"In Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife, Lisa invites readers to peer beyond the glossy facade of her seemingly perfect life, revealing a deeply honest and profoundly human memoir. With Southern charm and unflinching candor, she weaves a narrative that exposes the hidden scars of abusive relationships, the haunting aftermath of suicide, and the lasting impact of sexual abuse.

What sets this memoir apart is its balance of raw vulnerability and unexpected humor. Lisa's voice is as warm as it is incisive, wrapping the reader in her world of designer clothes and high society while steadily pulling back the curtain to show the struggles and resilience that define her journey. Her ability to infuse even the darkest chapters with wit and charm is nothing short of remarkable.

This is not just a story of survival but a testament to the power of authenticity. Lisa's narrative will resonate with anyone who has ever hidden their pain beneath a polished exterior. It's a poignant reminder that strength is found not in perfection but in the courage to confront the truth. Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife is a compelling, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting memoir that stays with you long after the final page."

-Elissa Rosen Lifestyle Journalist, Freelance Reporter PEOPLE magazine

"Lisa Kaye Rayner's memoir, Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife reveals a past full of secrets. Much like Julia Phillips "You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again" tongues will be waging from Atlanta to NYC upon its release. Lisa was born to please. Her Mother taught her to be polite, pleasing and to never leave the house without lipstick. Her life continues in this vein today but she is stronger, wiser, and driven by a sense of purpose to help others. Like James Dickey said, southern women hold so many of its best kept secrets, and after all these years, Lisa is ready to talk!"

- Vikki Locke, ATL Radio Legend

In Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife, author Lisa Rayner delivers a sharp, hilarious, and deeply troubling portrait of Southern high society's rules-and the unspoken costs of fitting in. Lisa has the kind of life her mother always dreamed of: stunning homes; three rich ex-husbands, and a solid spot among the black-tie gala beau monde. But after stumbling again and again over her husbands' hidden faults-she realizes her picture-perfect world may be nothing more than a beautiful illusion. And it may all be tied to her troubling secrets from childhood. Set against the lush, genteel landscapes of Georgia, Rayner's novel peels back the layers of Southern charm to reveal the insecurities, rivalries and resilience of women who've been told who and what to be. Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife is a bold, unforgettable story about rediscovering one's self and finding the steel magnolia within. This thought-provoking novel will leave readers questioning what "having it all" really means.

-Stephanie Davis Smith, former editor at GQ, Self, The Atlantan and skirt! magazine