It's been a very emotional year for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong, and now she's finally ready to release her painful untold story.

Taylor has just released the cover for her upcoming memoir, Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss and Finding the Courage Within, highlights the domestic abuse she suffered -- photos included -- at the hands of her late husband, Russell Armstrong.

The reality star tells People on the message of her first book:

"My book takes readers behind the glamour of Beverly Hills to show them the terrible violence I suffered, and the slow and painful process of rebuilding my shattered life. I want readers in abusive relationships to learn from my suffering and use my book to help them find their own courage within."

Armstrong filed from divorce from her late husband in July citing domestic abuse -- he tragically committed suicide just one month later.

The memoir hits shelves on Feb. 7.

RHOBH star Kim Richards has checked into rehab for alcohol abuse, according to ETonline.

The 47-year-old former child star is currently at an undisclosed treatment center.

During first season's finale, Richards' problems with alcohol were made public knowledge.

In a particular scene, Kim and sister Kyle were seen getting into an argument in a limousine over the drinking problem.

Richards' rep has yet to release a statement.

After suffering though the painful loss of her ex-husband Russell last summer, Taylor Armstrong has just signed a book deal with Simon & Schuster which will follow the reality star's turbulent life thus far.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star will share photos and details of the physical and emotional abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex, who committed suicide in the bedroom of a friends Mulholland Drive home on August 15.

The memoir will recount not only Taylor's own personal experiences with abuse, but also highlight several celebrities who have been involved in similar domestic situations.

Armstrong is hoping the book will help educate other victims of domestic violence -- she filed for divorce in July, citing domestic abuse.

The yet-untitled book is set to hit shelves on Feb. 7.

Taking a fashion cue from fellow Beverly Hills neighbor Paris Hilton, Lisa Vanderpump chose to coordinate outfits with her pup for an appearnce at The Grove, on Tuesday.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star stopped by the posh LA mall to promote her new cookbook, Simply Divine -- an easy-to-follow book of recipes that claims to turn anyone into a master entertainer.

The British beauty also brought along an array of sweet treats to share, made from a recipe Lisa created especially for her new book. Yum!

Who knew this Beverly Hills housewife was such a master chef?

Until now, Taylor Armstrong's alleged physical abuse hasn't been discussed on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but in a confrontational scene on the Bravo reality show, Camille Grammer unloads.

After Taylor confronts the Housewives claiming they've treated her "poorly," Camille says:

"We don't say that he hit you. We don't say that he broke your jaw, or that he beat you up, and he hit you."

Russell Armstrong committed suicide on August 15.

Taylor Armstrong could be starring on the next season of Dancing with the Stars, according to RumorFix.

The site claims the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is close to securing her deal with ABC's hit dancing show.

Reportedly in the past, the DWTS' producers have avoided putting the Housewives on the show. Perhaps they're having a change of heart.

Armstrong's co-star Camille Grammer told the site, "If Taylor did get it I would be happy for her and I would tune in to watch!”

We'd be watching, too!

Brandi Glanville appears on this season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and on the show she has advised cast member Camille Grammer about the importance of dating post-divorce (Glanville was married to Eddie Cibrian.)

So, looks like Brandi is taking her own advice!

She hit up the the famous Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch on Saturday with Spencer Falls -- aka Spencer from the Virgin Mobile ad campaign. (Luckily, she didn't run into her nemesis on the show, Kyle Richards, who was also picking pumpkins that day.)

Later, Glanville re-Tweeted Falls' Tweet: "@brandiglanville had so much fun picking out pumpkins today."

The two got close posing for pics (below) -- what do you think -- are they an item?

Kyle Richards and fellow Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Adrienne Maloof spent Saturday with their families at the pumpkin patch!

"Pumpkin patch today! Love this time of year :-)," Richards Tweeted.

Sporting her signature hoop earrings, Kyle brought her four daughters and husband Mauricio, and Adrienne arrived with hubby Paul and their two sons. Kyle and Mauricio left with several pumpkins -- and youngest daughter Portia! -- in a wagon -- too cute!

Keep reading for video of the housewives' day at the patch -- watch what Kyle had to say about nemesis Brandi Glanville!