Advika and the Hollywood Wives

A failed screenwriter, Advika Srinivasan, meets the legendary film producer Julian Zelding at the 2015 Governors Ball. They fall in love, but when Julian's first wife dies, a tabloid reveals a shocking stipulation in her will. Advika investigates him through his exes' eyes and experiences to concoct a plan to extricate herself from him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

A captivating tale of marriage, scandal, and fame, perfect for readers of Taylor Jenkins Reid, The glitz and underlying darkness of Hollywood create a setting as complex and compelling as Ramisetti's characters. The novel rings with insight and heart, as noted by Meena Harris, the #1 New York Times bestselling author.

At the age of 26, Advika Srinivasan considers herself a failed screenwriter. To pay the bills and keep her mind off of the recent death of her twin sister, she has taken to bartending A-list events, including the 2015 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the Oscars. There, in a cinematic dream come true, she meets the legendary Julian Zelding, a film producer as handsome as Paul Newman and ten times as powerful, fresh off his fifth best picture win. Despite their 41-year age difference, Advika falls helplessly under his spell, and their evening flirtation ignites into a whirlwind courtship and elopement. Advika is enthralled by Julian's charm and luxurious lifestyle, but while Julian loves to talk about his famous friends and achievements, he smoothly changes the subject whenever his previous relationships come up. Then, a month into their marriage, Julian's first wife, the famous actress Evie Lockhart, dies, and a tabloid reports a shocking stipulation in her will. A single film reel and $1,000,000 will be bequeathed to Julian's latest child bride on one condition: Advika must divorce him first.

Shaken out of her love fog and still-simmering grief over the loss of her sister, and uneasy about Julian's sudden, inexplicable urge to start a family, Advika decides to investigate him through the eyes and experiences of his exes. From reading his first wife's biography to listening to his second wife's confessional albums to watching his third wife's Real Housewives-esque reality show, Advika delves into Julian's past, seeking to uncover the truth about the man she has married.

As she uncovers the secrets and scandals that have shaped Julian's life, Advika begins to question her own relationship with him. She wonders if he is truly the man she thought he was, or if he has been hiding a darker side all along. The more she learns, the more she realizes that Julian's past is not just a matter of public record, but a personal tragedy that has affected him in ways that he has never been able to fully acknowledge.

Through her investigation, Advika also learns about the women who have come before her. She discovers that Julian has a history of being a serial cheater, and that his relationships with his exes have been marked by drama and heartbreak. She also learns that Julian has a complicated relationship with his family, particularly his father, who has always been disapproving of his son's choices.

As Advika's relationship with Julian begins to unravel, she finds herself caught in a web of lies and deceit. She is forced to confront the truth about Julian and her own feelings for him, and she must decide whether to stay with him or walk away from their marriage.

The novel's ending is a cliffhanger, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. The glitz and darkness of Hollywood are brought to life in Ramisetti's vivid prose, and the characters are complex and compelling, making for a truly engaging read.

In conclusion, The Wife Between Us is a must-read for fans of psychological suspense and romance. With its intricate plot, compelling characters, and stunning setting, the novel is sure to keep readers hooked until the very end.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 202 x 132 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538709283