I'm Fine and Neither Are You

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Honesty is the best policyexcept maybe when it comes to marriage.

Wife. Mother. Breadwinner. Penelope Ruiz-Kar is doing it all and barely keeping it together. Meanwhile, her best friend, Jenny Sweet, appears to be sailing through life. As close as the two women are, Jenny's passionate marriage, pristine house, and ultra-polite child stand in stark contrast to Penelope's underemployed husband, Sanjay, their unruly brood, and the daily grind she calls a career.

Then a shocking tragedy reveals that Jenny's life is far from perfect. Reeling, Penelope vows to stop keeping the peace and finally deal with the issues in her relationship. So she and Sanjay agree to a radical proposal: both will write a list of changes they want each other to make then commit to complete and total honesty.

What seems like a smart idea quickly spirals out of control, revealing new rifts and even deeper secrets. As Penelope stares down the possible implosion of her marriage, she must ask herself: When it comes to love, is honesty really the best policy

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A poignant novel that explores truthfulness and boundaries in friendship, marriage, and more. With relatable characters and a realistic plot, this character-driven novel will have readers wondering if honesty really is the best policy. Booklist A tale of friendship, this novel offers insight into the complexities of womens lives and how one woman learns to deal with it through the pain of loss and heartache and come out on top. New York Journal of Books Hotly anticipated novel Im Fine and Neither Are You follows Penelope Ruiz-Kars attempt at saving her marriage with total and brutal honestyBut what felt like a positive change quickly spirals out of control, revealing new rifts and even deeper secrets. Cosmopolitan UK Witty, heartfelt, and realistic. Novelgossip This is an apt and moving look at how the truth makes love stronger. Womans World [Im Fine and Neither Are You] packs a powerful punch. The Bristol Herald-Courier Camille Pagns novels are compulsively readable, and her latest may just be her ultimate page-turner. Smart, witty, and exacting, Im Fine and Neither Are You examines the high price of perfection and the rewards of getting realeven when doing so jeopardizes your most important relationships. I loved it. Sarah Jio, New York Times bestselling author With amazing insight into what its like to balance marriage, home, and career, Camille Pagn has shined a spotlight on the stark truth, which is that its much harder than we make it look. Mothers little helper takes on a very modernand unsettlingmeaning. This is one relatable tale. Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl He Used to Know A senseless tragedy causes a woman to reevaluate her entire life in Im Fine and Neither Are Youa beautiful novel that is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. Camille Pagns latest is a must-read for any woman who has tried (and most likely failed) to have it all. Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of Girls Night Out I laughed, cried, and reflected my way through Camille Pagns glorious novel. It is honest, deep, and timelynot to mention exquisitely written. The story moves at a precise clip, gripping the reader and asking many of lifes toughest but most important questions. A perfect read! Elyssa Friedland, author of The Intermission Im Fine and Neither Are You is as perfect as its titleRead this and thank me later. Barbara Bos, Women Writers, Womens Books

Author Bio

Camille Pagn is the #1 Amazon Kindle bestselling author of five novels, including Life and Other Near-Death Experiences, which was recently optioned for film, and Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. A journalist and former magazine editor, Pagn has written for the New York Times; O, The Oprah Magazine; Parade; Real Simple; Time; and many other publications and websites. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her family. You can visit her online at www.camillepagan.com.