The Man I Love (The Fish Tales, #1)

About this book

"Like it or not, she made you the man you are. And you never got over her. You just left." April 19, 1992: A man with a gun walks into a university theater, intent on stopping the show. Erik "Fish" Fiskare watches from the lighting booth as his life is instantly and irrevocably changed. Spanning fifteen years, The Man I Loveexplores how a single act of violence reverberates through a circle of college friends. At the circle's center is Erik and his girlfriend, Marguerite "Daisy" Bianco. Her love, passion and pragmatic strength have always sustained Erik, but when she succumbs to post-traumatic stress, the young couple is torn apart. Erik remains estranged from Daisy into his adulthood. He builds a satisfying life, yet he's haunted by the lingering bond of his soul mate. Soon Erik must face the past and answer the question: is leaving the end of loving? Fearlessly touching on today's social and mental health issues, The Man I Lovefollows Erik's journey back to the truth of himself and a woman he can't forget. With its gripping story and an unforgettable cast of characters, this epic novel of love and forgiveness lingers long after the last page is turned. "Laqueur's prose is solid and vivid." --Kirkus Reviews "As intense, angsty, tumultuous and heartbreaking as a beautiful epic love story gets. Absolutely addicting. Laqueur is one of the most eloquent authors I have ever read." --Maryse's Book Blog "Absolutely breathtaking... With its unique plotline and utterly exquisite writing, this is the kind of story you feel deep in your heart and that'll stay with you long after you finish reading." --Aestas Book Blog "Astounding. This is the book you read when you want to jump heads and live another life or when you want to submerge yourself into another reality, blood, guts and all." --Emma Scott, author of RUSH "This writer has the remarkable ability to shake each scene til it bleeds... This is one of those stories that will stay with you long after you finish the last page." --Mary Frame, author of Imperfect Chemistryand Imperfectly Criminal "An affirmation of the transformative power of love, a conduit to getting lost in an intricate landscape of intimacy, and a masterfully crafted reminder that life is not a dress rehearsal." --Underground Book Reviews "Five stars. The Man I Loveby Suanne Laqueur joins the handful of truly spectacular books I've read this year. The writing is gorgeous, each passage has a sort of rhythm that flows beautifully, drawing you deeper and deeper into Daisy and Erik's story." --Readers' Favorite Book Awards (gold medal, Realistic Fiction)