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What is desire, and what are its rules? This daring collection features both award-winning and emerging female writers who explore their deepest longings, challenging personal and political constructs of desire. In the opening essay, Larissa Pham reveals the ache for time that underlies her wants. Rena Priest's yearning for expensive cowboy boots prompts a reflection on her childhood and the complex history of her hometown. Other essays subvert cultural norms surrounding dating, sex, and romance: Angela Cardinale, as a divorced mother in California, finds solace in solitude; Keyanah B. Nurse discovers empowerment in polyamory; and Joanna Rakoff's encounter with a former lover at a bar leads to a transformative unraveling of her family, a risk she deems worthwhile. This collection includes candid and insightful contributions from writers like Tara Conklin, Torrey Peters, Camille Dungy, and Melissa Febos, all addressing the intricate web of women's desire. With pieces by Elisa Albert, Kristen Arnett, Molly McCully Brown, and many others, these essays delve into the complexities of longing and the multifaceted nature of desire.