Infidelities is a collection of intimate, character‑driven short stories that explore love, longing, deceit, and the choices that alter relationships. Written for adult readers who appreciate literary fiction, it probes the tremors beneath everyday life with warmth, honesty, and a quietly adventurous spirit.

Written with Kirsty Gunn’s signature attention to detail, the stories weave through the emotional landscape of desire and consequence. Each tale stands on its own while sharing throughlines of longing and the pull toward a different life just beyond reach. The experience is enhanced by lucid prose, perceptive character studies, and a rhythm that feels melodic and precise, making intimate moments feel both delicate and revelatory.

Across these interwoven dramas you’ll meet mothers yearning for adventure and fathers who are psychologically or physically absent, all examined with empathy and honesty. Infidelities looks at the complexities of commitment and the subtle betrayals that prompt profound changes, inviting readers to confront what might have been and to consider the true costs of a spontaneous decision.

• A richly drawn collection of intimate stories about infidelity and human relationships
• Vivid characters, including mothers seeking novelty and absent or distant fathers
• Interwoven narratives that explore longing, choice, and the consequences that follow
• Elegant, melodic prose with careful detail and confident control
• Accessible literary fiction that asks big questions about love and honesty
• Award recognition: Edge Hill Short Story Prize winner and Frank O’Connor shortlisted

After reading Infidelities, you’ll carry a deeper understanding of the fragile line between longing and commitment, and a heightened empathy for the people who navigate it. The stories leave you thoughtful, reminded that everyday life holds hidden truths just beneath the surface.