Taylor Armstrong Signs Book Deal

Battered reality star Taylor Armstrong's life will soon be even more of an open book... literally. The real housewife of Beverly Hills has signed a book deal with publishing powerhouse Simon and Schuster. The titillating tell-all is set to be released this February. An insider tells Radaronline.com, "It will be a memoir and the abuse she endured while married to Russell, as well as another abusive relationship she was in the past will all be detailed." Although many will view Armstrong's decision to write an autobiography as yet another way to score a payday, the source says the Bravo star genuinely wants to help other women like herself. The source adds, "Taylor is writing the book to put a face on women involved in domestic violence. She wants the public to know there are resources for battered women, and there is a way out." Armstrong's estranged husband Russell hung himself in August after the couple began having major marriage and money problems.