The Man I Love
Book 1 of The Fish Tales
by Suanne Laqueur
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Pub Date Jun 16 2014 | Archive Date Feb 01 2017
Description
"Like it or not, she made you the man you are. And you never got over her. You just left."
The man is Erik "Fish" Fiskare, a student of technical theatre at a Philadelphia university. At twenty-two, he is the lover and soul mate of Daisy Bianco, a beautiful and talented ballerina. His best friend is William Kaeger, Daisy’s charismatic, free-spirited partner.
Erik is equally confused and fascinated by Will’s bisexuality, yet he finds his bond with Will is nearly as soulful as his love for Daisy. He implicitly trusts Will with his thoughts and fears, and relies on Will to always be between Daisy and a ten-foot drop to the floor.
When Will embarks on a disastrous affair with a dancer named James Dow, it pushes both Erik’s tolerance and trust. But rejection pushes James over the edge of sanity, taking Will and Daisy with him and leaving Erik in the ruins. Erik soon discovers that in the face of heartache, grief and betrayal, love is not always enough to make you stay. And sometimes, it’s the only thing that can bring you back.
Spanning fifteen years and following a man's thrilling emotional journey back to the truth of himself, Laqueur's debut novel explores the dark side of devotion and the futility of running from one's past. The Man I Love is an epic tale of love and forgiveness that will linger long after the last page is turned.
The man is Erik "Fish" Fiskare, a student of technical theatre at a Philadelphia university. At twenty-two, he is the lover and soul mate of Daisy Bianco, a beautiful and talented ballerina. His best friend is William Kaeger, Daisy’s charismatic, free-spirited partner.
Erik is equally confused and fascinated by Will’s bisexuality, yet he finds his bond with Will is nearly as soulful as his love for Daisy. He implicitly trusts Will with his thoughts and fears, and relies on Will to always be between Daisy and a ten-foot drop to the floor.
When Will embarks on a disastrous affair with a dancer named James Dow, it pushes both Erik’s tolerance and trust. But rejection pushes James over the edge of sanity, taking Will and Daisy with him and leaving Erik in the ruins. Erik soon discovers that in the face of heartache, grief and betrayal, love is not always enough to make you stay. And sometimes, it’s the only thing that can bring you back.
Spanning fifteen years and following a man's thrilling emotional journey back to the truth of himself, Laqueur's debut novel explores the dark side of devotion and the futility of running from one's past. The Man I Love is an epic tale of love and forgiveness that will linger long after the last page is turned.
A Note From the Publisher
The Man I Love is the first book in Suanne Laqueur’s Fish Tales series. The triology follows the extraordinary romance of Erik “Fish” Fiskare and Daisy Bianco. When they meet in college, she is an aspiring ballet dancer and he is learning the behind-the-scenes art of stagecraft. Quickly they are drawn into a romance both youthfully passionate and maturely soulful. Their love story thrives within a world of creativity and artistry until it is changed forever by a shocking act of violence on their campus. One that will change their relationship, and their lives, forever.
The Man I Love is the first book in Suanne Laqueur’s Fish Tales series. The triology follows the extraordinary romance of Erik “Fish” Fiskare and Daisy Bianco. When they meet in college, she is an aspiring ballet dancer and he is learning the behind-the-scenes art of stagecraft. Quickly they are drawn into a romance both youthfully passionate and maturely soulful. Their love story thrives within a world of creativity and artistry until it is changed forever by a shocking act of violence on their campus. One that will change their relationship, and their lives, forever.
Advance Praise
"Laqueur's prose is solid and vivid."
--Kirkus Reviews
"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 Chemistry and Imperfectly Criminal
"I believe the very essence of a blockbuster story happens before the author has put pen to paper. The premise percolates as a memory and its calling haunts the subconscious. When the plot finally rises above the subconscious, so has the time come to write and a gifted writer knows the moment. This is who Ms. Laqueur is: a truly gifted writer connected to the words she writes."
--Diane Lunsford, Feathered Quill Book Reviews
"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 for Realistic Fiction
"Absolutely breathtaking... With it's 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
--Kirkus Reviews
"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 Chemistry and Imperfectly Criminal
"I believe the very essence of a blockbuster story happens before the author has put pen to paper. The premise percolates as a memory and its calling haunts the subconscious. When the plot finally rises above the subconscious, so has the time come to write and a gifted writer knows the moment. This is who Ms. Laqueur is: a truly gifted writer connected to the words she writes."
--Diane Lunsford, Feathered Quill Book Reviews
"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 for Realistic Fiction
"Absolutely breathtaking... With it's 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
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781499715606 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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