Books like I am having so much fun here without you by Courtney Maum
Set against the backdrop of Paris and London, the novel follows an artist who, after ending a passionate affair, strives to rekindle love with his married wife. His earnest attempts are complicated by the sale of a cherished painting and his wife’s discovery of his betrayal, creating a tense exploration of love, fidelity, and the fragile balance of marriage.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Courtney Maum
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