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Welcome to #SpicyTok.

There truly are romance novels out there for every kind of reader imaginable.

In fact, thats the whole point of the genre.

A selection of TikTok-approved steamy books.

Below, 30 erotic novels TikTok recommends.

We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team.

You know the smut is fire whenBookTokers dont know how to talk about the bookwithout getting banned from TikTok.

‘The Architect’ by Nikki Sloane

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Claimed by the Orc Prince

Omegaverse fans, thisorc romanceis for you!

But can their love survive when so many dont believe they should be together?

If youre looking for acute, high-heat romance that BookTok loves, this is the one to try.

‘Captive of Wolves’ by Eva Chase

Theres a lot of dubious consent anddangerous, taboo sexin this reverse-harem novel, so consider yourself warned.

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Does It Hurt?

Desperate, Sawyer seeks protection in the islands lighthouse.

‘Carnage’ by Sarah Bailey

Chloe makes a seven-item bucket list and asks her bad-boy neighbor to help her complete it.

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Hate

Almost a year ago, three boys framed Madison Kate for inciting a violent riot.

After spending 11 months at a Cambodian boot camp for incorrigibles, shes back to exact her revenge.

‘Claimed by the Orc Prince’ by Lionel Hart

Cue thedark, reverse-harem romance hijinks!

Case in point: the first novel in Ruby Dixons 22-book (!)

interspecies erotica series is a No.

‘Count Your Lucky Stars’ by Alexandria Bellefleur

1 Amazon Bestseller at the time of this writing.

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Inked in Lies

Lila has always loved her brothers best friend, Nova.

But can he win her back from her fiance?

‘D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding’ by Chencia C. Higgins

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It Happened One Summer

Looking for something more lighthearted?

Check out Tessa BaileysIt Happened One Summer, a rom-com with a grumpy-sunshine pairing and asurprisingly high spice level.

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A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor

A No.

‘Den of Vipers’ by K.A. Knight

To escape her upcoming nuptials, Persephone turns to the one man who can help her: Hades himself.

Billionaire Hux lied about having a pregnant fiancee, and needed someone to pose as his leading lady.

Their arrangement was supposed to be strictly business, but love might just get in their way.

‘Does It Hurt?’ by H.D. Carlton

But the more depraved Dracos tactics become, the more Gianna feels drawn to him.

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Punk 57

Spicy BookTok loves Penelope Douglas romances, andPunk 57in particular comes very highly recommended.

Mishas just tracked down Ryen online, and he wants to meet her in person.

‘A Dowry of Blood’ by S.T. Gibson

But what happens when the girl of his dreams turns out to be a waking nightmare?

The PR campaign paints them as best friends, but they still hate each others guts… right?

Through Ivy, he intends to make Elis family pay.

‘Get a Life, Chloe Brown’ by Talia Hibbert

Sean has his work cut out for him, to say the least.

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There Are No Saints

Alastor and Cole are business rivals in more ways than one.

But how is this black-thumbed goddess supposed to make anything grow in the Underworld?

‘Hate’ by Tate James

Getting hitched means having enough money to pay off their debtsandlive comfortably, which means its worth the awkwardness.

But what happens when a marriage of convenience turns into true love?

This article was originally published onApril 12, 2022

‘Ice Planet Barbarians’ by Ruby Dixon

‘Inked in Lies’ by Giana Darling

‘It Happened One Summer’ by Tessa Bailey

‘A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor’ by Kathryn Moon

‘The Love Hypothesis’ by Ali Hazelwood

‘Morning Glory Milking Farm’ by C.M. Nascosta

‘Neon Gods’ by Katee Robert

‘A Not So Meet Cute’ by Meghan Quinn

‘Passion & Venom’ by S. Williams

‘Punk 57’ by Penelope Douglas

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ by Casey McQuiston

‘Requiem of the Soul’ by Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli

‘Restore Me’ by J.L. Seegars

‘Sinner’ by Sierra Simone

‘The Spanish Love Deception’ by Elena Armas

‘There Are No Saints’ by Sophie Lark

‘A Touch of Darkness’ by Scarlett St. Clair

‘Twisted Love’ by Ana Huang

‘Xeni’ by Rebekah Weatherspoon