Desire

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' Telegraph'The perfect bedside companion' Best Magazine

The perfect bedside companion, A 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', To inspire new erotic writers, Frostrup has edited Desire: 100 of Literature's Sexiest Stories, pulling together some of the raciest lines in history, The perfect fit for Frostrup who has always managed to combine cleverness with sexiness, Frostrup has brought a fresh eye to amorous fiction... A quick perusal of Desire's contents reveals an admirably broad range of sexual expression'

Mariella Frostrup is one of the UK's leading journalists, broadcasters and critics. She presents Open Book on Radio 4 and has judged the Booker Prize. The Erotic Review is the iconic magazine devoted to two things: great writing and sex.