When Happily Ever After Fails: A Novel

Courtney Deane's novel "The Happy Endings Project" is a witty, well-paced, and original story about a twenty-something woman who lands a teaching job at Excelsior Primm, one of Philadelphia's oldest and most prestigious preparatory academies. She rewrites sad endings in her life, but when an unexpected plot twist threatens to derail her happy ending, she begins to realize why these conclusions are so hard to come by.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2024
Publisher: SparkPress

A captivating tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Courtney Deane's books are a must-read for anyone who loves a good story. With her witty writing and well-paced plot, Deane has created a series of novels that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

In her latest book, "The Happy Ending," Abigail Gardner is a twentysomething art teacher who has lost everything she ever loved. Her parents are dead, her "like a brother" is in love with her, and her career as an art teacher has been destroyed by a viral incident involving sophomores and Spanx.

But just when it seems like Abigail's life can't get any worse, she is granted a second chance. She lands a teaching job at Excelsior Primm, one of Philadelphia's oldest and most prestigious preparatory academies.

At first, Abigail is thrilled to have a new opportunity to start over. She is excited to teach literature, her least favorite subject, and to explore the theme of tragedy. However, as she starts to rewrite every sad ending she can get her hands on, she begins to realize that there are consequences to her actions.

As Abigail's life starts to resemble the fairy tales she adores, she begins to attract the attention of a hot guy named Jack. She also starts to gain recognition for her work as an art teacher, and her career is taking off. But when an unexpected plot twist threatens to derail her happy ending, Abigail begins to question whether or not she is willing to sacrifice everything she has worked for.

"The Happy Ending" is a witty and original story that will leave you thinking long after you have finished reading. Deane's writing is clever and engaging, and her characters are well-developed and relatable. If you are looking for a book that will keep you entertained and challenged, then Courtney Deane's books are a must-read.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684632404