'The freshest, sexiest, funniest and most poignant book I've read in a very long time' - Claudia Carroll, author of The Love Algorithm

'Clever, original, witty and great insight into marriage and the problems that come when communication breaks down' - Sinead Moriarty, author of About Us

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 like it's all over. Until they meet their 100% match on a controversial new dating app - Fling.

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.

'Utterly original, emotionally astute and cripplingly funny, Fling is a fantastic read that genuinely warmed my heart' - Laura Jane Williams, author of The Lucky Escape

'Hilarious and original - one of the best books I've read this year' - Laura Price, author of Single Bald Female

'Fresh, funny, genuinely heartwarming' - Catherine Walsh, author of The Rebound

'Fabulous! A beautiful rom-com of the Nora Ephron variety' - Edel Coffey, author of Breaking Point

'A literary soul brother to the likes of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary' - Irish Independent

Having an affair might not always mean being unfaithful . . . Fling is the must-read rom-com of 2023, from debut author J. F. Murray.

About the Author

Joseph Murray is an Irish writer based in Gibbstown, a small Gaeltacht area in County Meath. After graduating with a B.A. in Film & Drama and an MSc in Marketing from Trinity College Dublin, Joseph 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 is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and has taken part in pride marches around the world.

He has also gained a following on TikTok with his unique brand of comedy sketches.

Reviews
Fling is a lightning-fast romcom full of comic capers, heartfelt moments and completely loveable characters. It's hilarious and original, with a genius concept that is begging for the big screen. One of the best books I've read this year. -- Laura Price, author of Single Bald Female
Wow. Just wow. The freshest, sexiest, funniest and most poignant book I've read in a very long time. I mean that so sincerely. From page one, I was rooting for both Tara and Colin. I defy any reader not to want to stand and cheer at the end. -- Claudia Carroll, bestselling author of The Matchmaker and One Night Only
Fabulous! A beautiful rom-com of the Nora Ephron variety -- Edel Coffey, author of Breaking Point
Funny, fresh and genuinely heartwarming, Fling is what romantic comedy is all about -- Catherine Walsh, author of The Matchmaker
'A literary soul brother to the likes of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary' -- Irish Independent
Utterly original, emotionally astute and cripplingly funny, FLING is a fantastic read that genuinely warmed my heart. Murray is a bright and talented new voice in fiction. * Laura Jane Williams, author of Lovestruck and Our Stop *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529098662
Author J.F. Murray
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Macmillan
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 586g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 163mm * 38mm