“When Happily Ever After Fails is a brilliantly funny faking-it rom-com. Abigail is a perfect heroine—equal parts messy and lovable—and this story is as much about her personal journey as it is about her blooming secret romance. Her relationships and the messy areas between love and friendship are brilliantly explored. A witty, well-paced, and original story—gimme all the Courtney Deane books with a big glass of rosé, please!”
— Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job and The Sweetest Revenge
“Courtney Deane offers up a radiant debut in When Happily Ever After Fails. Whip-smart and relatable, Abigail's search for her own happy ending will have you on the edge of your pool chair. An absolute must read this Spring!"
— Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors of Forever Hold Your Peace
“Courtney Deane’s debut is a novel in which you do not only root for the characters, but you believe in them. This book is for anyone who has ever tried to find their way, and especially for those who still are.”
—Gigi Garrett, author of Her Fake Engagement and Miss Christmas (now adapted as a Hallmark Christmas movie)
“Courtney Deane is a fresh, fabulous new voice in the women’s fiction world. Her debut novel is an absolute gem—heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply moving. I'll be watching and cheering as Ms. Deane's career takes off at what I'm certain will be a furious pace.”
— Melanie Summers, author of The Honeymooner
“An entertaining read that will keep you turning pages. The reader is taken on a ride with Abigail as she grows into herself and finds her voice. Deane makes it easy to root for Abigail along with the other quirky characters who have distinct and interesting personalities. When Happily Ever After Fails is a fun debut.”
-— Leslie A. Rasmussen, author of After Happily Ever After and The Stories We Cannot Tell -
The reviews are in!
“The end result is an expansive tale that will have the reader rooting for happily-ever-afters…A strong debut romance for fans of true happy endings.”
“This is a stirring romance that the great William Shakespeare would appreciate.”
— Readers’ Favorite (five-star review)
“…a charmingly astute romantic novel…”
“Deane did a great job of making you love the main character, Abigail, from the first chapter…This story was wonderful. I can’t wait to see what Deane writes next.”
“Courtney’s debut novel, When Happily Ever After Fails, gave me a mental workout I can’t even begin to describe. The challenge of perspective and perception, the notion of making the most and letting go, and driving home the idea of appreciating the moments life has to offer, no matter how minuscule, is what is going to make her an author to watch."
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Courtney Deane's highly anticipated debut novel, When Happily Ever After Fails, delves deep into the complex realms of shattered dreams and harsh realities. With an enchanting blend of poignant storytelling and intricate character development, Deane takes readers on an emotional journey exploring the inevitable clash between fantasy and reality.
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About Courtney
Courtney Deane has a knack for turning the silver linings of tragedies into gold. A natural writer since she was six, Deane used the medium to work through the deaths of her parents, which occurred when she was 14 (Dad) and 28 (Mom). These events were the inspiration for this fictionalized book – and a topic Deane is so very familiar with: what happens when happily ever after fails.
