10 Erotic Books You Need To Read

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It doesn’t take much to put a smile on my face – a bar of dark chocolate, a glass of Rioja, and a naughty novel will do the trick. I love losing myself in a stimulating story, where the main characters kiss, caress, suck, and fuck. If you fancy a piece of the action here are 10 erotic books you need to read…

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty 

Published in 1983 and the first in a series of four novels, The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty was written by American author Anne Rice under the pen name of A.N. Roquelaure. The book nods to the well-known fairy tale, but this version is much hotter. Instead of being woken up with a romantic kiss, Beauty is fucked awake by the wayward Prince. Our heroine is whisked away to the palace where she becomes a slave, forced to have sex with noble folk for their pleasure. This medieval fantasy features erotic humiliation, spanking, ponyplay, and tons of sex. 

The Pisces

Described by magazine Vogue as “The dirtiest, most bizarre, most original works of fiction in recent memory.” The Pisces is a bizarre tale of love and lust between a female and a merman. The plot sounds a bit fishy, but accomplished American author Melissa Broder delivers a novel that’s clever, funny, and super sexy. 

Following a disastrous break up, the lovelorn Lucy retreats to her sister’s pad, which happens to sit above Venice Beach. There she encounters a mysterious swimmer and embarks on a surreal deep-sea sexual journey.

Story of O

A tale of Dominance and submission, the Story of O was penned by French author Anne Desclos under the pseudonym Pauline Réage. The story revolves around “O” a striking photographer from Paris who joins an elite sexual society with her lover René. Over time, O learns to fully submit and is stripped naked, chained, whipped, blindfolded, plugged, pierced, and branded. All holes are available for society members to use and O becomes a mere sexual plaything for her peers. 

Lady Chatterley’s Lover 

A novel by English author D.H Lawrence, Lady Chatterley’s Lover was published in Italy and then Paris before hitting the UK in 1960 and causing a stir. The book was banned in several countries, with the language deemed way too rude for the general public, but nowadays the story is considered a classic. Lawrence introduces us to Lady Chatterley, an upper-class lady married to Sir Clifford Chatterley, a war veteran paralyzed by an injury. Lady Chatterley enters into an affair with the working-class gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors and despite the class divide, they enjoy torrid sexual encounters. 

Insatiable 

With sex parties, dirty weekends, and a love triangle at the fore, Insatiable is an apt name for this story. The author, Daisy Buchanan tells us the tale of Violet, a bored young lady seeking excitement. Violet thinks she’s struck lucky when she hooks up with Simon and Lottie, a couple with a thirst for play and fun and the threesome gets up to all sorts of naughty mischief. 

The Bride Stripped Bare 

Nikki Gemmell delivers an intense read full of sexy secrets. The Bride Stripped Bare is a diary-style read, with the first entry taking us to Morocco where our bride is on honeymoon. The honeymoon is over way too quickly though, as the bride swaps sedate wedded bliss for reckless sexual adventures. As the story unfolds, she disappears, leaving confused family and friends with an abandoned car, an explicit diary, and little else. If you like the idea of leaving it all behind for illicit fun, you’ll love this story. 

Night Shift: A Choose Your Own Erotic Fantasy 

Now for something different – Night Shift, a choose your own erotic fantasy. Joanna Angel writes different scenarios featuring sexual acts and kinky play and as the reader, you choose which naughty path the main character, Taryn, follows. Taryn works the night shift at a Dreamz, a porn store, so you can expect a whole host of sex toys and colorful characters as the story progresses.

Beautiful Secret 

Written by writing team Lauren Billings and Christina Hobbs, under the pen name Christina Lauren, Beautiful Secret is a 2015 novel that’s part of a popular series. Each book focuses on a dynamic duo, with a powerful female at the helm. Beautiful Secret centers around Ruby Miller, a smart engineer who embarks on a business trip to the U.S. with her hot-as-hell colleague, Niall Stella. Needless to say, Ruby and Niall get up close and personal in the Big Apple. 

Vox 

Gifted to President Clinton by Monica Lewinsky, Vox by Nicholson Baker brings a heady mix of eroticism and humour. There are just two characters, a man and a woman, and they have never met. The strangers strike-up a conversation via a chat line and build a strong sexual connection, and soon they are sharing sexual fantasies like there’s no tomorrow. 

Fifty Shades of Grey

We can’t end our list without mentioning Fifty Shades of Grey by British author E.L. James. The book has its fair share of lovers and haters, but it’s a worldwide bestseller for a reason, and if BDSM is your bag, this one should hit your button. The story features Anastasia Steele, an innocent college graduate, and Christian Grey, a hot-to-trot business mogul. The unlikely pair get tangled up in a power exchange relationship, with the Dominant Grey tying, teasing, and tormenting Steele into submission. With two more books following this one, and feature films to match, Fifty Shades is a sexy series worth checking out. 

Erotic Books for a Sexual Boost

Reading an erotic book can be a huge turn-on, but it doesn’t need to be a solo endeavor. Share a naughty novel with your partner and you can share the fun, get new ideas for play, and boost your bedroom antics. This is an opportunity to live out your fantasies, embrace new experiences, and improve intimacy, so grab a slab of dark chocolate, a glass or two of red, and open an erotic book. 

By Astolaine.

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