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A lush, glittering short story collection exploring female obsession and desire by an award-winning author Roxane Gay calls "a consummate storyteller." From Kentucky to the California desert, these 42 short stories - ranging from the '80s and '90s to present day - expose the hearts of girls and women in moments of obsessive desire and fantasy, wildness and bad behavior, brokenness and fearlessness, and more.

What would you do if you were close to hitting rock bottom? Would you exhaust every possible option to better your situation? Or would you accept defeat and throw in the towel? Meet Pete and Terrence. Both fathers are of a similar age and live in the same city, but their lives are profoundly different. Though they share the unquestionable love a father has for their children, what challenges await them? Will they end up making the right decisions or make their situation worse?

In this romance novel, Rhythms of the Heart, Nia Brooks, a talented jazz musician, returns to her hometown of New Orleans after years of chasing fame. She’s surprised to cross paths with Malik Thompson, her first love, who has stayed in the city to fight for their community against gentrification. Reunited, they confront old wounds and rekindle their connection amidst the vibrant cultural backdrop of New Orleans.

What would you do if you're always thinking of someone from your childhood? If you couldn't shake the feeling, would you satisfy your curiosity? To outsiders, it may look like Trey's life is perfect. He's got his wealth, his beautiful fiancée, Chyna, and most importantly, his health. Looks perfect, right? What more could he ask for? Though dreams become a reality, they haven't filled the empty space in his heart because there's still one thing missing.... Can he continue life as it is, or will he begin a journey to rewrite history?