Hey book lovers! Christine Lee had a super cozy phone chat with author Alison B. Hart, calling straight into her home in North Carolina, all to deep-dive into Christine's Book Club October page-turner obsession — 'The Work Wife.'
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'The Work Wife' is pure Hollywood chaos in the best way! It’s about this personal assistant, Zanne Klein, who gets tangled in this wild event that could totally change her career. But then, boom! She runs into her boss's ex biz partner, and everything gets super complicated.
Alison told us she's always been a Hollywood junkie (she literally missed a flight because she couldn't put down a Soap Opera mag). But guess what? She was also a personal assistant once - though she promised her real-life gig wasn't as insane as Zanne's!
The story is set right when the #MeToo movement was making waves, and Alison felt that vibe was something all ladies could connect with. And the billionaire boss in the book? He’s not evil, but man, does he make life tough for the women around him. It's all about the emotional hoops they have to jump through because of him.
Fun fact: Alison didn't dream up Phoebe Lee — the character who throws in a mega-twist — first. She started with Zanne and Holly (the boss's wife) but knew the past needed a say in their story. Enter Phoebe, a total boss lady with a mission.
The real talk in the book is about chasing dreams and the heavy prices we pay when they’re snatched away. Alison’s big hope? That everyone who reads will think super hard about who we trust and the promises we make.
Oh, and because we just had to know what Alison’s flipping through right now, she’s all about "Family Lore" by Elizabeth Acevedo. As for what's next for Alison B. Hart, well fans should mark their calendars for next May. The upcoming novel, 'April May June July,' revolves around siblings bearing those names, with narratives unfolding over the corresponding months. How cool!
Want the full lowdown of our heart-to-heart with Alison? Dive into the complete chat with Christine Lee below. Trust us, you’ll want to hear every last juicy detail!
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