Been There Married That
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by Gigi Levangie
Publication date: February 11, 2020
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Hardcover: 336 Pages
Publisher Description
In a world where therapists look like the Real Housewives of Equinox, where friends dispense Xanax like Pez, and where a woman’s status is directly linked to the how few carbs she eats…can one Hollywood wife take back her life?
Agnes Murphy Nash is in big trouble. When she returns home one evening only to find the locks changed on the gates of their mansion, the security guard breaks the news: her famous producer husband has filed for divorce. And he’s not going to play fair. Trevor Nash wants custody of their tween daughter, Pep, but only for the sake of appearances. And Agnes can’t let him win.
With the help of her ex-con sister, a Hollywood psychic, a ballsy female lawyer, and a host of friends and “frenemies,” Agnes realizes that when he changes the locks, she needs to change the rules. But a crisis can lead to opportunity, and for Agnes, this gigantic betrayal brings her to a crossroads that will have her asking herself what she really wants out of life, who she really wants to be, and which man she really loves.
Told with Gigi Levangie’s sparkling dialogue and wit, Been There, Married That is a drop-dead hilarious battle of wills that will make you laugh out loud, cringe, and keep turning the pages to see what crazy disaster will happen to Agnes next…and how she’ll rise from the ashes.
Quick Review
When I picked up Been There, Married That, I was hoping for a sharp, laugh-out-loud story where Hollywood glitz collides with a strong female lead and a layered plot. Unfortunately, despite its promising premise, the book didn’t quite live up to my expectations, and I never fully connected with Agnes or her journey.
That said, I’m still excited to explore more of Gigi Levangie’s work—especially knowing she penned the screenplay for Stepmom, a film I’ve always loved. Many thanks to the publisher for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
About the author
Gigi Levangie is the author of several novels, including The Starter Wife, which was adapted for an Emmy award-winning miniseries starring Debra Messing, and Maneater, which was adapted for a Lifetime miniseries starring Sarah Chalke.
Read more about Gigi ON HER WEBSITE
Praise
“A hilarious satire.” ―PopSugar
“Rollicking…. Readers looking for a fast, laugh-out-loud romp will find much to enjoy.” ―Publishers WeeklY
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Aw, that’s a shame. I would have thought it to be a fun story too! Hope your next read is better ?