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J. F. Murray, the author of Fling, tells us about the rise of romantic fiction, why it's so popular and the emergence of tropes. What is your favourite romance trope?
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Longlisted for the BookTok Author Of The Year.
At once heartfelt and hilarious, Fling by Joseph Murray is the story to remind us all that sometimes, what you’re looking for might just be closer than you think.
'The freshest, sexiest, funniest and most poignant book I’ve read in a very long time. I defy any reader not to want to stand and cheer at the end' – Claudia Carroll
Your next one might be closer than you think . . .
Tara loved Colin at first sight. Colin loved Tara at first fight. That’s when they knew they were meant for each other.
But after six years, their marriage has started to crumble. Unable to recapture the spark they once had, it seems it’s all over. Until they meet their 100% match on a controversial new dating app – Fling . . .
‘Clever, original, witty and great insight into marriage and the problems that come when communication breaks down’ – Sinead Moriarty
'Utterly original, emotionally astute and cripplingly funny, Fling is a fantastic read that genuinely warmed my heart.' – Laura Jane Williams
'Hilarious and original - one of the best books I've read this year' – Laura Price
'Fresh, funny, genuinely heartwarming' – Catherine Walsh
‘Fabulous! A beautiful rom-com of the Nora Ephron variety’ – Edel Coffey
'A literary soul brother to the likes of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary' – Irish Independent
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J. F. Murray, the author of Fling, tells us about the rise of romantic fiction, why it's so popular and the emergence of tropes. What is your favourite romance trope?
BUY Fling by J. F. Murray: uk.bookshop.org/a/73/9781529098686
MORE about the book:
Longlisted for the BookTok Author Of The Year.
At once heartfelt and hilarious, Fling by Joseph Murray is the story to remind us all that sometimes, what you’re looking for might just be closer than you think.
'The freshest, sexiest, funniest and most poignant book I’ve read in a very long time. I defy any reader not to want to stand and cheer at the end' – Claudia Carroll
Your next one might be closer than you think . . .
Tara loved Colin at first sight. Colin loved Tara at first fight. That’s when they knew they were meant for each other.
But after six years, their marriage has started to crumble. Unable to recapture the spark they once had, it seems it’s all over. Until they meet their 100% match on a controversial new dating app – Fling . . .
‘Clever, original, witty and great insight into marriage and the problems that come when communication breaks down’ – Sinead Moriarty
'Utterly original, emotionally astute and cripplingly funny, Fling is a fantastic read that genuinely warmed my heart.' – Laura Jane Williams
'Hilarious and original - one of the best books I've read this year' – Laura Price
'Fresh, funny, genuinely heartwarming' – Catherine Walsh
‘Fabulous! A beautiful rom-com of the Nora Ephron variety’ – Edel Coffey
'A literary soul brother to the likes of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary' – Irish Independent
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