Gigi Levangie Grazer, the New York Times bestselling author of The Starter Wife, returns with a hilarious and spirited tale of love—both lost and found. L.A. is no place for widows. This is what forty-four-year-old Hannah Bernal quickly discovers after the tragic death of her handsome and loving husband, John. Misery and red-rimmed eyes are little tolerated in the land of the beautiful. But life … in the land of the beautiful. But life stumbles on: Hannah’s sweet three-year-old daughter, Ellie, needs to be dropped off at her overpriced preschool, while Hannah herself must get back to work in order to pay the bills on “Casa Sugar,” the charming Spanish-styled bungalow they call home.
Fortunately, Hannah has her “Grief Team” for emotional support: earth mother and fanatical animal lover Chloe, who finds a potential blog post in every moment; aspiring actress Aimee, who has her cosmetic surgeon on speed dial; and Jay, Hannah’s TV producing partner, who has a penchant for Mr. Wrong. But after a series of mishaps and bizarre occurrences, one of which finds Hannah in a posh Santa Monica jail cell, her friends start to fear for her sanity. To make matters worse, John left their financial affairs in a disastrous state. And when Hannah is dramatically fired from her latest producing gig, she finds herself in danger of losing her house, her daughter, and her mind.
One night, standing in her backyard under a majestic avocado tree, in the throes of grief, Hannah breaks down and asks, “Why?” The answer that comes back—Why not?—begins an astounding journey of discovery and transformation that leads Hannah to her own truly extraordinary life after death.
Praise for The After Wife
“Fans of Lolly Winston, Mary Kay Andrews, and Jennifer Weiner will especially enjoy Grazer’s newest.”—Booklist
“Hilariously funny and profoundly wise, The After Wife is for anyone who’s ever been married or widowed, in debt or in love. I could not put it down: a fabulous read!”—Nancy Thayer, author of Island Girls
“A charming tale of a grieving forty-ish widow—and the wacky friends who love her.”—Los Angeles Times
“A book that is part Jacqueline Susann, part Real Housewives . . . Gigi Levangie Grazer [is a] Jimmy Choo’ed-out satirist.”—National Post
“Fans of The Starter Wife will be equally charmed with The After Wife.”—Library Journal
“Grazer’s entertaining satire is sure to spice up any occasion.”—Publishers Weekly
more
Hilariously funny and profoundly wise, The After Wife is for anyone who’s ever been married or widowed, in debt or in love. I could not put it down: a fabulous read!
First read of this author which I found very entertaining as the characters and plot were well developed and it moved along to a satisfying conclusion. Not predictable.
I laughed out loud and could not put this novel down! An outrageous look at life from the eyes of a middle class woman who suddenly loses her husband. In walk a cadre of friends to help she and her daughter transition. But his death opens a portal where she sees and hears spirits of the dead. She loses her husband and her job. If you excuse the …
Loved this book, just be prepared with tissues!
Funny, enjoyable read! The main character would be a good friend of mine! Her heartache, spunk and sharp wit make this a great story.
Engaging characters that made you laugh. Well written for a light easy story
I guess I could relate since I was widowed several years ago. Not a good read for everyone.
I absolutely loved this book! The witty writing is unforgettable. In the beginning I thought it was going to be a sad, maudlin story. What a surprise. You must read this.
I wish the characters in this book, were my friends. What a humorous story for an otherwise sad subject. I had not read any of the authors boms, but I certainly plan to. Funny, witty and very unexpected.
Wasn’t sure I would like it at first, but it grew on me. Quite witty I think. Even though it deals with a loss and the main character gets quite depressed, there is still a funny edgeness to this book.
Great read.
This book had me crying, laughing and sitting at the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened next. Great story with unexpected twists and turns. I loved it.
A little strange
I loved this book and all it’s interesting characters. The author does a great job at creating and capturing Jay, and the Branny etc. Everyone you meet is a treat in there own way!
This is part of a series. I didn’t read the first book, but had no trouble following the story line of this book. Not interested enough in the characters to read the books that follow.
Just ok. Not a favorite.
Kind of weird – or maybe I just don’t live enough in the characters’ worlds to be able to identify and “believe” in it enough to get engrossed in the story.
Book had its humorous moments, but I found it extremely pitiful and depressing. Not my preference for entertainment.
I could not connect with the characters or story line and had to put it aside!
Heartfelt but engaging fun banter