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Synopsis
Jessica Keener returns with this collection of nine stories that thematically address variations of love, love of self, family, and sexual relationships, from loneliness and isolation, desperation and rejection, to need and passion, forgiveness and, finally, to love found.
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Women in bed: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary short story collection explores mature themes including sexual relationships, loneliness, desperation, and emotional complexity through intimate adult scenarios with explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include emotional abuse, loneliness, and rejection (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in character-driven literary fiction will appreciate these nuanced explorations of love and connection.