A humorous, well-researched pop history of the disastrous love lives of prominent historical figures, from Lord Byron to Elizabeth Taylor.

"Although the 13 stories feature heartbreaking and horrific tales, Wright leaves the reader with positive and hopeful thoughts on love... The writing fits right in with the work of comedian authors Tina Fey and Chelsea Handler" Library Journal ("starred review") Delightful... funny, irreverent... The book teaches even as it entertains, and applies modern psychology to the behavior of its subjects, providing both amusements and consolation to people likely in need of both. "Publishers Weekly (starred review)" When it comes to love and desire, conquest is thrilling, revenge is delicious, but does anything really satisfy like schadenfreude? Here, have a heaping plate of it, courtesy of the wittiest writer on the beat. "Ben Ryder Howe, author of My Korean Deli" I took" It Ended Badly" and a bottle of wine to the couch, and I didn't get up until both were finished. "Alexis Coe, author of Alice+Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis" From Nero's narcissism to Oscar Wilde's heartbreak to Debbie Reynolds drama with Eddie Fisher and Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Wright provides an illuminating chronicle of love, heartbreak and everything in-between. It's a must-read for anyone who loves history or a good story, especially when accompanied with a pint of ice cream and romantic angst. And unlike the tumultuous relationships she covers in these pages, you'll be sad when "It Ended Badly" is over. "Mary Pilon, author of The New York Times bestselling The Monopolists" Heartbroken? Jennifer Wright has the antidote. A compassionate, dishy, and very funny tour of the unbelievable but true antics of the world's most legendary exes, "It Ended Badly" is the perfect break up cure. You will cry until you laugh. "Iris Smyles, author of Iris Has Free Time" This fantastic book will make you feel so much better about your break ups! "Danny Strong, creator, writer, and director of TV's Empire""

Jennifer Wright is a columnist for the "New York Observer" and the "New York Post," covering sex and dating. She was one of the founding editors of TheGloss.com, and her writing regularly appears in such publications as "Cosmopolitan," "Glamour," and "Maxim." Her breakup cure is gin, reruns of 30 Rock, and historical biographies. She lives and loves in New York City.