is he the cheeky rapper from Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch? A Calvin Klein underwear model? Or the rough kid causing havoc on the streets of Boston? Yes, Mark (47) is and has been all of those things. His is a true tale of troublesome rags to Hollywood riches, and he’s here to let everyone know that he hasn’t made that transformation by resting on his laurels. “Do I work hard because I’m in this position? No, I got to this position because I work hard – 30 years putting in the work, working harder than everybody else, getting up earlier than everybody else,” he declares. It’s difficult…

After 56 years of marriage, Pat and Harry Tait are madly in love – however, it’s not just with each other! As well as being visibly smitten, Pat (79) and Harry (82) also have a long-standing love affair with Fiji. The retired couple have visited the idyllic South Pacific nation more than 55 times as tourists and say the real reason they keep going back is because it’s so easy. “We prefer Fiji because it’s so quick. If we leave Auckland at 9.45am, we are on the beach at 1.30pm,” tells Harry. “There’s no hassle and you don’t have to dodge crowds,” adds Pat. Clearly, the weather is a huge advantage too, as Harry laments he’d finally had to trade in his shorts for long trousers to come and speak…

Iranian herb fritters MAKES 8 FRITTERS 40g dill, finely chopped 40g basil leaves, finely chopped 40g coriander leaves, finely chopped 1½ tsp ground cumin 50g fresh breadcrumbs (about 2 slices, crusts left on if soft) 3 tbsp currants 25g walnut halves, lightly toasted and roughly chopped 8 large eggs, beaten 60ml sunflower oil, for frying Salt 1 Place all the ingredients, apart from the oil, in a large bowl with ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix well to combine and set aside. 2 Put 2 tablespoons of oil into a large non-stick pan and place on medium-high heat. Once hot, add ladles of batter to the pan. Do 4 fritters at a time if you can – you want each of them to be about 12cm-wide – otherwise just do 2…

Brushes make applying make-up so much easier, but what’s the difference between them? Here’s our guide to the best brush for the job. Tool time! SMUDGE Say goodbye to any harsh eyeliner rims around your eyes by using a brush with short, dense fibres like Manicare’s Smudge Brush, $12.99, to buff and soften them. BLUSH A medium-sized brush such as L’Oréal Paris’ Infallible Blush Brush, $20, is perfect for depositing just the right amount of colour onto cheeks and the slight angle makes it easy to chisel out cheekbones. POWDER Lightly dab a super-sized brush into finishing powder and sweep it over the areas you need. Elizabeth Arden’s rounded, dense High Performance Powder Brush, $55, is perfect for bronzing powder too. FAN The versatile Simply Essential Luxe Marble Fan Brush,…

Not only does Shiseido make-up have a fresh, modern look, but the entire collection of 22 products has all-new formulations. Think weightless, budge-proof textures like whipped powders, inks and gels, and throw in lots of incredible colour. The company’s global make-up artist Shinjo San says mature ladies can get stuck in a pattern of applying their make-up the same way, using the same colours. “Try different colours and play,” Shinjo encourages. “Make make-up fun!” SHINJO ALSO SHARES THESE TIPS FOR LADIES OVER 45... When it comes to your base, apply a small amount of make-up first and build coverage just where you need it. Choose products that have a glow to them, rather than matte. Always remember your eyebrows – as they become thinner, it’s important to use makeup to…

There are some risk factors associated with breast cancer that you can’t do anything about, like family history. But there are others that you may be able to change. Go for it. Fighting fit! Scientists don’t really understand what causes breast cancer, but they have been able to pinpoint some of the factors that increase our risk of getting it. As much as we don’t want to hear this, we have to face up to the fact that being overweight or obese is one of the things that makes us more likely to develop the disease, which is diagnosed in around 3300 Kiwi women every year. Many studies have shown that there’s a link between carrying excess weight – and in particular surplus body fat – and breast cancer caused…

My mother told me, “Don’t buy the sow’s ear. Wait until you can afford the silk purse.” I didn’t always heed her, and my house and garden are full of the evidence. Now, though, I think I’m up for it. Champagne taste! Just lately, my need to achieve a bespoke look for not too much money has often been overcome by a desire to splash out on something really, really classy for the garden. A month ago, it was a white magnolia, as tall as I am, in an elegant ceramic pot. The total outlay was $395. I didn’t buy it. Then last week, I became besotted with a beautiful basin-shaped planter with a hand-applied glaze in several shades of blue. It wasn’t as much as the magnolia, but it…

WHEN TO GO: December through to April is the high season, with comfortable temperatures. Avoid visiting during the hurricane season, September to November. ON A BUDGET: Mexico is a good spot for the budget-conscious traveller. Avoid the tourist traps and fancy hotels, eat from roadside taco stands and find some great accommodation on Airbnb. NOT TO BE MISSED: Our favourite cenote was Hacienda San Lorenzo Oxman. With a rope to swing out and splash into the water, it’s great fun for the kids! HOW TO GET THERE: Fly Air New Zealand direct to Houston, then search for a cheap flight direct to Cancun, which is only two hours away.…

THE GLUE THAT HOLDS US ALL TOGETHER When picking up my then five-year-old from school one day, I noticed big marks all over the front of his school top. When I asked, “What’s on your top?”, he casually replied, “Oh, I glued my face to my shirt!” Katrina, Christchurch FACTS OF LIFE One evening, not long after my daughter started school, she told me that she knew “how to start children.” Thinking that the time had come, albeit a little bit early, for a simple facts-of-life talk, I asked her, “How, dear?” Miss Five got out a pencil and piece of paper and wrote CH! Fooled me, Auckland, July 3, 1972 SAY WHAT? This wanted ad in an Auckland newspaper: “Family board for 30-year-old male. Sober habits from Monday to…

Believing in Olivia! The recent article about Olivia’s crushing cancer diagnosis is a sad read (24.09.2018), but at the same time it’s inspiring. I admire Olivia’s strength, courage and positivity to carry on with life normally. Cancer can happen to anyone, rich or poor, famous or ordinary. But it’s not always a death sentence. It’s actually a “hope sentence”, as the sufferer hopes for the best, and does everything to stay optimistic and fight the battle. Olivia has done well beating it twice and is prepared to fight again. With the help of her supportive husband, as a plant medicine man, along with her medical treatment, I reckon she can beat it once more. As the saying goes, “It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest…

Hart of Dixie star Rachel Bilson is back on the box this week with the new, light-hearted detective drama Take Two. The brunette beauty plays Sam, an actress from a popular cop show who is trying to come back after a very public meltdown. She talks a real-life private investigator into letting her shadow him as practice for a role she’s auditioning for. “I feel like I am a PI now - I can figure anything out,” Rachel exclaims. “Actually, my whole life I’ve been pretending to be a detective. I’m sure all of my ex-boyfriends appreciate that!” she laughs. “I do love those shows that are about solving things. But for me, I really like to be funny, or trying to be funny, and comedy is my first love,…

Her home is in Queenstown, but she spends a lot of time travelling with her husband and two sons. She used to work in television, on shows such as Coronation Street, but right now she is working on her third book. This novel was inspired by… “My time living in Cape Town and some gossip I heard at the school gates, which I flipped around and told from a different perspective.“ The best thing about setting it in Africa was… “Being able to sit at my desk in Queenstown with the fire crackling and slippers on my feet but mentally be back on safari. Also, I had a completely different idea of what South Africa was like before I went there and I must admit, it wasn’t a very positive…

The ‘Roaring Twenties’ are back! Filming has well and truly begun for the movie version of period drama Downton Abbey, with stars Dame Maggie Smith (83), Laura Carmichael (32), Michelle Dockery (36) and Hugh Bonneville (54) spotted on set. Fans of the beloved show have been avidly awaiting news on the film’s plot, but have only been told that new additions such as Imelda Staunton (62), Simon Jones (68) and Stephen Campbell Moore (40), are set to liven up the storyline. The world is cordially invited to the cinematic release of the Downton Abbey film in September 2019. Jolly good!…

We’ve learnt something about you this week, dear Weekly readers – you absolutely adore a good pie. And who doesn’t, really – whether it’s at a family picnic, on the sideline of a sports field or as a Sunday morning snack after an, ahem, lively night before. When we set out to discover just which kind of pie New Zealanders loved the most, we knew there would be some strong opinions. But we were absolutely gobsmacked at just how many entries we received for our Kiwi Classic Pie competition – it seemed like they’d never stop pouring out of the mail bag! Of course, here in the Weekly office, we all have our favourites too, and boy did it bring out some culinary passion! Some loved the stock standard classics…

AGEING “Your age is less chronological and more spiritual and attitudinal.” BARBARELLA “I didn’t like to get naked, [then-husband and director] Vadim promised me everything … that needed to be covered would be. He lied.” NOSTALGIA “I would not want to go back. There’s not one decade I would want to go back to. It was not the ‘good old days’. I mean, I had fun and certainly it was a fascinating life, but I have worked very, very hard to try to figure out who I am.” ADVICE “Don’t give up. You have to be brave and not so invested in looking the way you used to, but try to look as good as you can at the age that you are.”…

The wedding last week of the Queen’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten was a truly historic moment for the royals - it was the first same-sex marriage in the family! Almost two years after coming out as gay, divorced dad-of-three Ivar exchanged vows with flight attendant James Coyle, and in a touching twist, he was given away by his ex-wife Penny. The pair separated in 2011 after 17 years together, saying they had drifted apart but remained good friends. Then two years ago, Ivar (55) admitted that he had struggled with his sexuality for much of his life and had finally found happiness with James (56), who he met in 2014. The idea for Penny to give him away came from the couple’s three daughters, Ella (22), Alix (20) and Luli…

Many actors wouldn’t think twice about taking a role on hit hospital soap Shortland Street, but Kim Garrett needed to get the blessing of two very important people first. Kim (39), who has called Christchurch home for the past 16 years, had to make a difficult decision whether to leave her sons Quentin (20) and Aidan (12) in the Garden City when she was offered the role as Te Rongopai Rameka on New Zealand’s biggest soap. “I have always been the working parent throughout their youth so they are used to me being off and about, just not for this length of time,” explains Kim. “But I always check with them first and if they are not keen, I’m willing to turn anything down.” The actress was born in the…

“I was brought up in a very sporting family. Mum and Dad used to drag us off to rugby games and cricket matches. I was born in Johannesburg but grew up in Durban, which is where my rugby journey really began in the early 1990s. My first role in rugby as a marketing and public relations manager saw me focus on attracting women and families to the game. In those days, matches were only on about once a month, but when they were held, it was the biggest party in Durban. We worked really hard on serving healthy food, boosting security and making sure the bathrooms were kept very clean. And, of course, the matches were held in the afternoon. Everyone would park on the eight rugby fields surrounding the…

All type of blues are in the shops for spring – from block colours to gorgeous prints of every type. So now is the time to shake off your winter blues and step into the spring ones. A splash of colour! MAXI STYLE • Sometimes you just need a dress that does it all – and this one from EziBuy is a fit-and-flare style that will flatter a variety of figures. • Darker navy accessories add a sophisticated spin on the ensemble, but you could switch out the shoes for some chunky espadrille wedges and add a straw boater hat for a lunch date in the sun. GRACE HILL DRESS $99.99 from EZIBUY. EARRINGS $22.99 from LOVISA. BAG $68.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. BRACELET model’s own. SHOES $139.99 from…

This week’s model Cindy shares her beauty secrets with us… What’s your biggest beauty sin? Being critical of myself. What beauty product do you most often replace? Definitely my moisturiser. At the moment, I’m using Dove Body Silk Moisturising Cream – I find it the most hydrating for my skin. Do you take any beauty supplements? Lipo-Spheric Vitamin C – it’s so good for your skin and immunity. What beauty treatment would you most like to try? IPL (intense pulsed light) to even out my skin tone. When it comes to putting on your make-up, are you a brush or fingers girl? I always use my fingers to put on my foundation and brushes for everything else. FIND IT ARTISTE, CLINIQUE, ELIZABETH ARDEN, GLAM BY MANICARE, L’ORÉAL PARIS, SHISEIDO, SIMPLY…

Why now is the time to plant produce such as potatoes. Plus, how to make your own laundry liquid using essential oils and naturally clean your fridge. Then, why not whip up a simple and sweet fudge slice? Au naturel! IN THE GARDEN Get the spuds in as soon as you can this year. My good friend Lynda Hallinan says that it’s a good idea to have all your potatoes grown by January to avoid risking the tomato/ potato psyllid attacking them. I’ve just planted three rows of potatoes in my wildflower field so that I have plenty for everyone and it really is quite simple. Dig a nice deep trench, sprinkle some potato fertiliser - or grab some seaweed -and put them in the bottom. Make sure your potatoes…

Eating foods containing resistant starch, such as lentils, can make your body less likely to store fat in your abdomen. • The Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand funds an exercise programme for breast cancer patients. If you are recovering from surgery or going through treatment, you may be eligible for four individual sessions with a physiotherapist as part of the PINC (formerly Pink Pilates) cancer rehabilitation programme. • The programme caters for people of all ages and fitness levels, and aims to help them regain strength and mobility, increase energy levels, ease pain and improve physical abilities. See pincandsteel.com.…

I always loved Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood, in which an omniscient narrator invites the audience to listen to the dreams and innermost thoughts of the inhabitants of a fictional Welsh fishing village with the scary name of Llareggub. So I was immediately attracted to Kirsten Bradley and Nick Ritar’s book Milkwood: Real Skills for Down-to-earth Living, which has absolutely nothing in common with the Dylan Thomas work other than it’s also inspiring. The authors are the founders of Milkwood Permaculture, an Australian organisation dedicated to teaching and sharing permaculture skills. The book is described by Kirsten as ‘a gathering of skills and knowledge to get you started on a hand-made, home-made life’. She sensibly advises right at the outset that you start with one simple, doable thing, and offers…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 It seems you are going to be the new girl at work or in a social group. While nerve-racking, assume that everyone has good intentions and be confident with the people you meet. Make it clear you’re excited to be there, with an undertone of, “Look out, here I come!” You will quickly be accepted and there’s no-one to worry about. By the end of the week, you will be in the gang. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Friends want you to get involved in something out of your comfort zone; don’t be afraid to say no. You are very generous this week when it comes to your cash – it seems to be you buying coffee, cake and lunch all week. But…

It was a very quiet little team that gathered together for a traditional pasta dinner before the Buenos Aires marathon. We had a first-time marathoner, the gorgeous young Tessa, who was running with her mother. We had another who was clocking up her 61st marathon, and three other runners who had various marathons under their belts. The runners, understandably, were nervous. Tessa had no idea what lay ahead, while others knew exactly what they were tackling in the morning. I’m not sure which is better – to not know or to have full knowledge of what is to come. My mate, Niva, and I had signed up to run the marathon months ago, but we realised that we hadn’t done enough training to run it, so we became part of…

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN RATING G Christopher Robin is a delightful new film from the much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh franchise. The little boy we all know and love from the original books has now grown up and is living in London with his own family. But in a moment of despair, he receives a surprise visit from his old honey-loving friend Pooh. Christopher must then help the bear as he embarks on a journey to find his friends Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. It’s a sweet but slow tale and while it won’t be the family movie of the year, it’s still lovely to watch, especially for all the Pooh fans out there.…

It may be a bit early for beach reads, but you’ll want to get your hands on a copy of Make or Break anyway because it’s the sort of entertaining feel-good fiction that everyone needs when they’re on holiday. Catherine Bennetto has a magic touch when it comes to crafting quality romantic comedies. I loved her debut novel How Not to Fall in Love Actually and enjoyed this second book almost as much. Her characters are flawed and human, but also pretty hilarious. Jess is a Londoner in her late 20s and when her boyfriend Pete whisks her away to South Africa on a surprise trip to attend her best friend’s wedding, she assumes the romantic break will lead to her being the next one down the aisle. Except in…