The Vegas Diaries

Romance, Rolling the Dice, and the Road to Reinvention

By: Holly Madison

Narrated by: Holly Madison

The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with this candid, humorous, and captivating memoir chronicling her journey toward reinvention and self-acceptance.

When you've come out the other side of the bizarre, twisted world of the Playboy mansion, where do you land? If you're Holly Madison . . . there's no place like Las Vegas!

After making the sudden decision to reclaim her life, Holly broke free from the sheltered, deceptive confines of the mansion (which meant exiting a hit television show) and was determined to start her life over . . . from scratch. Without the security of a job or relationship, she set out to reinvent herself on no one's terms but her own.

Deciding to roll the dice and begin again in the glamorous and dreamlike city of Las Vegas, Holly quickly realized that while she may have left her past in the rearview mirror, the labels and stereotypes that came from it weren't so quick to leave her. With a fierce commitment to take charge of her own narrative, Holly dives headfirst into a journey of self-discovery. After a whirlwind stint on Dancing with the Stars, she snags the coveted lead role in the Strip's hottest new burlesque spectacular and lands a reality series spotlighting her new life as a single woman.

If her own television show and dream job as a showgirl weren't enough to keep her busy, Holly explores the decadent, exclusive inner-world of Sin City, navigating it's social and dating scene with humor and heart. When it comes to romance, she is met with an eclectic cast of characters, from fame hounds to long distance loves to the occasional celebrity and more than one tabloid mishap. In this reflective, heartwarming memoir, Holly learns that each dating disaster holds an important, and in some cases difficult to face, lesson about herself.

The Vegas Diaries is a comedy of errors, set against the glitz and glamour of the dazzling Vegas strip. Through the wild and crazy experiences on one young woman's quest to ""have it all,"" Holly faces her fears, anxieties, and insecurities to discover that her journey to self-sufficiency is also her path to healing. Letting go of trying to prove herself to others, Holly finally gains the courage to confront her past-and in the process finds the life and love she deserves.

She keeps delivering great life stories!

If you could sum up The Vegas Diaries in three words, what would they be?

Resilience. Fascinating. Compelling.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Vegas Diaries?

Holly has had and continues to have quite a wonderfully bizarre and fascinating life (before and after Playboy).

What about Holly Madison’s performance did you like?

She has such a great story telling voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

How resilient Holly is. She made a name for herself (succesfully distancing herself from all things Playboy). She is not just a pretty blonde with big boobs, she is so much more. She is a smart and talented woman who proved herself when there many obstacles in her road.

Honest, entertaining and insightful!

I am beyond impressed with Holly's personal and professional growth, as well as her wit, humor and courage. She has become a true role model for women and girls and I can't hardly wait for her next development!!! Fingers crossed we don't have to wait too long!!! Thank you Holly! Keep up the great work!

loved the book and listening to you read.

as I listened to you read this book holly I felt so much sadness for what you went thru. wish I could have met you to tell you how happy I am for you that you got away from her and his awfulness. I'm so sorry hope all is well.

Holly is pretty awesome

I listened to Holly's first book and loved it. I loved this book as well. I think Holly did an amazing job narrating and I was sad that it had to end. I hope she writes a third book, I would happily listen to it!

Where’s Pasquale?

I wanted to hear more on her love story with Pasquale. Hopefully she writes a book about it!