Kyle Richards Says Amanda Frances’ Book Release Felt “Opportunistic”

Kyle Richards is calling out Amanda Frances over the timing of her new book — and Amanda is responding.

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During the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, Kyle suggested that Amanda’s decision to go public with her book during Season 15 didn’t sit right with her.

According to Kyle, the timing felt calculated.

“That felt very opportunistic and that was off-putting,” she said.

Amanda, however, pushed back on that idea and explained that the book had been in the works long before filming.

“Next thing I know, I have four children and two toddlers, and I just kept putting it off,” she said.

She added that her team had been encouraging her to move forward with it for some time.

“My team would often say to me, ‘The world needs the book,’ or ‘People are ready for the book,’ or ‘Your audience is asking for the book,’ because my audience, my people, have known about this since I outlined it.”

Interestingly, Amanda admitted that the show itself — and her castmates — played a role in finally pushing her to finish it.

“Had the group not brought it up, it may have taken me longer. Maybe a couple more years,” she said.

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Amanda also gave some insight into what readers can expect from the book.

“But it’s so good. It starts with me leaving the cult, driving down A1A, Beach Boulevard, running away, betraying everything, abandoning everything besides myself, and then we get to tell my story.”

She described it as deeply personal, but still aligned with her brand.

“It’s a relationship with God book. Like how my first book is a relationship with money book.”

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6 comments

michers March 18, 2026 - 4:54 pm
“ my people “…. Lmao Amanda
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark March 18, 2026 - 3:55 pm
Yes Kyle, and The Agency, American Woman, and Kyle x ShitHindu moo-moo stores didn't feel "opportunistic" at all?.
Steve March 18, 2026 - 3:18 pm
Is there any book publishing that is not opportunistic in its timing? What about all the books by famous writers that come out in the fall of the year so they are available for Christmas? Or ones that come out (or are republished) when a movie or TV shows based on them is released. There is nothing wrong with an opportunistic release of a book. In fact, it is good marketing. (Kyle is likely correct that it was released to take advantage of the publicity Amanda would get from the show. Just like Kyle and so many other HW's have started businesses or opened stores (or restaurants!), using the show for publicity).
Zap It March 18, 2026 - 12:05 pm
Well of course it was opportunistic. This is why she wanted to be on the show.
Champagne Hangover March 18, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Grifters gotta grift…?
michers March 18, 2026 - 4:55 pm
Oh “ her people “ wanted the book so bad she could’ve stayed off the show with the four kids etc . I do not favor her at all . Ugh
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