Stolen caresses on a crowded train car, a fire rekindled between a couple who have been together for years, surprise encounters as a result of an automobile breakdown, a multipurpose armchair: passion and sensuality can ignite in even the most quotidian situations and settings, as evinced by the seductive tales in this collection. The stories eschew prudishness and tawdriness both to offer a tender and occasionally mischievous look at everyday people. This collection is a tribute to sensuality and, above all, an affectionate nod to the marvelous world of pleasure.