Judge us if you wish, but when the viral Fifty Shades of Grey book series released, we couldn’t get enough of the swoon-worthy romance, the too-hot-to-handle scenes, and, of course, wickedly-handsome Mr. Grey, for whom we would gladly do anything he told us to, without batting an eye.
If you’re on the lookout for more such erotic storylines whose plots will have you squirming in your seats (in a good way), add these five to your reading list, right now!
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
The cover and the title will have you believe it is a cute little rom-com meant for love-stricken teenagers. But wait till you start reading—the steamy moments and flirty banter between the protagonists Nate, the captain of his town’s hockey team, and figure skater Anastasia will make you blush. If you’re looking for a fun, light-hearted romance that packs a sexy punch, this book is for you.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
A rom-com book with representation for the differently-abled? We’re all for it! Stella Lane, the female lead, is on the autism spectrum and is under pressure by her parents to find herself a husband. The only problem is, she doesn’t have much experience in the physical department. So, as one does, she hires escort Michael Phan to help her out. While both agree to keep it strictly professional, it’s only a matter of time before they fall for each other and give us so many sexy, steamy scenes. Ooh la la!
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
We love romance books with characters who are romance or erotica authors—the Inception-esque plot definitely makes the story so much more fun! In Seven Days in June, a popular erotica novelist bumps into shy author Shane and they instantly hit it off. But, of course, there’s a twist—the two know each other from their teenage years, when they spent a hot week together. As adults, their chemistry has only gotten hotter, but will Eva trust Shane again after her teen heartbreak?
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
If you’ve watched Outlander and loved all the sexy moments between Claire and Jamie, wait till you read the books, where the author Diana Gabaldon paints a steamy picture in even more excruciating detail. A series of novels, Outlander is about an English time-travelling nurse who accidentally finds herself in 18th-century Scotland and falls in love with a local. Except, she’s still married in her original time period. What ensues over the eight books is plenty of drama, action, and of course, NSFW swoon-worthy moments.
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
Another book on the list whose on-screen adaptation is extremely popular, Call Me By Your Name is a coming-of-age story about a teenager who has a big, all-consuming crush on a guest visiting his house in the Italian countryside during the summer, and how he goes about exploring his queer identity in the process. While the movie is amazing, the book is definitely a must-read, and it also has quite a lot of homo-erotic scenes peppered throughout, including the infamous peach scene. If you know, you know!