"The definitive oral history of the hit television franchise The Real Housewives, from its unlikely start in the gated communities of Orange County to the pop culture behemoth it has become-spanning eight cities, hundreds of cast members, and millions of fans"-- The definitive oral history of the "Real Housewives" television franchise, from its unlikely start in the gated communities of Orange County to the pop culture behemoth it has become. Quinn provides a tell-all, in which the wives, producers, and network executives get real about the lives behind the glam squads and tabloid feuds. Unfiltered, unvarnished-- the truth is so much better, isn't it? -- adapted from publisher info and jacket. Provided by publisher.

"Andy Cohen Books"--Title page.

But now we said it : a who's who of cast, network executives, and production -- "Meet the Wives" : the Real housewives of Orange County -- "Bite of the Apple" : the Real housewives of New York City -- "Just Peachy" : the Real housewives of Atlanta -- "Flipping the Table" : the Real housewives of New Jersey -- "Capitol Wives" : the Real housewives of D.C. -- "Shine of a Diamond" : the Real housewives of Beverly Hills -- "Ocean Views" : the Real housewives of Miami -- "Chesapeake Babes" : the Real housewives of Potomac -- "Cowgirl Country" : the Real housewives of Dallas.