He's Got to Go O'Flanagan, Sheila

When Orla O'Neill's boyfriend Donal moves into her flat, she thinks it's the natural next step. What she doesn't anticipate is how irritating cohabitation can be — the bathroom habits, the dirty dishes, the way he commandeers the remote. Sheila O'Flanagan writes romantic comedy with an edge of real frustration, the kind where you're laughing but also cringing in recognition. Orla's not a monster for wanting her space back, and Donal's not a villain for being human. That's what makes this work: it's messy, relatable, and genuinely funny. O'Flanagan, one of Ireland's bestselling contemporary fiction writers, nails the small indignities of modern relationships without turning it into a screed or a fairytale. Perfect for anyone who's ever loved someone and still wanted to throttle them over toast crumbs.