Description
Book SynopsisA special reissue from Head of Zeus's bestselling anthology series of 100 of literature's sexiest stories, chosen by Mariella Frostrup and the Erotic Review. Strict mistresses, naughty maids, handsome gardeners and disarming strangers; literature is awash with love, sex and desire. This collection brings together
100 of the best examples, hand-picked by Mariella Frostrup and the
Erotic Review. From romance and seduction to downright dirty deeds, here are prize-winners, bestsellers and rising stars, each of whom prove that when it comes to the bedroom, a little fiction goes a long way. So whether you're looking for love, lust or something in between, this gorgeous anthology is the perfect gift... or bedside companion. Reviews for
Desire: 'A veritable Milk Tray of titillating tales'
THE TIMES 'Frostrup has brought a fresh eye to amorous fiction'
THE TELEGRAPH 'The perfect bedside companion'
Best MagazineTrade ReviewA veritable Milk Tray of titillating tales, which quickly kicks off with stories of bedhopping, longing, affairs, orgies, smut and filth... no one can criticise this collection for a narrow range of desire' * The Times *
A hefty great volume... Frostrup has brought a fresh eye to amorous fiction... A quick perusal of
Desire's contents reveals an admirably broad range of sexual expression' * Daily Telegraph *
Frostrup has always managed to combine cleverness with sexiness * Tatler *
The perfect bedside companion * Best Magazine *
To inspire new erotic writers, Frostrup has edited
Desire: 100 of Literature's Sexiest Stories, pulling together some of the raciest lines in history * Sun *
The stories are well chosen from a variety of sources, not just from the romantic genre but literary and historical fiction as well... A really enjoyable collection' * Nudge Book *
[This will be] eagerly welcomed by bookworms who like their reading material to venture between the sheets. Forget EL James, though: these saucy stories are generally well written * Metro *
