Joseph Murray Fling Paperback Romantic Comedy Novel

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

J. F. Murray is an Irish writer based in Gibbstown, a small Gaeltacht area in County Meath. From the age of sixteen, Joseph began writing screenplays and directing short films, which led to a Most Original Award at Fresh Film Festival. After graduating from college, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a digital content specialist. When the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, Joseph was determined to use the lockdown as an opportunity to pursue his passion for storytelling full-time and he fell in love with writing again. He has also gained a following on TikTok with his unique brand of comedy sketches.