A luminous, erotically charged novel about ambition, desire, and the dangerous pursuit of self-knowledge. 

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A luminous, erotically charged novel about ambition, desire, and the dangerous pursuit of self-knowledge.  *

Don’t Stop is a "bold, immersive debut" that explores what happens when a woman dares to want more – of the world, of her body, of herself. 

Ina is a 41-year-old literary scholar on the cusp of professional success. With a coveted university job, a kind husband, and a book on Eugene O’Neill due in months, her life appears enviably stable. But when an impulsive kiss with a stranger shatters her self-control, Ina finds herself plunged into an erotic and emotional freefall. Don't Stop is a novel of transgression, transformation, and unapologetic longing. 

“Don’t Stop is a moving, laser-eyed story about love, desire, betrayal, and destiny, which manages, mysteriously, to be simultaneously funny and profound. Not to mention the fact that the whole exquisitely-wrought, deeply human story springs from a kiss to rival the kiss that brought Snow White back to life.” ~ Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Hours and Day.

“A gorgeous depiction of the journey of a soul . . .  I hated for it to end.” ~ Alice Elliott Dark, author of Fellowship Point

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