Yes, it was funny, it was fast paced and enjoyable and finished soooo quickly!
Poor Annie Mercer is dumped by her fiancée who travels to Paris to find himself like young Amy March (I prayed for Annie that he wouldn’t find his own Laurie and engaged with him!)
But this is just the beginning of her problems. She is also sagged from her job. The reason is: sexual harassment. Wow Annie, it seems like so many things won’t end well for you. And wait a minute! Why your new neighbor Harper is black eyed and why a private investigator lurking around your apartment? It’s getting more interesting at each page. So let’s jump in and read more to learn about where Annie’s new life direction is headed to!
This is witty, entertaining, sarcastic reading, captured my interest at the first email part written to the sooner runaway fiancée. In addition to Annie’ s narration, there are journal parts and lots of emails help us catch Annie’s new and complicated life story. This is not only romance or love triangle story. There are so multiple relationships of Annie are told in this story including mom-daughter, friendships, interaction with colleagues. It’s a great combination of tragedy, humor, realism, life choices. You may not want to stop reading and keep smiling.

So this is one of quickest readings. I loved the sarcastic, intelligent tone and I perfectly connected with heroine. The thing I didn’t like mostly is the romance parts of the book. I couldn’t find it believable and real. I don’t think they had any chemistry or intense feelings and I also had some troubles about ending and the choice Annie made. So I cut my points to 3.5 stars but I still round them up to 4 stars because I loved the author’s word choices and creative, original way of story-telling. So I’m choosing to evaluate this as adult fiction novel, instead of romance.

Overall I had so much fun.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for sharing this book’s ARC COPY (made me smile a lot) in exchange my honest review.

First of all, love a woman with a STEM career!

Annie is a chemist who finds herself at a career crossroads when she resigns from her job due to inappropriate behavior by her boss. And if that weren’t enough, her fiancé has left the country (and his job) to find himself in Paris months before their wedding. Forced to reinvent her life, Annie claims she wants “No new friends” and shuts out her old friends too...
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This story, written in an alternating format of journal entries, emails, and text messages, takes you along as Annie emerges from her less than desirable circumstances and takes control of her own life.
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You might also enjoy this book if you are interested in some amateur PI work, an Instagram influencer neighbor, and punny cat names.
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Thank you to #lakeunionpublishing and @netgalley for the ARC.

This Won’t End Well was a great light read about friendship and just life in general! I really enjoyed Annie and how navigates her life after it was turned upside down. I loved being on this poetic journey with her as she grows in so many different aspects!

TO: future readers of This Won’t End Well
From: A very satisfied reader
Subject: four and half stars for This Won’t End Well
I LOVE Camille Pagan. She is very witty and writes fun, lovable characters.
This Won’t End Well follows Annie Mercer and her fiancé Jon. It’s a classic Will they/won’t they scenario.
I found myself really invested in the side characters as well.
I love Epistolary novels, so this was a slam dunk for me.
Thank you #netgalley and #lakeunion for the ARC.

'In reality, I’ve been expecting the best in spite of all evidence to the contrary- including an unshakable feeling that my so-called fiancé would not be coming home tomorrow as he claimed.'

Annie Mercer and her fiancé (French teacher) Jon suddenly no longer seem to be on the same page about their future. Her important work as a chemist has ‘derailed’ after an incident involving her heinous boss Todd (who is way too hands on) , her best friend Leesa thinks every disaster can be cured with rose quartz and essential oil, products Leesa is peddling with serious ‘entrepreneurial spirit’, and Jon has abandoned her for Paris, informing her he needs space from everyone. This space encompasses her the most. Living with her mother seemed like the best thing a loving daughter could do, especially knowing her engagement has given her mom something to live for, pulled her out of her funk. It is also a chance for Annie to figure out her next move. Now, the hunger in her mother’s eyes to see Annie married is too much to bear, especially with Jon running off. Annie is resolved to keep new people out of her life, but her mother’s new neighbor gives her something to distract her, a brief escape from the disaster that is her own life. Cleaning houses for the neighbors is a welcome break from residue anger about what happened in her former work, the perfect way to make money while she maintains her ‘vow of interpersonal abstinence’. Where is the harm in watching a young life blooming?

The new neighbor is Harper, gliding through life on heels and for Annie, ‘watching her makes me feel like life could be easier’, the shame though is Annie’s great brain never ceases to be thinking, chewing on all her problems. If only she could be as carefree. She has had enough drama, particularly the soap opera her own relationship with absent Jon has become. Jon, who won’t even reply to her emails, how is she supposed to have faith he will come back in time for their wedding date, looming awfully close now, when he has gone silent on her? Better to spend her time watching Harper, only to discover someone else is watching the intriguing beauty too. This someone is Mo, the suspicious ‘twenty-something Middle Eastern man’ that has raised alarm for the online neighborhood community. Mo, who catches her spying on Harper. Mo, however, has a purpose in his snooping, after-all it is his job as a private investigator to watch people. As the two get to know each other, he offers her the chance to work alongside him. Why not? It could be fun.

It isn’t long before she is breaking her vow to keep people out. Her relationship with Jon is going through some type of metamorphosis, as he is acting out of character. She knows he loves her, but with all this changing, are they still right for one another? Will the pull of Paris put too much strain on their love? Can she compare to the charms Paris has for her Francophile beloved? Will her best friend ever stop sipping the essential oil Kool–aid (because surely it isn’t Annie who is the problem) long enough so Annie can find comfort and support? Is living with her mother truly just a ‘temporary arrangement’? Should she be enjoying herself this much working alongside Mo? Will she ever confront what happened at the lab, so that she can free herself to make career choices? Will she get on a plane and meet Jon in Paris, when he is back in contact and desperate for her to come and see for herself why he is having a hard time leaving? She might just love France as much as him! Imagine the possibilities!

Annie is in her own way, and it’s fun. You should hate Jon, because is it really necessary to go cold turkey in your relationship because you’re having a ‘France loving crisis’, but he is too mild to offend. Annie is a handful, and of course she can be self-centered in the way so many of us are, the star of our own life and all that, but she makes for a funny little novel. She doesn’t have anything figured out, retiring from her problems seems like the answer, but the fastest way to find yourself a target for more drama is a self-imposed sabbatical from the school of life. She has some serious self-reflection on the horizon, and it’s not just about her love life. Despite her refusal to open herself to new relationships, Mo and Harper may well be the catalyst she needs to get her life back on track, but where it will lead is up in the air.

A fun, fast paced read about sexual harassment, love, career, friendship, family and snooping. It may end well, despite evidence to the contrary.

Publication Date: February 25, 2020

Lake Union Publishing

This is not the typical book I read (I love thrillers) but I’m glad I requested this book! A light read with interesting characters that entertain you.

A thoroughly enjoyable book about new friendships, espionage and finding love. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it

I always know when I read a Camille Pagan book that I will meet some very interesting characters. This was no exception. A fun and lighthearted book with wonderful characters and a fun trip to Paris. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

A light and sweet read. Annie's carefully planned life takes an unexpected turn when she suddenly has to quit her job and her fiance goes on an overseas trip alone and no longer responds to her email. Annie has to figure out what to do next and reevaluate her life choices. Along the way she makes new friends, comes to terms with the past and makes new plans.
This is a story full of hope which celebrates what it means to be different and what it means to grow as a person.
Perfect for fans of Abbie Waxman.

When Annie's fiancee up and goes to France and she loses her job , she decides to take a break from people. Only planning to talk to people she already knows, things don't go as planned for Annie! Annie lives with her mom and they get a new neighbor Harper. Harper wants to be Annie's friend. Annie also meets Mo, a private investigator who has a subject in the neighborhood he is keeping an eye on. This was a wonderful heartwarming story about friendship, family, and finding ones true happiness. I loved the characters in the book and felt like I could live on Annie's street and be friends with her and Harper. I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.

’ll admit I’m more tomboy than romantic. I enjoy working in the yard or hiking a trail, a tad more than dressing up and going out to dinner. So I was hesitant to read this book, thinking it would be gushy romantic. But it wasn’t. And best of all, the protagonist is a scientist; a smart female scientist named Annie.

This Won't End Well - Book Cover Annie is engaged to Jon. Annie has recently resigned from her research scientist position at Sanity Chemical Innovation, where she was sexually assaulted by the CEO. She now runs a small cleaning business where she uses only natural ingredients.

Jon has a trust fund but only wants to live in Paris where he fits right in with the French scene. He also feels the atmosphere does wonders for his complexion as well as his attitude.

Leesa is Annie’s best friend. She owns a business called, LiteWeight, which sells essentials and crystals. Annie, being a scientist, is skeptical about the science behind Leesa’s business. But friendship is about acceptance.

Then there is Annie’s mother Fae, who has some pending issues from a marriage gone bad – even after all these years. And a new neighbor, Harper, who wears dark sunglasses to hide a black eye, and her dog, Moppet.

Mix these characters together and throw in a Mo (you’ll have to read it to figure this one out) and you have quite the story about the theory of love and how endings really can be new beginnings.

I enjoyed this book; it had a variety of different parts that make it work.

Camille Pagan's books do not disappoint! I love Pagan's writing style. Annie and Jon are engaged, but Jon decides to go to Paris unexpectedly. Annie has a work situation that is causing her issues. How will Annie handle her fiance's absence during this time? Will she stick to her vow of not meeting new people? This was a very enjoyable read!

Camille Pagan never fails to draw me in from the first pages engage me with her characters and keep me turning the pages.Love how her new novel was told through email journal notes .Its fun to be entertained taken out of everyday life a new adventure.I recommend all the authors books for fun enjoyment great characters.#netgalley#lakeunion

Camille Pagan's books are always a fun read, and THIS WON'T END WELL is no exception. Told through the journal entries of protagonist Annie, we follow her journey to self-discovery. I appreciated the themes of introspection while journeying outside one's comfort zone, and I thought telling the story through journal entries helped enhance that theme even moreso than a typical novel structure. Looking forward to Camille's next book already!

A fun, lovable, and enjoyable novel! The characters are charming and quirky, and the story is interesting with an easy flow as the main character has to reinvent herself when faced with unexpected changes. I recommend this book! Thank you to the Tall Poppies and NetGalley for the early reader copy. all opinions are my own.

Thank you to Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Things aren't going so well for Annier Mercer. Her fiancé suddenly left for Paris to "find himself" and she just quit her job after being wrongfully accused of sexual harassment. So it's time for her to take a break from everyone, especially new people. But when Harper moves in next door, Annie can't help but keep eye on her; especially after seeing Harper with a black eye and finding private investigator Mo, lurking outside her house. This won't end well, will it?

This was a fun read that gave me Class Mom vibes! It's written in a series of emails, journal entries, and narrative. The emails were my favorite - so much sarcasm and wit - I definitely read them with a smile on my face. She also makes a dig at MLM businesses which made me cringe at first but I thought she did a good job at presenting both sides. I think the book started off strong and then slowed down but picked up towards the end. Overall still very enjoyable.

This was the first book I've read from this author and it was just okay. It was hard for me to get into and the characters didn't keep my attention.

I have read one other book by Camille and was delighted with it, so I was eager to dive into this one. I enjoyed the alternating between emails, diaries and real life point of view, and really getting into Annie's headspace. This was a solid, interesting ride through Annie's job, family, relationships and just socialization that I found fascinating and hard to put down. Great, quick, enjoyable ready and thankful for the ARC!

Camille Pagan has done it once again. I have loved every book of hers that I have read so far and this one just might be my favourite next to Forever Is The Worst Long Time. The characters in This Won't End Well are so endearing, especially Annie, Harper and Mo. I read this book super quickly, and felt so satisfied with the ending, yet disappointed that it was over. I very rarely give a book 5 stars on Goodreads, but this one was a definite 5 stars for me. I will absolutely recommend this gem of a novel to friends and family.

This was such a fun and quirky read from start to finish! I read this on the plane, and it was a great plane read that kept me entertained for hours without being too emotionally draining.

When Annie's fiance unexpectedly moves to France without a warning and she loses her job, Annie decides to shut herself off from the road. After all, you can't be hurt or disappointed by people if you don't spend time with them, right? But after meeting a mysterious new neighbor, Annie slowly starts to reevaluate her priorities and herself.

Oh, this was a hoot! Annie was quirky to a fault, and in many ways reminded me of Nina Hill from The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbie Waxman. This was another book with a strong female protagonist and an entertaining cast of supporting characters. I did not agree with or understand all of Annie's decisions, but I greatly enjoyed her character growth and development. I loved all of the comedic relief sprinkled throughout the novel (those listserve emails were my favorite).

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for this book in exchange for an honest review!